Happy Anniversary
Five years ago today, Governor Scott Walker began what I refer to as the Conservative Surge in Wisconsin. He introduced a budget repair bill that became known as Act10. It contained some of the provisions I laid out months before.
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Fact: Every Wisconsin Republican Lawmaker Who Supports Infrastructure Investment Rewarded with Re-Election
So, as you know, I support efforts to invest in our transportation infrastructure. I think it is a key component in economic development efforts in Wisconsin. All the job training programs and incentive grants in the world won’t mean didily if getting raw materials and manufactured goods to and from market becomes harder and harder…
The Wheelercast, Episode #2
Intra-party discord is a new thing in Madison, right? Actually, no, it’s not. We look into the Wheeler archives for details. We also look ahead to potential Joint Finance Committee action this week and we pay special tribute to two important Capitol players. The Wheeler Report’s Gwyn Guenther and I talk about this and more in…
Outside the Bubble: WISN’s Jay Weber
Milwaukee talk radio veteran Jay Weber sits down with me in this latest episode of OTB. He discusses the changing landscape of talk radio in the market and how the medium in general has evolved in the age of Trump. He also offers a glimpse into his daily show prep routine and what he thinks…
Wisconsin Employers Give K-12 Schools a Failing Grade
73% of Businesses Say Students Graduating from the Public K-12 System are Unprepared for the Workforce A new survey of Wisconsin businesses paints an unflattering picture of the education system in the state. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, nearly three-quarters of businesses think students graduating from the public K-12 system are not prepared for the…
The Wheelercast: 8/07/2017
Not. So. Fast. On this week’s episode of The Wheelercast, we look at some scheduling conflicts that could delay votes on both the State Budget and the Foxconn package. Plus we review last week’s marathon Assembly committee hearing on the massive economic development deal. https://audioboom.com/posts/6180308-the-wheelercast-episode-8-08-07-17
Five Questions with Bill McCoshen
Bill McCoshen of Capitol Consultants answers five quick questions including one near and dear to me, charcoal or gas? Watch it here.
More Insight
I was a panelist on Sunday Insight this week. The show was pre-empted by coverage of the Orlando terrorist attack. But you can still catch the show online, here. We talk about the GOP and Donald Trump, Hillary clinching the nomination and Aaron Rodgers giving up dairy.
Speaker Ryan’s Agenda is Trumped
Today in Washington, Speaker Paul Ryan and fellow house Republicans unveiled a plan to attack poverty “at its roots.” Ryan was ready to talk about the House GOP agenda. Instead, he had to talk about….
You Can’t Put the Toothpaste Back in the Tube
Sinclair Broadcast Group asks me for my take on the perceived and real problems at the Clinton Foundation. Read the article here.