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A tragic fire took place over the Mother's Day weekend, killing 5 and displacing over 100. And when faced with the opportunity to do some good, don't worry Popcorn King and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos sends his thoughts and prayers. We've also included links to the Red Cross and Versiti in cause you want to donate funds or blood. Next, you'd think a bill on birth control would be pretty divisive? Not in the Wisconsin Assembly. Then, Judge Paul Michel is part of Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition, which is a group of judges who are speaking up to preserve democracy. We also discuss the indictment of Judge Hannah Dugan and what this means for the future. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Paul Michel
It seems nothing brings Assembly Speaker Robin Vos more joy than standing in the way of helping working families (no really, he's happy to do it). Next, we hear all the time how The Felon President and his cohorts love kids and want to protect kids and want to nurture the kids, which is great, but why would you cut very important programs which would do all of that? Then, welcome to the show Rick Reid, an economics professor at Fox Valley Technical College and Lakeland College. Professor Reid joins us to give Jane, Greg and the listeners a good intro into the economy, the bond market and what inflation numbers really tell us. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Rick Reid
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said local communities should be required to cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. School resource officers must return to the Milwaukee Public Schools district after a legal ruling. And, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes leaves his post.
Governor Tony Evers wants to give voters the chance to vote on binding citizen referenda, but Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says it won't happen. A UW professor tells us more about referenda. The post Governor Evers Wants Citizen Referenda. Representative Vos Says No. De... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
A giant mix of politics and holidays on Friday’s La Crosse Talk PM with UW-L political science professor, Dr. Anthony Chergosky, that included why the mayor isn’t running for reelection, ending the tradition of buying Christmas presents and politicians, off the last nine months, telling workers to return to the office. Began the show, though, on Donald Trump winning the Time Person of the Year — a list that didn’t include Joe Biden. Plus, how Trump runs on prices are too high and in the very same Person of the Year article, Trump said of grocery prices, “It’s hard to bring things down once they’re up.” We then weaved that into why La Crosse Mayor Mitch Reynolds isn’t seeking reelection. And, as there are still only three on the list, could he get back in the race? We bring that up, too, in discussing how anyone running for the spring election needs to announce now. The deadline is Jan. 7, but the window to get your name out there could close Feb. 20 — the last day of primary voting. After that, speaking of running for reelection, does Rebecca Cooke need to get into the 2026 race for US House in the 3rd District against Derrick Van Orden now? About halfway through the show, we completely changed gears and talked about if families should stop buying Christmas presents for each other, because it becomes just a “tell the other what to get” exchange. We then highlighted the past two Yesterday In La Crosse articles, featuring when the Valley View Mall was essentially downtown La Crosse and how much Mt. La Crosse cost in 1959 — as it is the ski hill’s 65th year. Ended the show with a bit about the cold and walking through La Crosse’s Rotary Lights in Riverside Park and capped it all off on how Wisconsin state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says workers need to return to the office. And that’s coming from a guy who hasn’t worked since March, as the Wisconsin state Legislature is out of session for the last nine months of 2024. La Crosse Talk PM airs weekdays at 5:06 p.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find all the podcasts here or subscribe to La Crosse Talk PM wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is betting that even with a much smaller majority he can run the same playbook of obstructing what Wisconsinites want from state government. Political strategist Joe Zepecki says that dog might not hunt anymore, since fairer maps mean there will be Republican lawmakers who actually have to show folks back home that they did… something. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show! Guest: Joe Zepecki
The next session of the Wisconsin Legislature is still weeks away, but Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is already spreading misinformation in order to justify not using the state's $4 billion surplus to fix chronic underfunding of public schools. We'll have one of the state's best experts in our Homeroom segment to tell us the tricks being played and how to talk to your own legislator about school funding in the next state budget. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show! Guests: Heather DuBois Bourenane, Christopher Thiel, Sandy Whisler
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos weighs in on alleged ethics violations by the man he hired to conduct a review of the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New maps did the right thing: giving Wisconsin more competitive races and a more balanced Legislature. But the diminished number of Republicans lawmakers showed they remain indifferent to the voice of the voters, returning Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to a position that lets him bottle up the things that could benefit the state. We'll talk to Rep. Jodi Emerson and Rep.-elect Christian Phelps about their hopes for putting a few cracks in the Speaker's brick wall. UpNorthNews with Pat Kreitlow airs on several stations across the Civic Media radio network, Monday through Friday from 6-8 am. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X, and Instagram to keep up with Pat & the show! Guests: Jodi Emerson, Christian Phelps
Attempts to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has failed in the past. The latest effort ALSO failed, for similar reasons. Made up names, addresses, and forging people's names that never agreed to it. This latest half-ditch recall effort just continues to muck up the system even more.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen take a look at the continuing saga of the effort to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
The lone Republican challenging Assembly Speaker Robin Vos in the August primary has withdrawn from the race. Dairy cows being shown at state county fairs and other exhibitions will be required to undergo testing for avian flu. And, residents in southeastern Wisconsin are concerned about organic material from a private project being dumped on public land.
