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In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” E.M. Wasylik Associates Managing Director Ken Wasylik discusses his approach for reaching new international markets. He highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted those efforts, such as meeting and forming connections with clients.
Today’s Midday podcast covers what happens next in Wisconsin after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned abortion access protections in Roe v. Wade. Republicans argue the state’s 1849 ban criminalizing abortions could go into effect, while many Dems argue newer laws supersede the 173-year-old law.
Tax collections for the fiscal year that ends this month are running ahead of projections, putting the state in line for another boost to the general fund. The Department of Revenue last week reported general fund tax collections through the
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Bank of America executive Drew Slocum discusses how his team helps companies navigate the intricacies of international trade. “The last 18 months, what we’ve seen companies work through has been unique, different and
Today’s Midday podcast covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn abortion protections in Roe v. Wade, triggering Wisconsin’s 1849 law that criminalizes most abortions as a Class H felony. Dem AG Josh Kaul has said he won’t expend Department
Quotes of the Week That’s what you were saying, right Ms. Westerberg? Oh, yes. Why don’t you come right up to the bench, Ms. Westerberg? Why — why don’t you come back into my chambers and you can dictate. –
This week’s Midday podcast covers who’s on the ballot for the August primary after the deadline to submit nomination signatures elapsed. The Legislature has 31 seats with only one major party listed on the ballot and three of those will
Today’s Midday podcast covers U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s thoughts on the potential for the Senate to move ahead on background checks and red flag laws in the wake of recent mass shootings. State officials have also offered proposals to stop
Quotes of the Week Moving the goal posts, as often is done, only gets some talking points. Real solutions require reaching across the aisle and addressing all of these issues, not messaging that exploits tragedies to try and take away
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Paul Farrow blames the Wisconsin Elections Commission for a lack of trust in elections, while state Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler argues former President Trump’s “propaganda” campaign is at fault. The two at a WisPolitics.com
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Undersecretary for International Trade Diane Farrell discusses the administration’s pandemic recovery efforts. “For those of us in the international sphere, it’s not just about building back better in
SUBSCRIBERS: There will be no WisPolitics.com products on Monday due to Memorial Day. The products return to their normal schedule on Tuesday. Quotes of the Week Republicans say they’re “pro-life,” but as soon as the umbilical cord is cut, children
Today’s Midday podcast covers the upcoming Republican Party of Wisconsin convention in Middleton this weekend. GOP candidates will seek the state part endorsement as they head to the primaries. The convention will also bring a plethora of resolutions as well
State party Chair Paul Farrow says the engagement he’s seeing from the grassroots is unlike anything he’s seen before. It’s just some of them have forgotten all the conservative priorities GOP lawmakers delivered on pre-2016. There’s been noticeable grumbling among
Quotes of the Week We condemn violence and hatred in all forms, including the actions at Wisconsin Family Action in Madison last night. We reject violence against any person for disagreeing with another’s view. Violence is not the way forward.
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features a conversation with David Usher, acting consul general for Canada’s Chicago Consulate. He talks about the consulate’s role in promoting cross-border trade and economic development in Canada as well as Wisconsin, Illinois and
Today’s Midday podcast covers the rise in ghost gun popularity as President Joe Biden introduces restrictions on homemade firearms that lack serial numbers. WisPolitics intern @EleaLevin interviews Dem AG Josh Kaul, who says Wisconsin needs more restrictions while Republican AG
Quotes of the Week Even a dollar paid to Gableman is a dollar too much of taxpayer money to fuel conspiracy theories. – Rep. Mark Spreitzer, D-Beloit, on former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 election. Assembly
Today’s Midday podcast covers former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 presidential election. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his office would not be shutting down the investigation after former President Donald Trump criticized Republicans in Wisconsin who
The Joint Finance Committee today tweaked the Evers administration’s plan for an extra $283 million in federal transportation funds, including a ban on using a small pot of the money for bike trails. The bulk of the extra money flowing
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” E.M. Wasylik Associates Managing Director Ken Wasylik discusses his approach for reaching new international markets. He highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted those efforts, such as meeting and forming connections with clients. “Whether it’s a trade mission, trade venture — basically sending
Today’s Midday podcast covers what happens next in Wisconsin after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned abortion access protections in Roe v. Wade. Republicans argue the state’s 1849 ban criminalizing abortions could go into effect, while many Dems argue newer laws supersede the 173-year-old law.
