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Newsmakers: Evictions in Wisconsin During COVID-19
On July 30, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters hosted a discussion with Heiner Giese of Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin; Chris Mokler, director of legislative affairs for Wisconsin Apartment Association; Colleen Foley, executive director for the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee; and Joe Murray, director of Political and Governmental Affairs for Wisconsin Realtors Association, […]
Newsmakers: COVID-19 Update – WEDC Documents Economic Loss
On July 8, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes on the agency’s pandemic recovery report.
Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon: Milwaukee Protest Organizers
On June 29, 2020, the Milwaukee Press Club will host a virtual Newsmaker luncheon with two core organizers for the recent protests in the Milwaukee area in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Khalil Coleman and Destiny Monae took questions from a panel of journalists and from the audience. Panel of […]
Rotary Club of Milwaukee: Conversation on Racial Equality
On June 23, 2020, three Rotary Club of Milwaukee members shared their views and stories on racial equity. Karen Hung, Founder & CEO of Silver Rock Consulting, moderated the conversation with Dr. Eve Hall, President, Milwaukee Urban League and Ed Krishok, Managing Director of International Legal Affairs at Harley-Davidson (retired).
Newsmakers: Exit Interview with Sen. Fred Risser
On July 27, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed outgoing state Senator Fred Risser (D-Madison).
Newsmakers: Exit Interview with Sen. Mark Miller
On July 22, 2020, WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters interviewed outgoing state Senator Mark Miller (D-Monona).
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Newsmakers: MCE-VBD & The Tick App
On June 1, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters sat down with Dr. Susan Paskewitz, director of the MCE-VBD; and Dr. Bieneke Bron, post-doctoral researcher for the MCE-VBD, to discuss details of Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease (MCE-VBD) and “The Tick App.”
Newsmakers: Tick-Borne Illness Center Readies for 2020 Tick Season
On May 26, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters sat down with Erin Biertzer, president of the Howard Young Foundation, and Dr. Andreas Kogelnik, director of the Tick-Borne Illness Center of Excellence, to discuss the 2020 tick season in honor of Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for August 8 – 14
On August 14, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics and Coronavirus. On this week’s episode: Three polls give Biden narrow Wisconsin lead Gruszynski only incumbent to lose primary 4 close races to watch Wisconsin Covid-19 deaths hit 1,018 Marquette Law School Poll results
Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 25 – 31
On July 31, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics and Coronavirus. On this week’s episode: Evers statewide mask order starts Saturday Karofsky joins Supreme Court Saturday Operation Legend agents coming to Milwaukee Strict DNC health & safety rules announced 6 candidates raise more than $100,000 in […]
Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session
On April 14, 2020, the Wisconsin State Assembly held an extraordinary session on the COVID-19 response bill. The bill will allow Wisconsin to capture millions in federal dollars on top of the $2 billion in coronavirus funding from the federal CARES Act. The legislation also eliminates the one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits. Representatives have been […]
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Milwaukee Bar Association: Supreme Court Candidate Forum
On January 30, 2020, the Milwaukee Bar Association hosted a Supreme Court candidate forum moderated by WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters. The forum features Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Daniel Kelly, Marquette University Law School professor Ed Fallone, and Dane County Circuit Court judge Jill Karofsky.
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Joint Legislative Council: Symposia Series on Early Literacy Policies
On August 12, 2020, the Joint Legislative Council Symposia Series on Early Literacy Policies held an informational hearing on how the brain learns to read. Research was presented by Dr. Mark Seidenberg, research professor and Donald O. Hebb professor, department of psychology at UW-Madison.
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Wisconsin DHS Media Briefing on COVID-19 for August 13
On August 13, 2020, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services along with other state officials held a media briefing on COVID-19. Today’s speakers include: Governor Tony Evers Secretary-designee Andrea Palm, Wisconsin Department of Health Services Traci DeSalvo, Acting Director, Bureau of Communicable Diseases Ryan Nilsestuen, Chief Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor
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Rewind: Your Week in Review for August 8 – 14
On August 14, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics and Coronavirus. On this week’s episode: Three polls give Biden narrow Wisconsin lead Gruszynski only incumbent to lose primary 4 close races to watch Wisconsin Covid-19 deaths hit 1,018 Marquette Law School Poll results
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Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session
On April 15, 2020, the Wisconsin State Senate held an extraordinary session on the COVID-19 response bill. The bill will allow Wisconsin to capture millions in federal dollars on top of the $2 billion in coronavirus funding from the federal CARES Act. The legislation also eliminated the one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits. Senators were given […]
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Oral Argument: Wisconsin Legislature v. Andrea Palm
On May 5, 2020, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wisconsin Legislature v. Andrea Palm. Case #2020AP765-OA The justices heard arguments related to the following questions: Whether the Department of Health Services (the Department) violated Wis. Stat. § 227.24, governing emergency rules, by issuing Emergency Order No. 28 without complying with § 227.24’s […]
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