Scott Walker released a new campaign video this week, officially kicking off his re-election bid. Theo Keith of Fox 6 visited the new Edge Messaging offices in Brookfield to get my take. “The best thing Scott Walker has going for him isn’t the Wisconsin economy, it’s the Wisconsin Democratic Party,” said Fraley. Fraley says the…
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
Assembly Republicans today unveiled their plan to return $2.9 billion to Wisconsin taxpayers, with the average filer seeing $772 in savings. The Assembly GOP also proposed a constitutional amendment that would limit the legislature’s ability to raise sales, income, and franchise taxes in the future. Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield), is a coauthor of both pieces…
After an extended Labor Day break, Gwyn is back in this special Tuesday edition of The Wheelercast. Key committee votes are on the docket for Foxconn and the state budget. She has the scoop. Don’t miss her straightforward reporting of the issues facing Wisconsin lawmakers’ in the jam-packed week ahead. https://audioboom.com/posts/6270785-the-wheelercast-episode-12-09-05-17?t=0
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Stephen Loiaconi called me for my take on the last two weeks of the election and what it will mean for tight down ballot races. A Democratic takeover of the House remains a longshot, but if Trump’s support keeps dropping, it is no longer an impossibility. “The Republican Party’s grip on the…
We covered a ton of ground in 16 minutes this morning on WTMJ radio. For those who want to pick and choose topics, here are approximate timestamps. 3:00 Why the tax cuts are not energizing GOP voters 4:50 The Dems are all-in opposed to Foxconn 5:50 Walker’s DOT Secretary spreading the Dem message on Foxconn…
I joined Mikel Holt, Michelle Litjens and Dan Adams on Charlie Sykes’ Sunday Insight over the weekend on WTMJ-4 in Milwaukee. You can watch the full show
So now Republicans are now proposing a one week sales tax holiday?
What a dumb idea.
If you thought conservatives’ counter assault against the partisan witch hunters who tried to silence us was over, think again. On Monday, the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy filed a class action in Federal Court. From the official press release:
