In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: GOP run Joint Finance Committee votes to put more money into tech colleges and workforce development than Gov Evers asked for. VP Mike Pence visits Eau Claire. Republican state convention begins today in Oshkosh.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Wisconsin joins new opioid lawsuit. Gov Evers announces his plans for budget surplus.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Supreme Court majority seemed skeptical of the allegation that “Lame Duck” session wasn’t constitutional. VP Mike Pence will be in Eau Claire tomorrow.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Tough self-criticisms from GOP looking at last years’ Gubernatorial election. A three-judge federal panel denies Speaker Robin Vos’ motion to stay its order that compelled him to testify in redistricting lawsuit.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Lt Gov Mandela Barnes receiving much more protection than previous Lt Govs. Only 2 candidates for State Dem Chair. Sen will not vote on anti-abortion bills until June.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC wipes out much of Tony Evers’ budget plan. A full recap of the JFC meeting.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: LFB predicts $5 mil less than the Evers Administration in Tribal Gaming Payments for the next two years. Assembly Health Committee advances four abortion-related bills. Recap of Sen Amy Klobuchar’s Milwaukee Fox-News sponsored town hall.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Senate to take up three abortion-related bills next week. US Sen Amy Klobuchar to appear in Fox News Town Hall from Milwaukee tonight. A union files a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn Act 10.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DOC Juvenile Grant Committee gets an earful from several counties. Municipalities now have more options to immobilize parking offenders’ vehicles.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A controversy brewing over mandatory vaccination requirements for children in Wisconsin. Site selection continues for county-run youth detention sites. President Trump sends tweet praising former Gov Scott Walker.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers not giving up on a proposal to expand Medicaid. Foxconn CEO meets with Gov Evers. AG Josh Kaul changes the state’s opinion on two environmental lawsuits before the WI Supreme Court.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC announces plans for Gov Evers’ Budget. Evers defends budget and calls on citizens to get involved.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Supreme Court restores 82 appointments that Gov Tony Evers sought to rescind. Dems win special election. Pat Roggensack reelected Cheif Justice of WI Supreme Court.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The WI Supreme Court rules that daughter of shooting victim can’t sue the website where gun was purchased. Polls are open in special election in the 64th assembly district. Gov Evers signs legislation regarding the use of the term “retardation” in administrative rules.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: DHS Secretary says she is “more optimistic” that WI will take federal money to expand Medicaid. Special election set for tomorrow in Kenosha. Dem reaction to Trump’s Green Bay speech.  

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI GOP leaders hire private attorneys to represent the legislature in environmental lawsuits, declining to use WI AG Josh Kaul. Dem Super PAC Priorities USA launches digital ad buy in WI ahead of President Trump’s visit. JFC co-chairs disagree on taking up Gov Evers’ “Vaping

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI GOP leaders hire private attorneys to represent the legislature in environmental lawsuits. Dem Super PAC Priorities USA launches digital ad buy in WI ahead of President Trump’s visit. JFC co-chairs disagree on taking up Gov Evers’ “Vaping Tax”.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: GOP leaders disagree with Gov that Foxconn asked to change incentive package. Recap of Cory Booker’s visit to Milwaukee. Federal judge will not allow GOP lawmakers to intervene in an abortion lawsuit which they say Dem AG Josh Kaul will not properly defend.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: While speaking before a Senate panel, WEDC CEO declined to discuss potential Foxconn changes. US Sen Cory Booker in Milwaukee today.

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Assembly Republicans looking to help homeowners if they buy renewable energy and add electric vehicle charging stations along freeways. Spring drug take-back day is April 27th. WI Supreme Court takes another “lame duck” lawsuit appeal.