In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Jackie Bojor of the FRD Center in Bucharest, Romania, discusses opportunities in the region for Midwest companies. Bojor is the director of business development for the Factor Regional Development Center’s Bucharest location. The
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s presidential primary and local elections, the No Labels party submitting signatures to appear on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot, opponents of Robin Vos launching a new effort to recall the GOP Assembly speaker and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview Wisconsin’s April 2 spring election and what it may indicate for state and national politics. Statewide, the ballot includes the presidential primary and two constitutional amendments regarding elections. Voters will also cast ballots in general elections for local offices and weigh in on school funding referendums. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, School Choice Wisconsin President Nic Kelly says new legislative maps that favor Dems could be a challenge. But he argues Dems should remember their constituents benefit from the state’s private school voucher programs. Kelly also reviews the group’s efforts during the legislative session.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the latest in the recall effort against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, a Milwaukee election official’s conviction for illegally requesting absentee ballots and Gov. Tony Evers’ actions on a series of election-related bills and other legislation.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, weigh the successes and failures of the recently adjourned 2023-24 legislative session. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Wisconsin Education Association Council President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen says the $1.4 billion in combined school budget referendum requests across Wisconsin is a sign public schools need more funding and the funding formula is broken. A WisPolitics review found this year to be the third-highest ask from schools since 2000. Wirtz-Olsen also talks about a new AAPI curriculum bill and the Senate’s rejection of Gov. Tony Evers’ nomination of John Miller to the UW Board of Regents.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the petition to recall GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, the GOP-controlled Senate rejecting more of Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees, adjournment of the Senate session, the state Supreme Court taking up an absentee ballot drop box lawsuit, President Biden’s visit to Milwaukee and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine how and why the principles and priorities of the Republican and Democratic parties in Wisconsin have evolved over time. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Matt Umhoefer of the state Department of Transportation discusses Wisconsin’s freight plan and federal infrastructure funding. Umhoefer, the economic development section chief for the agency, notes the Bipartisan Infrastructure added new items for
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, announces her bid for reelection after talking about what her caucus wants to work on for the remainder of the year. She also says she’s not too worried the Dem Assembly members leaving this year will impact her caucus’ ability to make significant gains with the new legislative maps.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a settlement in the GOP false electors scheme, Gov. Tony Evers signing bills to boost child care tax credits and approve Universities of Wisconsin building projects, Biden campaign visits to Wisconsin, a judge dismissing a suit to keep former President Donald Trump off the primary ballot, the upcoming state Senate session and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the upcoming Wisconsin primary and the likely rematch of former President Donald Trump with President Joe Biden. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Sen. Brad Pfaff discusses his bill aiming to fight PFAS contamination. The Onalaska Dem says the Legislature must act on the issue amid a standoff between Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers over PFAS funding.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Joint Finance Committee releasing nearly $32 million to the Universities of Wisconsin for workforce development, the status of legislation to address PFAS contamination, pending legislation as the Legislature prepares to wrap up the session, the U.S. Senate race and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the candidacy rollout for Eric Hovde, a Republican seeking to unseat Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Assembly Corrections Committee Chair Michael Schraa, R-Oshkosh, talks about some of the most pressing issues facing the Wisconsin’s prisons. He talks about what it will take to continue driving security staff vacancy rates down and how likely it is a longterm push to replace maximum security prisons from the 19th century in Waupun and Green Bay with one newer facility. He also briefly touches on what’s to come from his committee.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Ethics Commission allegations of an illegal campaign finance scheme involving a state lawmaker, county parties and the Trump campaign to benefit a pro-Trump candidate challenging Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester; Gov. Tony Evers’ approval of new legislative maps; Planned Parenthood’s petition to the state Supreme Court on abortion, the latest action in the state Legislature, Republican Eric Hovde’s entrance into the U.S. Senate race and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their take on Gov. Tony Evers’ signing of legislative district maps approved by the GOP-controlled Wisconsin Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, WISDOM Transformational Justice Campaign Coordinator Mark Rice says long term lockdowns amount to torture for inmates. He also says there has been no significant progress to lift the nearly yearlong lockdowns at Wisconsin’s two
