Outgoing Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, in an interview for WisPolitics's Capitol Chats podcast says while there’s “definitely a danger” to breaking party lines, lawmakers can’t be afraid to “lose a committee appointment because of your principles.” Cowles, the longest-serving Wisconsin state lawmaker currently in office, has been elected to the sta…

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at a lawsuit challenging Act 10 after a Dane County Court overturned portions of the law that ended collective bargaining for most public employees. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

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Outgoing Sen. Rob Cowles, R-Green Bay, in an interview for WisPolitics's Capitol Chats podcast says while there’s “definitely a danger” to breaking party lines, lawmakers can’t be afraid to “lose a committee appointment because of your principles.” Cowles, the longest-serving Wisconsin state lawmaker currently in office, has been elected to the sta…

The WisOpinion Insiders share the legacy of former Justice David Prosser, who served as GOP speaker of the state Assembly before his 18-year career on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Prosser died Dec. 1 at 81. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.…

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The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider what Dem Gov. Tony Evers the GOP -controlled Legislature will do with the state's $4 billion surplus as work begins on the next biennial budget. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, freshman U.S. Rep. Tony Wied says Americans want the policies President-elect Donald Trump has proposed. The De Pere Republican also says he wants to develop a good relationship with Democrats, and condemns President Biden decision to pardon his son Hunter.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look ahead to Wisconsin's spring Supreme Court election, where former AG Brad Schimel hopes to counter the court's liberal trend.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the political futures for losing candidates in November's election.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with John Garnetti, UW-Madison Office of Business Engagement by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, soon-to-be Democratic Party of Wisconsin Executive Director Sarah Abel says Tammy Baldwin would have won reelection against Republican Eric Hovde even if America First candidate Thomas Leager, who Dem donors helped put on the ballot, hadn't been in the race. Hovde has blamed Leager for his loss.…

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review partisan reshuffling in the Wisconsin Legislature following the November general election.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Zach Malin, Krier Foods by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats, GOP strategist Bill McCoshen and Dem strategist Joe Zepecki join a special edition of the podcast on this week's elections in Wisconsin. McCoshen credits President-elect Donald Trump for winning over more voters in rural areas and Zepecki touts Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin winning reelection despite Trump carrying the s…

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look back at the 2024 general election and its highs and lows in Wisconsin.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Ben Wehmeier, Deb Reinbold, Jefferson County by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Deb Carey, New Glarus Brewing Co by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, look at Wisconsin's congressional races and consider the impact of new district boundaries on Wisconsin's legislative races.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, analyze the U.S. Senate race between GOP businessman Eric Hovde and Dem U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin as Election Day draws closer.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Tina Chang, SysLogic by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, former Dem U.S. Senate candidate and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes talks about his The Long Run PAC, which aims to support nontraditional candidates. Barnes says his experience running for U.S. Senate puts him in a position to support candidates who feel things aren't going their way or are being bombarded by racist …

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the Trump and Harris campaigns in battleground Wisconsin in the final weeks of the race.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dan Butkus, Scott Rolfs, Wisconsin Lakes Coalition by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the next biennial state budget and take a first look at agency requests for spending Wisconsin's robust surplus.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Roland Green, Invenra by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, UW-La Follette School Director Susan Webb-Yackee shares how the Main Street Agenda program, a partnership between the La Follette School and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, has sought to bring Wisconsinites together across political lines.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, take a look at the Wisconsin's Native American tribe's recent push to provide medical marijuana.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with John Burke, Trek Bicycle by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss the top political issues at play this election cycle. In Wisconsin, it's the economy.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Clifton Phelps, JCP Construction by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, Republican 8th CD candidate Tony Wied says his opponent, Dem Kristin Lyerly, is a "rubber stamp" for the Biden-Harris administration. Wied also declined to share his thoughts on a GOP proposal to ask voters to weigh in on a 14-week abortion ban.

WisOpinion: 'The Insiders' analyze recent presidential polling in Wisconsin by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Katherine Sager, Nordic Consulting by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, review the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Dean Amhaus, The Water Council by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, 8th CD Dem candidate Kristin Lyerly, an OB-GYN, says she believes her message in support of abortion resonates in the district, arguing abortion “is not something rare and unusual.” This interview was conducted before Lyerly and GOP opponent Tony Wied agreed to a debate.…

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, consider the status of Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race between challenger Eric Hovde and U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Kelly Tourdot, ABC of Wisconsin by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, handicap Wisconsin's 3rd and 8th Congressional District races and whether the GOP can hold those seats.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Sal Braico, Pivotal Health by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

In this week’s Capitol Chats episode, American Bar Association president-elect Michelle Behnke shares her thoughts on being the second Wisconsinite to lead the organization and what she hopes to accomplish. Behnke also reflects on her milestones as the first person of color and fourth woman to lead the State Bar Association.…

WisOpinion: ‘The Insiders’ discuss how the primary may impact the general election by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

A special edition of Capitol Chats reviews the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. WisPolitics President Jeff Mayers speaks with Stan Milam of the Janesville Gazette, Grace Segers of The New Republic, Ruth Conniff of the Wisconsin Examiner and Matt Smith of WISN TV, co-host of WisPolitics partner show, “UpFront.”…

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Rachel Neill, Carex Consulting Group And Figgy by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, give their takes on the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Laura Strong, Forward Festival 2024 by wispoliticsBy wispolitics

In this week's Capitol Chats episode, state GOP Chair Brian Schimming says while there may be a honeymoon period around Dem presidential nominee Kamala Harris' candidacy, he expects it to be cut short once voters learn more about her record.

The WisOpinion Insiders, Chvala and Jensen, discuss recent financial problems at Milwaukee Public schools, their history and the need to fix them.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.By wispolitics

WisBusiness: the Podcast with Jessica Martin Eckerly, Forward BIOLABS by wispoliticsBy wispolitics