Universities of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman has been traveling statewide this year, already speaking to nearly 1,000 people and numerous groups – making the case for his $855 million dollar budget request. While Republicans have called the amount unrealistic, Rothman says it is what’s necessary to prevent tuition hikes and keep remaining branch campuses […]

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

President Trump’s first weeks in office have been a whirlwind of headline-making decisions; though any lasting impact on Wisconsin is yet to be determined. Conservatives say Trump has a mandate to install his vision, while liberals argue there will be harmful unintended consequences. Joining WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers is Jake Curtis, General Counsel of the conservative Institute […]