On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the GOP leaders’ call for Ethics and Elections commission Administrators Brian Bell and Michael Haas to resign; reports this week that House Speaker Paul Ryan’s stepping down in 2018; and the Dec. 19 special elections.
The two Dem candidates vying for the 66th AD in Racine both say they would have voted against the Foxconn deal on the Assembly floor — a bill that the seat’s current occupant, Rep. Cory Mason, voted to support. That’s
Gov. Scott Walker Friday repeatedly declined to weigh in on whether the administrators at the Ethics and Elections commissions should step down following the DOJ’s John Doe leak report. Walker answered a series of reporters’ questions on the topic this
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Eschewing tradition, Supreme Court candidate Burns openly shares political views Walker mum on whether Ethics, Elections commission administrators should resign Dems vying for 66th AD share
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Cedar Grove, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Atlanta Shipwreck in the vicinity of Cedar Grove, Sheboygan County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides
CONTACT: Lori Getter | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3239 Gov. Scott Walker today agreed for the state of Wisconsin to join a nationwide public safety broadband network to help improve how first responders communicate across the state. The First Responder Network Authority,
Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, (414) 286-2863 A special $200,000 initiative to increase the number of fresh food options in areas of Milwaukee lacking grocery stores will be closely watched in 2018 by the program’s primary sponsor, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey. The $200,000 Healthy
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of Saint Anthony Hospital in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Oshkosh, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Fraternal Order of Eagles building (Oshkosh, Winnebago County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Fraternal Order of Eagles played an important role in the fraternal
This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) introduced the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to promote justice and services for trafficking survivors. This legislation encourages federal agencies to promptly report data on human trafficking offenses to the FBI and requires the
Contact: Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – The deadline is approaching for candidates running for office in the 2018 Spring Election to file their paperwork. Michael Haas, interim administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, urged candidates to file nomination papers well
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Nation’s opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the country, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan coalition in calling on Senate leadership to provide states with the resources they need
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined Major General Don Dunbar, law enforcement officers, FBI, and representatives from the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council today to discuss the public’s role in keeping communities safe. The Department of
DEMS VYING FOR 66TH AD SHARE SIMILAR VIEWS, HIGHLIGHT DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS The two Dem candidates vying for the 66th AD in Racine both say they would have voted against the Foxconn deal on the Assembly floor — a bill that
WALKER MUM ON WHETHER ETHICS, ELECTIONS COMMISSION ADMINISTRATORS SHOULD RESIGN Gov. Scott Walker today repeatedly declined to weigh in on whether the administrators at the Ethics and Elections commissions should step down following the DOJ’s John Doe leak reports. Walker
ESCHEWING TRADITION, SUPREME COURT CANDIDATE BURNS OPENLY SHARES POLITICAL VIEWS After the state Department of Justice released its report on the leak of John Doe records, Supreme Court candidate Tim Burns unloaded on Twitter. “The horror of Walker’s rubber stamp
The three Dem candidates facing off in the 10th SD primary later this month are bringing very different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to the race. Still, the trio agrees that Foxconn is a bad deal for the state, with each
Several issues set apart GOP Reps. Adam Jarchow and Shannon Zimmerman as they seek the open 10th SD. Among them: Foxconn, the budget and taxes. Their campaign bank accounts is another issue that could play in the Dec. 19 primary
Madison-area business leaders are seeing an influx of millennial talent as a result of the region’s growing tech ecosystem. “It’s a very exciting time,” says Jeff Naughton, site director for Google Madison. He spoke at a “State of the Sector”
Scott Coenen, executive director for the newly formed Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum, says the group will target Republican lawmakers with educational outreach on the benefits of renewable and alternative energy sources. “I envision us putting on conferences here in Madison,
On this week’s episode, WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and WisconsinEye’s Steve Walters discuss the GOP leaders’ call for Ethics and Elections commission Administrators Brian Bell and Michael Haas to resign; reports this week that House Speaker Paul Ryan’s stepping down in 2018; and the Dec. 19 special elections.
