Republican leaders in the Wisconsin Legislature left open the possibility of addressing Gov. Tony Evers’ special session call Tuesday on partisan gerrymandering, declining to immediately gavel in and out as they have on past Democratic priorities.
Evers signed an executive order last month summoning lawmakers to consider a constitutional amendment banning partisan gerrymandering in redistricting. Today,
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Tyler August struck a seemingly agreeable tone as they announced plans to keep the session open indefinitely.
“We view the Governor’s proposal as a first step on which to build a more comprehensive, workable solution for Wisconsin and we hope that Governor Evers will agree to meet face-to-face with us to discuss our ideas on how to accomplish this shared goal,” Vos and August said in a joint statement. “We’re committed to a transparent and balanced solution that reflects the interest of all Wisconsinites.”
Evers, however, in a statement of his own rejected this attempt at negotiation.
“There’s nothing to negotiate because there’s no room for compromise when it comes to making sure Wisconsinites’ voices matter and their votes count,” he said.
Both the Assembly and Senate kept the session open for several hours Tuesday before adjourning until Thursday.