A Circuit Court judge heard arguments in a lawsuit that seeks to restore labor rights for Wisconsin's public sector workers. Conservative critics of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos are again trying to knock the Republican leader out of office. Shawn Johnson will have more on their efforts to force a recall election. And, around the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior, boaters will soon be able to get real-time safety data from solar-powered buoys.
A second recall effort against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos takes another step forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at the recall efforts directed at Assembly Speaker Robin Vos by elements of the GOP. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.
Dan covers all of the Spring Election results, including a big win for conservatives in banning Zuckerbucks. Plus, a recap of the Trump rally with Eric Hovde and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos weighing in on the second recall effort against him.
A second recall effort has been launched against state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The Green Bay Packers are in the middle of a contract dispute, but it isn't with a star player. And, a Madison-based company is suing over retirement losses for its current and former employees.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos accused the people who organized a recall effort against him of fraud yesterday, and said that effort would fail. Early voting has begun in Wisconsin. Anya Van Wagtendonk tells us how some activists want voters to use their ballots to protest President Joe Biden's handling of the conflict in Gaza. And, Hope Kirwan reports on the demolition of a coal-fired power plant along the Mississippi River.
The effort to unseat Wisconsin's assembly speaker is now in the hands of the state's Elections Commission. The group that is looking to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on Monday submitted 10,700 signatures. Wisconsin law requires it has at least 6,850 valid signatures to move ahead. Those trying to oust Wisconsin's assembly speaker say they are on board with an investigation into possible fraud in their recall effort. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Conservative activists say they've collected enough signatures to trigger a recall election in an attempt to remove Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office. Two hospitals in northern Wisconsin are closing their doors ahead of schedule. Hope Kirwan will have the details. And, University of Wisconsin-River Falls are addressing a mental health crisis on campus, after four student deaths in two months. Corrinne Hess visited the university to see how students are managing.
We'll look back at last night's Academy Awards—the show, the winners, the jokes, the styles. Plus there's about to be a new effort to have Assembly Speaker Robin Vos recalled from office—by fellow Republicans. Guests: Kristin Lyerly, Salina Heller
The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says he's not afraid of this fall's election. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told News Talk 1130 WISN's Jay Weber he's actually looking forward to running under the new legislative maps the Gov. Tony Evers drew. Evers's maps pit dozens of incumbent Republican lawmakers against each other, many in new districts. Join Skillshare: skillshare.eqcm.net/ATN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wisconsininfocus/support
Dan covers breaking news: The Wisconsin Ethics Commission is recommending a criminal investigation into the Adam Steen campaign to challenge Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
And, Democratic lawmakers raise concern about an amendment that could help Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
The recall effort shows continued unrest among Republicans over 2020 presidential election result.
A proposed expansion of a section of I-94 in Milwaukee is facing a federal civil rights review. Conservative activists have filed a recall petition against Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. And, Corrinne Hess has the latest on a bill that would finance the redevelopment of empty buildings impacted by the closures of Universities of Wisconsin System branch campuses.
Welcome to Monday and welcome to Matenaer On Air! It's a packed show with great guests and thoughts from YOU, the listener! We open the episode with talk of our favorite Popcorn King, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and his interview on Upfront this past weekend. In it, Vos is talking about Justice Janet, fair maps and a new bill for legalized medicinal marijuana. We are then joined by Dr. Russell Cuhel from the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences to discuss the need for snow and ice in this winter season, as well as the ramifications for a warming climate. As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling...we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! If you're new to our show and listening to us as a podcast, remember to subscribe and rate us, those ratings go a long way!
