The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is getting ready to host nearly 400 businesses, industry leaders and others in Appleton next week as part of a summit focused on Wisconsin’s economic future. Created in 2011 by former Governor Scott Walker to spur job development, the work of the WEDC has been under plenty of scrutiny over […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are having a good season – they’ve clinched the division and are hosting a first-round playoff series in Milwaukee this week. But in Madison, the Brewers’ future remains uncertain. Legislators are debating a proposal to fund stadium repairs and keep the Brewers in Wisconsin through 2050, but opinions on whether it’s a […]

Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly, who delivered her 3rd State of Education address last week, is moving forward with a statewide strategic planning process for the agency. She insists that despite the struggles of public schools and the politicization of education, there is hope for the future of Wisconsin students and room […]

The summer Congressional recess is over and Wisconsin Representatives are back in D.C. trying to reach agreement on federal spending levels to avoid a government shut down before the end of the month. Wisconsin’s Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Janesville) joins WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers on September 18, 2023 to talk about his priorities and hopes for Congress in […]

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.

With the 2024 Republican National Convention set for Milwaukee and the Democratic National Convention set for Chicago, the Midwest and in particular Wisconsin will once again be center stage for the 2024 general election. On August 22, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers guest host and Associated Press Capitol Correspondent Scott Bauer, previews election 2024 with guests Marquette […]

U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan of Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District is on August Recess from his work in DC, and was able to join WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh to talk about the state of Congress, his thoughts on the 2024 elections, the economy and more. The conversation ranged from ongoing appropriations bills, “Bidenomics,” legislative redistricting, […]

Wisconsin’s State Supreme Court isn’t in session but is already making headlines just days after the swearing in of its newest justice, liberal Janet Protasiewicz. Court experts say it is likely the beginning of a heated year as the court has been asked to weigh in on controversial issues like legislative redistricting and an abortion […]

The Department of Administration Secretary-designee Kathy Blumenfeld has been extraordinarily busy since she took the helm of the agency in January 2022. Not only has she led the most recent state biennial budget process, she is working to address state workforce shortages, was put in charge of administering the Governor’s Clean Energy Plan, and, she […]

He has been called the “Master of the Veto” – Wisconsin’s 42nd Governor Tommy Thompson holds the record for partial vetoes issued in a biennial budget at 457. As you’d expect, he has strong opinions about that unique gubernatorial power in light of Governor Evers’ recent controversial vetoes. On July 24, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa […]