WisPolitics Capitol Chats

The state Supreme Court struck down Governor Evers’ “Safer at Home” order, ruling that lawmakers should have had oversight of the process. Evers slammed the court for overturning the order and undercutting progress made in managing COVID-19. WisPolitics.com President Jeff Mayers and Stephanie Hoff discuss what comes next for Wisconsin including local regulations, safety guidelines and the governor's public health emergency order. 

Today's Midday podcast covers state Sen. Tom Tiffany's victory in the 7th CD and the future of his seat in the state Legislature.

Today's Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers announcing small retailers can now reopen as Wisconsin for the first time showed a downward trajectory over a 14-day period for the percentage of daily positive COVID-19 tests.

Today's Midday podcast previews tomorrow's special election for a House seat in Wisconsin's 7th CD.

Today's Midday podcast covers the Department of Workforce Development report that the state missed out on federal funding to cover unemployment claims because the GOP-led Legislature took too long to approve a COVID-19 bill suspending a one-week waiting period before those who lose their jobs can receive a check.

Today's Midday podcast covers UW System President Ray Cross recommending campuses cut programs and consolidate administration to survive the "unprecedented challenges" of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Today's Midday podcast covers the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce asking Gov. Tony Evers to start a phased reopening of the state economy by Monday, arguing that hospitals and businesses are ready. 

Today's Midday podcast covers Gov. Tony Evers' meeting with legislative leaders, the latest legal challenge to the guv's stay-at-home order and the first set of oral arguments about the legality of order before the state Supreme Court.

Today's Midday podcast covers a proposed settlement in Rep. John Nygren's open records suit against Gov. Tony Evers that would turn over the documents and pay the lawmaker's attorneys $40,000.

Today’s Midday podcast covers public officials' responses Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce's “Back to Business” plan. WMC members testified on "Back to Business" before legislators in a public hearing. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Gov. Tony Evers', WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes' and GOP lawmakers' responses to the economic recovery plan put out by the largest business group in the state.