Wisconsin Campaigns and Politics
I had the pleasure of joining Steve Scaffidi of 620 WTMJ radio in Milwaukee this morning to talk about the state of campaigns and politics in Wisconsin. Listen to the segment here.
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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.
Profane Marketing
Is it a sign of my age that I was surprised to see Burger King market their new product this way? So much for the subtle art of persuasion…
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…
Obamacare could (and should) be the key issue in Johnson-Feingold Senate Race
Politico recently published an article that highlighted Obamacare rate increases in states where there are competitive US Senate races this fall. The reporter accurately quoted me, but I thought I’d take this opportunity to expand my thoughts a bit. I told her, flat out that I think the fallout from the ACA implementation could be…
The Wheelercast: Episode #21
Mining moratorium repeal. The Foxconn contract. Restructuring of Assembly Ways and Means Committee. This week’s episode is jammed packed with news from the State Capitol, including Gwyn Guenther’s interview with Rep. John Macco. https://audioboom.com/posts/6461968-the-wheelercast-11-06-17
Rep. August: On GOP tax cut
MADISON… Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) released the following statement on the GOP plan to reduce taxes in Wisconsin: “Now that the state budget has been finalized and our priorities have been funded, the focus will be on what to do with the billions in surplus that still remain. Our current surplus is…
It’s the Trump Train and Sarah Palin Wants to be Engineer
On WLS in Chicago this morning giving my take on the Trump Train and Sarah Palin’s threats toward House Speaker Paul Ryan. Listen, here.
Rep. Sapik: Statement “Returning Your Surplus”
Lake Nebagamon, WI — Assembly Republicans have recently introduced the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal to provide substantial tax relief for middle-class individuals and retirees in Wisconsin. The initiative is expected to alleviate the state’s tax burden by more than $2.9 billion, with the average taxpayer set to save $772. In light of the soaring inflation…