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Wisconsin politics can get pretty stupid, and politicians and voters in Wisconsin just seemed determined to prove how stupid they could be in 2018.
Democratic state senator served just five months before his defeat– the shortest tenure for a legislator in state history.
Having failed in getting Mexico to pay for his wall, Trump wants taxpayers to pony up. Trump decided a shutdown would be good for him: Rev up his base and distract from Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, the forced closure of the Trump Foundation, foreign policy controversies, resignation of Defense Secretary Mattis and a roller coaster stock market.
Cleaning out my desk, I found notes I took on my orientation day. I set my goals as part of the training. Here’s what rookie Sen. Vinehout promised herself: vote my conscience; match my votes to my district; be honest; respond to constituents; show respect to everyone in the Capitol; be the “servant leader” — humble and listening; be the professor and folksy farmer. I’d say I did pretty darn good.
Gov. Scott Walker will remain in Wisconsin after leaving office next week and plans to give speeches on conservative causes such as reforming the tax code. In an email to supporters yesterday, Walker wrote he also will “help plenty of
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As Gov. Scott Walker prepares to leave Wisconsin’s political stage, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, size up his political legacy. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In a Q&A as his inauguration nears, the incoming governor looks ahead to his first year.
WARF is rich and respected, but needs to evolve. Enter Erik Iverson.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Fitzgerald knocks Evers’ DOT pick Thompson over ties to roadbuilders WEDC pursued own K-C deal even as Walker said legislative package was only solution Laning still
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ appointments; the legal challenge against new early voting limits; school funding; and an Assembly hopeful’s conviction for forging nomination signatures.
With Gov. Scott Walker’s signature in place on the lame-duck session legislation, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chuck Chvala and Scott Jensen, consider the laws’ impact on Gov.-elect Tony Evers. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In his latest book, Stephen J.A. Ward evangelizes for an evolved approach to journalism that challenges the profession’s historic preoccupation with neutrality.
Wisconsin politics can get pretty stupid, and politicians and voters in Wisconsin just seemed determined to prove how stupid they could be in 2018.
Democratic state senator served just five months before his defeat– the shortest tenure for a legislator in state history.
Having failed in getting Mexico to pay for his wall, Trump wants taxpayers to pony up. Trump decided a shutdown would be good for him: Rev up his base and distract from Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation, the forced closure of the Trump Foundation, foreign policy controversies, resignation of Defense Secretary Mattis and a roller coaster stock market.
Cleaning out my desk, I found notes I took on my orientation day. I set my goals as part of the training. Here’s what rookie Sen. Vinehout promised herself: vote my conscience; match my votes to my district; be honest; respond to constituents; show respect to everyone in the Capitol; be the “servant leader” — humble and listening; be the professor and folksy farmer. I’d say I did pretty darn good.
Gov. Scott Walker will remain in Wisconsin after leaving office next week and plans to give speeches on conservative causes such as reforming the tax code. In an email to supporters yesterday, Walker wrote he also will “help plenty of good candidates and causes here in the state in 2019
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Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers STORY TOPICS – White house – State government – Federal government – Local government – Agribusiness – Civil liberties – Courts – Culture – Demographics – Economy – Education – Elections – Environment – Foxconn – Health care – Illinois – Labor – Law and order
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement The Madison Club From WisPolitics.com … — With a deadline looming today, no one had yet to file to challenge outgoing AG Brad Schimel for the Waukesha Circuit Court spot he gained through a Gov. Scott Walker appointment. Schimel will be up for a full
As Gov. Scott Walker prepares to leave Wisconsin’s political stage, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, size up his political legacy. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In a Q&A as his inauguration nears, the incoming governor looks ahead to his first year.
WARF is rich and respected, but needs to evolve. Enter Erik Iverson.
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Fitzgerald knocks Evers’ DOT pick Thompson over ties to roadbuilders WEDC pursued own K-C deal even as Walker said legislative package was only solution Laning still weighing re-election bid as Dem state chair, possible candidates emerge
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss Gov.-elect Tony Evers’ appointments; the legal challenge against new early voting limits; school funding; and an Assembly hopeful’s conviction for forging nomination signatures.
With Gov. Scott Walker’s signature in place on the lame-duck session legislation, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chuck Chvala and Scott Jensen, consider the laws’ impact on Gov.-elect Tony Evers. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In his latest book, Stephen J.A. Ward evangelizes for an evolved approach to journalism that challenges the profession’s historic preoccupation with neutrality.