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Quotes of the Week Do I think that we should have some kind of an inflationary increase so that teacher salaries are competitive? Yeah, of course I do. But I also think that if we just do more of the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss possible legislative action on PFAS, the state Supreme Court race, a court challenge to GOP-sponsored referendums, a planned GOP primary debate in Milwaukee, the Legislative Black Caucus’ Black History Month resolution and growing legal bills from the Assembly’s 2020 election investigation.
The WisOpinion Insiders consider whether the GOP-controlled state Senate will approve Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees to lead key agencies after snubbing many in his first term. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
On this week’s Capitol Chats episode, U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher says the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party he’s chairing will focus largely on deterring Chinese aggression toward Taiwan and other U.S. interests. He also said the U.S. sending 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine is the right move, but the war has unearthed some munitions stockpiling deficiencies.
Quotes of the Week The state must fulfill its obligation to fund our communities, just like we must fully fund our public schools and invest in clean water. Our state, our economy and our workforce depend on these investments. –
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the State of the State address, the state’s budget surplus, the state Supreme Court race, Adam Payne’s appointment as Natural Resources secretary and the state’s district attorney shortage.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine how 3rd Cong. Dist. U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden pivoted from outsider and Jan. 6 rally attendee to member of Congress. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Capitol Chats episodes features an interview with freshman Rep. Darrin Madison. The Milwaukee Democratic Socialist says he wants to focus much of his time on improving the juvenile justice system. He also says he wants to “center working class citizens” in his discussions with fellow lawmakers.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the GOP-controlled Legislature voting to place a constitutional amendment on bail on the April 4 ballot, state Supreme Court fundraising, former Sen. Jon Erpenbach’s appointment to lead the Parole Commission and more.
Quotes of the Week If they want to talk about voter suppression, then I think they should go back and talk about what happened in April of 2020 where the Democratic administration of the city of Milwaukee, they reduced the
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, speculate on the topics included in Gov. Tony Evers’ first State of the State Address of his second term. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In this week’s Capitol Chats, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, says he wants to focus this session on reducing national spending and inflation as well as increasing U.S. energy production. He also wants to find a way to grow tax revenue without increasing taxes using what he calls “pro-growth policies.”
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ flat tax proposal, Gov. Tony Evers’ TikTok ban, a committee’s move to lift the state’s conversion therapy ban, GOP-backed constitutional amendments, this week’s Supreme Court forum, James Bond’s appointment as veterans affairs secretary and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race following the first major forum and recent endorsements. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” recently retired Trek Bicycle Corporation executive Maureen Muldoon discusses industry trends and how the company weathered COVID-19. Muldoon, who was the vice president of international business development for the Waterloo-based bike maker, highlights
Quotes of the Week The success of the Commission depends on our ability to balance the law and public safety while supporting victims, survivors, and their families and keeping dangerous individuals off of our streets. – Former state Sen. Jon
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, says it’s tough to see Republicans working together to get things done this Congress after a tumultuous speaker vote. He also says it’s too early to say if U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden will work with others and blasts U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for shooting down President Joe Biden’s nomination of brother William Pocan to the federal bench.
Quotes of the Week Hopefully, we’ll be able to put the rhetoric aside and focus on what our priorities really are, which is finding common ground, not throwing red meat to one side or the other. – Assembly Speaker Robin
The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share their selections for Wisconsin’s political winners and losers of 2022. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President Wendy Cutler says it’s unlikely that tariffs on Chinese goods will be lifted anytime soon. She discusses the recent news that tariff exclusions on several hundred products
Quotes of the Week Do I think that we should have some kind of an inflationary increase so that teacher salaries are competitive? Yeah, of course I do. But I also think that if we just do more of the same, we’re going to get more of the same, which
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss possible legislative action on PFAS, the state Supreme Court race, a court challenge to GOP-sponsored referendums, a planned GOP primary debate in Milwaukee, the Legislative Black Caucus’ Black History Month resolution and growing legal bills from the Assembly’s 2020 election investigation.
The WisOpinion Insiders consider whether the GOP-controlled state Senate will approve Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees to lead key agencies after snubbing many in his first term. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
On this week’s Capitol Chats episode, U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher says the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party he’s chairing will focus largely on deterring Chinese aggression toward Taiwan and other U.S. interests. He also said the U.S. sending 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine is the right move, but the war has unearthed some munitions stockpiling deficiencies.
Quotes of the Week The state must fulfill its obligation to fund our communities, just like we must fully fund our public schools and invest in clean water. Our state, our economy and our workforce depend on these investments. – Gov. Tony Evers during his State of the State address.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the State of the State address, the state’s budget surplus, the state Supreme Court race, Adam Payne’s appointment as Natural Resources secretary and the state’s district attorney shortage.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine how 3rd Cong. Dist. U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden pivoted from outsider and Jan. 6 rally attendee to member of Congress. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Capitol Chats episodes features an interview with freshman Rep. Darrin Madison. The Milwaukee Democratic Socialist says he wants to focus much of his time on improving the juvenile justice system. He also says he wants to “center working class citizens” in his discussions with fellow lawmakers.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the GOP-controlled Legislature voting to place a constitutional amendment on bail on the April 4 ballot, state Supreme Court fundraising, former Sen. Jon Erpenbach’s appointment to lead the Parole Commission and more.
Quotes of the Week If they want to talk about voter suppression, then I think they should go back and talk about what happened in April of 2020 where the Democratic administration of the city of Milwaukee, they reduced the polling places. – GOP Elections Commissioner Bob Spindell defending his
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, speculate on the topics included in Gov. Tony Evers’ first State of the State Address of his second term. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In this week’s Capitol Chats, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, says he wants to focus this session on reducing national spending and inflation as well as increasing U.S. energy production. He also wants to find a way to grow tax revenue without increasing taxes using what he calls “pro-growth policies.”
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ flat tax proposal, Gov. Tony Evers’ TikTok ban, a committee’s move to lift the state’s conversion therapy ban, GOP-backed constitutional amendments, this week’s Supreme Court forum, James Bond’s appointment as veterans affairs secretary and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap the upcoming Wisconsin Supreme Court race following the first major forum and recent endorsements. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” recently retired Trek Bicycle Corporation executive Maureen Muldoon discusses industry trends and how the company weathered COVID-19. Muldoon, who was the vice president of international business development for the Waterloo-based bike maker, highlights the “bike boom” seen early in the pandemic. “They wanted
Quotes of the Week The success of the Commission depends on our ability to balance the law and public safety while supporting victims, survivors, and their families and keeping dangerous individuals off of our streets. – Former state Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-West Point, on Gov. Tony Evers appointing him as
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Town of Vermont, says it’s tough to see Republicans working together to get things done this Congress after a tumultuous speaker vote. He also says it’s too early to say if U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden will work with others and blasts U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson for shooting down President Joe Biden’s nomination of brother William Pocan to the federal bench.
Quotes of the Week Hopefully, we’ll be able to put the rhetoric aside and focus on what our priorities really are, which is finding common ground, not throwing red meat to one side or the other. – Assembly Speaker Robin Vos after winning his seventh speaker election, adding his priorities
The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, share their selections for Wisconsin’s political winners and losers of 2022. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President Wendy Cutler says it’s unlikely that tariffs on Chinese goods will be lifted anytime soon. She discusses the recent news that tariff exclusions on several hundred products have been extended for another nine months after being set