WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 28, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers has plans for the $320mil that he says he will save by expanding Medicaid. Wisconsin one of four “toss-up states” heading into the 2020 presidential election.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 26, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Republicans unhappy with Gov Evers’ decision to withdraw troops from the southern border. A bi-partisan group wants to lower drug prices by pushing transparency measures.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 25, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers wants to freeze the number of slots in the school choice program. UW System gets a boost from the state in new proposed budget. WI DNR looks to amend rules to align with new

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 22, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The first candidate enters the race for State Dem Chair. Three cabinet secretary nominees clear their Senate confirmation hearings. Assembly Speaker Vos not sure if there will be an attempt to override Gov Evers veto

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 22

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Jessie Opoien discuss the upcoming budget announcement, Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of the GOP middle-class tax cut plan and the state Supreme Court race.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov weighs in on laws passed in the extra session that he says limits his powers. WI Realtors Assn withdraws its endorsement of a Supreme Court candidate.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: New details on corrections and transportation items in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget. Lawmakers reintroduce “dark store loophole” closure plan.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 19, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing again for a caretaker tax credit. Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would drive up consumer costs according to a study released by conservative groups.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 18, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers highlights his plan to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. Assembly Republicans pitch plan to fund new Assistant DA positions.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 15

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the standoff over the middle class tax cut, the controversy over the Black History Month resolution and new budget initiatives announced by Gov. Tony Evers on water.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 15, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Speaker Vos says there is “no reason to wait” on tax-cut bill. Rep Brian Steil broke with WI Republicans to support legislation to avoid another government shutdown. Presidential candidates to visit Wisconsin today and tomorrow.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 13, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The State Senate is taking up the GOP version of the Middle-Class Tax Cut. The Legislative Black Caucus and some Assembly Dems have changed their votes on the Assembly’s Black History Month resolution. Legislative Council

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 11, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Another candidate emerges to chair Dem Party in Wisconsin. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announces a water quality task force. US Senator Ron Johnson’s thoughts on the possibility of another government shutdown.  

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 8

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the competing version of the tax-cut plan; the timeline for the state budget; and possible revenue options for road funding.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 28, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers has plans for the $320mil that he says he will save by expanding Medicaid. Wisconsin one of four “toss-up states” heading into the 2020 presidential election.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 26, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: WI Republicans unhappy with Gov Evers’ decision to withdraw troops from the southern border. A bi-partisan group wants to lower drug prices by pushing transparency measures.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 25, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers wants to freeze the number of slots in the school choice program. UW System gets a boost from the state in new proposed budget. WI DNR looks to amend rules to align with new sulfide mining laws passed in the last session.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 22, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The first candidate enters the race for State Dem Chair. Three cabinet secretary nominees clear their Senate confirmation hearings. Assembly Speaker Vos not sure if there will be an attempt to override Gov Evers veto of their middle-class tax cut.  

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 22

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and the Capital Times’ Jessie Opoien discuss the upcoming budget announcement, Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of the GOP middle-class tax cut plan and the state Supreme Court race.

Read More »

WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 21, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov weighs in on laws passed in the extra session that he says limits his powers. WI Realtors Assn withdraws its endorsement of a Supreme Court candidate.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 20, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: New details on corrections and transportation items in Gov. Tony Evers’ budget. Lawmakers reintroduce “dark store loophole” closure plan.

Read More »

WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 19, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing again for a caretaker tax credit. Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would drive up consumer costs according to a study released by conservative groups.

Read More »

WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 18, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Gov Evers highlights his plan to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. Assembly Republicans pitch plan to fund new Assistant DA positions.

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 15

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the standoff over the middle class tax cut, the controversy over the Black History Month resolution and new budget initiatives announced by Gov. Tony Evers on water.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 15, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Speaker Vos says there is “no reason to wait” on tax-cut bill. Rep Brian Steil broke with WI Republicans to support legislation to avoid another government shutdown. Presidential candidates to visit Wisconsin today and tomorrow.

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 13, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: The State Senate is taking up the GOP version of the Middle-Class Tax Cut. The Legislative Black Caucus and some Assembly Dems have changed their votes on the Assembly’s Black History Month resolution. Legislative Council Study Committees’ Recommendations.  

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WisPolitics Midday: Feb. 11, 2019

In today’s WisPolitics Midday update: Another candidate emerges to chair Dem Party in Wisconsin. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announces a water quality task force. US Senator Ron Johnson’s thoughts on the possibility of another government shutdown.  

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Feb. 8

On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the competing version of the tax-cut plan; the timeline for the state budget; and possible revenue options for road funding.

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