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On this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Legal Director Michelle Velasquez says the future of mifepristone is still up in the air as legal battles continue. She also says it’ll be interesting to see how the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the implications of liberals winning a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Republicans clinching a supermajority in the state Senate, Demographic headwinds facing the GOP in the state and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the results of Wisconsin’s spring general election and what they say about the state’s political landscape. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Department of Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr says the current administration has no appetite to increase prison capacity. And any talks about building new prisons to replace aging facilities would need to come with a criminal justice reform deal.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” MI Group Senior Advisor Terry Dittrich discusses the path ahead for rebuilding infrastructure in Ukraine.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss record Supreme Court race spending, the 8th SD race, legislation to extend Medicaid coverage for new moms, budget hearings with agency officials and more.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Dave Murphy in a Zoom interview says he’s happy the UW System issued its free speech survey to students. He also says he wants to look closer at the results and hold some hearings in the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee he chairs.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss this week’s Supreme Court debate, the latest action in the Legislature, the state Building Commission deadlocking on Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed capital budget and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider potential opponents for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, who is up for reelection in 2024. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, State Public Defender Legislative Liaison Adam Plotkin says Wisconsin’s criminal justice system needs public defenders taking cases in order to function. As the biennial budget cycle moves ahead, he wants to make sure Republicans include pay raises to address SPD recruitment and retention issues. Plotkin also talks about why a bill to define “violent crime” could increase the load on the justice system.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a GOP bill to add exceptions to Wisconsin 1849 abortion ban, the latest in the state Supreme Court race, this week’s action on the Assembly floor and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at what may happen to Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal now that it’s in the hands of the GOP-controlled Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Pawan Bhatnagar of Kasvu Consulting and Asian Insiders touts the strength of the Indian economy. He says India has “proven to be remarkably resilient in the face of the headwinds” facing global markets,
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Fond du Lac DA Eric Toney says pay increases for prosecutors and public defenders are crucial to fighting the attorney shortage in Wisconsin. He also says he’s been talking with Republican leaders about making sure DAs get what they need in the upcoming budget.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the state budget, Republicans blocking new vaccination requirements for schools, the debate over state aid for Milwaukee Brewers stadium maintenance, record spending in the state Supreme Court race and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chuck Chvala and Scott Jensen, consider whether referendums on the ballot may drive voters to the polls for the upcoming spring general election for Supreme Court and local races. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
DNR Secretary Adam Payne says he’s optimistic about coming to a consensus on setting water quality and PFAS standards after years of tumultuous talks. Payne also says the DNR needs to do a better job at figuring out the carrying capacity for gray wolves and animals they interact with while the department refines its draft wolf management plan.
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. She shares her perspective on the state’s demographic workforce challenges, arguing Wisconsin should be doubling down on supporting growing industries such as biohealth.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ plans for the state budget, the state Supreme Court race, Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed capital budget and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the spring primary and consider the potential outcome for the 8th Senate District race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
On this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Legal Director Michelle Velasquez says the future of mifepristone is still up in the air as legal battles continue. She also says it’ll be interesting to see how the legal battle of AG Josh Kaul’s lawsuit to overturn the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the implications of liberals winning a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Republicans clinching a supermajority in the state Senate, Demographic headwinds facing the GOP in the state and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the results of Wisconsin’s spring general election and what they say about the state’s political landscape. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Department of Corrections Secretary Kevin Carr says the current administration has no appetite to increase prison capacity. And any talks about building new prisons to replace aging facilities would need to come with a criminal justice reform deal.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” MI Group Senior Advisor Terry Dittrich discusses the path ahead for rebuilding infrastructure in Ukraine.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss record Supreme Court race spending, the 8th SD race, legislation to extend Medicaid coverage for new moms, budget hearings with agency officials and more.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Rep. Dave Murphy in a Zoom interview says he’s happy the UW System issued its free speech survey to students. He also says he wants to look closer at the results and hold some hearings in the Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee he chairs.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss this week’s Supreme Court debate, the latest action in the Legislature, the state Building Commission deadlocking on Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed capital budget and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider potential opponents for U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Madison, who is up for reelection in 2024. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, State Public Defender Legislative Liaison Adam Plotkin says Wisconsin’s criminal justice system needs public defenders taking cases in order to function. As the biennial budget cycle moves ahead, he wants to make sure Republicans include pay raises to address SPD recruitment and retention issues. Plotkin also talks about why a bill to define “violent crime” could increase the load on the justice system.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss a GOP bill to add exceptions to Wisconsin 1849 abortion ban, the latest in the state Supreme Court race, this week’s action on the Assembly floor and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at what may happen to Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal now that it’s in the hands of the GOP-controlled Legislature. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Pawan Bhatnagar of Kasvu Consulting and Asian Insiders touts the strength of the Indian economy. He says India has “proven to be remarkably resilient in the face of the headwinds” facing global markets, pointing to inflation, the war in Ukraine and other factors.
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Fond du Lac DA Eric Toney says pay increases for prosecutors and public defenders are crucial to fighting the attorney shortage in Wisconsin. He also says he’s been talking with Republican leaders about making sure DAs get what they need in the upcoming budget.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the state budget, Republicans blocking new vaccination requirements for schools, the debate over state aid for Milwaukee Brewers stadium maintenance, record spending in the state Supreme Court race and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chuck Chvala and Scott Jensen, consider whether referendums on the ballot may drive voters to the polls for the upcoming spring general election for Supreme Court and local races. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
DNR Secretary Adam Payne says he’s optimistic about coming to a consensus on setting water quality and PFAS standards after years of tumultuous talks. Payne also says the DNR needs to do a better job at figuring out the carrying capacity for gray wolves and animals they interact with while the department refines its draft wolf management plan.
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. She shares her perspective on the state’s demographic workforce challenges, arguing Wisconsin should be doubling down on supporting growing industries such as biohealth. “We have a problem — we have migration out, we
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Republicans’ plans for the state budget, the state Supreme Court race, Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed capital budget and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the spring primary and consider the potential outcome for the 8th Senate District race. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.