Playing Up Unemployment Numbers in Wisconsin

Over the weekend the Wisconsin State Journal’s Matthew DeFour asked for my thoughts on how Wisconsin’s declining unemployment numbers might impact upcoming elections. Republican strategist Brian Fraley said for many voters trying to gauge how the broader economy is doing, the unemployment rate provides an easily understood statistic similar to the Dow Jones industrial average:…

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Rep. Donovan: Taxpayers and retirees need relief now

Madison – Representative Bob Donovan (R-Greenfield) gave a statement following the press conference announcing the “Returning Your Surplus” proposal. This legislation seeks to return citizen’s money during a time when Wisconsinites need every dollar. If passed, the middle class would see a nearly $3 billion tax cut. “Wisconsin’s middle class is in a bind,” said Rep….

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Farrow Not Endorsing in Senate Special Election, Thinks Primary Race ‘would be healthy’

This week’s Dailytakes Half Hour Happy Hour newsmaker interview will be with State Senator and Waukesha County Executive-Elect Paul Farrow. In this preview clip, Farrow announces he will not be making an endorsement in the yet-to-be-called special election in the 33rd Senate District. “I am staying out,” he told me.

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The Wheelercast: 08/14/17

As lawmakers work behind the scenes on both the state budget and the Foxconn deal public skirmishes continue to pop up over the timing. Which package will get done first? What changes are being made, and by whom. Gwyn Guenther of the Wheeler Report takes a look at the latest from Madison in this week’s…

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