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On May 30, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: JFC Convenes Tax Cut Negotiations Sen. Ron Johnson Headlines Newsmakers Event Committee Wrap DPI Report Card Changes WisPolitics Stock Report
On May 23, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Budget Negotiations 2026 SCOWIS Race Heats Up Committee Wrap UW Leaders React to Federal Cuts MPS Financial Reporting Delay WisGOP Convention Recap WisPolitics Stock Picks
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has been in the spotlight lately – more than usual, anyway – facing questions about his pushback on federal immigration policies, multiple state lawsuits, unique biennial budget challenges, and whether he will run for a 3rd term. Governor Evers joins WisconsinEye's Newsmakers on May 20, 2025, to answer all of these […]
On May 16, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics and featured special guest WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming to preview the Republican Party of Wisconsin state convention. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: New Revenue Projections & Tax Cut Negotiations Judge Dugan Pleads […]
Wisconsin is celebrating Defense Week this week with a series of events supporting the state's defense industry and encouraging other businesses to get involved. While Wisconsin is routinely ranked as a top manufacturing state, it is ranked 29th in total defense contracting and other spending nationally. On May 12, 2025, WisconsinEye's Newsmakers welcomes Todd Streicher, […]
On May 9, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: New Redistricting Lawsuit Gov. Evers Defends ICE Memo JFC Strips Gov. Evers Budget Committee Wrap Judges Critique Dugan Arrest WisPolitics Stock Picks
On May 2, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: SCOWIS Suspends Judge Dugan Schoemann's Bid for Governor SCOWIS Leak Investigation Fusion Voting JFC: Final Listening Sessions Madison Ballot Investigation Update WisPolitics Stock Picks
On April 25, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Tax Cuts Assembly, Senate Floor Roundup Committee Recap: Sextortion & DEI Audit DOA Guidance on ICE Agents WisDems Chair Race Update WisPolitics Stock Picks
On April 18, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: SCOWIS: Gov. Evers Veto Authority Explosive Argument over Milwaukee's Ballot Shortage WisGOP Post-Election Commission, New Bylaws WisDems Chair Race Governor's Race 2026 2026: SCOWIS Contenders 3rd Congressional […]
In less than two weeks Wisconsin will once again be in the national spotlight, and this time not for an election. Green Bay is hosting the annual NFL draft, with more than a quarter million visitors and major economic impact expected. On April 15, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers featured Brad Toll, President and CEO of Discover […]
On April 11, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Gableman's Proposed Settlement “Election Bribery” Bill Committee Wrap: Bills on Unemployment, Elections, Flag Bans and Criminal Justice “Wisconsin Energy Reform Act” Tariffs Impact WisPolitics Stock Picks
On April 4, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: SCOWIS Race SCOWIS Election Timeline DPI Race SCOWIS Oral Arguments State Budget Delay? WisPolitics Stock Picks
Tuesday, April 1st marks an important election in Wisconsin, and what some are also calling a national referendum on President Trump's first few months in office. There are also several other key races and questions on the ballot that have received less attention. On March 31, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers asked experts to join us: University […]
On March 28, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Absentee Voting Surge SCOWIS: Dueling Endorsements; Historic Spending DPI Fundraising Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Trump's Executive Order Targeting Elections Gov. Evers Federal Worker Initiative WisPolitics Stock Picks
The Assembly's new Committee on Government Oversight Accountability and Transparency or GOAT recently held its first hearing – diving into issues like state government telework and cybersecurity. Republican leaders say the committee's goal is to root out waste, fraud and abuse. So what's next on the committee's agenda? On April 7, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers planed […]
On March 21, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: SCOWIS: Historic Spending Surrogates Visit Wisconsin Early Voting Underway Floor Session Recap DPI Forum WisPolitics Stock Picks
On March 17, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Dane County District Court Judge Susan Crawford who is running for State Supreme Court Justice. General Election is April 1, 2025.
On March 14, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Wisconsin Watch Statehouse Reporter Jack Kelly reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: SCOWIS debate highlights Madison Clerk on leave GOAT committee convenes Assembly Session recap UW-Madison federal funding threat
On March 17, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers host and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Director of Strategic Partnerships Erin Richards sat down with Brittany Kinser, Milwaukee-based education consultant, who is running for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Spring Election is April 1, 2025.
On March 10, 2025, WisconsinEye's Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with former Wisconsin Attorney General and current Waukesha County District Court Judge Brad Schimel who is running for State Supreme Court Justice. General Election is April 1, 2025.
