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The governor of Wisconsin is the head of government of Wisconsin [2] and the commander-in-chief of the state's army and air forces. [3] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, [3] and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Wisconsin Legislature, [4] to convene the legislature, [3] and to grant pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment.
Nelson Webster Dewey (December 19, 1813 – July 21, 1889) was an American lawyer, land speculator, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was the first Governor of Wisconsin, and also served in the Wisconsin Senate and served several years in the Wisconsin Territory government before Wisconsin achieved statehood.
The governor of Wisconsin is the head of government of Wisconsin and the commander-in-chief of the state's army and air forces.The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Wisconsin Legislature, to convene the legislature, and to grant pardons, except in cases of treason and impeachment.
Lucey was the first Wisconsin governor elected to a four-year term after a 1967 amendment to the state constitution extended terms from two years to four. He took office on January 4, 1971. Lucey ran successfully for a second term as governor in 1974, and served until his resignation on July 6, 1977, to accept a nomination as United States ...
Wisconsin's cuisine is famous for its cheese as well as other dairy products. Colby cheese was first created in Wisconsin in 1885 (named after Colby, Wisconsin), and brick cheese was first created in the state in 1877. [175] [176] The state is the only producer of Limburger cheese in the United States.
June 7, 1848: Inauguration of Nelson Dewey as the first Governor of Wisconsin. June 8, 1848: The Wisconsin Legislature, in joint session, elected Henry Dodge and Isaac P. Walker as United States Senators. [1] November 7, 1848: Zachary Taylor elected President of the United States. Wisconsin's electoral votes went to his opponent, Lewis Cass.
This is the first time in Wisconsin’s history that a governor has faced recall. November 2013 - His book “Unintimidated: A Governor’s Story and a Nation’s Challenge,” co-authored with ...
The 1848 Wisconsin gubernatorial election was held on May 8, 1848. This was the election for the first Governor of Wisconsin, which became a U.S. state that year, as it was held concurrent with a public referendum to ratify the Constitution of Wisconsin. Democrat Nelson Dewey, of Grant County, won the election with nearly 56% of the vote.