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents is voting again on a state funding deal they previously rejected from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The Elkhorn School District might change their book policy after a parent challenged over 400 titles. And, Danielle Kaeding will have the latest on a Superior shipyard that wants to expand its operations.
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will look into a pending lawsuit seeking to end a blockade of UW pay raises. UW's board rejected a deal from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos that would have stopped funding for diversity initiatives. We'll take a look at what racial diversity looks like on UW campuses. And, Wisconsin drivers will be able to add an emergency contact to their DMV file.
Over the weekend, the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents rejected a deal with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos that would have freed up money for building projects and employee pay raises. The president of the Lac du Flambeau tribe said it won't grant access to roads crossing the reservation under a tribal ordinance until it receives nearly $10 million. And, Foxconn has qualified for a third round of state subsidies for its development in Mount Pleasant.
In a stunning 9-8 vote at a Saturday emergency meeting, the UW Board of Regents voted down a deal designed to get Assembly Speaker Robin Vos to end his block on pay raises for tens of thousands of UW employees as part of his assault on diversity efforts. We talk to Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire), ranking member of the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities. Guests: Jodi Emerson, Salina Heller
The Senate Majority Leader does not agree with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' decision to withhold pay raises for university employees. Several unions filed a lawsuit challenging a law that stripped bargaining rights from most public employees. And, as we head into the holiday season, COVID activity is on the rise in the state. We chat with Dr. Ryan Westergaard from DHS on how to prevent getting seriously sick.
Fellow Republicans are pushing back on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos for holding hostage the pay raises for thousands of UW System employees over his personal peeve that the university is working to bolster racial justice. Also: Two potential challengers to US Sen. Tammy Baldwin will have a tough time forging bonds with voters, since most […]
We live in an era where it's easy to choose your news… based on your views. Just witness how many media sites paid little attention when it was learned Assembly Speaker Robin Vos had snuck away to Brazil instead of adhering to a special session of the Legislature—but they sure took notice over a governor […]
Matthew Filipowicz and Greg Bach discuss Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' attempts to impeach Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz and his dealings with far right-wing groups.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says most Wisconsinites don't want to obsess about Wisconsin Elections Administrator Meagan Wolfe.
Carole Caine is back and As Goes Wisconsin starts off strong with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos bending to outside forces regarding Megan Wolfe and her seat on the State Election Commission. Is he right? Is he weak? Will this spell trouble for his reelection effort? And with Daylight Saving Time ending this weekend, Jane bring the topic back up for a spirted exchange!
The current state budget included a pay raise for University of Wisconsin employees. They'll get it as soon as the university eliminates its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusions (DEI) programs. The UW, however, is not budging. Meanwhile, lawmakers are under pressure to approve the pay raises anyway. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is offering a compromise. Right now, the UW is the only state agency that gets to create new positions without any oversight from the legislature. That's how it ended up with so many DEI positions in the first place, and why the number of administrators has doubled over the past 15 years. Vos says if the UW needed the legislature's approval to create new positions, just like all other state agencies, then lawmakers could be convinced to approve the pay raises even with current DEI programs in place. Unfortunately, the UW does not seem interested. In fact, it plans to increase DEI with or without the raises.
After reflecting on the tragic and horrifying war in Gaza and Israel, we dig into the latest news on the GOP threat to impeach Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz before she rules on a single case. Will the opposition of two former GOP State Supreme Court Justices who were advising Assembly Speaker Robin Vos deter him from pursuing an illegal impeachment? Next, we turn to the on-going drama over the massive public subsidy sought by the ultra-rich owner of the Milwaukee Brewers. State Senator Chris Larson joins us to tell us about pressure Gov. Evers' office is applying to Legislative Democrats to support Robin Vos' stadium plan. We welcome State Representative Francesca Hong to hear about her experience at the Assembly “public hearing” on the GOP stadium plan last week in West Allis. We also have an in depth conversation about Representative Hong's new legislation directing school boards to provide instruction on Hmong Americans and Asian Americans in our public schools. Representative Hong talks passionately about her personal experience growing up in a state where many people she encounters don't know her history and culture, showing the critical importance of the bi-partisan legislation.
Dan reports exclusively on new evidence that Assembly candidate Adam Steen illegally coordinated with the Republican Party of Langlade County to launder money to his campaign to oust Assembly Speaker Robin Vos last year.