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Jackie Bojor of the FRD Center in Bucharest, Romania, discusses opportunities in the region for Midwest companies. Bojor is the director of business development for the Factor Regional Development Center’s Bucharest location. The advisory firm offers consulting, market research and other services focused
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Tuesday’s presidential primary and local elections, the No Labels party submitting signatures to appear on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot, opponents of Robin Vos launching a new effort to recall the GOP Assembly speaker and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, preview Wisconsin’s April 2 spring election and what it may indicate for state and national politics. Statewide, the ballot includes the presidential primary and two constitutional amendments regarding elections. Voters will also cast ballots in general elections for local offices and weigh in on school funding referendums. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, School Choice Wisconsin President Nic Kelly says new legislative maps that favor Dems could be a challenge. But he argues Dems should remember their constituents benefit from the state’s private school voucher programs. Kelly also reviews the group’s efforts during the legislative session.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the latest in the recall effort against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, a Milwaukee election official’s conviction for illegally requesting absentee ballots and Gov. Tony Evers’ actions on a series of election-related bills and other legislation.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, weigh the successes and failures of the recently adjourned 2023-24 legislative session. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Wisconsin Education Association Council President Peggy Wirtz-Olsen says the $1.4 billion in combined school budget referendum requests across Wisconsin is a sign public schools need more funding and the funding formula is broken. A WisPolitics review found this year to be the third-highest ask from schools since 2000. Wirtz-Olsen also talks about a new AAPI curriculum bill and the Senate’s rejection of Gov. Tony Evers’ nomination of John Miller to the UW Board of Regents.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the petition to recall GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, the GOP-controlled Senate rejecting more of Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees, adjournment of the Senate session, the state Supreme Court taking up an absentee ballot drop box lawsuit, President Biden’s visit to Milwaukee and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine how and why the principles and priorities of the Republican and Democratic parties in Wisconsin have evolved over time. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Matt Umhoefer of the state Department of Transportation discusses Wisconsin’s freight plan and federal infrastructure funding. Umhoefer, the economic development section chief for the agency, notes the Bipartisan Infrastructure added new items for states to add to their existing freight plans. He discusses
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, announces her bid for reelection after talking about what her caucus wants to work on for the remainder of the year. She also says she’s not too worried the Dem Assembly members leaving this year will impact her caucus’ ability to make significant gains with the new legislative maps.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a settlement in the GOP false electors scheme, Gov. Tony Evers signing bills to boost child care tax credits and approve Universities of Wisconsin building projects, Biden campaign visits to Wisconsin, a judge dismissing a suit to keep former President Donald Trump off the primary ballot, the upcoming state Senate session and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the upcoming Wisconsin primary and the likely rematch of former President Donald Trump with President Joe Biden. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Sen. Brad Pfaff discusses his bill aiming to fight PFAS contamination. The Onalaska Dem says the Legislature must act on the issue amid a standoff between Republicans and Gov. Tony Evers over PFAS funding.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Joint Finance Committee releasing nearly $32 million to the Universities of Wisconsin for workforce development, the status of legislation to address PFAS contamination, pending legislation as the Legislature prepares to wrap up the session, the U.S. Senate race and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the candidacy rollout for Eric Hovde, a Republican seeking to unseat Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Assembly Corrections Committee Chair Michael Schraa, R-Oshkosh, talks about some of the most pressing issues facing the Wisconsin’s prisons. He talks about what it will take to continue driving security staff vacancy rates down and how likely it is a longterm push to replace maximum security prisons from the 19th century in Waupun and Green Bay with one newer facility. He also briefly touches on what’s to come from his committee.
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Ethics Commission allegations of an illegal campaign finance scheme involving a state lawmaker, county parties and the Trump campaign to benefit a pro-Trump candidate challenging Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester; Gov. Tony Evers’ approval of new legislative maps; Planned Parenthood’s petition to the state Supreme Court on abortion, the latest action in the state Legislature, Republican Eric Hovde’s entrance into the U.S. Senate race and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, offer their take on Gov. Tony Evers’ signing of legislative district maps approved by the GOP-controlled Wisconsin Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center for Public Leadership.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, WISDOM Transformational Justice Campaign Coordinator Mark Rice says long term lockdowns amount to torture for inmates. He also says there has been no significant progress to lift the nearly yearlong lockdowns at Wisconsin’s two oldest maximum security prisons, and argues former Parole Commissioner John