Schedule

On October 27, 2020, a virtual celebration will be held in honor of retired Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson. The event will be hosted by Christine Bremer Muggli, Amy Bogost, and Benjamin Wagner with special guest Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley. Governor Tony Evers, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and retired Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske will join for the Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room dedication and portrait unveiling celebrating Chief Justice Abrahamson’s accomplishments and her important role in Wisconsin’s history.

On October 27, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters will interview state party chairs Ben Wikler and Andrew Hitt on the upcoming election in Wisconsin.

On October 28, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters will interview Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe on the upcoming election.

On October 28, 2020, UW-La Crosse and WXOW News Now 19 will hold a debate with candidates from the 3rd Congressional District. The debate will be moderated by UW-La Crosse Political Science and Public Administration Assistant Professor Anthony Chergosky with questions from a panel of reporters representing various news organizations.

Candidates include:

• Derrick Van Orden (R)
• U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D)

On October 28, 2020, the Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities will meet.

On October 28, 2020, the Joint Legislative Council Symposia Series on Workforce Housing will feature experts from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) to provide an overview of the variety of other states’ policy initiatives related to workforce housing.

On October 30, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross will review this week in state politics and Coronavirus.

Watch election updates, forums and interviews with candidates from across the state prior the Wisconsin’s general election on November 3rd.