Tax collections for the fiscal year that ends this month are running ahead of projections, putting the state in line for another boost to the general fund. The Department of Revenue last week reported general fund tax collections through the end of May were up 5.2 percent compared to the
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Bank of America executive Drew Slocum discusses how his team helps companies navigate the intricacies of international trade. “The last 18 months, what we’ve seen companies work through has been unique, different and challenges that most of our companies have never faced all
Today’s Midday podcast covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn abortion protections in Roe v. Wade, triggering Wisconsin’s 1849 law that criminalizes most abortions as a Class H felony. Dem AG Josh Kaul has said he won’t expend Department of Justice resources enforcing the law, but Republicans are still
Quotes of the Week That’s what you were saying, right Ms. Westerberg? Oh, yes. Why don’t you come right up to the bench, Ms. Westerberg? Why — why don’t you come back into my chambers and you can dictate. – Former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman imitating Dane County
This week’s Midday podcast covers who’s on the ballot for the August primary after the deadline to submit nomination signatures elapsed. The Legislature has 31 seats with only one major party listed on the ballot and three of those will have just one name. wispolitics · Final list of candidates
Today’s Midday podcast covers U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s thoughts on the potential for the Senate to move ahead on background checks and red flag laws in the wake of recent mass shootings. State officials have also offered proposals to stop gun violence ranging from banning ghost guns to arming teachers.
Quotes of the Week Moving the goal posts, as often is done, only gets some talking points. Real solutions require reaching across the aisle and addressing all of these issues, not messaging that exploits tragedies to try and take away our rights and eventually have to be struck down by
Republican Party of Wisconsin Chair Paul Farrow blames the Wisconsin Elections Commission for a lack of trust in elections, while state Dem Party Chair Ben Wikler argues former President Trump’s “propaganda” campaign is at fault. The two at a WisPolitics.com Madison Club luncheon Thursday debated why many Wisconsinites have lost
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Undersecretary for International Trade Diane Farrell discusses the administration’s pandemic recovery efforts. “For those of us in the international sphere, it’s not just about building back better in the United States,” she said. “It’s about how do we
SUBSCRIBERS: There will be no WisPolitics.com products on Monday due to Memorial Day. The products return to their normal schedule on Tuesday. Quotes of the Week Republicans say they’re “pro-life,” but as soon as the umbilical cord is cut, children and families are left to struggle with gun violence, poverty,
Today’s Midday podcast covers the upcoming Republican Party of Wisconsin convention in Middleton this weekend. GOP candidates will seek the state part endorsement as they head to the primaries. The convention will also bring a plethora of resolutions as well as contention over the endorsement process. wispolitics · Republican candidates
State party Chair Paul Farrow says the engagement he’s seeing from the grassroots is unlike anything he’s seen before. It’s just some of them have forgotten all the conservative priorities GOP lawmakers delivered on pre-2016. There’s been noticeable grumbling among some GOP activists over the last couple of years about
Quotes of the Week We condemn violence and hatred in all forms, including the actions at Wisconsin Family Action in Madison last night. We reject violence against any person for disagreeing with another’s view. Violence is not the way forward. Hurting others is never the answer. – Gov. Tony Evers
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” features a conversation with David Usher, acting consul general for Canada’s Chicago Consulate. He talks about the consulate’s role in promoting cross-border trade and economic development in Canada as well as Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri, pointing to the “very important and robust” trade connection
Today’s Midday podcast covers the rise in ghost gun popularity as President Joe Biden introduces restrictions on homemade firearms that lack serial numbers. WisPolitics intern @EleaLevin interviews Dem AG Josh Kaul, who says Wisconsin needs more restrictions while Republican AG candidates argue to protect Second Amendment rights. wispolitics · As
Quotes of the Week Even a dollar paid to Gableman is a dollar too much of taxpayer money to fuel conspiracy theories. – Rep. Mark Spreitzer, D-Beloit, on former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 election. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced the investigation would continue a day
Today’s Midday podcast covers former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman’s investigation into the 2020 presidential election. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his office would not be shutting down the investigation after former President Donald Trump criticized Republicans in Wisconsin who are voicing concerns about the probe. wispolitics · Gableman’s election
The Joint Finance Committee today tweaked the Evers administration’s plan for an extra $283 million in federal transportation funds, including a ban on using a small pot of the money for bike trails. The bulk of the extra money flowing into Wisconsin this fiscal year comes from the bipartisan infrastructure