Senate Republicans vote to overturn Evers mask mandate

Today’s Midday podcast covers GOP senators taking a step toward overturning Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate over the objections of many health groups and Dems who argued the requirement should remain in place with a pandemic that is still raging.

No action on UI bill in special session called by Evers

Today’s Midday podcast covers two GOP legislative leaders saying they remain unconvinced Gov. Tony Evers needs a special session bill to begin overhauling the state’s unemployment insurance computer system.

State justices question proposal on redistricting process

Today’s Midday episode covers justices appearing skeptical of a conservative-backed proposal to create a process for the state Supreme Court to handle redistricting cases. Stephanie Hoff and Royce Podeszwa discuss the petition, which asks the court to bypass the traditional

Wisconsin Dems call for Trump to be removed from office

Today’s Midday podcast covers three of the state’s four federal Dem lawmakers joining calls for impeachment or for Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office.

Vos contends Assembly GOP COVID-19 bill a compromise

Today’s Midday podcast covers Assembly Speaker Robin Vos insisting the COVID-19 bill his caucus is expected to approve tomorrow is every bit the compromise that Gov. Tony Evers portrayed his version to be.

Kind backs Pelosi for speaker

Today’s Midday podcast covers the Wisconsin House delegation’s votes for speaker, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson’s contentious Meet the Press interview and potential candidates for the U.S. Senate seat on the ballot next year.

GOP chides DWD for not doing enough to prevent UI backlog

Today’s Midday podcast covers Republicans in a Joint Legislative Audit Committee chiding the Department of Workforce Development for not doing enough at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent a backlog of Unemployment Insurance claims.  

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