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On the newest episode of “Battleground Wisconsin Now,” Edge Messaging LLC President Brian Fraley and Cap Times Opinion Editor Jessie Opoien discuss the state and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic as Gov. Tony Evers issues a “safer-at-home” order.
In the latest Midday podcast, Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete cover the “indefinitely confined” guidance issued by clerks in Wisconsin’s two largest counties. The Milwaukee and Dane county clerks told voters requesting an absentee ballot that have trouble presenting a
Senate negotiators and the Trump administration early this morning announced they reached a deal on a third coronavirus package totaling nearly $2 trillion. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss how the package affects Wisconsin and its prospects in the House.
Gov. Tony Evers’ “Safer at Home” order will shut down all non-essential businesses and travel from 8 a.m. on March 25 to April 24. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss who and what is impacted by the order.
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Twitter he will tomorrow issue what he’s calling a “Safer at Home” order shutting down all non-essential businesses and travel. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the announcement and its impact on the upcoming April
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest about the coronavirus and the state’s response to the pandemic, including calls to delay the April 7 election and a Dem suit seeking to relax deadlines for absentee ballots.
A bipartisan trio of mayors from the Fox Valley region today urged the state to delay the April 7 election to accommodate a switch to a mail-in ballot-only format. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete bring you the latest on that
As the spread of COVID-19 becomes a national health problem, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, grade the performance of President Donald Trump and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on their response to the pandemic. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
The Department of Corrections today confirmed WisPolitics.com’s report of the first positive COVID-19 case at Waupun Correctional Institution. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss DOC’s response and why prisons are at high risk for coronavirus.
Gov. Tony Evers is calling for lawmakers to immediately repeal a one-week delay in collecting unemployment benefits and his administration is asking agencies for input on a possible legislative package in response to the pandemic. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete
Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s efforts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how political parties are adapting their voter outreach efforts.
A bill that would extend bar hours until 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention this summer is making its way through the Legislature. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what’s in the proposal and its prospects of being signed
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the state’s response to the coronavirus, the state Supreme Court race and a package of bills Gov. Tony Evers proposed to address flooding.
The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, ponder whether the Foxconn issue will enter the Wisconsin presidential primary as Joe Biden seeks to consolidate his lead and Bernie Sanders hopes Wisconsin is his firewall.
On the newest episode of “Battleground Wisconsin Now,” Edge Messaging LLC President Brian Fraley and Cap Times Opinion Editor Jessie Opoien discuss new polling numbers from Wisconsin, news about Joe Biden’s Wisconsin operation and Gov. Tony Evers’ declaration of a public health emergency over the coronavirus.
Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency due to the coronavirus following a sixth person testing positive for the virus in Wisconsin. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what the declaration entails.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission says it referred 43 cases of suspected cross-state voting to DAs in 19 Wisconsin counties stemming from the November 2018 election. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss how the agency identified those cases and how it
State Rep. Mary Felzkowski has announced she will run this fall for the state Senate seat held by fellow Republican Tom Tiffany, who’s running in a May special election for the 7th CD. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Tiffany’s
Justice Daniel Kelly responds to rival Supreme Court candidate Jill Karofsky saying some of the court’s decisions “feel like corruption.” Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Karofsky’s strategy and Kelly’s approach to retaining his seat.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Michael Bloomberg’s Wisconsin backers are likely to move toward Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders has an edge for those who were supporting Elizabeth Warren Gov. Tony Evers make an appointment
On the newest episode of “Battleground Wisconsin Now,” Edge Messaging LLC President Brian Fraley and Cap Times Opinion Editor Jessie Opoien discuss the state and federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic as Gov. Tony Evers issues a “safer-at-home” order.
In the latest Midday podcast, Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete cover the “indefinitely confined” guidance issued by clerks in Wisconsin’s two largest counties. The Milwaukee and Dane county clerks told voters requesting an absentee ballot that have trouble presenting a voter ID to indicate they are indefinitely confined, which negates
Senate negotiators and the Trump administration early this morning announced they reached a deal on a third coronavirus package totaling nearly $2 trillion. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss how the package affects Wisconsin and its prospects in the House.
Gov. Tony Evers’ “Safer at Home” order will shut down all non-essential businesses and travel from 8 a.m. on March 25 to April 24. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss who and what is impacted by the order.
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Twitter he will tomorrow issue what he’s calling a “Safer at Home” order shutting down all non-essential businesses and travel. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the announcement and its impact on the upcoming April 7 election.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest about the coronavirus and the state’s response to the pandemic, including calls to delay the April 7 election and a Dem suit seeking to relax deadlines for absentee ballots.
A bipartisan trio of mayors from the Fox Valley region today urged the state to delay the April 7 election to accommodate a switch to a mail-in ballot-only format. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete bring you the latest on that call and how elections officials, lawmakers and Gov. Tony Evers
As the spread of COVID-19 becomes a national health problem, the WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, grade the performance of President Donald Trump and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on their response to the pandemic. Sponsored by Michael Best Strategies and the Wisconsin Counties Association.
The Department of Corrections today confirmed WisPolitics.com’s report of the first positive COVID-19 case at Waupun Correctional Institution. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss DOC’s response and why prisons are at high risk for coronavirus.
Gov. Tony Evers is calling for lawmakers to immediately repeal a one-week delay in collecting unemployment benefits and his administration is asking agencies for input on a possible legislative package in response to the pandemic. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the latest coronavirus developments in the Capitol and when
Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s efforts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how political parties are adapting their voter outreach efforts.
A bill that would extend bar hours until 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention this summer is making its way through the Legislature. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what’s in the proposal and its prospects of being signed into law.
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the state’s response to the coronavirus, the state Supreme Court race and a package of bills Gov. Tony Evers proposed to address flooding.
The WisOpinion insiders, Chvala and Jensen, ponder whether the Foxconn issue will enter the Wisconsin presidential primary as Joe Biden seeks to consolidate his lead and Bernie Sanders hopes Wisconsin is his firewall.
On the newest episode of “Battleground Wisconsin Now,” Edge Messaging LLC President Brian Fraley and Cap Times Opinion Editor Jessie Opoien discuss new polling numbers from Wisconsin, news about Joe Biden’s Wisconsin operation and Gov. Tony Evers’ declaration of a public health emergency over the coronavirus.
Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency due to the coronavirus following a sixth person testing positive for the virus in Wisconsin. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what the declaration entails.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission says it referred 43 cases of suspected cross-state voting to DAs in 19 Wisconsin counties stemming from the November 2018 election. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss how the agency identified those cases and how it relates to the lawsuit seeking to strike roughly 200,000 suspected
State Rep. Mary Felzkowski has announced she will run this fall for the state Senate seat held by fellow Republican Tom Tiffany, who’s running in a May special election for the 7th CD. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Tiffany’s prospects and Felzkowski’s track record in the Assembly.
Justice Daniel Kelly responds to rival Supreme Court candidate Jill Karofsky saying some of the court’s decisions “feel like corruption.” Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Karofsky’s strategy and Kelly’s approach to retaining his seat.
In today’s WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum: Michael Bloomberg’s Wisconsin backers are likely to move toward Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders has an edge for those who were supporting Elizabeth Warren Gov. Tony Evers make an appointment to the UW Board of Regents Donald Trump Jr. will