WisPolitics Capitol Chats

The Department of Corrections today confirmed WisPolitics.com's report of the first positive COVID-19 case at Waupun Correctional Institution. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss DOC's response and why prisons are at high risk for coronavirus. 

Gov. Tony Evers is calling for lawmakers to immediately repeal a one-week delay in collecting unemployment benefits and his administration is asking agencies for input on a possible legislative package in response to the pandemic. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the lastest coronavirus developments in the Capitol and when the state Senate intends to meet.

Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the Wisconsin Elections Commission's efforts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and how political parties are adapting their voter outreach efforts

A bill that would extend bar hours until 4 a.m. during the Democratic National Convention this summer is making its way through the Legislature. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what's in the proposal and its prospects of being signed into law.

A federal commission led by U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher this week unveiled a sweeping set of proposals to overhaul the way the federal government manages cybersecurity. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss the recommendations and the likelihood they get implemented this year. 

Gov. Tony Evers today declared a public health emergency due to the coronavirus following a sixth person testing positive for the virus in Wisconsin. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss what the declaration entails. 

The Wisconsin Elections Commission says it referred 43 cases of suspected cross-state voting to DAs in 19 Wisconsin counties stemming from the November 2018 election. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss how the agency identified those cases and how it relates to the lawsuit seeking to strike roughly 200,000 suspected movers from voting rolls.

State Rep. Mary Felzkowski has announced she will run this fall for the state Senate seat held by fellow Republican Tom Tiffany, who’s running in a May special election for the 7th CD. Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Tiffany's prospects and Felzkowski's track record in the Assembly. 

Justice Daniel Kelly responds to rival Supreme Court candidate Jill Karofsky saying some of the court's decisions "feel like corruption." Stephanie Hoff and Pat Poblete discuss Karofsky's strategy and Kelly's approach to retaining his seat.

In today's WisPolitics Midday update, brought to you by Spectrum:

• Michael Bloomberg’s Wisconsin backers are likely to move toward Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders has an edge for those who were supporting Elizabeth Warren
• Gov. Tony Evers make an appointment to the UW Board of Regents
• Donald Trump Jr. will speak at tonight's Waukesha County GOP Lincoln Reagan Dinner