Kurt Bauer Interview
The President and CEO of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – Wisconsin’s Chamber, Kurt Bauer sits down with me for an in-depth interview this week.
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Legislature poised to make voter registration process more secure
Wisconsin’s voter registration process is about to become a lot more sane, and a lot more secure. The courts have thwarted every attempt to overturn Wisconsin’s photo voter identification requirements. So, with this safeguard finally in place, voters here should now be able to register electronically using a valid driver’s license (or free state ID).
2018 Governor’s Race: Dem Bench is Weak, But a lot Can Change in a Year
The Capital Times’ Jessie Opoien asked for my take on the 2018 Governor’s vace. Will Walker seek another term? Who are the democrats going to run? “The Democrats’ bench is weak,” said Republican strategist Brian Fraley, head of the conservative firm Edge Messaging. “But a lot can change in a year. And the Trump impact…
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…
Rep. Macco: It’s time to give your surplus back
MADISON, Wisc. – Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) issued the following statement regarding the Republican-led “Returning Your Surplus” proposal in the Assembly. The package is estimated to cut Wisconsinites’ tax burden by over $2.9 billion, with the average filer seeing a savings of $772. “Today, the Wisconsin Assembly Republicans announced our plan to bring much-needed tax relief…
Baldwin focuses while GOP opponents squabble
While the GOP Senate candidates and their teams are busy squabbling (online and in the press) over what a “true conservative” is, the incumbent Democrat is talking about key issues that matter to 100% of the state’s voters. Quibble if you think she’s ignoring her own problems on this issue while exploiting a personal situation…
Top Three Reasons Paul Ryan Will Not Be “Cantored”
My take on why Sarah Palin is just plain wrong.
Fraley on Scaffidi Show
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…
DailyTakes in The Washington Post: Why Trump Visits Wisconsin
Washington Post reporter John Wagner reached out to me yesterday to get my thoughts on what President Trump gets politically out of visiting Wisconsin and whether local Republicans are energized by it. The president was in Pewaukee just last week, the third trip he’s made here since winning the election. From a strategic standpoint, it makes…
LOWER THE COSTS OF ROAD PROJECTS BY REDUCING RESTRICTIONS ON QUARRIES
It is no secret I think the legislature continues to let the public down with their refusal to find a responsible and sustainable transportation budget that will stop needless construction delays and improve our second-worst-in-the-nation roads. While that fight will have to continue to be waged, the legislature did pass several reforms aimed at making…