As the dust finally settled after Tuesday’s midterm elections, an even stronger state Senate Republican majority, now occupying 19 of 33 seats, has decided upon their party leadership Thursday, while the Democrats will soon vote to determine the Senate Minority leader.
State Sen. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, is once again the senate majority leader, with state Sen. Paul Farrow, R-Pewaukee, stepping into the position of senate assistant majority leader, according to a press release from Farrow. Glenn Grothman, the newly elected representative from Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, vacated the position to run for Congress. State Sen. Mary Lazich, R-New Berlin, was selected as the senate president, according to Farrow’s press release. Lazich is the first female to ever hold the position.
State Sen. Jennifer Shilling, D-La Crosse, said in a statement she will challenge state Sen. Chris Larson, D-Milwaukee, for the role of senate minority leader, a position Larson has held for the last year.
Meeting yesterday with Gov. Scott Walker’s chief of staff, Fitzgerald outlined a broad policy “roadmap,” prioritizing the continuation of tax cuts and the expansion of cab funding, as well as addressing the transportation fund, according to Myranda Tanck, spokesperson for the majority leader.
Shilling plans to emphasize policies focusing on middle-class families, with economic growth as a top priority, according to her release.
The senate minority leader will be chosen when Senate Democrats caucus Nov. 12.