Oh what a first hour we have for you today! Jane and Greg discuss the op-ed from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, as well as cover the mission of Tom Tiffany to save chocolate milk for the kids!! We talk last night's GOP debate and talk to some very generous listeners!
In this week's Capitol Chats episode, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos in his first interview for the podcast says he's skeptical about releasing any kind of report or findings from the panel looking into impeachment. The Rochester Republican also says he doesn't want it to come to impeachment, but he still wants to know what sort of conduct might be impeachable.
For the first time in 15 years, liberals have a majority on the officially non-partisan Wisconsin Supreme Court. But the court's locked in a power struggle with the Republican-controlled state legislature. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has threatened to impeach the newly-elected Justice Janet Protasiewicz and change the balance of power. Now, voters have sued, seeking to block any impeachment vote. Meanwhile, tensions are high between the justices on the court. We speak to Jack Kelly, statehouse reporter for Wisconsin Watch, for the latest on how the political divisiveness is playing out behind the scenes. Read more: ⚖️ Wisconsin Supreme Court emails detail chaotic first week of liberal control [Wisconsin Watch]
The state Assembly is back in session after a post-budget break and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos has been working with his members to pass a series of bills that continue the party's priorities. Join WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh on September 13, 2023, as they preview the legislative session.
Dan talks with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos about Democrats' new $4 million dark money ad buy designed to intimidate Republicans into backing off on their plans to impeach new Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos floats the possibility that new Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janet Protasiewicz could be impeached and removed from office for her obvious violations of the state's Code of Judicial Conduct.
In this episode:Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says Justice Protasiewicz must recuse herself from gerrymandering case or face impeachment.former Milwaukee sheriff David Clarke blasts the Republican party for failing to find a strong challenger against Senator Tammy Baldwin.Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes was not selected as Chicago's Chief of Police.Madison tweaks its bus routes after overhaul.Madison Metropolitan School District opens its search for a new superintendent to community feedback.More details emerge about an attack on a deputy at the county jail.Dr. Ajay Sethi talks about the future of Covid and the state of the vaccine."The Past Isn't Past" looks back on the acquittal of Jo Ann Little in 1975.Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 344 Bill Carroll talks about the new hard-won contract with UPS.and Harry Richardson reviews a new Japanese zombie movie on Netflix.
After weeks of radio silence on cutting taxes in the next state budget, republican leadership had some big news to share at their state convention this past weekend. Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos say the plan is to cut income taxes by at least $3 billion. That would be the biggest income tax cut in state history. And that's right on the heels of a $2.4 billion income tax cut in the last state budget, which was the largest tax cut at that time. Now things are about to get really interesting. Democrats criticized the tax cut in the last state budget so fiercely, that expectations were high that Gov. Evers would veto the entire budget over it. Not only did he end up signing that budget, but he took credit for those tax cuts and it helped him win reelection. Now that Evers isn't facing an election, and Democrats are likely to be even more upset about the tax cuts this time, what happens next is anyone's guess.
Bianca Martin and Dylan Brogan roundup the news this week with an update on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' pledge to cut funding to the University of Wisconsin system over diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The governor is threatening to the entire state budget over the move. The Legislature is also primed to overhaul how taverns, distributors, and breweries are regulated. We also take a teeny peak at a new art installation at Hilldale. More info! “Gov. Tony Evers says he would veto state budget if Republicans advance $32 million cut to UW System” from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “Major overhaul for alcohol regulation in Wisconsin gets public hearing” from Wisconsin Public Radio. “Midwest's first mouse-sized art installation squeaks into Hilldale” from Channel 3000. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Want more Madison news delivered right to your inbox? Sign up for the Madison Minutes morning newsletter. Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Jessie speaks with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. Vos, a Republican from Rochester in southeastern Wisconsin, is the longest-serving speaker in state history. He's held the post for a decade, and has been in office nearly 20 years. In this episode, Vos talked with Jessie in his state Capitol office, one day after the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee took its first votes on the 2023-25 state budget and Republican lawmakers introduced a massive proposal to overhaul the state's approach to shared revenue and to boost local government funding. Vos talked about his policy priorities, his hopes for the future of the Republican Party and how his efforts to hit the “reset” button with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers are going. And, of course, he was put through the rigors of the lightning round. Enjoy the show!Support the show: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=capitaltimes&campaign=7013i000000U67DAASSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.