On March 29, 2022, EXPO of Wisconsin and WISDOM Wisconsin hosted a legislative day regarding a proposed constitutional amendment that would set a mandatory minimum bail for certain people, regardless of whether or not they pose a risk, and Unlock the Vote legislation, which would restore voting rights to people when they return home from […]
On March 14, 2022, the election for mayor of the City of Milwaukee is right around the corner, and the Wisconsin Policy Forum, Greater Milwaukee Committee, and Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce will hosted a debate that challenged the candidates to address the critical issues facing the city. Hear the candidates, Cavalier Johnson and Bob Donovan, […]
On March 14, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down for an exit interview with Republican Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) who was elected to the Legislature in 2010 as part of the Tea Party wave and recently announced he’s leaving. The Fox Valley area legislator says his proudest accomplishments include investments in children’s […]
On March 14, 2022, Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down for an exit interview with Republican Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) who was elected to the Legislature in 2010 as part of the Tea Party wave and recently announced he’s leaving. The Fox Valley area legislator says his proudest accomplishments include investments in children’s […]
On February 28, 2022, as part of Black History Month, there was a roundtable discussion on the topics of Lincoln Hills / Copper Lake and juvenile justice reform. The roundtable was moderated by Rep. David Bowen (D-Milwaukee) and panelists included: Sharlen Moore – Executive Director, Urban Underground Everett Mitchell – Dane County Judge Kelly Pethke […]
On November 15, 2021, the co-chairs of the Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities: Subcommittee on Education and Economic Development, Representative Robert Wittke (R-Racine) and Representative Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee), and members of the subcommittee discussed the release of the subcommittee’s final report.
On November 15, 2021, the Speaker’s Task Force on Racial Disparities Subcommittee on Education and Economic Development held a public meeting to discuss and approve their final report draft.
On August 27, 2021, CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Nominated for Ambassador of Luxembourg Michael Gableman 2020 Election Probe Expanding Ron Johnson Visits Fort McCoy COVID-19: Thompson’s Policies & Evers’ Incentives […]
On August 27, 2021, CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Nominated for Ambassador of Luxembourg Michael Gableman 2020 Election Probe Expanding Ron Johnson Visits Fort McCoy COVID-19: Thompson’s Policies & Evers’ Incentives […]
On August 19, 2021, the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch(UP)date program with Urban League of Greater Madison (ULGM) President and CEO Dr. Ruben Anthony for a conversation about plans for the South Madison Black Business Hub, collective work around talent and the workforce, and more.
On July 30, 2021, the Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday on efforts to re-imagine public safety in Milwaukee. There was an overview of police reform discussions and challenges in Milwaukee to learn more about the city task force recently formed to look at diverting certain nonviolent police calls to other entities. And there […]
