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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
Michael Best Strategies announced today the acquisition of Capitol Consultants and the addition of the lobbying firm’s managing partner, Bill McCoshen. The sale of Capitol Consultants, which has been in the works since spring, has been considered a key step
Days after making a similar request of the state Elections Commission, former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman on Monday asked county clerks to preserve “any and all records and evidence” related to the November election. Several clerks told WisPolitics.com they
Former Republican Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who formally announced her gubernatorial bid last week, slammed President Biden’s plan to have large companies require COVID-19 vaccination or do weekly testing. “I think the government does not have the business telling people
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Rebecca Kleefisch officially kicking off her campaign, the charges filed against Milwaukee Ald. Chantia Lewis and continued developments with GOP review of the 2020 election.
Frederick Prehn, fighting an attempt by Dem AG Josh Kaul to force him off the Natural Resources Board, canceled this month’s meeting after the agency informed him it saw no issues that needed to be addressed and wouldn’t provide staff
Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order to expedite the pardon process and expand eligibility. Under the executive order, the chair of the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board can send a pardon application for a non-violent offender directly to the
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
Michael Best Strategies announced today the acquisition of Capitol Consultants and the addition of the lobbying firm’s managing partner, Bill McCoshen. The sale of Capitol Consultants, which has been in the works since spring, has been considered a key step for McCoshen as the Republican considers a run for governor.
Days after making a similar request of the state Elections Commission, former Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman on Monday asked county clerks to preserve “any and all records and evidence” related to the November election. Several clerks told WisPolitics.com they would have no issues preserving the documents because they’re already
Former Republican Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who formally announced her gubernatorial bid last week, slammed President Biden’s plan to have large companies require COVID-19 vaccination or do weekly testing. “I think the government does not have the business telling people what should be done with their healthcare,” Kleefisch said on
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Rebecca Kleefisch officially kicking off her campaign, the charges filed against Milwaukee Ald. Chantia Lewis and continued developments with GOP review of the 2020 election.
Frederick Prehn, fighting an attempt by Dem AG Josh Kaul to force him off the Natural Resources Board, canceled this month’s meeting after the agency informed him it saw no issues that needed to be addressed and wouldn’t provide staff if he proceeded with one. Prehn, the Republican-appointed board chair
Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order to expedite the pardon process and expand eligibility. Under the executive order, the chair of the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board can send a pardon application for a non-violent offender directly to the governor without a board hearing if “sufficient time” has passed