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Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley says she’s not ready to make a decision about running for reelection next fall. Part of that is to shield her members contemplating retirement from any extra pressure. “If I were to announce something, then
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” WEDC Vice President of Global Business Development Katy Sinnott highlights rising exports to some of the state’s top trade partners. Wisconsin’s exports over the past 10 months have increased 21 percent compared to
AG Josh Kaul in a new WisPolitics.com interview called on the Legislature to pass at least some portions of his $115 million public safety plan to help stem an increase in violent crime. The increase in violent crime is part
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, the longest serving speaker in state history, said he will run for reelection in 2022. Vos, 53, was first elected to the Assembly in 2004 and became speaker in 2013. The Rocheter Republican passed Dem Tom Loftus
Rep. Gordon Hintz, who’s stepping down as Assembly minority leader Jan. 10, says the challenge for the next leader will be to address several issues, including Dems’ demographic challenges. The party’s numbers are falling significantly in rural areas while having
The latest “Talking Trade” video podcast features a conversation with Will Hsu, president of Hsu’s Ginseng Enterprises. President Trump’s trade war with China and COVID-19 were doubly harsh on Wisconsin’s ginseng trade, as Talking Trade hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi
The latest “Talking Trade” video podcast features Mike Dankler, trade advisor for Michael Best Strategies in Washington, D. C. With a new trade agreement reached between the United States and the European Union, Talking Trade hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi
Today’s Midday podcast covers the COVID-19 health care situation in Wisconsin as flu season approaches. Cases and deaths have been increasing compared to recent numbers as state health officials move to vaccinate children and distribute flu vaccines. wispolitics · COVID-19
Today’s Midday podcast covers Dane County Judge Jacob Frost’s order to DNR halting the fall wolf hunt that would have started this weekend. A federal judge is waiting for more action in Frost’s court before he offers his full opinion
Times are tough for international trade with snarled U.S. ports and, as Talking Trade hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel learn from Kohler Co. trade coordinator Julie Pojar, a patchwork of changing tariffs poses continued trade barriers.
Today’s Midday podcast covers eight Assembly bills that aim to create more workforce housing the state as well as tackle issues with homelessness. The bills will see the light of the Assembly floor next week, but groups representing the interests
Today’s Midday podcast covers what health experts on a recent WisPolitics virtual luncheon had to say about the ongoing pandemic. They said the Delta surge has stalled for now, but providers are still struggling with workforce shortages, burnout and some
While some data points suggest the state might be turning the corner on the current COVID-19 surge, health experts say a concerted effort is needed in Wisconsin to beat the delta variant. The latest numbers from the state Department of
It’s cranberry harvest time, and Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Executive Director Tom Lochner chats with “Talking Trade” co-hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel about this year’s crop, supply chain issues and where cranberry exports can grow…. Please log in
Today’s Midday podcast covers several bills introduced by both sides of the aisle aiming to address gun rights issues. Dems are pushing red flag law and universal background check bills as Republicans push bills to decrease liability for gun makers
Today’s Midday podcast covers COVID-19 trends as a recent surge of cases sparked concern among health care officials. Trends are evening out now, but hospitals are still caring for hundreds of more severe cases as the state prepares for another
Today’s Midday podcast covers former Supreme Court Justice Gableman’s new video offering more details on his push to investigate the 2020 presidential election. Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson says the video is more of a “political stunt.” wispolitics · Gableman
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel interview Ngosong Fonkem, an Appleton native with the law firm Page Fura. Fonkem discusses the Biden administration’s human rights-trade policies and his book, “Trade Crash.” Fonkem also
Talking Trade hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel visit with Jay Nash of the Madison International Trade Association and Nash Global Trade Services for a discussion of trade trends and their impact on store shelves in coming months.
