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In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Port of Milwaukee Director Jackie Carter discusses plans to develop a new cruise ship dock, commodity shipping and more.
League of Wisconsin Municipalities Executive Director Jerry Deschane says this session is turning out to be one of the most consequential for local governments in a generation. Several bills are circulating the Capitol to address shared revenue, workforce housing and PFAS “forever chemical” contamination.
The shared revenue bill’s referendum requirement for Milwaukee sales tax increases remain a big sticking point for Republicans and Dems. Rep. Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee, and Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, R-Oak Creek, during a WisPolitics luncheon at UW-Milwaukee’s Zilber School of Public
Quotes of the Week Do you think it’s a little weird that you’re pushing a ban on advisory referenda at the local level, but, yet, the Legislature pushed a statewide advisory referendum in the April election? – Rep. Clinton Anderson,
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss new laws Gov. Tony Evers signed to crack down on reckless driving and carjacking, committee shuffling with the new Senate GOP supermajority, shared revenue negotiations, the UW System eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion statements for employment, and more.
The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the signature items each party hopes to include in the 2023-24 biennial budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, says he’ll need to see a border security bill included in the debt limit increase for him to support it. He also talks about a possible Senate bid for next year’s election.
Quotes of the Week The university has gone from being an institute of higher education to an institute of indoctrination. If they want to increase their funding, they have to show they can prioritize things to grow the economy, not
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ shared revenue bill and Gov. Tony Evers’ veto threat, the Joint Finance Committee nixing 545 items from Evers’ budget, the lawsuit challenging the state 1849 abortion ban and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take on the wrangling over shared revenue after GOP lawmakers announced their plan and Gov. Tony Evers threatened his veto. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Administrator Adam Tindall-Schlicht underlines the importance of Great Lakes shipping for the Midwest economy. He also highlights room for growth in the region, noting the amount
On this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James Bond says many of DVA’s budget requests focus on improving housing, medical, substance abuse and other veteran care. He also says he’s conducting a survey at the troubled Union Grove home to address issues lawmakers have raised about the quality of care there.
Quotes of the Week Finish what job, destroying America? – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, in a tweet on President Joe Biden’s announcement he will run for a second term in which Biden urged voters, “Let’s finish the job.” In
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the latest on the state budget, including Assembly Republicans’ shared revenue plan, tax cut proposals and items the Joint Finance Committee intends to pull from Gov. Tony Evers’ budget. The two also discuss GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s comments on abortion at a WisPolitics-Milwaukee Press Club luncheon this week.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the political future of Sarah Godlewski, who was recently appointed secretary of state by Gov. Tony Evers. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, State Superintendent Jill Underly argues Joint Finance Committee Republicans should support public school funding proposals because they would help everyone. She also says a proposal to allow teachers with concealed carry permits to bring guns to school would not reduce gun violence.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says he has doubts about the FDA’s ability to avoid playing politics on approving an abortion drug because the pandemic has shown him it can’t.
Quotes of the Week We are not Illinois. We are not California. We are not Colorado. We are a state that’s at best purple. And purple is not legalization of recreational marijuana. – Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, after
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the GOP-led Joint Finance Committee rejecting funds for the largest conservation deal in state history, this week’s action in the Legislature, medical marijuana legislation and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the recent spring election and whether ballot questions affected turnout. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Port of Milwaukee Director Jackie Carter discusses plans to develop a new cruise ship dock, commodity shipping and more.
League of Wisconsin Municipalities Executive Director Jerry Deschane says this session is turning out to be one of the most consequential for local governments in a generation. Several bills are circulating the Capitol to address shared revenue, workforce housing and PFAS “forever chemical” contamination.
The shared revenue bill’s referendum requirement for Milwaukee sales tax increases remain a big sticking point for Republicans and Dems. Rep. Evan Goyke, D-Milwaukee, and Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, R-Oak Creek, during a WisPolitics luncheon at UW-Milwaukee’s Zilber School of Public Health clashed over various provisions in the Republican-proposed shared revenue
Quotes of the Week Do you think it’s a little weird that you’re pushing a ban on advisory referenda at the local level, but, yet, the Legislature pushed a statewide advisory referendum in the April election? – Rep. Clinton Anderson, D-Beloit, in an Assembly Local Government Committee hearing on the
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss new laws Gov. Tony Evers signed to crack down on reckless driving and carjacking, committee shuffling with the new Senate GOP supermajority, shared revenue negotiations, the UW System eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion statements for employment, and more.
The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the signature items each party hopes to include in the 2023-24 biennial budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua, says he’ll need to see a border security bill included in the debt limit increase for him to support it. He also talks about a possible Senate bid for next year’s election.
Quotes of the Week The university has gone from being an institute of higher education to an institute of indoctrination. If they want to increase their funding, they have to show they can prioritize things to grow the economy, not grow the racial divide. – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester,
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ shared revenue bill and Gov. Tony Evers’ veto threat, the Joint Finance Committee nixing 545 items from Evers’ budget, the lawsuit challenging the state 1849 abortion ban and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take on the wrangling over shared revenue after GOP lawmakers announced their plan and Gov. Tony Evers threatened his veto. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Administrator Adam Tindall-Schlicht underlines the importance of Great Lakes shipping for the Midwest economy. He also highlights room for growth in the region, noting the amount of vessel traffic through these waterways could be doubled with
On this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James Bond says many of DVA’s budget requests focus on improving housing, medical, substance abuse and other veteran care. He also says he’s conducting a survey at the troubled Union Grove home to address issues lawmakers have raised about the quality of care there.
Quotes of the Week Finish what job, destroying America? – U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Oshkosh, in a tweet on President Joe Biden’s announcement he will run for a second term in which Biden urged voters, “Let’s finish the job.” In 2024, we’re gearing up for the fight of our lives—yet
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the latest on the state budget, including Assembly Republicans’ shared revenue plan, tax cut proposals and items the Joint Finance Committee intends to pull from Gov. Tony Evers’ budget. The two also discuss GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s comments on abortion at a WisPolitics-Milwaukee Press Club luncheon this week.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the political future of Sarah Godlewski, who was recently appointed secretary of state by Gov. Tony Evers. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, State Superintendent Jill Underly argues Joint Finance Committee Republicans should support public school funding proposals because they would help everyone. She also says a proposal to allow teachers with concealed carry permits to bring guns to school would not reduce gun violence.
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says he has doubts about the FDA’s ability to avoid playing politics on approving an abortion drug because the pandemic has shown him it can’t.
Quotes of the Week We are not Illinois. We are not California. We are not Colorado. We are a state that’s at best purple. And purple is not legalization of recreational marijuana. – Assembly Speaker Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, after signaling Wisconsin Republicans are working to build support for a
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the GOP-led Joint Finance Committee rejecting funds for the largest conservation deal in state history, this week’s action in the Legislature, medical marijuana legislation and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the recent spring election and whether ballot questions affected turnout. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.