- International cheese exports seen as untapped opportunity by dairy expert
Eighteen of the 51 recommendations made by the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 earlier this year have seen some form of action, according to a dashboard maintained by DATCP. But Mark Stephenson, director of dairy policy analysis at UW-Madison, doesn’t expect all of the task force’s […]
- Workforce shortage driven by aging population, low birth rate, report shows
The state’s ongoing workforce shortage is being driven by a decreasing youth population, a growing number of seniors and a low birth rate, a new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum shows. The lack of working-age residents varies across the state, with places like Marshfield and […]
- New report documents health disparities between populations in the state
A new report from the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality documents health disparities in the state for individuals with various types of health insurance coverage. It also breaks down disparities among ethnic groups and for urban and rural residents. “This information […]
- 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,” […]
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Evers calls Jan. 27 special election to fill Duffy seat
Voters will go to the polls Jan. 27 to fill the seat of outgoing U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy -- a rare Monday election --...
‘UpFront’: Fitzgerald eyeing tax cut before Legislature adjourns in spring
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, said he would like to push one more tax cut through the Legislature. Fitzgerald said he thinks revenue estimates...
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.
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...
Press Releases
Howard Marklein: Almond “milk” is not milk, veggie “burgers” are not burgers and fake...
Rep. Travis Tranel, R-Cuba City, Rep. Loren Oldenburg, R-Viroqua and I have introduced three bills to tell the Truth in Food Labeling.
Andrew Gussert: Investing in Wisconsin’s future
Prioritizing and investing in afterschool time not only leads to better outcomes for our kids, it leads to a healthier, safer and more prosperous nation.
Jeffrey Sommers: Republicans are blaming teachers for their own education failures
After record spending cuts to Wisconsin schools, Vos and the GOP-gerrymandered Wisconsin Assembly gave roughly only a paltry third of the funding increases to education requested by Gov. Tony Evers. This small increase, after the record cuts of recent years, then led Vos to feign frustration by asking, what are they doing with all that money?
John Nichols: Bernie Sanders: We still need an Economic Bill of Rights
Nichols sits down with Sanders to discuss whether the Democratic Party of the 21st century might again become as ideologically bold as it was in the latter stages of the New Deal era.
Steven Walters: Congressional primaries can surprise
The most interesting fights for Wisconsin U.S. House seats often occur in the primaries. One reason for that is those jobs just don’t come open very often.
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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 with Jed White of TASC Ventures
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Jed White of TASC Ventures, one of the newest entries on...
WisBusiness: the Show with Ben Juarez of i.c. stars Milwaukee
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Ben Juarez of i.c. stars Milwaukee, who is helping to create...
WisBusiness: the Show with Dana Guthrie of Alchemy Angel Investors of Milwaukee
The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” features an interview with Dana Guthrie of Alchemy Angel Investors of Milwaukee, who will outline...
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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...
