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In this week’s Capitol Chats, freshman U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, in an interview recorded before the new year says former U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, La Crosse, won’t return his phone calls. Van Orden also says he wants in on the House Agriculture Committee.
The new state GOP chair said the first weeks of his term have been focused on several things. But perhaps nothing is more important than improving the party’s fundraising.
Melissa Agard says there’s a simple key for Senate Dems to begin to climb out of the minority: show up.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether GOP legislative leaders and Gov. Tony Evers can work together this session as budget deliberations begin with a record $6.6 billion surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Capitol Chats episode features Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu talking about his priorities to reduce taxes, slim down committees and reduce prison staff vacancy rates in the upcoming session.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company President Steve Wallace discusses challenges associated with growing the Milwaukee-based chocolate business. The company’s products are processed and produced in Ghana, one of the world’s largest producers of cocoa.
Assembly Dem Leader Greta Neubauer has three goals for the upcoming session: promoting a visionary and inclusive policy agenda, continuing to find opportunities to work across the aisle and upholding Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes. Part of accomplishing goal No. 3
Quotes of the Week So just so the public is clear, I think we may be overselling this a little bit that this is the solution to the whole problem. And I don’t believe this rule is, and I don’t
Milwaukee leaders at a WisPolitics.com luncheon expressed optimism about their future relationship with the Legislature and finding common ground on funding for public safety, courts, and other local government duties.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the crowded 8th Senate District GOP primary. Among the candidates is Rep. Janel Brandtjen, who was expelled from the Assembly GOP caucus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” former diplomat Andy Rothman of the firm Matthews Asia highlights the benefits of U.S. engagement with China and says an initially bumpy transition from strict COVID-19 protocols will improve next year. Rothman urges
This week’s Capitol Chats is a conversation with outgoing U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse. Kind says he’s in talks with the White House for his next job. He also hopes Derrick Van Orden does well to represent the La
Quotes of the Week It is far better for Congress to pass legislation that protects religious organizations and provides stability to the millions of people in a same-sex marriage than to rely on federal judges to make these decisions. –
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the growing field of candidates and the issues and dynamics at play in the race to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says likely future House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will definitely end proxy voting “on day one.” The Janesville Republican at a WisPolitics.com DC luncheon this week said McCarthy, R-Calif., will also likely get rid of virtual participation almost altogether.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Europartnerships Managing Director Mark Dodsworth says businesses in the United Kingdom “have been hit very hard” by the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and Brexit. “These have caused a number of serious disruptions,
This week’s Midday podcast covers Rep. Janel Brandtjen’s recently announced bid to replace Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, representing many of Milwaukee’s northern suburbs. There aren’t any Dems in the race, but GOP Rep. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, Theinsville Village President
Quotes of the Week I’m struggling to think of any other reason that she would believe she would be a qualified candidate for the Supreme Court. – Former state Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly in a statement to the Associated
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take an early look at the upcoming spring 2023 Supreme Court election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Midday podcast covers Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu signaling areas they’re willing to work with Gov. Tony Evers on this upcoming session. But they say that doesn’t mean Evers will get everything he
In this week’s Capitol Chats, freshman U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, in an interview recorded before the new year says former U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, La Crosse, won’t return his phone calls. Van Orden also says he wants in on the House Agriculture Committee.
The new state GOP chair said the first weeks of his term have been focused on several things. But perhaps nothing is more important than improving the party’s fundraising.
Melissa Agard says there’s a simple key for Senate Dems to begin to climb out of the minority: show up.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss whether GOP legislative leaders and Gov. Tony Evers can work together this session as budget deliberations begin with a record $6.6 billion surplus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Capitol Chats episode features Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu talking about his priorities to reduce taxes, slim down committees and reduce prison staff vacancy rates in the upcoming session.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company President Steve Wallace discusses challenges associated with growing the Milwaukee-based chocolate business. The company’s products are processed and produced in Ghana, one of the world’s largest producers of cocoa. “Overcoming history was difficult … the politics and the economics
Assembly Dem Leader Greta Neubauer has three goals for the upcoming session: promoting a visionary and inclusive policy agenda, continuing to find opportunities to work across the aisle and upholding Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoes. Part of accomplishing goal No. 3 is making sure her members show up. Dems won 35
Quotes of the Week So just so the public is clear, I think we may be overselling this a little bit that this is the solution to the whole problem. And I don’t believe this rule is, and I don’t want the public to walk away with that perception. –
Milwaukee leaders at a WisPolitics.com luncheon expressed optimism about their future relationship with the Legislature and finding common ground on funding for public safety, courts, and other local government duties.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up the crowded 8th Senate District GOP primary. Among the candidates is Rep. Janel Brandtjen, who was expelled from the Assembly GOP caucus. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” former diplomat Andy Rothman of the firm Matthews Asia highlights the benefits of U.S. engagement with China and says an initially bumpy transition from strict COVID-19 protocols will improve next year. Rothman urges continued engagement, including international investment and trade, as well as
This week’s Capitol Chats is a conversation with outgoing U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-La Crosse. Kind says he’s in talks with the White House for his next job. He also hopes Derrick Van Orden does well to represent the La Crosse district he has represented since 1997. Capitol Chats will
Quotes of the Week It is far better for Congress to pass legislation that protects religious organizations and provides stability to the millions of people in a same-sex marriage than to rely on federal judges to make these decisions. – U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Allouez, on his decision to support
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the growing field of candidates and the issues and dynamics at play in the race to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Patience Roggensack. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil says likely future House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will definitely end proxy voting “on day one.” The Janesville Republican at a WisPolitics.com DC luncheon this week said McCarthy, R-Calif., will also likely get rid of virtual participation almost altogether.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Europartnerships Managing Director Mark Dodsworth says businesses in the United Kingdom “have been hit very hard” by the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and Brexit. “These have caused a number of serious disruptions, which have led to, for example, 11 percent inflation as
This week’s Midday podcast covers Rep. Janel Brandtjen’s recently announced bid to replace Sen. Alberta Darling, R-River Hills, representing many of Milwaukee’s northern suburbs. There aren’t any Dems in the race, but GOP Rep. Dan Knodl, R-Germantown, Theinsville Village President Van Mobley and Concordia University senior Robert Albrightson of Brown
Quotes of the Week I’m struggling to think of any other reason that she would believe she would be a qualified candidate for the Supreme Court. – Former state Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly in a statement to the Associated Press saying his fellow conservative Supreme Court opponent got into
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take an early look at the upcoming spring 2023 Supreme Court election. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Midday podcast covers Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu signaling areas they’re willing to work with Gov. Tony Evers on this upcoming session. But they say that doesn’t mean Evers will get everything he wants. And the Republican-run Legislature could still stop bills from