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Deer farms will continue to be subject to additional fencing requirements under a new emergency rule aimed at curbing chronic wasting disease after lawmakers declined to undo the provision. But members of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules
Republican Governors Association drops more cash in WI for Scott Walker. Gov. Walker launches new ad pushing for tax credit for seniors. Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers announces “Government For Us” agenda…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
Republican Gov. Scott Walker says he’s the underdog against Democrat Tony Evers but relishes the role. Walker also said if he wins a third term, he will serve it out, and it will be his last as governor. “As governor,
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss transportation spending, Rep. Rob Brooks’ resignation from his leadership position and the latest fundraising figures.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and GOP opponent Leah Vukmir are taking opposing sides on the question of how to proceed with the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Vukmir on Twitter last night placed blame on
In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Sen Baldwin launches two new ads. Opponents of Brett Kavanaugh speak out across the state…. 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
Dem guv candidate Tony Evers says he’s looking to have his transportation plan ready to share on Inauguration Day. Evers, speaking at a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon yesterday, continued to say he’s planning to bring a group of bipartisan stakeholders
Latest fundraising numbers for Dem Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers and AG candidate Josh Kaul. AG Brad Schimel launches new ad…. 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
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin continued to call for reopening the FBI investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh following new sexual misconduct allegations. Meanwhile, GOP opponent Leah Vukmir blasted the new accusations yesterday as “uncorroborated attacks” and called for a
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: AG Brad Schimel compares opponents campaign to that of Hillary Clinton’s in 2016. Dem Minority leader says the Dems have a shot at taking the WI Senate in 2018. Says no movement on incentive package for
Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel slammed Democratic candidate Josh Kaul in a TV interview, comparing Kaul’s campaign to that of failed 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. “Hillary Clinton didn’t come to Wisconsin during the presidential campaign, and she lost Wisconsin,”
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ files a new lawsuit against Feds Democratic Governors Association attacks Gov Walker over not taking federal money to expand Medicaid…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the debate over health care, the dispute with 1st CD Dem Randy Bryce’s family and the latest Marquette University Law School Poll.
State Superintendent and Dem guv candidate Tony Evers called for “a better way” for investing in K-12 in his annual “State of Education” address. Evers also knocked the “decade of disinvestment” in school funding during his speech Thursday afternoon at
Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who had offered no proof to back up her allegation, Tuesday apologized for accusing Dem rival Mandela Barnes of kneeling during the national anthem. Kleefisch, who is white, first tweeted the allegation earlier this month and
Dem LG candidate Mandela Barnes called GOP incumbent Rebecca Kleefisch a liar for suggesting without proof that he knelt during the national anthem at the opening of the Wisconsin State Fair. Kleefisch originally raised the allegation on Twitter Sept. 6
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Wisconsin’s US Senators weigh in on aligations against the US Supreme Court Nominee. Gov Walker touts $200m in proposed tax breaks for the next budget…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have
Senate President Roger Roth said the Senate needs to act fast on a $100 million incentive package to help keep Kimberly-Clark in the Fox Valley, and Democrats should “do what’s right” and vote for the package. “I feel that the
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Poll numbers look good for Bryan Steil in CD1 Arguments being renewed in the court case over Wisconsin’s district boundaries…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is urging Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling to gauge how many of her caucus members back an incentive package for Kimberly-Clark as Gov. Scott Walker implored the chamber to pass the bill. But Shilling, D-La Crosse,
Deer farms will continue to be subject to additional fencing requirements under a new emergency rule aimed at curbing chronic wasting disease after lawmakers declined to undo the provision. But members of the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules opted to nix another set of requirements under the Department
Republican Governors Association drops more cash in WI for Scott Walker. Gov. Walker launches new ad pushing for tax credit for seniors. Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers announces “Government For Us” agenda…. 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
Republican Gov. Scott Walker says he’s the underdog against Democrat Tony Evers but relishes the role. Walker also said if he wins a third term, he will serve it out, and it will be his last as governor. “As governor, back when I was county executive, I was always the
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss transportation spending, Rep. Rob Brooks’ resignation from his leadership position and the latest fundraising figures.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin and GOP opponent Leah Vukmir are taking opposing sides on the question of how to proceed with the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Vukmir on Twitter last night placed blame on Democrats and argued “it’s time” the Senate votes to confirm
In today’s WisPolitics Midday: Sen Baldwin launches two new ads. Opponents of Brett Kavanaugh speak out across the state…. 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
Dem guv candidate Tony Evers says he’s looking to have his transportation plan ready to share on Inauguration Day. Evers, speaking at a Milwaukee Press Club luncheon yesterday, continued to say he’s planning to bring a group of bipartisan stakeholders together after the election to come up with road funding
Latest fundraising numbers for Dem Gubernatorial candidate Tony Evers and AG candidate Josh Kaul. AG Brad Schimel launches new ad…. 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
U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin continued to call for reopening the FBI investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh following new sexual misconduct allegations. Meanwhile, GOP opponent Leah Vukmir blasted the new accusations yesterday as “uncorroborated attacks” and called for a vote on Kavanaugh’s appointment this week. The candidates’ comments came
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: AG Brad Schimel compares opponents campaign to that of Hillary Clinton’s in 2016. Dem Minority leader says the Dems have a shot at taking the WI Senate in 2018. Says no movement on incentive package for Kimberly-Clark…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel slammed Democratic candidate Josh Kaul in a TV interview, comparing Kaul’s campaign to that of failed 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. “Hillary Clinton didn’t come to Wisconsin during the presidential campaign, and she lost Wisconsin,” Schimel told “UpFront with Mike Gousha,” which is produced in
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOJ files a new lawsuit against Feds Democratic Governors Association attacks Gov Walker over not taking federal money to expand Medicaid…. 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
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the debate over health care, the dispute with 1st CD Dem Randy Bryce’s family and the latest Marquette University Law School Poll.
State Superintendent and Dem guv candidate Tony Evers called for “a better way” for investing in K-12 in his annual “State of Education” address. Evers also knocked the “decade of disinvestment” in school funding during his speech Thursday afternoon at the Capitol, saying the state’s priorities — without mentioning any
Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who had offered no proof to back up her allegation, Tuesday apologized for accusing Dem rival Mandela Barnes of kneeling during the national anthem. Kleefisch, who is white, first tweeted the allegation earlier this month and then repeated it yesterday, saying she had been told by
Dem LG candidate Mandela Barnes called GOP incumbent Rebecca Kleefisch a liar for suggesting without proof that he knelt during the national anthem at the opening of the Wisconsin State Fair. Kleefisch originally raised the allegation on Twitter Sept. 6 that Wisconsin “neighbors” told her Barnes had knelt for the
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Wisconsin’s US Senators weigh in on aligations against the US Supreme Court Nominee. Gov Walker touts $200m in proposed tax breaks for the next budget…. 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
Senate President Roger Roth said the Senate needs to act fast on a $100 million incentive package to help keep Kimberly-Clark in the Fox Valley, and Democrats should “do what’s right” and vote for the package. “I feel that the Senate needs to act quickly,” Roth, R-Appleton, said Sunday on “UpFront with
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Poll numbers look good for Bryan Steil in CD1 Arguments being renewed in the court case over Wisconsin’s district boundaries…. 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
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is urging Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling to gauge how many of her caucus members back an incentive package for Kimberly-Clark as Gov. Scott Walker implored the chamber to pass the bill. But Shilling, D-La Crosse, accused Fitzgerald and fellow GOP Sen. Roger Roth, one of