U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District is on August Recess from his work in DC, and was able to join WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh to talk about the state of Congress, his thoughts on the 2024 elections, the economy and more. The conversation ranged from ongoing appropriations bills, “Bidenomics,” legislative redistricting, […]
Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court isn’t in session but is already making headlines just days after the swearing in of its newest justice, liberal Janet Protasiewicz. Court experts say it is likely the beginning of a heated year as the court has been asked to weigh in on controversial issues like legislative redistricting and an abortion […]
The Department of Administration Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld has been extraordinarily busy since she took the helm of the agency in January 2022. Not only has she led the most recent state biennial budget process, she is working to address state workforce shortages, was put in charge of administering the Governor’s Clean Energy Plan, and, she […]
He has been called the “Master of the Veto” – Wisconsin’s 42nd Governor Tommy Thompson holds the record for partial vetoes issued in a biennial budget at 457. As you’d expect, he has strong opinions about that unique gubernatorial power in light of Governor Evers’ recent controversial vetoes. On July 24, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa […]
This year’s biennial budget had its share of winners and losers, but there is one issue we have not yet highlighted on this program – an endowment grant for WisconsinEye. The grant – which will match up to $10 million in funds raised by WisconsinEye – was one of the only items to pass the […]
It’s been less than a week since Governor Evers signed the 2023-2025 biennial budget, issuing 51 partial vetoes. So what more do we know now about any fallout and the state’s big winners and losers? Also, which key decisions are still left on the table? On July 10, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers features Anya van Wagtendonk, […]
Crime in Milwaukee has been on a sharp incline following the pandemic – setting records for homicides – but this year’s numbers thus far are more optimistic. Yet, when it comes to violence in Milwaukee, does the data tell the whole story? Experts in the city and county say they are focusing on root causes and solutions that […]
The legislature has been trying and failing since at least 2019 to pass legislation related to regulating PFAS, man-made substances or forever chemicals that can end up in drinking water. This session one bill, Senate Bill 312 and its Assembly companion have some momentum with $125 million of set aside funding in the biennial budget. […]
Historic young voter turnout in recent Wisconsin elections has political party leaders scrambling to ensure they are targeting this segment of the electorate in 2024. This month’s State party conventions featured the voices of young voters who say in a state with slim margins, they have the power to flip results. On June 19, 2023, […]
Republicans statewide are gearing up for their state convention in La Crosse this weekend: on the agenda are trainings, Congressional and state legislative leader panels – and also considerable discussion about 2024. No one knows who may run against Senator Tammy Baldwin and which GOP presidential candidates may be courting Wisconsin delegates. On June 12, […]
This weekend – June 10th and 11th – Democrats from across Wisconsin will gather in Green Bay for their state party convention. They’ll hear from party leaders, participate in training sessions and make plans to re-elect Senator Tammy Baldwin and President Joe Biden in 2024. On June 5, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers was joined by Brown […]
