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Pocan predicts a less productive Congress, blasts Johnson over blocking brother’s judicial confirmation

Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, says it’s tough to see Republicans working together to get things done this Congress after a tumultuous speaker vote. He also says it’s too early to say if U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden will work with others and blasts U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for shooting down President Joe Biden’s nomination of brother William Pocan to the federal bench.

FRI REPORT: As defense attorney, Dorow sought to slash $50K bail for accused child rapist

Friday, Jan 6, 2023

Quotes of the Week Hopefully, we’ll be able to put the rhetoric aside and focus on what our priorities really are, which is finding common ground, not throwing red meat to one side or the other. – Assembly Speaker Robin

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ pick their political winners and losers of 2022

Friday, Jan 6, 2023

The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share their selections for Wisconsin’s political winners and losers of 2022. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Talking Trade with Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President Wendy Cutler

Thursday, Jan 5, 2023

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President Wendy Cutler says it’s unlikely that tariffs on Chinese goods will be lifted anytime soon. She discusses the recent news that tariff exclusions on several hundred products

Van Orden pushes for agriculture committee, says Kind won’t return calls

Wednesday, Jan 4, 2023

In this week’s Capitol Chats, freshman U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, in an interview recorded before the new year says former U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, La Crosse, won’t return his phone calls. Van Orden also says he wants in on the House Agriculture Committee.

Schimming aims to boost fundraising as state GOP chair

Tuesday, Dec 27, 2022

The new state GOP chair said the first weeks of his term have been focused on several things. But perhaps nothing is more important than improving the party’s fundraising.

Agard encouraging Dems to boost outreach in GOP districts

Monday, Dec 26, 2022

Melissa Agard says there’s a simple key for Senate Dems to begin to climb out of the minority: show up.

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss whether Evers, GOP leaders can reach agreement on budget, policy priorities

Thursday, Dec 22, 2022

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether GOP legislative leaders and Gov. Tony Evers can work together this session as budget deliberations begin with a record $6.6 billion surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

LeMahieu sets budget priorities, streamlines committees and lays down markers for Evers appointees

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022

This week’s Capitol Chats episode features Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu talking about his priorities to reduce taxes, slim down committees and reduce prison staff vacancy rates in the upcoming session.

Talking Trade with Steve Wallace of the Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company President Steve Wallace discusses challenges associated with growing the Milwaukee-based chocolate business. The company’s products are processed and produced in Ghana, one of the world’s largest producers of cocoa.

Evers ‘leery’ about tying shared revenue to sales tax, opposes cutting income taxes for top earners

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022

Gov. Tony Evers told WisPolitics.com he’s “leery” about calls to dedicate a portion of the state’s sales tax revenues to local governments, saying he would prefer an approach that would provide municipalities a more stable increase each year.

Interview: Neubauer says Dem attendance during session days crucial to upholding Evers’ vetoes

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022

Assembly Dem Leader Greta Neubauer has three goals for the upcoming session: promoting a visionary and inclusive policy agenda, continuing to find opportunities to work across the aisle and upholding Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes. Part of accomplishing goal No. 3

FRI REPORT: Cost to bring broadband to all corners of state a moving target

Friday, Dec 16, 2022

Quotes of the Week So just so the public is clear, I think we may be overselling this a little bit that this is the solution to the whole problem. And I don’t believe this rule is, and I don’t

Milwaukee leaders Crowley, Johnson optimistic about relationship with Legislature

Friday, Dec 16, 2022

Milwaukee leaders at a WisPolitics.com luncheon expressed optimism about their future relationship with the Legislature and finding common ground on funding for public safety, courts, and other local government duties.

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the 8th SD GOP primary field

Friday, Dec 16, 2022

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the crowded 8th Senate District GOP primary. Among the candidates is Rep. Janel Brandtjen, who was expelled from the Assembly GOP caucus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Talking Trade with Investment Strategist Andy Rothman of California firm Matthews Asia

Friday, Dec 16, 2022

In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” former diplomat Andy Rothman of the firm Matthews Asia highlights the benefits of U.S. engagement with China and says an initially bumpy transition from strict COVID-19 protocols will improve next year. Rothman urges

LeMahieu Joint Finance appointments round out committee lineup

Thursday, Dec 15, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu, R-Oostburg, today appointed Sens. Pat Testin, of Stevens Point, and Eric Wimberger, of Green Bay, to his caucus’ two vacant posts on the Joint Finance Committee. They fill the slots of GOP Sens. Kathy Bernier,

Kind eyes White House job after Congress, remarks on 26-year career

Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022

This week’s Capitol Chats is a conversation with outgoing U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse. Kind says he’s in talks with the White House for his next job. He also hopes Derrick Van Orden does well to represent the La

FRI REPORT: Assembly to revamp pay structure, boosting starting pay for many positions

Friday, Dec 9, 2022

Quotes of the Week It is far better for Congress to pass legislation that protects religious organizations and provides stability to the millions of people in a same-sex marriage than to rely on federal judges to make these decisions. –

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ look at the candidates and dynamics at play in the state Supreme Court race

Friday, Dec 9, 2022

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the growing field of candidates and the issues and dynamics at play in the race to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Pocan predicts a less productive Congress, blasts Johnson over blocking brother’s judicial confirmation

Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023

FRI REPORT: As defense attorney, Dorow sought to slash $50K bail for accused child rapist

Friday, Jan 6, 2023

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ pick their political winners and losers of 2022

Friday, Jan 6, 2023

The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share their selections for Wisconsin’s political winners and losers of 2022. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.

Talking Trade with Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President Wendy Cutler

Thursday, Jan 5, 2023

Van Orden pushes for agriculture committee, says Kind won’t return calls

Wednesday, Jan 4, 2023

Schimming aims to boost fundraising as state GOP chair

Tuesday, Dec 27, 2022

The new state GOP chair said the first weeks of his term have been focused on several things. But perhaps nothing is more important than improving the party’s fundraising.

Agard encouraging Dems to boost outreach in GOP districts

Monday, Dec 26, 2022

Melissa Agard says there’s a simple key for Senate Dems to begin to climb out of the minority: show up.

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ discuss whether Evers, GOP leaders can reach agreement on budget, policy priorities

Thursday, Dec 22, 2022

LeMahieu sets budget priorities, streamlines committees and lays down markers for Evers appointees

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022

Talking Trade with Steve Wallace of the Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022

Evers ‘leery’ about tying shared revenue to sales tax, opposes cutting income taxes for top earners

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022

Interview: Neubauer says Dem attendance during session days crucial to upholding Evers’ vetoes

Tuesday, Dec 20, 2022

FRI REPORT: Cost to bring broadband to all corners of state a moving target

Friday, Dec 16, 2022

Quotes of the Week So just so the public is clear, I think we may be overselling this a little bit that this is the solution to the whole problem. And I don’t believe this rule is, and I don’t want the public to walk away with that perception. –

Milwaukee leaders Crowley, Johnson optimistic about relationship with Legislature

Friday, Dec 16, 2022

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ analyze the 8th SD GOP primary field

Friday, Dec 16, 2022

Talking Trade with Investment Strategist Andy Rothman of California firm Matthews Asia

Friday, Dec 16, 2022

LeMahieu Joint Finance appointments round out committee lineup

Thursday, Dec 15, 2022

Kind eyes White House job after Congress, remarks on 26-year career

Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022

FRI REPORT: Assembly to revamp pay structure, boosting starting pay for many positions

Friday, Dec 9, 2022

WisOpinion.com: ‘The Insiders’ look at the candidates and dynamics at play in the state Supreme Court race

Friday, Dec 9, 2022