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Assembly Republicans introduced a medical marijuana plan that would use five state-run dispensaries rather than private outlets.
“We are offering a very limited version that’s going to help people who truly are sick,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “We are not going to have something like other states do where you can walk in and say, ‘I don’t feel well,’ and they give you a gummy bear.”
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a judge’s ruling on absentee ballot witness addresses, Presidential Preference Selection Committee 2024 primary ballot choices, a suit seeking to keep Trump off the Wisconsin ballot, a recent interview with Gov. Tony Evers, the latest in the Supreme Court redistricting suit and more.
Evers told WisPolitics in an interview this week that he hasn’t yet offered the job to anyone since former Secretary Adam Payne stepped down Nov. 10 after 10 months on the job. He said some candidates who had been considered signaled there was “no way in hell I’m putting myself and my family in that situation.”
Lawmakers argued a proposal to add vocational training to the Department of Corrections’ Earned Release Program would save money, increase equal opportunities and help the workforce shortage.
A Dane County judge has issued a pair of rulings overhauling the standards for a witness’ address on an absentee ballot envelope for the vote to count.
Wisconsin’s Presidential Preference Selection Committee approved a primary ballot that includes Republican Donald Trump, but not Dem Dean Phillips.
On the year-end episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon review the top stories of 2023 in state politics.
Herb Kohl, the millionaire grocery store owner who served four terms in the U.S. Senate and twice helped keep the NBA in Milwaukee, has died. He was 88.
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today voted to fire UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow for what President Jay Rothman called “abhorrent” actions that subjected the university to “significant reputational harm.” The UW statement didn’t include details on what
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ruled GOP-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional, ordering new lines for the 2024 elections.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the latest in Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion in state government, possible GOP legislation to legalize medical marijuana, Gov. Tony Evers’ call for the GOP-controlled Legislature to release funding to address PFAS, President Biden’s visit to Milwaukee and more.
Gov. Tony Evers announced the Department of Natural Resources would pause rulemaking on the standards after finding the costs would exceed statutory limits under the REINS Act by more than $23 million. He requested GOP Sens. Eric Wimberger and Rob Cowles introduce legislation to allow the rule to advance.
The Rochester Republican told WisPolitics in a year-end interview that GOP lawmakers in early 2025 will then use the results of the audit as the foundation for their efforts to root out the programs within state agencies.
The president spoke at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce to highlight his economic policies and announce a Milwaukee project to revitalize its 30th Street Corridor as one of 22 finalists for a federal program designed to provide relief for economically distressed areas.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Republicans “are not done yet” targeting DEI in state government after a legislative committee signed off on pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees.
Planned Parenthood had committed to the move after a Dane County judge earlier this month ruled an 1849 state law doesn’t ban consensual abortions and only applies to feticide. It had already resumed services at its Madison and Milwaukee locations after an earlier ruling from Judge Diane Schlipper in a suit challenging the 174-year-old law.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour will kick off in Wisconsin on Jan. 22, the 51st anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade, the White House announced.
Andrew Hitt, the former chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin and one of the so-called “fake electors,” says he was “tricked” by Trump campaign officials as part of a larger scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election. He’s now cooperating with federal prosecutors and could end up testifying against the former president.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss UW Regents approving a deal that curtails DEI efforts in exchange for a host of financial priorities, Dem calls to remove Republican Commissioner Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission over his involvement in the GOP false electors scheme, a hearing on a bill that would institute final-five voting for congressional elections and more.
Assembly Republicans introduced a medical marijuana plan that would use five state-run dispensaries rather than private outlets.
“We are offering a very limited version that’s going to help people who truly are sick,” Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, said on WISN’s “UpFront,” which is produced in partnership with WisPolitics. “We are not going to have something like other states do where you can walk in and say, ‘I don’t feel well,’ and they give you a gummy bear.”
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a judge’s ruling on absentee ballot witness addresses, Presidential Preference Selection Committee 2024 primary ballot choices, a suit seeking to keep Trump off the Wisconsin ballot, a recent interview with Gov. Tony Evers, the latest in the Supreme Court redistricting suit and more.
Evers told WisPolitics in an interview this week that he hasn’t yet offered the job to anyone since former Secretary Adam Payne stepped down Nov. 10 after 10 months on the job. He said some candidates who had been considered signaled there was “no way in hell I’m putting myself and my family in that situation.”
Lawmakers argued a proposal to add vocational training to the Department of Corrections’ Earned Release Program would save money, increase equal opportunities and help the workforce shortage.
A Dane County judge has issued a pair of rulings overhauling the standards for a witness’ address on an absentee ballot envelope for the vote to count.
Wisconsin’s Presidential Preference Selection Committee approved a primary ballot that includes Republican Donald Trump, but not Dem Dean Phillips.
On the year-end episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon review the top stories of 2023 in state politics.
Herb Kohl, the millionaire grocery store owner who served four terms in the U.S. Senate and twice helped keep the NBA in Milwaukee, has died. He was 88.
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today voted to fire UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow for what President Jay Rothman called “abhorrent” actions that subjected the university to “significant reputational harm.” The UW statement didn’t include details on what Gow allegedly did that prompted his termination. He and his
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ruled GOP-drawn legislative maps are unconstitutional, ordering new lines for the 2024 elections.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the latest in Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion in state government, possible GOP legislation to legalize medical marijuana, Gov. Tony Evers’ call for the GOP-controlled Legislature to release funding to address PFAS, President Biden’s visit to Milwaukee and more.
Gov. Tony Evers announced the Department of Natural Resources would pause rulemaking on the standards after finding the costs would exceed statutory limits under the REINS Act by more than $23 million. He requested GOP Sens. Eric Wimberger and Rob Cowles introduce legislation to allow the rule to advance.
The Rochester Republican told WisPolitics in a year-end interview that GOP lawmakers in early 2025 will then use the results of the audit as the foundation for their efforts to root out the programs within state agencies.
The president spoke at the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce to highlight his economic policies and announce a Milwaukee project to revitalize its 30th Street Corridor as one of 22 finalists for a federal program designed to provide relief for economically distressed areas.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Republicans “are not done yet” targeting DEI in state government after a legislative committee signed off on pay raises for Universities of Wisconsin employees.
Planned Parenthood had committed to the move after a Dane County judge earlier this month ruled an 1849 state law doesn’t ban consensual abortions and only applies to feticide. It had already resumed services at its Madison and Milwaukee locations after an earlier ruling from Judge Diane Schlipper in a suit challenging the 174-year-old law.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour will kick off in Wisconsin on Jan. 22, the 51st anniversary of the 1973 Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade, the White House announced.
Andrew Hitt, the former chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin and one of the so-called “fake electors,” says he was “tricked” by Trump campaign officials as part of a larger scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 election. He’s now cooperating with federal prosecutors and could end up testifying against the former president.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss UW Regents approving a deal that curtails DEI efforts in exchange for a host of financial priorities, Dem calls to remove Republican Commissioner Bob Spindell from the Wisconsin Elections Commission over his involvement in the GOP false electors scheme, a hearing on a bill that would institute final-five voting for congressional elections and more.