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In today’s Midday podcast, WisPolitics.com President Jeff Mayers joins Pat Poblete to discuss the Department of Workforce Development adding new call centers and expanding staff and hours to deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state Supreme Court struck down Governor Evers’ “Safer at Home” order, ruling that lawmakers should have had oversight of the process. Evers slammed the court for overturning the order and undercutting progress made in managing COVID-19. WisPolitics.com President Jeff Mayers
Today’s Midday podcast covers state Sen. Tom Tiffany’s victory in the 7th CD and the future of his seat in the state Legislature.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers announcing small retailers can now reopen as Wisconsin for the first time showed a downward trajectory over a 14-day period for the percentage of daily positive COVID-19 tests.
Today’s Midday podcast previews tomorrow’s special election for a House seat in Wisconsin’s 7th CD.
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Department of Workforce Development report that the state missed out on federal funding to cover unemployment claims because the GOP-led Legislature took too long to approve a COVID-19 bill suspending a one-week waiting period before
Today’s Midday podcast covers UW System President Ray Cross recommending campuses cut programs and consolidate administration to survive the “unprecedented challenges” of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce asking Gov. Tony Evers to start a phased reopening of the state economy by Monday, arguing that hospitals and businesses are ready.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ meeting with legislative leaders, the latest legal challenge to the guv’s stay-at-home order and the first set of oral arguments about the legality of order before the state Supreme Court.
Today’s Midday podcast covers a proposed settlement in Rep. John Nygren’s open records suit against Gov. Tony Evers that would turn over the documents and pay the lawmaker’s attorneys $40,000.
Today’s Midday podcast covers public officials’ responses to Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s “Back to Business” plan. WMC members testified Thursday on “Back to Business” before legislators in a public hearing. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Gov. Tony Evers’, WEDC
Today’s Midday podcast covers conservative Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly’s announcement that he will participate in the rest of the proceedings in a suit seeking to remove from the voter rolls those who may have moved.
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Evers administration’s decision to immediately cut executive branch agency budgets 5 percent in the current fiscal year to help deal with the looming state revenue loss due to COVID-19.
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Evers administration’s move to allow some non-essential businesses and state parks to reopen.
In today’s Midday podcast, Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the ongoing protest at Capitol Square, elected officials pushing back on Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order and how law enforcement is handling the order.
Today’s Midday podcast covers the news that 19 people who were at the polls on April 7 have contracted coronavirus. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Elections Commission Chair Dean Knudson’s response and provide an update about National Guard members
The latest Midday podcast digs into the Republican lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court for an injunction preventing the Evers administration from enforcing its latest stay-at-home order.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Ever’s plan to reopen the state’s economy and reaction from lawmakers.
The state Elections Commission voted unanimously to move toward adding intelligent barcodes to absentee ballots so they can be better tracked in future elections after a record number were cast this spring. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the move
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to extend the “safer at home” order through May 26. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete dive into the details of the order, reaction from GOP lawmakers and Pat’s golf game.
In today’s Midday podcast, WisPolitics.com President Jeff Mayers joins Pat Poblete to discuss the Department of Workforce Development adding new call centers and expanding staff and hours to deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The state Supreme Court struck down Governor Evers’ “Safer at Home” order, ruling that lawmakers should have had oversight of the process. Evers slammed the court for overturning the order and undercutting progress made in managing COVID-19. WisPolitics.com President Jeff Mayers and Stephanie Hoff discuss what comes next for Wisconsin including
Today’s Midday podcast covers state Sen. Tom Tiffany’s victory in the 7th CD and the future of his seat in the state Legislature.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers announcing small retailers can now reopen as Wisconsin for the first time showed a downward trajectory over a 14-day period for the percentage of daily positive COVID-19 tests.
Today’s Midday podcast previews tomorrow’s special election for a House seat in Wisconsin’s 7th CD.
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Department of Workforce Development report that the state missed out on federal funding to cover unemployment claims because the GOP-led Legislature took too long to approve a COVID-19 bill suspending a one-week waiting period before those who lose their jobs can receive a check.
Today’s Midday podcast covers UW System President Ray Cross recommending campuses cut programs and consolidate administration to survive the “unprecedented challenges” of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce asking Gov. Tony Evers to start a phased reopening of the state economy by Monday, arguing that hospitals and businesses are ready.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ meeting with legislative leaders, the latest legal challenge to the guv’s stay-at-home order and the first set of oral arguments about the legality of order before the state Supreme Court.
Today’s Midday podcast covers a proposed settlement in Rep. John Nygren’s open records suit against Gov. Tony Evers that would turn over the documents and pay the lawmaker’s attorneys $40,000.
Today’s Midday podcast covers public officials’ responses to Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s “Back to Business” plan. WMC members testified Thursday on “Back to Business” before legislators in a public hearing. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Gov. Tony Evers’, WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes’ and GOP lawmakers’ comments on the economic
Today’s Midday podcast covers conservative Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly’s announcement that he will participate in the rest of the proceedings in a suit seeking to remove from the voter rolls those who may have moved.
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Evers administration’s decision to immediately cut executive branch agency budgets 5 percent in the current fiscal year to help deal with the looming state revenue loss due to COVID-19.
Today’s Midday podcast covers the Evers administration’s move to allow some non-essential businesses and state parks to reopen.
In today’s Midday podcast, Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the ongoing protest at Capitol Square, elected officials pushing back on Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order and how law enforcement is handling the order.
Today’s Midday podcast covers the news that 19 people who were at the polls on April 7 have contracted coronavirus. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Elections Commission Chair Dean Knudson’s response and provide an update about National Guard members who served as poll workers.
The latest Midday podcast digs into the Republican lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court for an injunction preventing the Evers administration from enforcing its latest stay-at-home order.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Ever’s plan to reopen the state’s economy and reaction from lawmakers.
The state Elections Commission voted unanimously to move toward adding intelligent barcodes to absentee ballots so they can be better tracked in future elections after a record number were cast this spring. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the move and data the commission released ahead of the meeting on
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to extend the “safer at home” order through May 26. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete dive into the details of the order, reaction from GOP lawmakers and Pat’s golf game.