Newsmakers

Newsmakers: Preview of the April 1 Election

On March 31, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh will sit down with Howard Schweber Professor American Politics at UW-Madison and Henrik Schatzinger, Director of the Center for Politics and the People at Ripon College to preview the April 1st election. (Brought to you by Nicolet National Bank).

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Newsmakers: Bird Flu (H5N1) in Wisconsin

By now you have likely heard about H5N1, more commonly known as bird flu, that has been sweeping the country and is now linked to the first human case in Wisconsin. While the CDC continues to say the risk to humans is low, the virus has been spreading rapidly across animal species and Wisconsin health […]

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Newsmakers: The Future of Medicaid Policy in Wisconsin

Advocates for people with disabilities, older adults and the providers who support them in Wisconsin are watching the latest actions in Washington closely, saying the places Congress and the Trump Administration are looking for government savings will have a serious impact. On February 17, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers welcomed Tami Jackson, Public Policy Analyst with the […]

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Newsmakers: Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman

Universities of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman has been traveling statewide this year, already speaking to nearly 1,000 people and numerous groups – making the case for his $855 million dollar budget request. While Republicans have called the amount unrealistic, Rothman says it is what’s necessary to prevent tuition hikes and keep remaining branch campuses […]

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Newsmakers: Impact of Trump Administration Policies on Wisconsin

President Trump’s first weeks in office have been a whirlwind of headline-making decisions; though any lasting impact on Wisconsin is yet to be determined. Conservatives say Trump has a mandate to install his vision, while liberals argue there will be harmful unintended consequences. Joining WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers is Jake Curtis, General Counsel of the conservative Institute […]

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Newsmakers: Session Preview with Sen. Hesselbein and Rep. Neubauer

Legislative Democrats are out the gate with their first set of priorities for the new session – focusing on issues they say they heard repeatedly on the campaign trail. Leaders in both chambers believe there is strong possibility for bi-partisan agreement now that Democrats have more seats and greater influence. On January 22, 2025, WisconsinEye’s […]

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Newsmakers: Session Preview with Senators LeMahieu and Felzkowski

Republican leaders in the State Senate are kicking off the 107th Legislative Session with expectations of a major tax cut for Wisconsinites and hopes for success on issues like medical marijuana and a Monday processing election bill. While Republicans hold a slimmer majority this time around, they are confident in some big wins this session. […]

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Newsmakers: Year in Review with Speaker Vos

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, (R) Rochester – 33rd District, the longest serving speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, heads into this new legislative session with a slimmer majority and once again promises for a big tax cut for Wisconsinites, along with no guarantees of big bipartisan compromise. The Speaker sits down for an end […]

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