Lawmakers debate pared-back stewardship reauthorization ahead of June funding lapse
Sam Liebert: Absentee voting is not a privilege, it is a core feature of free elections
Bruce Murphy: Will county financial screwup affect governor’s race?
Spencer Black: GOP Stewardship Fund bill is a sham
Self-driving vehicle bill comes under fire in committee hearing
Discussion explores competing data center bills, opportunities and hurdles
Capitol Chats: Clean Wisconsin’s Barrilleaux says data centers need an ‘all hands on deck’ response
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Clean Wisconsin spokesperson Amy Barrilleaux discusses the explosion of data centers in the state and their implications for ratepayers and the environment.
Talking Trade with Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” is with Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin. Meyer, who’s also a partner at the law firm UB Greensfelder in Chicago, discusses the ties between Nordic countries and the Midwest and calls for more collaboration between the regions. Along with the existing Norwegian community in Wisconsin, she points to Swedish and Danish heritage in nearby Illinois. “We already know each other, so now is the time to leverage those cultural connections to drive strategic growth,” she said. “Wisconsin, for instance, has a lot of manufacturing, skilled labor, logistics, of course as well as being centrally located. While Nordic technology, automation and capital can compliment and support local manufacturing facilities.” Meyer says Norway and other nearby countries are very interested in exporting physical products to the United States, as well as entertainment and other cultural assets. The discussion also explores intellectual property
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider how Evers will spend his final year in office
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider what Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will do in his final year in office. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Capitol Chats: Wimberger expects PFAS bills to make it to the finish line before session ends
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Oconto, discusses recent bipartisan progress on legislation to combat PFAS contamination and says he expects the bills to make it to the finish line before the session ends.
Capitol Chats: Clean Wisconsin’s Barrilleaux says data centers need an ‘all hands on deck’ response
In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Clean Wisconsin spokesperson Amy Barrilleaux discusses the explosion of data centers in the state and their implications for ratepayers and the environment.
Talking Trade with Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin
The latest episode of “Talking Trade” is with Susan Meyer, Norwegian honorary consul for Illinois and Wisconsin. Meyer, who’s also a partner at the law firm UB Greensfelder in Chicago, discusses the ties between Nordic countries and the Midwest and calls for more collaboration between the regions. Along with the existing Norwegian community in Wisconsin, she points to Swedish and Danish heritage in nearby Illinois. “We already know each other, so now is the time to leverage those cultural connections to drive strategic growth,” she said. “Wisconsin, for instance, has a lot of manufacturing, skilled labor, logistics, of course as well as being centrally located. While Nordic technology, automation and capital can compliment and support local manufacturing facilities.” Meyer says Norway and other nearby countries are very interested in exporting physical products to the United States, as well as entertainment and other cultural assets. The discussion also explores intellectual property
WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ consider how Evers will spend his final year in office
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider what Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will do in his final year in office. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Capitol Chats: Wimberger expects PFAS bills to make it to the finish line before session ends
In this week’s Capitol Chats podcast, Sen. Eric Wimberger, R-Oconto, discusses recent bipartisan progress on legislation to combat PFAS contamination and says he expects the bills to make it to the finish line before the session ends.