"Senate Republicans Fire 8 Evers Appointees, Drawing Criticism from State Leaders"

Wisconsin Republicans, in control of the state Senate, fired eight more of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees, including two University of Wisconsin regents and four judicial watchdogs. The Senate also rejected confirmation for a member of the governor’s domestic abuse council and a member of the deferred compensation board. Governor Evers expressed frustration, accusing Republicans of exacting political punishment and retribution. The Senate majority leader defended the rejections, emphasizing the importance of appointees being qualified and law-abiding. Evers promptly appointed replacements for the ousted appointees.