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In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley talks about his campaign for governor and says he would be a governor for all, not just Milwaukee County. Crowley also touts his background as a state legislator.
Economic experts say the Trump administration’s tariffs have led to unpredictability, uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs in Wisconsin. A panel during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon said Wisconsin’s manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries so
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, now president of Young America’s Foundation, says security will be tightened at future YAF events following the murder of Charlie Kirk. “We constantly look at this,” Walker said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley joining the Dem gubernatorial field, dueling education packages from Republicans and Democrats and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up congressional redistricting and whether Wisconsin will follow Texas, California and Missouri to create new partisan districts. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius says the district could have a $100 million “structural imbalance” as soon as next year and is already raising the issue with state lawmakers.
An ad from Home of the Brave urges U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, to join the push to demand the Trump administration release all government files from the Jeffrey Epstein case.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the continuing dispute over legislative oversight of administrative rules, Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez leaving the Dem caucus, the Legislature’s fall agenda and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the candidates vying for Wisconsin’s open governorship in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, declines to say if he backs sending the National Guard to Milwaukee, and Gov. Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Congress members to oppose proposed cuts in the federal budget.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Brent Jacobson, R-Mosinee, shares what motivated him to run for office and his key priorities in the Legislature.
Several Dem hopefuls lined up at state Sen. Brad Pfaff’s annual corn roast, looking to win over western Wisconsin voters ahead of the critical races for governor and U.S. House.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s decision not to seek reelection, Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to La Crosse, the state GOP’s November election review and more.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting the districts of Van Orden and U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, with a digital campaign accusing Republicans of driving up the price of burgers and beer.
In this week’s Capitol Chats, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski touts her ability to be “part of team” in her run for lieutenant governor.
Retired Appleton business owner Mark Scheffler announced he’s running as a progressive Dem for the strongly Republican 8th CD. Meanwhile, Whitewater School Board member Miguel Aranda has filed a statement of candidacy to run for the 1st CD, becoming the fourth Dem to register for the 2026 race.
A FEMA spokesperson wouldn’t weigh into the politics surrounding the agency, as teams assessed flood damage from storms two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the Trump administration may change how the federal government responds to disasters. “I can tell you that FEMA
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the Evers administration’s efforts to bypass the GOP-controlled administrative rules committee, a Dem bill to revive a back-to-school sales tax holiday, President Trump’s push to end mail-in voting and more.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin talks about the political environment in 2026 and challenges for gubernatorial candidates seeking to succeed Gov. Tony Evers.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley talks about his campaign for governor and says he would be a governor for all, not just Milwaukee County. Crowley also touts his background as a state legislator.
Economic experts say the Trump administration’s tariffs have led to unpredictability, uncertainty and will likely lead to increased costs in Wisconsin. A panel during yesterday’s WisPolitics-State Affairs and Wisconsin Tech Council luncheon said Wisconsin’s manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries so far have largely weathered the storm of tariffs. Businesses have
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, now president of Young America’s Foundation, says security will be tightened at future YAF events following the murder of Charlie Kirk. “We constantly look at this,” Walker said on WISN 12’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “We will reexamine all that we
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss reaction to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Milwaukee County Exec David Crowley joining the Dem gubernatorial field, dueling education packages from Republicans and Democrats and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take up congressional redistricting and whether Wisconsin will follow Texas, California and Missouri to create new partisan districts. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s DC Wrap: GOP U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden attend a White House Rose Garden dinner and lawmakers react to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius says the district could have a $100 million “structural imbalance” as soon as next year and is already raising the issue with state lawmakers.
An ad from Home of the Brave urges U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Prairie du Chien, to join the push to demand the Trump administration release all government files from the Jeffrey Epstein case.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the continuing dispute over legislative oversight of administrative rules, Dem state Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez leaving the Dem caucus, the Legislature’s fall agenda and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the candidates vying for Wisconsin’s open governorship in 2026. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s DC Wrap: U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, declines to say if he backs sending the National Guard to Milwaukee, and Gov. Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Congress members to oppose proposed cuts in the federal budget.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Brent Jacobson, R-Mosinee, shares what motivated him to run for office and his key priorities in the Legislature.
Several Dem hopefuls lined up at state Sen. Brad Pfaff’s annual corn roast, looking to win over western Wisconsin voters ahead of the critical races for governor and U.S. House.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss conservative Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s decision not to seek reelection, Vice President J.D. Vance’s visit to La Crosse, the state GOP’s November election review and more.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting the districts of Van Orden and U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Janesville, with a digital campaign accusing Republicans of driving up the price of burgers and beer.
In this week’s Capitol Chats, Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski touts her ability to be “part of team” in her run for lieutenant governor.
Retired Appleton business owner Mark Scheffler announced he’s running as a progressive Dem for the strongly Republican 8th CD. Meanwhile, Whitewater School Board member Miguel Aranda has filed a statement of candidacy to run for the 1st CD, becoming the fourth Dem to register for the 2026 race.
A FEMA spokesperson wouldn’t weigh into the politics surrounding the agency, as teams assessed flood damage from storms two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the Trump administration may change how the federal government responds to disasters. “I can tell you that FEMA is here today on the ground and in Wisconsin and
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss the Evers administration’s efforts to bypass the GOP-controlled administrative rules committee, a Dem bill to revive a back-to-school sales tax holiday, President Trump’s push to end mail-in voting and more.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Marquette Law School Poll Director Charles Franklin talks about the political environment in 2026 and challenges for gubernatorial candidates seeking to succeed Gov. Tony Evers.