Preview of Tonight’s GOP Debate
The Cap Times asked me for my take on tonight’s debate. “There’s no question that August was a brutal month for the Walker campaign, but while the polling numbers have changed since the last debate, the facts here in Wisconsin have not,” said Brian Fraley, a former Republican operative who now owns the Brookfield consulting…
Ribble’s Exit Generates Scramble in the 8th
More than a dozen Republicans (including at least 6 current and former state lawmakers) will contemplate running for the seat. However as supporters line up in different camps, only 4 to 5 will actually follow through, declare, and get on the ballot.
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Introduces bill to reform the National Education Association Federal charter
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…
Anticipating the Final Marquette Law School Poll of the Campaign
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: Episode #16
A new DNR secretary faces not only confirmation hearings, but a full plate of issues and pending legislative initiatives that could impact his agency. Gwyn and Brian discuss this, the fall session and the obnoxious new Blue Books on this episode of The Wheelercast. https://audioboom.com/posts/6354450-the-wheelercast-episode-16-10-02-2017
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…
Wisconsin Business Leaders Want Roads Fixed Now and a Sustainable Budget for Future
All the economic development plans in the world won’t mean a thing if our infrastructure continues to crumble.
Rep. Rob Hutton is the guest on this week’s Half Hour Happy Hour
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?