The two Dem candidates vying for the 66th AD in Racine both say they would have voted against the Foxconn deal on the Assembly floor — a bill that the seat’s current occupant, Rep. Cory Mason, voted to support. That’s because, the two said in separate interviews with WisPolitics.com this
Gov. Scott Walker Friday repeatedly declined to weigh in on whether the administrators at the Ethics and Elections commissions should step down following the DOJ’s John Doe leak report. Walker answered a series of reporters’ questions on the topic this afternoon with variations of “I think the report speaks for
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers TABLE OF CONTENTS Quotes of the week Political stock report Eschewing tradition, Supreme Court candidate Burns openly shares political views Walker mum on whether Ethics, Elections commission administrators should resign Dems vying for 66th AD share similar views, highlight different backgrounds Week ahead Political TV Names
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Cedar Grove, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of the Atlanta Shipwreck in the vicinity of Cedar Grove, Sheboygan County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for
CONTACT: Lori Getter | ngwi.pao@mail.mil | 608-242-3239 Gov. Scott Walker today agreed for the state of Wisconsin to join a nationwide public safety broadband network to help improve how first responders communicate across the state. The First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet, is leading the national broadband advanced technology initiative
Ald. Khalif J. Rainey, (414) 286-2863 A special $200,000 initiative to increase the number of fresh food options in areas of Milwaukee lacking grocery stores will be closely watched in 2018 by the program’s primary sponsor, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey. The $200,000 Healthy Food Establishment Fund was approved last month when the Common Council
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Milwaukee, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society has announced the listing of Saint Anthony Hospital in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, in the National Register of Historic Places. National Register designation provides access to certain benefits, including qualification for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits, while it
Contact: Kara O’Keeffe kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Oshkosh, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society placed the Fraternal Order of Eagles building (Oshkosh, Winnebago County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Fraternal Order of Eagles played an important role in the fraternal and social histories of Oshkosh. The Fraternal Order of Eagles
This week, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) introduced the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to promote justice and services for trafficking survivors. This legislation encourages federal agencies to promptly report data on human trafficking offenses to the FBI and requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit an annual assessment on
Contact: Reid Magney, 608-267-7887 MADISON, WI – The deadline is approaching for candidates running for office in the 2018 Spring Election to file their paperwork. Michael Haas, interim administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission, urged candidates to file nomination papers well before the deadline at 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 2. “With the upcoming
Contact: press@baldwin.senate.gov, (202) 224 – 6225 WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Nation’s opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the country, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin joined a bipartisan coalition in calling on Senate leadership to provide states with the resources they need to tackle this ongoing public health emergency. In their letter,
Contact: Tom Evenson, (608) 266-2839 MADISON – Governor Scott Walker joined Major General Don Dunbar, law enforcement officers, FBI, and representatives from the Wisconsin Homeland Security Council today to discuss the public’s role in keeping communities safe. The Department of Homeland Security’s “If You See Something, Say Something™” campaign encourages
DEMS VYING FOR 66TH AD SHARE SIMILAR VIEWS, HIGHLIGHT DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS The two Dem candidates vying for the 66th AD in Racine both say they would have voted against the Foxconn deal on the Assembly floor — a bill that the seat’s current occupant, Rep. Cory Mason, voted to support.
WALKER MUM ON WHETHER ETHICS, ELECTIONS COMMISSION ADMINISTRATORS SHOULD RESIGN Gov. Scott Walker today repeatedly declined to weigh in on whether the administrators at the Ethics and Elections commissions should step down following the DOJ’s John Doe leak reports. Walker answered a series of reporters’ questions on the topic this
ESCHEWING TRADITION, SUPREME COURT CANDIDATE BURNS OPENLY SHARES POLITICAL VIEWS After the state Department of Justice released its report on the leak of John Doe records, Supreme Court candidate Tim Burns unloaded on Twitter. “The horror of Walker’s rubber stamp Supreme Court: the people are left without a means to
The three Dem candidates facing off in the 10th SD primary later this month are bringing very different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to the race. Still, the trio agrees that Foxconn is a bad deal for the state, with each of them telling WisPolitics.com in separate interviews they’d look to
Several issues set apart GOP Reps. Adam Jarchow and Shannon Zimmerman as they seek the open 10th SD. Among them: Foxconn, the budget and taxes. Their campaign bank accounts is another issue that could play in the Dec. 19 primary for the GOP nomination in the race to succeed Sheila
Madison-area business leaders are seeing an influx of millennial talent as a result of the region’s growing tech ecosystem. “It’s a very exciting time,” says Jeff Naughton, site director for Google Madison. He spoke at a “State of the Sector” event put on yesterday by the Greater Madison Chamber of
Scott Coenen, executive director for the newly formed Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum, says the group will target Republican lawmakers with educational outreach on the benefits of renewable and alternative energy sources. “I envision us putting on conferences here in Madison, going into legislators’ districts, as well, as this technology and