Governor Scott Walker signed a number of bills this week which have been very controversial over the course of the 2013-2014 legislative session. According to a press release from the Governor’s office, the bills include: Assembly Bill 24 – permits the Board of Canvassers to determine whether or not to conduct a recount of an […]
Assembly and Senate Retirements
Date Thu, Apr. 3, 2014 - 3:26pm By Hamilton
To date, 22 Representatives and 7 Senators have announced they will not seek re-election; additional retirements may be announced in the coming weeks. Listed below are the announced and potential retirements. Assembly Retirements: (7 Democrat and 15 Republican seats) Representative Janet Bewley, Democrat, 74th AD (Running for State Senate in open seat vacated by Senator […]
New Marquette University Poll: Walker Keeps Lead
Date Thu, Apr. 3, 2014 - 3:18pm By Hamilton
While politicos waited with bated breath for the latest Marquette University poll to come out, something interesting happened along the way that had the release of the results greeted with higher anticipation. As we’ve written before, the MarquetteUniversity poll has become the standard for statewide polling in Wisconsin. Their results appear to be more accurate […]
2014 Elections Update
Date Tue, Apr. 1, 2014 - 4:00pm By Hamilton
Kramer files for no candidacy Recently, Political Tidbits reported Representative Bill Kramer (R-Waukesha) was ousted as Assembly Majority Leader following allegations of sexual harassment. While the Assembly Republican Caucus unanimously voted to remove Rep. Kramer from his leadership position until the end of session, no word had been heard about whether the representative would resign […]
Oral Argument for Voter ID Cases in Wisconsin
Date Fri, Mar. 7, 2014 - 11:36am By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Supreme court held oral argument for the Voter ID cases last week. The two cases, League of Women Voters v. Scott Walker and Milwaukee Branch of the NAACP v. Scott Walker challenge the constitutionality of the laws in Wisconsin requireing that one present a photo identification at the ballot. Tidbits covered the background […]
Lt. Governor Kleefisch Discusses Tax Reform Roundtables
Date Thu, Mar. 6, 2014 - 5:43pm By Hamilton
On Feb. 19th, 2014, WisconsinEye sernior producer Steve Walters hosted a Newsmakers Interview with Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch. They discussed the upcoming tax reforms in the State of Wisconsin. The interview concentrated largely on the new tax reform roundtables, which are held throughout the state to gather input from Wisconsin citizens. Kleefisch also discussed an […]
Marquette University Poll Results
Date Thu, Feb. 13, 2014 - 5:40pm By Hamilton
The Marquette poll recently released its latest iteration helping us gauge the overall state political climate as we officially enter the election year. The poll measured the status of the Governor’s race as well as some of the hot button issues the legislature is facing. The major change from the last Marquette poll (done in […]
New UW System President Takes Office
Date Thu, Jan. 23, 2014 - 5:47pm By Hamilton
The UW System Board of Regents announced in a press release that Raymond Cross will be the next president of the UW System. He was the third internal candidate to be promoted to his position, taking the job after being the Chancellor of the UW Colleges and UW Extension since 2011. Previously he served as […]
It’s That Time of Year
Date Thu, Jan. 9, 2014 - 4:58pm By Hamilton
Article III, Section 3 of the Constitution says, “[The President] shall from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient…” This cause, and Pres. Wilson’s decision to give his updates in person, is what we […]
Legislative Snapshot
Date Thu, Dec. 19, 2013 - 12:00pm By Hamilton
This week saw completion of the round of three special elections to replace Republican Assembly members who left their seats for other positions. Jeff Stone’s southeastern Wisconsin seat was won easily by Franklin alderman Ken Skowronski on Tuesday, so the Republican’s in the Assembly retain their 60-39 majority. Republicans are a lock to hold […]