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A bipartisan trio of mayors from the Fox Valley region today urged the state to delay the April 7 election to accommodate a switch to a mail-in ballot-only format. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete bring you the latest on that
The Department of Corrections today confirmed WisPolitics.com’s report of the first positive COVID-19 case at Waupun Correctional Institution. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss DOC’s response and why prisons are at high risk for coronavirus.
Gov. Tony Evers is calling for lawmakers to immediately repeal a one-week delay in collecting unemployment benefits and his administration is asking agencies for input on a possible legislative package in response to the pandemic. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete
Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s efforts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how political parties are adapting their voter outreach efforts.
A bill that would extend bar hours until 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention this summer is making its way through the Legislature. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what’s in the proposal and its prospects of being signed
Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency due to the coronavirus following a sixth person testing positive for the virus in Wisconsin. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what the declaration entails.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission says it referred 43 cases of suspected cross-state voting to DAs in 19 Wisconsin counties stemming from the November 2018 election. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss how the agency identified those cases and how it
State Rep. Mary Felzkowski has announced she will run this fall for the state Senate seat held by fellow Republican Tom Tiffany, who’s running in a May special election for the 7th CD. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Tiffany’s
Justice Daniel Kelly responds to rival Supreme Court candidate Jill Karofsky saying some of the court’s decisions “feel like corruption.” Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Karofsky’s strategy and Kelly’s approach to retaining his seat.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Michael Bloomberg’s Wisconsin backers are likely to move toward Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders has an edge for those who were supporting Elizabeth Warren Gov. Tony Evers make an appointment
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is dropping out of the presidential race The Trump campaign’s trip to Wisconsin has been postponed The UW System has a public hearing on an amendment to punish students for disrupting free expression of others
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov. Tony Evers hands out $75 million for local transportation projects Americas PAC is running an ad against Dem 7th CD candidate Tricia Zunker U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher and Mark
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren releases ads in Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson calls for vote to subpeona Biden documents Johnson submits blue slip for Eastern District of Wisconsin judicial nominee
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Rep. Mary Felzkowski announces a bid for state Senate Dem Ann Jacobs will be nominated to lead the Wisconsin Elections Commission Dane County Judge Jill Karofsky says the state Supreme
Stricter gun laws won’t happen for Wisconsin after Milwaukee shooting The DNC host committee hires two new leaders who will start next week About 200,000 voters that are suspected to have moved will remain on the Wisconsin voter list
Rep. Barbara Dittrich responds to Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoing of the GOP tax cut bill U.S. and Wisconsin flags fly at half-staff for Molson Coors brewery shooting victims Trump campaign plans to open a Black Voices for Trump community center
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov. Tony Evers vetoes a GOP income tax cut package Rep. Joan Ballweg loans her state Senate campaign $50,000 AG Josh Kaul announces $1.6 billion settlement with opioid manufacturer
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: WI joins 39 other states looking into Juul Labs. Dem lawmakers author bills requiring specific newborn and maternity care.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: GOP WI Sen Luther Olsen announces he will not seek re-election. Gov Evers announces new leader of WI National Guard.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Assembly passes and State Senators will take a look at a bill to extend bar closing time during DNC. Rep Nygren says PFAS legislation can pass in the WI Sen.
A bipartisan trio of mayors from the Fox Valley region today urged the state to delay the April 7 election to accommodate a switch to a mail-in ballot-only format. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete bring you the latest on that call and how elections officials, lawmakers and Gov. Tony Evers
The Department of Corrections today confirmed WisPolitics.com’s report of the first positive COVID-19 case at Waupun Correctional Institution. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss DOC’s response and why prisons are at high risk for coronavirus.
Gov. Tony Evers is calling for lawmakers to immediately repeal a one-week delay in collecting unemployment benefits and his administration is asking agencies for input on a possible legislative package in response to the pandemic. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the latest coronavirus developments in the Capitol and when
Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s efforts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how political parties are adapting their voter outreach efforts.
A bill that would extend bar hours until 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention this summer is making its way through the Legislature. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what’s in the proposal and its prospects of being signed into law.
Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency due to the coronavirus following a sixth person testing positive for the virus in Wisconsin. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what the declaration entails.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission says it referred 43 cases of suspected cross-state voting to DAs in 19 Wisconsin counties stemming from the November 2018 election. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss how the agency identified those cases and how it relates to the lawsuit seeking to strike roughly 200,000 suspected
State Rep. Mary Felzkowski has announced she will run this fall for the state Senate seat held by fellow Republican Tom Tiffany, who’s running in a May special election for the 7th CD. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Tiffany’s prospects and Felzkowski’s track record in the Assembly.
Justice Daniel Kelly responds to rival Supreme Court candidate Jill Karofsky saying some of the court’s decisions “feel like corruption.” Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Karofsky’s strategy and Kelly’s approach to retaining his seat.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Michael Bloomberg’s Wisconsin backers are likely to move toward Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders has an edge for those who were supporting Elizabeth Warren Gov. Tony Evers make an appointment to the UW Board of Regents Donald Trump Jr. will
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is dropping out of the presidential race The Trump campaign’s trip to Wisconsin has been postponed The UW System has a public hearing on an amendment to punish students for disrupting free expression of others
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov. Tony Evers hands out $75 million for local transportation projects Americas PAC is running an ad against Dem 7th CD candidate Tricia Zunker U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher and Mark Pocan are optimistic about legislation addressing infrastructure
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren releases ads in Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson calls for vote to subpeona Biden documents Johnson submits blue slip for Eastern District of Wisconsin judicial nominee
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Rep. Mary Felzkowski announces a bid for state Senate Dem Ann Jacobs will be nominated to lead the Wisconsin Elections Commission Dane County Judge Jill Karofsky says the state Supreme Court feels “corrupt”
Stricter gun laws won’t happen for Wisconsin after Milwaukee shooting The DNC host committee hires two new leaders who will start next week About 200,000 voters that are suspected to have moved will remain on the Wisconsin voter list
Rep. Barbara Dittrich responds to Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoing of the GOP tax cut bill U.S. and Wisconsin flags fly at half-staff for Molson Coors brewery shooting victims Trump campaign plans to open a Black Voices for Trump community center in Milwaukee
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov. Tony Evers vetoes a GOP income tax cut package Rep. Joan Ballweg loans her state Senate campaign $50,000 AG Josh Kaul announces $1.6 billion settlement with opioid manufacturer
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: WI joins 39 other states looking into Juul Labs. Dem lawmakers author bills requiring specific newborn and maternity care.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: GOP WI Sen Luther Olsen announces he will not seek re-election. Gov Evers announces new leader of WI National Guard.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Assembly passes and State Senators will take a look at a bill to extend bar closing time during DNC. Rep Nygren says PFAS legislation can pass in the WI Sen.