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Amid a recent spike in some categories of violent crime, Gov. Tony Evers announced he’s directing $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for violence prevention efforts and another $20 million for victim assistance. “We’re working to build the
While some data points suggest the state might be turning the corner on the current COVID-19 surge, health experts say a concerted effort is needed in Wisconsin to beat the delta variant. The latest numbers from the state Department of
The 2020 election probe being led by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman drew fire from both flanks Monday over offers of immunity for those who respond to subpoenas issued in the investigation. Gableman in a video posted Friday said
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the university at the end of the 2021-22 school year to become president of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Blank has served as chancellor since July 2013. According to the university, she has the
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said he would veto maps the Republican-controlled Legislature sends to him if they are “gerrymandering 2.0.” “If they’re continuing or making worse the gerrymandering that exists right now, yes,” Evers said in an interview aired Sunday
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the 2020 election investigation led by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, the fields taking shape for 2022 fall elections, and the DNR’s move to set the state’s fall wolf hunt quota at 130 despite the Natural Resources Board approving a quota of 300.
Department of Public Instruction chief Jill Underly predicted Wisconsin residents wouldn’t approve a Republican idea to change the state constitution and make the jobs of schools superintendent, secretary of state and state treasurer positions appointed by the governor, rather than
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss education legislation, abortion bills, redistricting, the 2020 election investigation led by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, and Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to use federal funds to overhaul the state’s unemployment system.
Republicans would still have an advantage under drafts of Assembly and Senate district lines created for Gov. Tony Evers’ People’s Maps Commission, according to a WisPolitics.com review of the proposals. But the partisan edge for Republicans wouldn’t be as big
The state Department of Health Services is backing the recommendation that certain populations who received Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine get a booster and has begun the process of helping providers begin delivering the shots. The agency’s move Monday came after the
The Assembly is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a Republican bill a sponsor says would prohibit public schools from teaching race and sex stereotypes. “Stereotyping people is wrong,” said co-sponsor Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, in an interview aired Sunday on
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss redistricting lawsuits, former Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election probe, State Superintendent Jill Underly’s “State of Education” address, back-to-school legislation and the latest on COVID-19.
The state Assembly will vote Tuesday on a resolution backing a policy to “retain as much as possible the core of existing districts.” The Rules Committee added the resolution to the Assembly calendar one day after the state Supreme Court
With a federal court already moving ahead on a redistricting trial, the state Supreme Court has agreed to take original action in a case asking the justices to draw Wisconsin’s legislative and congressional boundaries if Capitol leaders fail to reach
A three-judge panel has set in motion a January trial to draw new congressional and legislative boundaries over the objections of GOP lawmakers. Republicans argued there’s no need for the federal court to move until late spring or early summer.
Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman says his probe of the 2020 election for the state Assembly is not about challenging the results. But he said in a new video the probe is about holding public officials accountable to the
The executive director of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards says he has become alarmed over recent threats and harassment of local school board members. In an interview aired Sunday on “UpFront,” John Ashley said he put out a call
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the latest on former Justice Michael Gableman’s investigation, Bill McCoshen’s decision to pass on a guv bid and the COVID-19 testing mandate the Evers administration imposed on executive branch employees.
The three-judge panel overseeing two redistricting lawsuits today denied motions by GOP lawmakers and Republican members of the state’s congressional delegation to dismiss the cases. But, the panel indicated it was open to “a limited stay to give the legislative
Kevin Nicholson’s 501c4 is launching a $1.5 million ad campaign that promotes the group and prominently features the former U.S. Senate candidate, who is considering another statewide campaign in 2022. In the opening ad, Nicholson looks into the camera and
Amid a recent spike in some categories of violent crime, Gov. Tony Evers announced he’s directing $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for violence prevention efforts and another $20 million for victim assistance. “We’re working to build the future we want for our kids and our state, and
While some data points suggest the state might be turning the corner on the current COVID-19 surge, health experts say a concerted effort is needed in Wisconsin to beat the delta variant. The latest numbers from the state Department of Health Services show the seven-day average for new cases has
The 2020 election probe being led by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman drew fire from both flanks Monday over offers of immunity for those who respond to subpoenas issued in the investigation. Gableman in a video posted Friday said those who respond to his subpoenas are provided immunity under
UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank is leaving the university at the end of the 2021-22 school year to become president of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Blank has served as chancellor since July 2013. According to the university, she has the second-longest tenure for a chancellor behind Irving Shain, who served
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said he would veto maps the Republican-controlled Legislature sends to him if they are “gerrymandering 2.0.” “If they’re continuing or making worse the gerrymandering that exists right now, yes,” Evers said in an interview aired Sunday on “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. “I want fair
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the 2020 election investigation led by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, the fields taking shape for 2022 fall elections, and the DNR’s move to set the state’s fall wolf hunt quota at 130 despite the Natural Resources Board approving a quota of 300.
