This week, Senate Republicans elected their leadership for the 2015-2017 legislative session: Senate President: Sen. Mary Lazich Senator President Pro Tempore: Sen. Rick Gudex Majority Leader: Sen. Scott Fitzgerald Assistant Majority Leader: Sen. Paul Farrow Caucus Chair: Sen. Sheila Harsdorf Caucus Vice-Chair: Sen. Van Wanggaard Other caucuses will be meeting next week to […]
Preview: 2015 – 2016 State Legislature
Date Thu, Nov. 6, 2014 - 3:09pm By Hamilton
2013 – 2014 State Legislature 2015 – 2016 State Legislature Senate: 17 Republicans, 15 Democrats, 1 Vacant Senate: 19 Republicans, 14 Democrats Assembly: 60 Republicans, 39 Democrats Assembly: 63 Republicans, 36 Democrats Newly Elected Legislators Tuesday’s election brings an unprecedented number of new senators and representatives to the State Capitol this January. With so many […]
State Senate and Assembly: Our Predictions
Date Fri, Oct. 31, 2014 - 12:00pm By Hamilton
There are just a handful of days until Election Day, and state Senate and Assembly campaigns have hit warp speed. Television and radio stations can’t pump out political ads fast enough, and mailboxes and social media accounts are filling with campaign narratives. With half the senators and all the assembly representatives up for re-election there […]
Final Poll Results: Walker Leads by 7
Date Thu, Oct. 30, 2014 - 3:29pm By Hamilton
Tidbits was skeptical two weeks ago when the Marquette University Law School poll results showed Walker and Burke all tied up. In the final poll before Tuesday’s election the results seem to be more indicative of where insiders perceive the race to be heading: toward a Walker victory. While we expect it to be closer […]
Race for Attorney General
Date Thu, Oct. 30, 2014 - 2:19pm By Hamilton
The candidates for Attorney General held their last debate on Wednesday night, which was sponsored by WISC-TV, the State Bar of Wisconsin, and Wispolitics.com. Jefferson County District Attorney Susan Happ is the Democratic candidate, and Waukesha District Attorney Brad Schimel is the Republican candidate. They are vying for the “top cop” position held by current […]
Assembly Republicans Release 2015-2016 Legislative Agenda
Date Wed, Oct. 29, 2014 - 3:34pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Assembly Republicans have released their agenda for the 2015-2016 legislative session. Without surprise, the agenda reiterates Assembly Republicans’ commitment to lean government, low taxes, and a strong economy. The agenda also highlights education, child welfare, and public assistance policy. Here are some of their goals: Embracing Government Reform Controlling agency growth Continuing the Right to Rules Project […]
EPA Provides Clarification on Clean Power Plants and Proposes Indian Country Rules
Date Wed, Oct. 29, 2014 - 3:17pm By Hamilton
Stakeholders described potential challenges associated with achieving reductions required by as early as 2020, when the compliance period begins. Stakeholders generally proposed either the allowance of credit for early reductions, which provides flexibility to defer other emission reductions until later, or phasing in building block 2 over time similar to blocks 3 and 4. EPA […]
2013 Wisconsin Water Use Withdrawl Summary
Date Wed, Oct. 29, 2014 - 3:14pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) released its annual report on water withdrawals in Wisconsin. Wisconsin withdraws about 2.2 trillion gallons of water each year from ground and surface water sources. According the WDNR, that is enough water to fill Lambeau Field about 4,700 times. All property owners with systems capable of withdrawing 100,000 […]
Daley Announces Supreme Court Run
Date Wed, Oct. 29, 2014 - 11:05am By Hamilton
James Daley of Janesville and current Rock County Circuit Court Judge has announced he will run for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court, for what is incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s seat. Daley was appointed circuit court judge by Governor Tommy Thompson in January of 1989 after serving three terms as Rock County District Attorney. He […]
What Wisconsin Food Are You?
Date Tue, Oct. 28, 2014 - 1:36pm By Hamilton
Travel Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s official website, is featuring a new resource featuring Wisconsin foods. Take the quiz to see if you’re a Buddy Bratwurst, Kooky Curd, Sweet ‘n’ Sassy Cranberry, or many others.