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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,
Members of a commission tasked with tackling legislation on the use of police body cams agree that the Legislature should set some minimum standards on their implementation statewide. But they vary greatly on the parameters of the bill, as well
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Fundraising update for Dem Gov candidate Tony Evers Gov Walker calls on the legislature to pass Kimberly-Clark incentive package…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for
Gov. Scott Walker says an incentive package that could help keep open one of Kimberly-Clark’s plants in the Fox Valley could only pass the Senate if it receives bipartisan support. Walker took to Twitter last night to tout an effort
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Kimberly-Clark wants WI legislature to sign off on an incentive plan by the end of the month. Republican AG Brad Schimel launches first TV ad with 63 sheriffs, including 12 Democrats showing support…. Please log
GOP Sen. Steve Nass is looking to take steps to roll back an emergency rule aimed at slowing the spread of chronic wasting disease. The Whitewater Republican has targeted the new Department of Natural Resources rule, which includes additional fencing
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Governor Walker is commemorating 9/11 New ads are out in the governor’s race… 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
AG Brad Schimel says tests have been completed on all the rape kits he targeted for analysis more than three months ago. Still, the figure — which only includes kits that were designated for testing before June 1 — doesn’t count an
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: AG Brad Schimel announces the rape kit backlog is cleared. Republican Governors Association launches ads against Tony Evers. Former Gov Tommy Thompson tells TV station he thinks Gov Scott Walker will win re-election…. Please log in
Former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson said the upcoming election will be “the toughest race that Scott Walker has ever run” but he thinks Walker ultimately will pull out a victory. “The third one is always tough,” said Thompson, a four-term
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: The state announces federal funds to fix Wisconsin highways GOP Senate candidate Leah Vukmir is out with the first tv ad of the general election… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t
Gov. Scott Walker called on NFL players to stand on the field during the national anthem as a Twitter spat erupted on the issue often stoked by President Trump. The war of up to 280 characters at a time Tuesday
Gov Walker launches first attack ad against Tony Evers. Atty Gen Brad Schimel’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Obamacare is being heard today. Democrats gathering to protest Leah Vukmir fundraiser…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t
Gov. Scott Walker suggested the state should focus on maintaining the road infrastructure it has rather than expanding lanes and interchanges. Speaking to the Milwaukee Rotary Club and Milwaukee Press Club Tuesday, Walker called for a re-examination of Wisconsin’s transportation
Republican Attorneys General Association releases new ads praising AG Brad Schimel. Veterans group releases ad for US Sen Tammy Baldwin. State Supreme Court convenes this week for its new term…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, said she is certain that Democrats will win control of the House in November, but she advocated for a cautious approach to the possible impeachment of President Trump. “I am absolutely certain, as certain as
This is an excerpt from a new book published by the University of Wisconsin Press: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime,” by Tommy G. Thompson and Doug Moe. It’s the life story of Wisconsin’s longest-serving governor, first elected in 1986, and his time in Madison and Washington, D.C., where he served as national health secretary in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy.
Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson announced today she is undergoing cancer treatment and intends to continue serving on the court. Abrahamson, 84, announced in spring she would not seek another term. She announced at the time she would serve until
On today’s Wispolitics MidDay: UW Oshkosh ordered to pay its foundation $15 million New poll shows 1st congressional district race in a dead heat… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for
Vice President Mike Pence is pledging to campaign for Gov. Scott Walker and GOP U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir in Wisconsin “every bit as much as they need us.” Pence’s comments came after he landed in Milwaukee yesterday to headline
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
Members of a commission tasked with tackling legislation on the use of police body cams agree that the Legislature should set some minimum standards on their implementation statewide. But they vary greatly on the parameters of the bill, as well as what measures it should include to govern things such
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Fundraising update for Dem Gov candidate Tony Evers Gov Walker calls on the legislature to pass Kimberly-Clark incentive package…. 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
Gov. Scott Walker says an incentive package that could help keep open one of Kimberly-Clark’s plants in the Fox Valley could only pass the Senate if it receives bipartisan support. Walker took to Twitter last night to tout an effort to “save plenty of good-paying jobs.” That followed a WisPolitics.com
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Kimberly-Clark wants WI legislature to sign off on an incentive plan by the end of the month. Republican AG Brad Schimel launches first TV ad with 63 sheriffs, including 12 Democrats showing support…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
GOP Sen. Steve Nass is looking to take steps to roll back an emergency rule aimed at slowing the spread of chronic wasting disease. The Whitewater Republican has targeted the new Department of Natural Resources rule, which includes additional fencing requirements at deer farms and prohibitions on the movement of
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Governor Walker is commemorating 9/11 New ads are out in the governor’s race… 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.
AG Brad Schimel says tests have been completed on all the rape kits he targeted for analysis more than three months ago. Still, the figure — which only includes kits that were designated for testing before June 1 — doesn’t count an additional five kits that were identified and submitted by agencies
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: AG Brad Schimel announces the rape kit backlog is cleared. Republican Governors Association launches ads against Tony Evers. Former Gov Tommy Thompson tells TV station he thinks Gov Scott Walker will win re-election…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription,
Former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson said the upcoming election will be “the toughest race that Scott Walker has ever run” but he thinks Walker ultimately will pull out a victory. “The third one is always tough,” said Thompson, a four-term governor. He appeared Sunday on “UpFront with Mike Gousha,” produced
In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: The state announces federal funds to fix Wisconsin highways GOP Senate candidate Leah Vukmir is out with the first tv ad of the general election… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the
Gov. Scott Walker called on NFL players to stand on the field during the national anthem as a Twitter spat erupted on the issue often stoked by President Trump. The war of up to 280 characters at a time Tuesday included Dem lt. guv nominee Mandela Barnes accusing GOP incumbent
Gov Walker launches first attack ad against Tony Evers. Atty Gen Brad Schimel’s lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Obamacare is being heard today. Democrats gathering to protest Leah Vukmir fundraiser…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com for subscription options on the
Gov. Scott Walker suggested the state should focus on maintaining the road infrastructure it has rather than expanding lanes and interchanges. Speaking to the Milwaukee Rotary Club and Milwaukee Press Club Tuesday, Walker called for a re-examination of Wisconsin’s transportation goals and questioned if current traffic projections are reliable. He
Republican Attorneys General Association releases new ads praising AG Brad Schimel. Veterans group releases ad for US Sen Tammy Baldwin. State Supreme Court convenes this week for its new term…. 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
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Milwaukee, said she is certain that Democrats will win control of the House in November, but she advocated for a cautious approach to the possible impeachment of President Trump. “I am absolutely certain, as certain as certain can be, that we’re going to see a takeover
This is an excerpt from a new book published by the University of Wisconsin Press: “Tommy: My Journey of a Lifetime,” by Tommy G. Thompson and Doug Moe. It’s the life story of Wisconsin’s longest-serving governor, first elected in 1986, and his time in Madison and Washington, D.C., where he served as national health secretary in the aftermath of the 9-11 tragedy.
Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson announced today she is undergoing cancer treatment and intends to continue serving on the court. Abrahamson, 84, announced in spring she would not seek another term. She announced at the time she would serve until the end of her term, which ends in 2019. “I’ve
On today’s Wispolitics MidDay: UW Oshkosh ordered to pay its foundation $15 million New poll shows 1st congressional district race in a dead heat… 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
Vice President Mike Pence is pledging to campaign for Gov. Scott Walker and GOP U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir in Wisconsin “every bit as much as they need us.” Pence’s comments came after he landed in Milwaukee yesterday to headline a fundraiser for Vukmir at the Pfister Hotel. He told