Department of Public Instruction chief Jill Underly predicted Wisconsin residents wouldn’t approve a Republican idea to change the state constitution and make the jobs of schools superintendent, secretary of state and state treasurer positions appointed by the governor, rather than chosen by voters. “The department being independent has served Wisconsin
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss education legislation, abortion bills, redistricting, the 2020 election investigation led by former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, and Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to use federal funds to overhaul the state’s unemployment system.
Republicans would still have an advantage under drafts of Assembly and Senate district lines created for Gov. Tony Evers’ People’s Maps Commission, according to a WisPolitics.com review of the proposals. But the partisan edge for Republicans wouldn’t be as big as it is under the current maps. Evers, for example,
The state Department of Health Services is backing the recommendation that certain populations who received Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine get a booster and has begun the process of helping providers begin delivering the shots. The agency’s move Monday came after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control on Friday announced those who
The Assembly is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a Republican bill a sponsor says would prohibit public schools from teaching race and sex stereotypes. “Stereotyping people is wrong,” said co-sponsor Rep. Scott Allen, R-Waukesha, in an interview aired Sunday on “UpFront,” produced in partnership with WisPolitics.com. A Dem opponent called
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss redistricting lawsuits, former Justice Michael Gableman’s 2020 election probe, State Superintendent Jill Underly’s “State of Education” address, back-to-school legislation and the latest on COVID-19.
The state Assembly will vote Tuesday on a resolution backing a policy to “retain as much as possible the core of existing districts.” The Rules Committee added the resolution to the Assembly calendar one day after the state Supreme Court agreed to take original jurisdiction in a redistricting suit. The
With a federal court already moving ahead on a redistricting trial, the state Supreme Court has agreed to take original action in a case asking the justices to draw Wisconsin’s legislative and congressional boundaries if Capitol leaders fail to reach a deal. The 4-3 conservative majority didn’t explain in Wednesday’s
A three-judge panel has set in motion a January trial to draw new congressional and legislative boundaries over the objections of GOP lawmakers. Republicans argued there’s no need for the federal court to move until late spring or early summer. Attorney Kevin St. John, representing the state Legislature, declined several
Former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman says his probe of the 2020 election for the state Assembly is not about challenging the results. But he said in a new video the probe is about holding public officials accountable to the public for their actions. He adds the burden is on
The executive director of the Wisconsin Association of School Boards says he has become alarmed over recent threats and harassment of local school board members. In an interview aired Sunday on “UpFront,” John Ashley said he put out a call for civility at local board meetings after recent examples of
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the latest on former Justice Michael Gableman’s investigation, Bill McCoshen’s decision to pass on a guv bid and the COVID-19 testing mandate the Evers administration imposed on executive branch employees.
The three-judge panel overseeing two redistricting lawsuits today denied motions by GOP lawmakers and Republican members of the state’s congressional delegation to dismiss the cases. But, the panel indicated it was open to “a limited stay to give the legislative process, and perhaps the state courts, the first opportunity to
Kevin Nicholson’s 501c4 is launching a $1.5 million ad campaign that promotes the group and prominently features the former U.S. Senate candidate, who is considering another statewide campaign in 2022. In the opening ad, Nicholson looks into the camera and declares No Better Friend Corp. “is fighting like crazy for