Evers turns to lawmakers in the fight against COVID-19

Gov. Tony Evers is calling for lawmakers to immediately repeal a one-week delay in collecting unemployment benefits and his administration is asking agencies for input on a possible legislative package in response to the pandemic. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete

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COVID-19 and Wisconsin elections

Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s efforts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how political parties are adapting their voter outreach efforts.

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Lawmakers considering later bar hours for DNC

A bill that would extend bar hours until 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention this summer is making its way through the Legislature. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what’s in the proposal and its prospects of being signed

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Felzkowski to run for Tiffany’s Senate seat

State Rep. Mary Felzkowski has announced she will run this fall for the state Senate seat held by fellow Republican Tom Tiffany, who’s running in a May special election for the 7th CD. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Tiffany’s

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WisPolitics Midday – March 6, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Michael Bloomberg’s Wisconsin backers are likely to move toward Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders has an edge for those who were supporting Elizabeth Warren Gov. Tony Evers make an appointment

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WisPolitics Midday – March 5, 2020

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is dropping out of the presidential race The Trump campaign’s trip to Wisconsin has been postponed The UW System has a public hearing on an amendment to punish students for disrupting free expression of others

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WisPolitics Midday – March 4, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov. Tony Evers hands out $75 million for local transportation projects Americas PAC is running an ad against Dem 7th CD candidate Tricia Zunker U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher and Mark

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WisPolitics Midday – March 3, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren releases ads in Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson calls for vote to subpeona Biden documents Johnson submits blue slip for Eastern District of Wisconsin judicial nominee

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WisPolitics Midday – March 2, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Rep. Mary Felzkowski announces a bid for state Senate Dem Ann Jacobs will be nominated to lead the Wisconsin Elections Commission Dane County Judge Jill Karofsky says the state Supreme

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WisPolitics Midday – February 28, 2020

Stricter gun laws won’t happen for Wisconsin after Milwaukee shooting The DNC host committee hires two new leaders who will start next week About 200,000 voters that are suspected to have moved will remain on the Wisconsin voter list

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WisPolitics Midday – February 27, 2020

Rep. Barbara Dittrich responds to Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoing of the GOP tax cut bill U.S. and Wisconsin flags fly at half-staff for Molson Coors brewery shooting victims Trump campaign plans to open a Black Voices for Trump community center

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WisPolitics Midday – February 26, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov. Tony Evers vetoes a GOP income tax cut package Rep. Joan Ballweg loans her state Senate campaign $50,000 AG Josh Kaul announces $1.6 billion settlement with opioid manufacturer

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WisPolitics Midday – February 21, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Assembly passes and State Senators will take a look at a bill to extend bar closing time during DNC. Rep Nygren says PFAS legislation can pass in the WI Sen.

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Evers turns to lawmakers in the fight against COVID-19

Gov. Tony Evers is calling for lawmakers to immediately repeal a one-week delay in collecting unemployment benefits and his administration is asking agencies for input on a possible legislative package in response to the pandemic. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the latest coronavirus developments in the Capitol and when

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COVID-19 and Wisconsin elections

Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s efforts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how political parties are adapting their voter outreach efforts.

Read More »

Lawmakers considering later bar hours for DNC

A bill that would extend bar hours until 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention this summer is making its way through the Legislature. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what’s in the proposal and its prospects of being signed into law.

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Felzkowski to run for Tiffany’s Senate seat

State Rep. Mary Felzkowski has announced she will run this fall for the state Senate seat held by fellow Republican Tom Tiffany, who’s running in a May special election for the 7th CD. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Tiffany’s prospects and Felzkowski’s track record in the Assembly.

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WisPolitics Midday – March 6, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Michael Bloomberg’s Wisconsin backers are likely to move toward Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders has an edge for those who were supporting Elizabeth Warren Gov. Tony Evers make an appointment to the UW Board of Regents Donald Trump Jr. will

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WisPolitics Midday – March 5, 2020

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is dropping out of the presidential race The Trump campaign’s trip to Wisconsin has been postponed The UW System has a public hearing on an amendment to punish students for disrupting free expression of others

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WisPolitics Midday – March 4, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov. Tony Evers hands out $75 million for local transportation projects Americas PAC is running an ad against Dem 7th CD candidate Tricia Zunker U.S. Reps. Mike Gallagher and Mark Pocan are optimistic about legislation addressing infrastructure

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WisPolitics Midday – March 3, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren releases ads in Wisconsin U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson calls for vote to subpeona Biden documents Johnson submits blue slip for Eastern District of Wisconsin judicial nominee

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WisPolitics Midday – March 2, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Rep. Mary Felzkowski announces a bid for state Senate Dem Ann Jacobs will be nominated to lead the Wisconsin Elections Commission Dane County Judge Jill Karofsky says the state Supreme Court feels “corrupt”

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WisPolitics Midday – February 28, 2020

Stricter gun laws won’t happen for Wisconsin after Milwaukee shooting The DNC host committee hires two new leaders who will start next week About 200,000 voters that are suspected to have moved will remain on the Wisconsin voter list

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WisPolitics Midday – February 27, 2020

Rep. Barbara Dittrich responds to Gov. Tony Evers’ vetoing of the GOP tax cut bill U.S. and Wisconsin flags fly at half-staff for Molson Coors brewery shooting victims Trump campaign plans to open a Black Voices for Trump community center in Milwaukee

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WisPolitics Midday – February 26, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Gov. Tony Evers vetoes a GOP income tax cut package Rep. Joan Ballweg loans her state Senate campaign $50,000 AG Josh Kaul announces $1.6 billion settlement with opioid manufacturer

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WisPolitics Midday – February 21, 2020

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Assembly passes and State Senators will take a look at a bill to extend bar closing time during DNC. Rep Nygren says PFAS legislation can pass in the WI Sen.

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