Today’s Midday podcast covers former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch’s formal announcement she is running against Gov. Tony Evers in the 2022 race for Wisconsin governor. She vowed to pass a series of election-related bills that Evers vetoed earlier this year
Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley says she’s not ready to make a decision about running for reelection next fall. Part of that is to shield her members contemplating retirement from any extra pressure. “If I were to announce something, then everybody is going to say, ‘Well the leader did, so
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” WEDC Vice President of Global Business Development Katy Sinnott highlights rising exports to some of the state’s top trade partners. Wisconsin’s exports over the past 10 months have increased 21 percent compared to the same period of 2020, with growth seen in exports
AG Josh Kaul in a new WisPolitics.com interview called on the Legislature to pass at least some portions of his $115 million public safety plan to help stem an increase in violent crime. The increase in violent crime is part of a nationwide trend, which he said stems partly from
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, the longest serving speaker in state history, said he will run for reelection in 2022. Vos, 53, was first elected to the Assembly in 2004 and became speaker in 2013. The Rocheter Republican passed Dem Tom Loftus (1983-91) for longest-serving speaker in January. “I am excited at
Rep. Gordon Hintz, who’s stepping down as Assembly minority leader Jan. 10, says the challenge for the next leader will be to address several issues, including Dems’ demographic challenges. The party’s numbers are falling significantly in rural areas while having such large advantages in urban parts of Wisconsin that they’re
The latest “Talking Trade” video podcast features a conversation with Will Hsu, president of Hsu’s Ginseng Enterprises. President Trump’s trade war with China and COVID-19 were doubly harsh on Wisconsin’s ginseng trade, as Talking Trade hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel learn from Hsu…. Please log in to access subscriber
The latest “Talking Trade” video podcast features Mike Dankler, trade advisor for Michael Best Strategies in Washington, D. C. With a new trade agreement reached between the United States and the European Union, Talking Trade hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel discuss future trade and tariff issues with Dankler. … Please
Today’s Midday podcast covers the COVID-19 health care situation in Wisconsin as flu season approaches. Cases and deaths have been increasing compared to recent numbers as state health officials move to vaccinate children and distribute flu vaccines. wispolitics · COVID-19 cases and death rates rise heading into flu season
Today’s Midday podcast covers Dane County Judge Jacob Frost’s order to DNR halting the fall wolf hunt that would have started this weekend. A federal judge is waiting for more action in Frost’s court before he offers his full opinion on whether DNR violated Ojibwe tribal treaty rights in setting
Times are tough for international trade with snarled U.S. ports and, as Talking Trade hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel learn from Kohler Co. trade coordinator Julie Pojar, a patchwork of changing tariffs poses continued trade barriers.
Today’s Midday podcast covers eight Assembly bills that aim to create more workforce housing the state as well as tackle issues with homelessness. The bills will see the light of the Assembly floor next week, but groups representing the interests of local governments are opposing many of the bills they
Today’s Midday podcast covers what health experts on a recent WisPolitics virtual luncheon had to say about the ongoing pandemic. They said the Delta surge has stalled for now, but providers are still struggling with workforce shortages, burnout and some vaccine hesitancy as they pass 18 months fighting the pandemic.
While some data points suggest the state might be turning the corner on the current COVID-19 surge, health experts say a concerted effort is needed in Wisconsin to beat the delta variant. The latest numbers from the state Department of Health Services show the seven-day average for new cases has
It’s cranberry harvest time, and Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Executive Director Tom Lochner chats with “Talking Trade” co-hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel about this year’s crop, supply chain issues and where cranberry exports can grow…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,
Today’s Midday podcast covers several bills introduced by both sides of the aisle aiming to address gun rights issues. Dems are pushing red flag law and universal background check bills as Republicans push bills to decrease liability for gun makers and dealers, as well as increase reciprocity for out-of-state concealed
Today’s Midday podcast covers COVID-19 trends as a recent surge of cases sparked concern among health care officials. Trends are evening out now, but hospitals are still caring for hundreds of more severe cases as the state prepares for another pandemic winter. Midday wispolitics · COVID-19 rates start to level
Today’s Midday podcast covers former Supreme Court Justice Gableman’s new video offering more details on his push to investigate the 2020 presidential election. Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson says the video is more of a “political stunt.” wispolitics · Gableman offers more election audit details, election officials fire back
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel interview Ngosong Fonkem, an Appleton native with the law firm Page Fura. Fonkem discusses the Biden administration’s human rights-trade policies and his book, “Trade Crash.” Fonkem also chairs the International Practice Section of the Wisconsin State Bar…. Please log
Talking Trade hosts Ian Coxhead and Sandi Siegel visit with Jay Nash of the Madison International Trade Association and Nash Global Trade Services for a discussion of trade trends and their impact on store shelves in coming months.
Today’s Midday podcast covers former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch’s formal announcement she is running against Gov. Tony Evers in the 2022 race for Wisconsin governor. She vowed to pass a series of election-related bills that Evers vetoed earlier this year if elected, among other things. wispolitics · Kleefisch officially announces