On March 7, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind featured WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk who reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Mr. Evers takes on Washington Committee approves testing benchmarks audit MU Law Poll look at the spring The nationalization of the Supreme Court […]
On February 28, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Budget Headlines Vos on Budget Proposals SCOWIS Fundraising Immigration Enforcement Bill New DPI Audit WisPolitics Stock Picks
On February 21, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Gov. Evers 2025-2027 Budget Evers' Budget Priorities GOP Response to Evers' Budget DPI Race Heats Up Assembly Session Wrap WisPolitics Stock Picks
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 […]
On February 14, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Gov. Evers MPS Audit Findings Education Bill Wrap Up Protasiewicz Rejects Calls to Recuse UW Research Funding in Limbo Hovde Questions Election Loss, Again Budget Address & […]
On February 7, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: SCOWIS: State's Top Election Official Policies for Election Observers GOP Immigration Enforcement Bill DPI Candidate Forum GOP, DPI Debate Testing Standards Gov. Evers Latest Budget Proposals WisPolitics […]
On January 31, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross will review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Federal Freeze Turmoil Federal Freeze: What's Impacted? SCOWIS: Latest Headlines Republican Bills Unveil this Week Democrats Unveil Immigration Bill WisPolitics Stock Picks
On January 24, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Takeaways: Gov. Evers State of State Address GOP Response & Immigration Bill WI AG Joins Birthright Citizenship Lawsuit DPI Test Scores Bill Ballot Removal Bill WisPolitics Stock […]
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 […]
On January 17, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention SCOWIS: Wisconsin's Spills Law & Legislative Committee Powers SCOWIS Fundraising Voter ID on April Ballots Democrats “Lowering Costs” Bills Duffy Confirmation Hearing
On January 10, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Voter ID Amendment Gov. Evers Proposes Citizen-Led Referendums Inauguration Day Recap DPI Testing Standards Criticized Education Funding Debate State Supreme Court Race Solidified WisPolitics Stock Report
On January 3, 2025, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Madison Uncounted Ballots Investigation Look Ahead to 2025 Legislative Session Brandtjen's New Role New DNR Appointee Gableman's Legal Fees Wikler Endorsement for DNC Chair
On December 20, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: School Safety Debate Legislative Priorities in 2025 Funding for Building Projects in Limbo GOP Electors Certify Trump's Win AG Kaul to Challenge Trump Administration WisPolitics Stock Picks
On December 13, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Trump Allies Appear in Court Lame-Duck Challenge DPI Adopts Reading Curriculum Return to Work Requirement Property Tax Hikes Election Deep Dive: WI 3rd CD
On December 6, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Judge Overturns ACT 10 Bill to Ban “Judge Shopping” Remembering Justice David Prosser Look Ahead: State Budget Address Biden's Pardon Sparks Bipartisan Backlash WisPolitics Stock Picks
On November 22, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Wisconsin's Fiscal Outlook SCOWIS: Fate of Chief Election Officer Gableman Complaint Hovde Concedes DPI: Report Cards WisPolitics Stock Picks
On November 15, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Hovde Refuses to Concede Hovde's Misleading Election Claims SCOWIS: 1849 Abortion Ban Lawsuit Agency Budget Requests DOJ: Crime Lab Report DNC Chair Search
One week post-election and the dust is settling on results; and analysts are starting to make predictions about what this means for Wisconsin's future. On November 11, 2024, Two veteran journalists returned to WisconsinEye's Newsmakers to share their election reflections: Andrew Bahl, State Government Reporter with The Cap Times and Adam Kelnhofer State Capitol Reporter […]
On November 8, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Presidential Race U.S. Senate Race Congressional Contests Legislative Gains, Losses Legislative Leadership Changes WisPolitics Stock Picks
There is perhaps no more stressful job on election day than that of a county's chief election officer in a state like Wisconsin. Our election results are not only expected to be close, but heavily scrutinized and likely contested. On November 4, 2024, WisconsinEye's Newsmakers welcomes two veteran local election chiefs on the day before […]
On November 1, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Candidates Closing Arguments MU Poll Highlights Early Vote Data November's Ballot Amendment Legislative Races: What to Watch WisPolitics Stock Picks
For those fed up with incessant election ads and breaking news, there is relief in sight – or is there? Although November 5 is just one week away no one can predict the outcome nor tell us when we will have final results. On October 28, 2024, WisconsinEye's Newsmakers features two Wisconsin experts to share […]
On October 25, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Early Vote Surge Battleground Visits Election Lawsuits U.S. Senate Debate Recap WisPolitics Stock Picks
The Harris and Trump campaigns are making their final pitches to Wisconsin voters while campaign strategists hope their last minute gambles pay off as they attempt to reach that ever elusive undecided or unenthusiastic voter. Previously, we featured a Republican Party leader, and today on October 28, 2024, WisconsinEye's Newsmakers is joined by Devin Remiker, Senior […]
On October 18, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross and Guest Host Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien will review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: The final to election day begins The push to vote early Shaking the money tree – Fundraising numbers for U.S. Senate […]
On October 11, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association).
On October 4, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association).
Earlier this year we celebrated some of our top episodes of the Electric Wire podcast in person by inviting previous podcast guests to Madison to speak at our annual Power Breakfast. Thanks to WisconsinEye, we are able to bring Power Breakfast audio and video to our listeners. Please visit wiseye.org to check out more live and archived footage from WisconsinEye and consider making a donation to this free service! This podcast episode follows the Power Breakfast agenda for speaker order: - Opening Remarks by Commissioner Marcus Hawkins, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin - Laurel Peltier, Journalist and Energy Advocate - Brent Ridge, President and CEO, Dairyland Power Cooperative - Wisconsin's Energy Providers Panel - Rep. Lisa Subek, Ranking Member, Assembly Energy & Utilities Committee Thanks for listening!
On September 27, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: Surrogates Flood Wisconsin WEC Spars Over Absentee Ballots Ballot Errors in Madison Harris, Trump Back in Wisconsin DPI Address WisPolitics Stock Picks
On September 20, 2024, WisconsinEye's Rewind Host and 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: RFK Jr. Ballot Access Update More Municipalities Nix Drop Boxes RNC Sues Racine Over Election Observers UW Funding Push Vance, Harris Return to Wisconsin WisPolitics Stock Picks