WisPolitics Midday: June 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday, sponsored by Spectrum, we bring you reaction to this morning’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that the December Extraordinary Session of the Legislature was Constitutional. We have comments from: The majority opinion The dissent Legislative leaders Governor

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 21

On this week’s episode, Wisconsin Public Radio’s Shawn Johnson and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Patrick Marley discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold lame-duck laws, the state budget, the Assembly’s passage of bills on homelessness and Lincoln Hills deadline, and more.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday, sponsored by Spectrum: Can the Republicans muster 17 votes to pass the budget? UW Regent President comments on actions of the heads of the system’s schools. Rep. Jim Ott continues his efforts to stiffen drunk driving

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WisPolitics Midday: June 19, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: At least one Republican Senator will vote against the budget. WI Supreme Court sets a schedule to announce “Lame Duck” Lawsuit decision.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 17, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A new non-profit group wants lawmakers to take a new look at the “outdated” in-state tuition freeze. DWD Chair wants reconsideration of the closing of a Northwoods job center.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 14

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the Joint Finance Committee’s final actions on the budget, the guv bringing back the pardon process and the state Supreme Court’s latest rulings in the lame-duck lawsuits.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 14, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Senate Majority Leader will meet next week with members to see where they stand on the budget. Assembly Speaker Vos’ thoughts on possible budget veto.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 12, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Lame Duck rulings by State Supreme Court. The Joint Finance Committee approves a $1.9 billion capital budget. A Republican Senator says it’s becoming more difficult by the day to vote for the state budget.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 11, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republicans say cutting taxes for middle class still a priority. Sen Tammy Baldwin urging President Trump to not close a Northwoods job center. Conservative group opposes a mileage-based fee on drivers.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 7

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest from the Joint Finance Committee, Senate votes on abortion bills and Ben Wikler’s election as state Dem chair.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 7, 2019

In today’s Wispolitics Midday update: Budget Committee approves transportation funding deal. Top two Republicans in WI say they are working on additional reforms to control costs at the DOT.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 6, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC is scheduled to take up transportation funding and taxes today with a goal of finishing by next week. Final numbers on Gov Scott Walker’s job creation plan. Republican lawmakers from WI question President Trump’s

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WisPolitics Midday: June 5, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Counties and Towns would receive a one-time bump in transpo funding in a package released by ten Republicans. JFC approves moving money from general funds into the Medicaid program. … Please log in to access

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WisPolitics Midday: June 4, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: UW System President Ray Cross pressed lawmakers to approve the capital budget. “Equality Agenda” unveiled today by lawmakers and LGBTQ activists. First responders call for increased funding for road repair in the DOT budget

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WisPolitics Midday: June 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday, sponsored by Spectrum, we bring you reaction to this morning’s Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that the December Extraordinary Session of the Legislature was Constitutional. We have comments from: The majority opinion The dissent Legislative leaders Governor Evers

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 21

On this week’s episode, Wisconsin Public Radio’s Shawn Johnson and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Patrick Marley discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold lame-duck laws, the state budget, the Assembly’s passage of bills on homelessness and Lincoln Hills deadline, and more.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday, sponsored by Spectrum: Can the Republicans muster 17 votes to pass the budget? UW Regent President comments on actions of the heads of the system’s schools. Rep. Jim Ott continues his efforts to stiffen drunk driving laws.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 19, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: At least one Republican Senator will vote against the budget. WI Supreme Court sets a schedule to announce “Lame Duck” Lawsuit decision.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 17, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A new non-profit group wants lawmakers to take a new look at the “outdated” in-state tuition freeze. DWD Chair wants reconsideration of the closing of a Northwoods job center.

Read More »

Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 14

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the Joint Finance Committee’s final actions on the budget, the guv bringing back the pardon process and the state Supreme Court’s latest rulings in the lame-duck lawsuits.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 14, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Senate Majority Leader will meet next week with members to see where they stand on the budget. Assembly Speaker Vos’ thoughts on possible budget veto.

Read More »

WisPolitics Midday: June 12, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday Update: Lame Duck rulings by State Supreme Court. The Joint Finance Committee approves a $1.9 billion capital budget. A Republican Senator says it’s becoming more difficult by the day to vote for the state budget.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 11, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Republicans say cutting taxes for middle class still a priority. Sen Tammy Baldwin urging President Trump to not close a Northwoods job center. Conservative group opposes a mileage-based fee on drivers.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 7

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the latest from the Joint Finance Committee, Senate votes on abortion bills and Ben Wikler’s election as state Dem chair.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 7, 2019

In today’s Wispolitics Midday update: Budget Committee approves transportation funding deal. Top two Republicans in WI say they are working on additional reforms to control costs at the DOT.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 6, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: JFC is scheduled to take up transportation funding and taxes today with a goal of finishing by next week. Final numbers on Gov Scott Walker’s job creation plan. Republican lawmakers from WI question President Trump’s plan to increase tariffs.

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WisPolitics Midday: June 5, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Counties and Towns would receive a one-time bump in transpo funding in a package released by ten Republicans. JFC approves moving money from general funds into the Medicaid program. … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, please contact schmies@wispolitics.com

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WisPolitics Midday: June 4, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: UW System President Ray Cross pressed lawmakers to approve the capital budget. “Equality Agenda” unveiled today by lawmakers and LGBTQ activists. First responders call for increased funding for road repair in the DOT budget

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