Trump’s First Criminal Trial Date in New York Scheduled for March 25
The Center SquareFormer President Donald Trump’s first criminal trial date, in a case involving porn actress Stormy Daniels, will be March 25. A New York judge rejected a request to dismiss the…
Questions arise about legitimacy of plan to give every Wisconsin newborn money for college
Mark Lisheron$25 grants would be funded with excess from fees levied on some parents’ 529 contributions Two state Assembly members have proposed giving a $25 starter for a state-administered educational savings…
Wisconsin employers’ outlook is gloomy, and that’s a warning
Patrick McIlheranExpecting a raise? Temper your hopes, says new survey You can manufacture lots of things in Wisconsin: motorcycles, cheese, tissue, pool cues, even the kitchen sink. But you can’t manufacture…
Witness Says Relationship Between DA Fani Willis & Nathan Wade Started Years Earlier
A former friend of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified Thursday that Willis' romantic relationship with a special prosecutor started years before Willis hired him to lead the election…
Vos: Vote on Evers’ Maps Part of Republican Strategy
(The Center Square) – The top Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly says the legislature has done what the Wisconsin Supreme Court suggested and passed new maps. Now, he says it’s…
Special Counsel Jack Smith Asks Supreme Court to Hurry Up on Trump Request
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to reject former President Donald Trump's request to delay his Washington D.C. case on charges of election interference. On…
WMC Testifies on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation
Kristen NupsonWMC’s Rachel Ver Velde testified on legislation regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), sharing concerns about a few key provisions in AB 773. The high cost of health care has consistently…
WMC’s Rachel Ver Velde Promoted to Associate Vice President & Senior Political Advisor
Nick NovakMADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – announced on Thursday that Rachel Ver Velde was promoted to Associate Vice President of…
WMC Testifies in Opposition to Cost-Shifting Solar Legislation
WMC’s Senior Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield testified in opposition to legislation (AB 258) to establish new requirements for so-called “community solar” programs in Wisconsin. The bill…
Election Reform Bill Heads to Evers
Sierra JohnAn election reform bill with bipartisan support is now on the way to Governor Evers. Earlier this week the State Senate gave the final vote on a bill that prevents…