‘UpFront’: Gallagher won’t commit to attending RNC with Trump as presumed nominee
John Nichols: Republicans deliver ‘petty’ parting shot at Evers
LaKeshia Myers: Time’s up
Steven Walters: Supreme Court election recast legislative session
UW-Madison aims to expand sustainability research through new hub
Health care workforce task force to develop action plan in coming months
GMAR reports rising home sales amid tight market
Rewind: Your Week in Review for March 15
On this week’s episode of WisconsinEye’s “Rewind,” WisPolitics’s JR Ross and CBS 58’s Emilee Fannon discuss the petition to recall GOP Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, the GOP-controlled Senate rejecting more of Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ appointees, adjournment of the Senate session, the state Supreme Court taking up an absentee ballot drop box lawsuit, President Biden’s visit to Milwaukee and more.
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ assess shifts in principles, priorities of Wisconsin’s political parties
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, examine how and why the principles and priorities of the Republican and Democratic parties in Wisconsin have evolved over time. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Talking Trade with Matt Umhoefer, Department of Transportation
In the latest edition of “Talking Trade,” Matt Umhoefer of the state Department of Transportation discusses Wisconsin’s freight plan and federal infrastructure funding. Umhoefer, the economic development section chief for the agency, notes the Bipartisan Infrastructure added new items for states to add to their existing freight plans. He discusses the latest iteration of the plan and shares details on the state agency’s future work on that effort. He notes the BIL will help fund improvements to roads and bridges, upgrades to airports and maritime ports, expansions to public transit and passenger rail, and more. “That phrase, generational investment, I think really does hold true in this case,” Umhoefer said. Meanwhile, show host Sandi Siegel, president and managing director of M.E. Dey & Co., highlights some of the challenges facing supply chains. “For years we’ve been hearing how the infrastructure hasn’t kept up with all the extra trucks and deliveries
Capitol Chats: Neubauer announces reelection bid, talks priorities and new maps
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, announces her bid for reelection after talking about what her caucus wants to work on for the remainder of the year. She also says she’s not too worried the Dem Assembly members leaving this year will impact her caucus’ ability to make significant gains with the new legislative maps.