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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, weigh in on the GOP version of the biennial budget and debate how Gov. Tony Evers should react.
Today’s Midday podcast covers various aspects of immigration reform as lawmakers in Congress battle over what to do with those already in the country, looking to get in and those waiting to see if they’re allowed in at all. While
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss the state’s $4.4 billion budget windfall, the Joint Finance Committee’s progress on the state budget, Gov. Tony Evers’ reelection announcement and a state Supreme Court ruling that local health officials don’t have the power to close schools.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, comment on Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement to seek a second term amid a $4.4 billion budget windfall.
Today’s Midday podcast covers a variety of roles Wisconsin National Guard soldiers filled throughout the pandemic. From administering more COVID-19 tests than any other National Guard unit to fighting forest fires in California, thousands of troops helped the nation recover.
Today’s Midday podcast covers student vaccination requirements for Marquette University and the UW System. Marquette students will be required to get vaccinated by August, but UW System President Tommy Thompson says state university students will not be required to get
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement he will run for a second term using many of the same campaign pillars that won him the 2018 election. Several potential Republican candidates could put up a fight as former Lt.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss the state budget, the La Crosse County district attorney’s decision not to press charges over potential voter fraud cases, and the latest action in legislative committees.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take an early look at Dem Party candidates seeking to unseat GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson in 2022, should he run for reelection.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Joint Finance Committee proposals to spend taxpayer dollars on many of the same areas Evers called for in his budget, but they differ in how much money they spend and where that money comes from. wispolitics
Adam Tindall-Schlicht, director of Port Milwaukee, talks with Sandi Siegel and Ian Coxhead of “Talking Trade” about new port developments. He also talks about the port’s role in Midwest trade and how possible rail mergers may impact Wisconsin. He will
Today’s Midday podcast covers Democratic U.S. Senate candidates who want to take control of Johnson’s seat as he nears the end of his second term. At least five Dems have announced bids for the seat, but Johnson hasn’t said whether
Today’s Midday podcast covers Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes acknowledging that some businesses are having a hard time finding help but said numbers don’t support the idea that extra unemployment benefits are keeping people out of
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss the Joint Finance Committee’s action on budgets for K-12 and the UW System, the push for Medicaid expansion, legislative hearings on abortion and transgender athletes, and the growing Dem U.S. Senate field.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider whether the UW Board of Regents plans to keep former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson as interim UW-System president, now that Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees have control.
Assembly and Senate committees heard several mostly-Republican backed bills that would ban transgender girls from competing in girl sports in K-12 and collegiate competitions. Supporters say they would protect women athletes while opponents say they would hurt transgender kids. wispolitics
Today’s Midday podcast covers Senate Republicans and business owners arguing a bill that would end a federal boost to unemployment benefits would help address the state’s worker shortage. Dems say the workforce shortage was apparent even before the $300 extra
Today’s Midday podcast covers state Sen. Steve Nass slamming the idea of ending the tuition freeze for the UW System that’s been in place for the past eight years. He told his GOP colleagues the university doesn’t need more money.
Today’s Midday podcast covers only 15 state legislators, who last year reported attending conferences or speaking at seminars, a sharp drop from 2019 numbers. The decline in lawmaker travel during the pandemic year was detailed in the 2020 economic interest
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss GOP efforts to end enhanced unemployment payments and reinstate work-search requirements, the Joint Finance committee delaying action on broadband funding in the state budget, Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session on Medicaid expansion and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, weigh in on the GOP version of the biennial budget and debate how Gov. Tony Evers should react.
Today’s Midday podcast covers various aspects of immigration reform as lawmakers in Congress battle over what to do with those already in the country, looking to get in and those waiting to see if they’re allowed in at all. While some paint the issue as a partisan matter, others say
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss the state’s $4.4 billion budget windfall, the Joint Finance Committee’s progress on the state budget, Gov. Tony Evers’ reelection announcement and a state Supreme Court ruling that local health officials don’t have the power to close schools.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, comment on Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement to seek a second term amid a $4.4 billion budget windfall.
Today’s Midday podcast covers a variety of roles Wisconsin National Guard soldiers filled throughout the pandemic. From administering more COVID-19 tests than any other National Guard unit to fighting forest fires in California, thousands of troops helped the nation recover. wispolitics · Update on Wisconsin National Guard role throughout the
Today’s Midday podcast covers student vaccination requirements for Marquette University and the UW System. Marquette students will be required to get vaccinated by August, but UW System President Tommy Thompson says state university students will not be required to get vaccinated. wispolitics · Marquette University will require student vaccinations while
Today’s Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement he will run for a second term using many of the same campaign pillars that won him the 2018 election. Several potential Republican candidates could put up a fight as former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has been eyeing the seat for a
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss the state budget, the La Crosse County district attorney’s decision not to press charges over potential voter fraud cases, and the latest action in legislative committees.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take an early look at Dem Party candidates seeking to unseat GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson in 2022, should he run for reelection.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Joint Finance Committee proposals to spend taxpayer dollars on many of the same areas Evers called for in his budget, but they differ in how much money they spend and where that money comes from. wispolitics · JFC Republicans propose spending in similar areas to Gov.
Adam Tindall-Schlicht, director of Port Milwaukee, talks with Sandi Siegel and Ian Coxhead of “Talking Trade” about new port developments. He also talks about the port’s role in Midwest trade and how possible rail mergers may impact Wisconsin. He will also be part of a World Trade Association panel discussion
Today’s Midday podcast covers Democratic U.S. Senate candidates who want to take control of Johnson’s seat as he nears the end of his second term. At least five Dems have announced bids for the seat, but Johnson hasn’t said whether or not he will run again in 2022. wispolitics ·
Today’s Midday podcast covers Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes acknowledging that some businesses are having a hard time finding help but said numbers don’t support the idea that extra unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the workforce. wispolitics · 210601 Final WEDC CEO Missy Hughes
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss the Joint Finance Committee’s action on budgets for K-12 and the UW System, the push for Medicaid expansion, legislative hearings on abortion and transgender athletes, and the growing Dem U.S. Senate field.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider whether the UW Board of Regents plans to keep former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson as interim UW-System president, now that Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees have control.
Assembly and Senate committees heard several mostly-Republican backed bills that would ban transgender girls from competing in girl sports in K-12 and collegiate competitions. Supporters say they would protect women athletes while opponents say they would hurt transgender kids. wispolitics · GOP lawmakers push to ban transgender girls from competing
Today’s Midday podcast covers Senate Republicans and business owners arguing a bill that would end a federal boost to unemployment benefits would help address the state’s worker shortage. Dems say the workforce shortage was apparent even before the $300 extra payments. wispolitics · Republicans and business leaders push to end
Today’s Midday podcast covers state Sen. Steve Nass slamming the idea of ending the tuition freeze for the UW System that’s been in place for the past eight years. He told his GOP colleagues the university doesn’t need more money. But UW System President and former Governor Tommy Thompson, a
Today’s Midday podcast covers only 15 state legislators, who last year reported attending conferences or speaking at seminars, a sharp drop from 2019 numbers. The decline in lawmaker travel during the pandemic year was detailed in the 2020 economic interest statements for all 131 lawmakers who were serving in the
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss GOP efforts to end enhanced unemployment payments and reinstate work-search requirements, the Joint Finance committee delaying action on broadband funding in the state budget, Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session on Medicaid expansion and more.