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In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Mark Rhoda-Reis of DATCP discusses a “strong year” for agricultural exports coming out of the state. Rhoda-Reis, the director of the agency’s International Agribusiness Center, said the state set a new record with
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission failing to reach agreement on new guidance for poll watchers, results of the latest Marquette University Law School poll, the debates between U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the races for secretary of state and state treasurer, and the potential for full GOP control of state government. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Midday podcast covers U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes facing off for the first time in a debate ahead of the November election. Dem Gov. Tony Evers and GOP candidate Tim Michels will likely face
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Dems’ focus on abortion, a judge’s ruling blocking voters from spoiling and recasting absentee ballots, themes to watch for in the first U.S. Senate debate and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the attorney general contest between incumbent Dem Josh Kaul and GOP Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Midday podcast covers the Legislature quickly gaveling in and out of a special session Gov. Tony Evers called to take up a measure that would allow voters to weigh in on statewide referendums. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson also this week pitched his idea to have a 10-option referendum on when abortions should be allowed.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ suit to squash a subpoena from the House committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, election-related lawsuits, the latest political fundraising reports and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine the impact of President Biden and former President Trump on the midterm elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
The Republican Party of Wisconsin this week filed two more lawsuits against the government as the November general approaches. One of those seeks to stop Milwaukee from working with private funders in a GOTV program. The other suit seeks to
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ special session call, State Superintendent Jill Underly’s State of Education speech and allegations against the Michels Corp. becoming an issue in the guv’s race.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the end of the 2020 election investigation led by former Justice Michael Gableman that failed to turn up widespread voter fraud. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ call to convene a special session of the Legislature to take up a constitutional amendment to allow voters to pass legislation via referendum. Ever’s promoted it as a way to overturn the
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Cohen Group Associate Vice President Damian Felton explains the implications of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act on international commerce. The act aims to bolster U.S. prohibitions on importation of goods from the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission rescinding guidance following a Waukesha judge’s decision that clerks can’t fill in missing witness information on absentee ballot envelopes, the issue of police funding in the governor’s race, results of the latest Marquette University Law School Poll and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the most recent Marquette University Law School Poll and factors affecting the Wisconsin governor and U.S. Senate races. Sponsored by Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Today’s Midday podcast covers three election-related lawsuits that involve the Wisconsin Elections Commission, federal courts, county courts and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe at a WisPolitics.com Luncheon said the increasing amount of litigation is creating even more
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Joint Finance Committee’s plan to distribute $31 million in opioid settlement funds, a judge’s decision to bar election clerks from filling in missing witness information on absentee ballot envelopes, Gov. Tony Evers’ education budget proposal, President Biden’s visit to Milwaukee and more.
Today’s Midday podcast covers President Joe Biden and Gov. Tony Evers visiting Milwaukee’s Laborfest on Monday to tout their support for unions and labor. GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels outside the event slammed Biden’s student loan forgiveness program and festival
Talking Trade host Sandi Siegel and MMAC World Trade Association Executive Director Katie Henry welcome Jennifer Jin from Briggs & Stratton, who details the impact of trade sanctions on the manufacturing supply chain. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and MMAC World Trade Association.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Mark Rhoda-Reis of DATCP discusses a “strong year” for agricultural exports coming out of the state. Rhoda-Reis, the director of the agency’s International Agribusiness Center, said the state set a new record with $3.94 billion in ag exports in 2021, marking an 18
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission failing to reach agreement on new guidance for poll watchers, results of the latest Marquette University Law School poll, the debates between U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the races for secretary of state and state treasurer, and the potential for full GOP control of state government. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Midday podcast covers U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes facing off for the first time in a debate ahead of the November election. Dem Gov. Tony Evers and GOP candidate Tim Michels will likely face off over crime, abortion and education issues in their first
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Dems’ focus on abortion, a judge’s ruling blocking voters from spoiling and recasting absentee ballots, themes to watch for in the first U.S. Senate debate and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the attorney general contest between incumbent Dem Josh Kaul and GOP Fond du Lac County DA Eric Toney. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Midday podcast covers the Legislature quickly gaveling in and out of a special session Gov. Tony Evers called to take up a measure that would allow voters to weigh in on statewide referendums. U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson also this week pitched his idea to have a 10-option referendum on when abortions should be allowed.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ suit to squash a subpoena from the House committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, election-related lawsuits, the latest political fundraising reports and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine the impact of President Biden and former President Trump on the midterm elections. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
The Republican Party of Wisconsin this week filed two more lawsuits against the government as the November general approaches. One of those seeks to stop Milwaukee from working with private funders in a GOTV program. The other suit seeks to obtain communication records regarding staffing and abuse issues at a
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss Gov. Tony Evers’ special session call, State Superintendent Jill Underly’s State of Education speech and allegations against the Michels Corp. becoming an issue in the guv’s race.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the end of the 2020 election investigation led by former Justice Michael Gableman that failed to turn up widespread voter fraud. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
This week’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ call to convene a special session of the Legislature to take up a constitutional amendment to allow voters to pass legislation via referendum. Ever’s promoted it as a way to overturn the state’s 1849 abortion ban, but Republicans have signaled they won’t
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Cohen Group Associate Vice President Damian Felton explains the implications of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act on international commerce. The act aims to bolster U.S. prohibitions on importation of goods from the Xinjiang region of China, according to co-host Sandi Siegel of
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission rescinding guidance following a Waukesha judge’s decision that clerks can’t fill in missing witness information on absentee ballot envelopes, the issue of police funding in the governor’s race, results of the latest Marquette University Law School Poll and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the most recent Marquette University Law School Poll and factors affecting the Wisconsin governor and U.S. Senate races. Sponsored by Wisconsin Counties Association and Michael Best Strategies.
Today’s Midday podcast covers three election-related lawsuits that involve the Wisconsin Elections Commission, federal courts, county courts and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe at a WisPolitics.com Luncheon said the increasing amount of litigation is creating even more work for the commission. wispolitics · Election related lawsuits abound
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the Joint Finance Committee’s plan to distribute $31 million in opioid settlement funds, a judge’s decision to bar election clerks from filling in missing witness information on absentee ballot envelopes, Gov. Tony Evers’ education budget proposal, President Biden’s visit to Milwaukee and more.
Today’s Midday podcast covers President Joe Biden and Gov. Tony Evers visiting Milwaukee’s Laborfest on Monday to tout their support for unions and labor. GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels outside the event slammed Biden’s student loan forgiveness program and festival goers inside had a range of thoughts on the $10,000
Talking Trade host Sandi Siegel and MMAC World Trade Association Executive Director Katie Henry welcome Jennifer Jin from Briggs & Stratton, who details the impact of trade sanctions on the manufacturing supply chain. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and MMAC World Trade Association.