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Gov. Tony Evers was a guest on the Nov. 16, 2025, episode of WISN’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the end of the federal government shutdown and a ban on THC-containing hemp products included in the deal, President Trump’s pardon of lawyers involved in Wisconsin’s GOP false electors scheme, school report cards and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent bipartisan Legislative Audit Committee vote to audit the Department of Public Instruction following a series of issues involving the department. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Dems blast a funding deal to end a record-long government shutdown.
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, talks about her campaign for governor and what fellow democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral victory could mean for her candidacy in Wisconsin.
State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, says the new legislation that would define “grooming” in Wisconsin is receiving bipartisan support and could likely be ready for a floor vote by early next year.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the federal government shutdown, State Superintendent Jill Underly appearing before a Senate committee to address sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools, the state Supreme Court taking up a case on race-based scholarships, election-related legislation and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the impact of the recent Democratic victories nationally on Wisconsin’s race for governor in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Jeffries disputed claims that Dems’ shutdown strategy isn’t working as they continue to push to extend the expanded subsidies for the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire at the end of the year.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the looming cutoff of Wisconsin FoodShare benefits amid the federal government shutdown, projected ACA health care premium spikes, the release of $15 million to plan Wisconsin’s prison overhaul and more.
Democrats are vowing to make education funding a centerpiece of their campaign to retake control of the state Senate next fall. But they may have to message the issue somewhat differently for their top targets.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share differing views on a series of issues involving Milwaukee Democratic state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, who has left the Wisconsin Assembly Dem caucus.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Gov. Tony Evers and Dem Congress members knock Republicans for not renewing Affordable Care Act subsidies.
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, U.S. Rep. Tony Wied weighs in on the ongoing government shutdown. The De Pere Republican also declines to directly say whether he supports extending enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, a law he criticizes as “flawed.”
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky says a new recusal rule is needed for justices after two historic Supreme Court elections that saw record spending and political campaigning in Wisconsin.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss a hearing on grooming and sexual misconduct in Wisconsin schools, Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky’s push for more security funding amid a rise in threats, a bill that would define antisemitism in state law and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss legislation to allow clerks to process absentee ballots the day before election day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Republicans knock U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, for the government shutdown as Gov. Tony Evers raises the alarm on FoodShare funding.
“It’s frustrating that we’re in this position to begin with,” the Janesville Republican told WISN 12’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “Of course, there’s well over a million federal employees outside of the military. I think there’s opportunities for efficiencies to be created inside our federal government workforce. That said, the best way to do this is through a thoughtful, structured process while the government is open.”
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the 7th CD race, the governor’s race, the latest action in the state Senate and Assembly, and more.
Gov. Tony Evers was a guest on the Nov. 16, 2025, episode of WISN’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the end of the federal government shutdown and a ban on THC-containing hemp products included in the deal, President Trump’s pardon of lawyers involved in Wisconsin’s GOP false electors scheme, school report cards and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the recent bipartisan Legislative Audit Committee vote to audit the Department of Public Instruction following a series of issues involving the department. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public leadership.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Wisconsin Dems blast a funding deal to end a record-long government shutdown.
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Rep. Francesca Hong, D-Madison, talks about her campaign for governor and what fellow democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral victory could mean for her candidacy in Wisconsin.
State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, R-Pleasant Prairie, says the new legislation that would define “grooming” in Wisconsin is receiving bipartisan support and could likely be ready for a floor vote by early next year.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the federal government shutdown, State Superintendent Jill Underly appearing before a Senate committee to address sexual misconduct and grooming in Wisconsin schools, the state Supreme Court taking up a case on race-based scholarships, election-related legislation and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the impact of the recent Democratic victories nationally on Wisconsin’s race for governor in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Jeffries disputed claims that Dems’ shutdown strategy isn’t working as they continue to push to extend the expanded subsidies for the Affordable Care Act that are set to expire at the end of the year.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the looming cutoff of Wisconsin FoodShare benefits amid the federal government shutdown, projected ACA health care premium spikes, the release of $15 million to plan Wisconsin’s prison overhaul and more.
Democrats are vowing to make education funding a centerpiece of their campaign to retake control of the state Senate next fall. But they may have to message the issue somewhat differently for their top targets.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share differing views on a series of issues involving Milwaukee Democratic state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, who has left the Wisconsin Assembly Dem caucus.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Gov. Tony Evers and Dem Congress members knock Republicans for not renewing Affordable Care Act subsidies.
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, U.S. Rep. Tony Wied weighs in on the ongoing government shutdown. The De Pere Republican also declines to directly say whether he supports extending enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, a law he criticizes as “flawed.”
Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky says a new recusal rule is needed for justices after two historic Supreme Court elections that saw record spending and political campaigning in Wisconsin.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss a hearing on grooming and sexual misconduct in Wisconsin schools, Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Jill Karofsky’s push for more security funding amid a rise in threats, a bill that would define antisemitism in state law and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss legislation to allow clerks to process absentee ballots the day before election day. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s DC Wrap: Republicans knock U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, for the government shutdown as Gov. Tony Evers raises the alarm on FoodShare funding.
“It’s frustrating that we’re in this position to begin with,” the Janesville Republican told WISN 12’s “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics-State Affairs. “Of course, there’s well over a million federal employees outside of the military. I think there’s opportunities for efficiencies to be created inside our federal government workforce. That said, the best way to do this is through a thoughtful, structured process while the government is open.”
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer discuss the 7th CD race, the governor’s race, the latest action in the state Senate and Assembly, and more.