Governor Evers Pick for Wisconsin Department of Transportation Approved by Committee
Friday, August 9th, 2019 -- 9:48 AM
(WRN) -Governor Tony Evers' pick to lead the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has been approved by a key committee. Republican Jerry Petrowski chairs the Senate transportation panel."Craig has been involved in transportation for a long time, and I believe that he will do a good job, not only for the governor, but for all the citizens of the state. I have known Craig for a long time. I believe that Craig is a class act, and he will do a great job for the state of Wisconsin. I know that there are constantly in the world we live in a lot of sniping going on for some of the secretaries, but I really believe that Craig has been involved in politics for a long time."
Thompson is one of several Evers' nominees who've been criticized by some Republican senators. The full Senate still needs to approve Thompson to lead DOT, and Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said his caucus will meet in the coming weeks to gauge how members feel about Thompson. The committee also approved Mary Kolar's appointment to head the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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