Newsmakers

It’s not an exaggeration to say that every vote counts in Wisconsin’s elections this fall and there’s particularly stiff competition for Wisconsin’s rural voters. Partisan divides have deepened in rural communities over the last decade and candidates are working even harder to speak directly to voter concerns. On September 30, 2024, rural policy experts joined […]

Presidential candidates are making a big push for young voters this election, particularly in states with narrow margins like Wisconsin. Analysts say the youth vote alone could make the difference. But appealing to this diverse and sometimes fickle group can be a challenge. On September 23, 2024, young leaders from both parties join WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers […]

There is perhaps no issue that is more emotional or on which Wisconsinites are more deeply divided this election season than abortion. Polls show us the issue divides along partisan and gender lines and almost everyone has formed an opinion. On September 16, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers featured a conversation with two committed advocates with different […]

Wisconsin voters consistently rank the economy as the number one issue in this upcoming election. However, they disagree on which candidate would handle it better and which parts of the economy matter most. On September 9, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers featured two of Wisconsin’s leading economic experts to explain what voters should look for and how […]

On August 26, 2024, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Director of Strategic Partnerships Erin Richards @emrichards sat down with Luther Olsen, former Republican state Senator and CESA Statewide Network Liaison, and Thomas McCarthy, Deputy State Superintendent of Public Instruction, to discuss K-12 education issues on the campaign trail. (Brought to you by Nicolet National Bank). Additional coverage is […]

Democrats from across the country and Wisconsin are heading to Chicago next week for the Democratic National Convention running Monday through Thursday. Democrats are riding high on enthusiasm for their new nominee Vice President Harris. But will the energy sustain? On August 16, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers features two veteran journalists who covered the RNC in […]

The status of Wisconsin’s corrections system is shaping up as a major theme for the next biennial budget and legislative session. Recent informational hearings have featured the serious concerns of staff and inmate families in an overcrowded system that has led to deaths. On August 12, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers featured a conversation with Republican Joint […]

The newest Marquette Law School Poll is set to release this week but other national polls are already showing a shift in voter allegiances over the last few weeks, including significant changes in Wisconsin. But what does history tell us about Wisconsin’s swing state status and how things might play out in November? On August […]

Nearly two weeks out from the August 13th partisan primary Wisconsin’s local election officials are scrambling to understand and implement new guidance related to recent court rulings, new election laws and changes to the state constitution. So what has changed at the polls this year and what do voters need to know? On July 29, […]

Polling in Wisconsin and nationally shows decreasing confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court at the same time some are calling for court reforms. Wisconsin policymakers and advocates on both sides of the aisle are also sharing their views on the implications of the court’s most recent decisions. Supreme Court expert and UW-Madison Political Science Professor, […]