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

dailytakes2 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…

I am voting for Evan McMullin

dailytakes9 years ago9 years ago42 mins

Well, it’s a time for choosing. When I cast my vote for President, I will be voting for a conservative Republican whose agenda I believe in, whose commitment to liberty is beyond doubt and whose grasp of the issues and ability to work with GOP House and Senate members would serve the party and more…

Senator Cabral-Guevara: Introduces middle class tax cut proposal

dailytakes2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

MADISON, WIS. — Today, Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Appleton) and Representative David Steffen (R-Green Bay) introduced a proposal to cut taxes for Wisconsin’s middle class. “Wisconsin’s tax climate is becoming more and more of an outlier in the Midwest. Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois all have flat income tax rates. Iowa is moving towards that model. We can…

My Take on Roy Moore and Sexual Harassment in Politics

Brian Fraley8 years ago8 years ago01 mins

WTMJ 620 had me on the air today to get my thoughts on why some are still supporting the Roy Moore campaign and sexual harassment in politics across the spectrum. As I mentioned on air “I’m hopeful that this is the start of a purge in both the private and the public sector. I have no…

Anticipating the Final Marquette Law School Poll of the Campaign

dailytakes9 years ago9 years ago01 mins

Homestretch in Wisconsin On Wednesday, Marquette University Law School’s Charles Franklin will unveil the results of his final campaign-season poll of the Wisconsin electorate. Today’s podcast looks at why this poll is considered the ‘gold standard,’ and what I expect it to reveal.

The Wheelercast 7/17/2017

Brian Fraley8 years ago01 mins

Tuesday could see a huge development in the State Budget drama. Wisconsin lawmakers are also working on an incentive package to try to lure Foxconn’s proposed new plant. State Representative Samantha Kerkman took to social media to help her constituents during and in the aftermath of the flood. All this and more in this jam-packed…

The Wheelercast: Episode #22

Brian Fraley8 years ago8 years ago01 mins

Lowering the drinking age to 19, special DNR licenses for militrary veterans and more is on tap in this week’s episode of The Wheelercast. Plus, Gwyn launches her series on Women in the Capitol with an interview with State Senator Alberta Darling. https://audioboom.com/posts/6483473-the-wheelercast-11-13-17

Outside the Bubble, Featuring Charlie Sykes

Brian Fraley7 years ago7 years ago01 mins

In his most extensive interview since leaving 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee, conservative author and pundit Charlie Sykes sat down with me for the latest episode of Outside the Bubble. Now a fixture on national news programs, including MSNBC, Sykes reflects on his first year away from his Milwaukee radio talk show and reacts to his…

Rep. Plumer: Announces plan to return surplus to taxpayers

dailytakes2 years ago02 mins

MADISON, WI – Rep. Plumer and his Republican colleagues in the Legislature announced plans to return Wisconsin’s surplus back to taxpayers and amend the state constitution to protect taxpayers in the future: “The middle-class tax relief plan we announced this morning provides the average filer over $770 in savings, eliminates taxes on retirement income sources for…

You Can’t Put the Toothpaste Back in the Tube

Brian Fraley9 years ago01 mins

Sinclair Broadcast Group asks me for my take on the perceived and real problems at the Clinton Foundation. Read the article here.

My take on Feingold-Johnson as campaign hits the final day

“One of the Fiercest Trump Critics in the State?” I’ll take it.

What a Joke: Peg Lautenschlager Named Chair of Ethics Committee

Brett Healy in the hot seat and Collin Roth on the Panel

The 9er – Episode 53 – 08.20.18

The Wheelercast: Episode #24

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

I am voting for Evan McMullin

Senator Cabral-Guevara: Introduces middle class tax cut proposal

My Take on Roy Moore and Sexual Harassment in Politics

Anticipating the Final Marquette Law School Poll of the Campaign

The Wheelercast 7/17/2017

The Wheelercast: Episode #22

Outside the Bubble, Featuring Charlie Sykes

Rep. Plumer: Announces plan to return surplus to taxpayers

You Can’t Put the Toothpaste Back in the Tube