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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, consider policy shifts in state agencies as Gov. Tony Evers gains control of boards governing the DNR, the UW System and Department of Ag Trade and Consumer Protection.
Today’s Midday podcast covers a bill, now in the Senate, that would create a special commission to investigate what happened the day of the attack and what led up to it. The commission would then submit recommendations to improve security.
Today’s Midday podcast covers Wisconsin’s congressional delegation divisions on the escalating fighting in Israel and Palestine as U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin calls for a ceasefire. GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says Israel has a right to defend itself from Hamas.
Today’s Midday podcast covers who wants to spend how much of whose dollars on expanding broadband access across the state. Gov. Evers announced a $100 million grant program to expand broadband and LFB says using federal dollars to expand access
Today’s Midday podcast covers new mask-wearing CDC guidelines for vaccinated and unvaccinated people and what the future of the state’s effort looks like as some mass vaccination clinics close. wispolitics · New CDC COVID-19 guidelines and vaccination effort updates
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss Wisconsin’s shrinking share of federal COVID-19 funds, legislative action on police reform and elections bills, the Joint Finance Committee’s approval of a $10 million emergency fund for the state’s veterans homes and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, gauge the political tussle between Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislators to mesh billions in federal COVID relief funds with the state budget.
Today’s Midday podcast covers former 8th Congressional District Representative Reid Ribble announcing he will join a group of about 100 former and current elected officials if they create an official breakaway party. They say the new group aims to bring
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.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider policy shifts in state agencies as Gov. Tony Evers gains control of boards governing the DNR, the UW System and Department of Ag Trade and Consumer Protection.
Today’s Midday podcast covers a bill, now in the Senate, that would create a special commission to investigate what happened the day of the attack and what led up to it. The commission would then submit recommendations to improve security. Republicans opposed the bill. They say the investigation would be
Today’s Midday podcast covers Wisconsin’s congressional delegation divisions on the escalating fighting in Israel and Palestine as U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin calls for a ceasefire. GOP U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says Israel has a right to defend itself from Hamas. wispolitics · Congressional delegates divided on fighting in Israel and
Today’s Midday podcast covers who wants to spend how much of whose dollars on expanding broadband access across the state. Gov. Evers announced a $100 million grant program to expand broadband and LFB says using federal dollars to expand access would cost more than using state funds. wispolitics · Broadband
Today’s Midday podcast covers new mask-wearing CDC guidelines for vaccinated and unvaccinated people and what the future of the state’s effort looks like as some mass vaccination clinics close. wispolitics · New CDC COVID-19 guidelines and vaccination effort updates
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Briana Reilly discuss Wisconsin’s shrinking share of federal COVID-19 funds, legislative action on police reform and elections bills, the Joint Finance Committee’s approval of a $10 million emergency fund for the state’s veterans homes and more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, gauge the political tussle between Gov. Tony Evers and GOP legislators to mesh billions in federal COVID relief funds with the state budget.
Today’s Midday podcast covers former 8th Congressional District Representative Reid Ribble announcing he will join a group of about 100 former and current elected officials if they create an official breakaway party. They say the new group aims to bring in ‘rational’ conservatives as opposed to the ‘radical’ conservatives who