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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to reform the National Education Association Federal charter

dailytakes3 years ago05 mins

Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the STUDENT (Stopping Teachers Unions from Damaging Education Needs Today) Act to reform the National Education Association (NEA) Federal charter and rededicate the organization to the pursuit of increased student learning and quality education in schools across America. The bill adds accountability and transparency provisions commonly found in other federal charters to…

Dump Trump Effort Developments

Brian Fraley10 years ago10 years ago01 mins

Looks like I’m not alone in wanting to #FreetheDelegates. On Monday, I penned an open letter to Wisconsin delegates to the RNC convention. I encouraged them to do the right thing and keep Donald Trump from becoming our party’s nominee. Several delegates and alternates have let me know, privately, how much they appreciated my efforts. Some…

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Brian Fraley on Right Wisconsin Week in Review

Brian Fraley10 years ago10 years ago01 mins

Edge Messaging President, Brian Fraley featured on Charlie Sykes’ Right Wisconsin Week in Review where they discuss the Paul Ryan-Donald Trump meeting, Sarah Palin’s endorsement of Paul Ryan challenger Paul Nehlen, UW Faculty “No Confidence” votes and the Under-Covered story of the week. Listen, here.

Obamacare could (and should) be the key issue in Johnson-Feingold Senate Race

dailytakes10 years ago10 years ago02 mins

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 #27

Brian Fraley8 years ago01 mins

A lot of Foxconn news to share. Gwyn breaks it down and foreshadows several possible emerging developments. She continues her series on Women in the Capitol with a conversation with Representative Katrina Shankland, and takes a look at a new alternative energy group. https://audioboom.com/posts/6558487-the-wheelercast-12-18-17

The Wheelercast: 8/07/2017

Brian Fraley9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

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

Rep. Rob Hutton is the guest on this week’s Half Hour Happy Hour

Brian Fraley11 years ago10 years ago01 mins

See and hear the author of the proposal to repeal the prevailing wage law in Wisconsin. Does he think Republican leadership is supportive of his efforts? What odds does he give to outright repeal? Is the State Budget the best vehicle by which to advance the proposal?

Scaramucci Takes Paternity Leave

Brian Fraley9 years ago01 mins

I joined Steve Scaffidi and Eric Bilstad on WTMJ AM620 in Milwaukee for an impromptu segment mere moments after White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci was fired this afternoon. Political Staffing 101: If as a staffer you become the story, you are failing your boss. Click on the audio file below to hear it.

The Wheelercast 7/24/2017

Brian Fraley9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

After a week filled with developments in the state budget negotiations, Gwyn brings us up to speed and anticipates what could happen in the week ahead. Then, we crack open the archives of the Wheeler Report to examine the history behind a recent key court ruling. All this, plus a tribute to an outgoing member…

Rep. Steffen: Leads on $2.9 billion tax cut proposal

dailytakes3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

Madison, WI – Today, State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) introduced legislation that would deliver major tax relief for Wisconsin’s middle-class earners and retirees. The package is estimated to cut the state’s tax burden by over $2.9 billion. The average filer will see a savings of $772, which represents about a 16% decrease in their tax burden. The proposal…

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The Wheelercast: Episode #24

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to reform the National Education Association Federal charter

Dump Trump Effort Developments

Brian Fraley on Right Wisconsin Week in Review

Obamacare could (and should) be the key issue in Johnson-Feingold Senate Race

The Wheelercast: Episode #27

The Wheelercast: 8/07/2017

Rep. Rob Hutton is the guest on this week’s Half Hour Happy Hour

Scaramucci Takes Paternity Leave

The Wheelercast 7/24/2017

Rep. Steffen: Leads on $2.9 billion tax cut proposal