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In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: AG Brad Schimel launches statewide ad in response to challenger Josh Kaul ad. Another former cabinet secretary speaks out against Gov. Walker…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,
Just hours after casting doubts on whether his caucus had the votes to pass a bill providing protections for those with pre-existing conditions, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald reversed course and said the Senate would pass the legislation “if it becomes
Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to increase the state’s share of transportation funding to towns would likely cost an additional $53 million over a calendar year, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. That bump in funding would bring the state’s total
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, says he’s in a tough race in the 6th Congressional District “because of the money” and expects to be outspent in the campaign. Grothman will face Dem Dan Kohl, of Mequon, on the Nov. 6
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters cover the latest Marquette University Law School Poll, the first U.S. Senate debate and referendums on the upcoming November ballot.
Plaintiffs in a gerrymandering lawsuit against the state are asking a judge for a trial before March 2019 to allow the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal during its 2019-20 term. But the state, represented by DOJ, is arguing
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Sen Tammy Baldwin and Gov Scott Walker launch new ads. The Oct 26th AG debate has been canceled. A televised debate planned for tomorrow is still on track…. Please log in to access subscriber content.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Recap of today’s MU Law School poll results…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new
Gov. Scott Walker and AG Brad Schimel are warning against a change in course a month out from the November elections. Speaking to the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce State of Wisconsin Business and Industry luncheon in Madison, Walker suggested he
In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Coverage of last night’s Senatorial debate between Sen. Tammy Baldwin and State Senator Leah Vukmir. Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers launches two new ads against Gov. Scott Walker. Gov. Walker runs first of it’s kind, “Gas Pump” ads…. Please
In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Senate Majority Leader believes there will be a deal with Kimberly-Clark. Tammy Baldwin campaigns announces fund-raising numbers. DNC says they are investing heavily in Wisconsin…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, said he is optimistic the Senate will pass a $100 million tax incentive package to help consumer products maker Kimberly-Clark keep a plant open and retain around 500 jobs in the Fox Valley. In an
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest property tax estimates, the dynamics of the Kimberly-Clark Senate package and Gov. Scott Walker’s latest property tax proposal.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Democrats have “overplayed their hand” with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and predicts their actions will translate to higher Republican turnout — and a closer election — come November. But Minority Leader Gordon Hintz countered
LFB reports the median property tax bill was higher than expected last year. State Assembly wishes to be part of redistricting case…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says the new FBI report on Brett Kavanaugh shows there’s “no evidence” the sexual misconduct allegations against the U.S. Supreme Court nominee are true. Meanwhile, Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is knocking the Trump administration
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Democratic Governor’s Associaton has a new TV ad attacking Scott Walker UW Regents are meeting at UW-Parkside today and tomorrow…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
Americans For Prosperity launches new add taking aim at Tony Evers. Trempealeau County DA loses a recall election. Sen Tammy Baldwin’s newest TV ad goes after challenger Leah Vukmir…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
Kimberly-Clark, which previously said it wanted lawmakers to act on an incentive package by Sept. 30, now says it will wait to see the results of an extraordinary session next month before making any decisions on closing a plant in
Legislature announces special session next month to vote on an incentives package for Kimberly-Clark. UW reports enrollment decline…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: AG Brad Schimel launches statewide ad in response to challenger Josh Kaul ad. Another former cabinet secretary speaks out against Gov. Walker…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform,
Just hours after casting doubts on whether his caucus had the votes to pass a bill providing protections for those with pre-existing conditions, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald reversed course and said the Senate would pass the legislation “if it becomes necessary.” Health care has become a major issue on the
Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to increase the state’s share of transportation funding to towns would likely cost an additional $53 million over a calendar year, according to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau. That bump in funding would bring the state’s total transportation funding allocation to towns to about $202 million over
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Glenbeulah, says he’s in a tough race in the 6th Congressional District “because of the money” and expects to be outspent in the campaign. Grothman will face Dem Dan Kohl, of Mequon, on the Nov. 6 ballot. Kohl is a nephew of wealthy former U.S. Sen.
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters cover the latest Marquette University Law School Poll, the first U.S. Senate debate and referendums on the upcoming November ballot.
Plaintiffs in a gerrymandering lawsuit against the state are asking a judge for a trial before March 2019 to allow the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal during its 2019-20 term. But the state, represented by DOJ, is arguing for a trial no sooner than June 2019 due to
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Sen Tammy Baldwin and Gov Scott Walker launch new ads. The Oct 26th AG debate has been canceled. A televised debate planned for tomorrow is still on track…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Recap of today’s MU Law School poll results…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.
Gov. Scott Walker and AG Brad Schimel are warning against a change in course a month out from the November elections. Speaking to the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce State of Wisconsin Business and Industry luncheon in Madison, Walker suggested he was a victim of his own success as some look
In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Coverage of last night’s Senatorial debate between Sen. Tammy Baldwin and State Senator Leah Vukmir. Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers launches two new ads against Gov. Scott Walker. Gov. Walker runs first of it’s kind, “Gas Pump” ads…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Senate Majority Leader believes there will be a deal with Kimberly-Clark. Tammy Baldwin campaigns announces fund-raising numbers. DNC says they are investing heavily in Wisconsin…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State
Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, said he is optimistic the Senate will pass a $100 million tax incentive package to help consumer products maker Kimberly-Clark keep a plant open and retain around 500 jobs in the Fox Valley. In an interview that aired Sunday on “UpFront with Mike Gousha,” Fitzgerald
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest property tax estimates, the dynamics of the Kimberly-Clark Senate package and Gov. Scott Walker’s latest property tax proposal.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Democrats have “overplayed their hand” with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and predicts their actions will translate to higher Republican turnout — and a closer election — come November. But Minority Leader Gordon Hintz countered with the midterms happening among a broader discussion of the
LFB reports the median property tax bill was higher than expected last year. State Assembly wishes to be part of redistricting case…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for
Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says the new FBI report on Brett Kavanaugh shows there’s “no evidence” the sexual misconduct allegations against the U.S. Supreme Court nominee are true. Meanwhile, Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is knocking the Trump administration and Senate Republicans for the limited scope of the investigation,
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Democratic Governor’s Associaton has a new TV ad attacking Scott Walker UW Regents are meeting at UW-Parkside today and tomorrow…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is
Americans For Prosperity launches new add taking aim at Tony Evers. Trempealeau County DA loses a recall election. Sen Tammy Baldwin’s newest TV ad goes after challenger Leah Vukmir…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State
Kimberly-Clark, which previously said it wanted lawmakers to act on an incentive package by Sept. 30, now says it will wait to see the results of an extraordinary session next month before making any decisions on closing a plant in the Fox Valley. But it remained unclear if Senate Republicans
Legislature announces special session next month to vote on an incentives package for Kimberly-Clark. UW reports enrollment decline…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the WisPolitics-State Affairs platform, which is the new home for WisPolitics subscriber products.