- Wisconsin ranked 19th for health of women and children in new report
Wisconsin is ranked 19th in the country for the health of its women and children, according to the latest report from the United Health Foundation. That’s down five spots from last year’s ranking of 14th, but still better than the state’s overall health ranking of 23rd in […]
- Federally funded research programs improving human health and safety
Federally funded research programs in the state are finding ways to improve health and safety through clinical trials for cancer therapies, new pollution mitigation strategies, advanced analysis of extreme weather and countless other projects. “Federal funds are so important,” […]
- State trade missions helping Milwaukee-area business leader grow his company
The founder of a Milwaukee-area firm says state trade missions like last week’s trip to Japan have helped him grow his business and connect with cultures around the world. Bob Gross is founder and owner of Gross Automation, which has been distributing industrial automation and […]
- Group formed supporting legislation to create new regulations for PBMs
Pharmacists, patients and others in the state have formed a new group to support legislation that would establish new regulations for pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. The Wisconsin Pharmacy Patient Protection Coalition has released a petition signed by 11,000 patients in the state […]
- Madison, Milwaukee rank among top 17 ‘Rust Belt’ cities for economic recovery
Madison and Milwaukee have been ranked among the top 17 “Rust Belt” cities for their economic performance following the most recent financial crisis. The study ranks Madison second and Milwaukee 13th, based on metrics such as unemployment reduction, income growth, reduction in […]
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Evers calls for action on gun violence, Republicans accuse guv of wanting to seize...
Gov. Tony Evers again urged GOP lawmakers to address gun violence as he joined Dem lawmakers in unveiling "red-flag" legislation. The legislation would create a...
Klobuchar stresses voting rights, criminal justice reform in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE: U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said it should be easier for people to vote and vowed to protect voting rights during a stop today...
DC Wrap: Gallagher calls for foreign policy shift to address ‘near-peer adversary’ China
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Evers’ plan for new ADAs shifts more to Milwaukee, Rock counties than GOP proposed
Gov. Tony Evers' plan for new assistant district attorneys shifts some positions to Milwaukee and Rock counties -- at the expense of others --...
Press Releases
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ debate whether Wisconsin legislators will initiate new gun laws
Against a background of high-profile mass shootings, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, debate whether Wisconsin legislators will initiate new gun laws. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Paul Fanlund: Does health care seem like the only Democratic presidential issue?
Provoked in part by media questioners, Democrats running for president talk incessantly about health-care politics. It’s as if the economy, climate change, firearms, foreign affairs and immigration hardly matter.
Dave Zweifel: Will Fitzgerald’s and Tiffany’s anti-democratic actions be rewarded?
Fitzgerald and Tiffany have decided to run for Congress in two open, normally Republican seats. They both are beating their chests on how much they've helped the state with their "bold" and "decisive" leadership. The big question now is whether their unconscionable attacks on the choices voters made at the ballot box will be rewarded, allowing them to practice their mischief in Washington.
Ryan Owens: Thompson Center Badgercast with Christopher Scalia, author and son of Justice Antonin...
On this week's Badgercast: Christopher Scalia, PhD, director of academic programs, American Enterprise Institute & co-author of "Scalia Speaks: Reflections on Law, Faith, and Life Well Lived" and "On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer."
Gregory Humphrey: Gun control laws not coming to Wisconsin
The GOP legislature, which is being controlled by the National Rifle Association, will never allow for reasonable gun control bills to see the light of day.
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The Insiders
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ debate whether Wisconsin legislators will initiate new gun laws
Against a background of high-profile mass shootings, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, debate whether Wisconsin legislators will initiate new gun laws. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the race for the 7th CD
With candidates maneuvering for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Weston, on Sept. 23, WisOpinion Insiders Chvala & Jensen handicap which party has the better chance to win the seat. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss the dustup over JFC oversight of DOJ settlements
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala & Jensen, assess the political fallout as the GOP-run Joint Finance Committee wrestles with a lame-duck law requiring oversight of settlements by AG Josh Kaul. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Rewind
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Sept. 20
On this week's episode, WisPolitics.com's JR Ross and WisconsinEye's Steve Walters discuss the race for the 5th CD, the guv’s decision to place some new assistant DA positions and the controversy over proposed changes with livestock siting rules.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Sept. 13
On this week's episode, WisPolitics.com's JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Jessie Opoien discuss the latest developments in the 5th and 7th CD races, the ongoing standoff between AG Josh Kaul and the GOP co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee and the focus on Wisconsin in 2020.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Sept. 6
On this week's episode of "Rewind," WisPolitics.com's JR Ross and Scott Bauer of The Associated Press discuss the pending departures from Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, the latest Marquette University Law School Poll results and the ongoing dispute between the Joint Finance Committee and the Department of Justice over lawsuit settlements.
WisBusiness The Show
WisBusiness: The Show – Tim Donohue of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Tim Donohue, director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, which is creating...
WisBusiness: The Show – Sean Roberts of code.org
This episode of WisBusiness.com "The Show" features an interview with Sean Roberts, director of state government affairs for code.org, a national group working in...
WisBusiness: The Show – Renee Bemis of Driftless Glen Distillery
This episode of "WisBusiness.com: The Show" features an interview with Renee Bemis of Driftless Glen Distillery, who talks about Wisconsin's emerging trend of small...
AdWatch
New Neubauer TV ad says state needs court ‘there for the people’
In her closing ad of the race, Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer says the state needs a court “that is there for the people.” The...
Greater Wisconsin hits Hagedorn in two new TV ads
The Greater Wisconsin Committee is hitting conservative Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn with two TV ads that accuse him of trying to “turn back...
Greater Wisconsin hits Hagedorn on abortion in new TV ad
The Greater Wisconsin Political Fund targets Supreme Court candidate Brian Hagedorn on abortion in its latest TV ad, calling him “extreme” in his position. The...
