Newsmakers

Jan 24 2025 19 ep. 2

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WisconsinEye Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sits down with the newsmakers from around the state to talk in-depth about the issues impacting Wisconsinites. All published episodes are available on-demand on wiseye.org Subscribe to the newsletter!

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Newsmakers: Impact of Trump Administration Policies on Wisconsin

President Trump’s first weeks in office have been a whirlwind of headline-making decisions; though any lasting impact on Wisconsin is yet to be determined. Conservatives say Trump has a mandate to install his vision, while liberals argue there will be harmful unintended consequences. Joining WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers is Jake Curtis, General Counsel of the conservative Insti

Newsmakers: Session Preview with Sen. Hesselbein and Rep. Neubauer

Legislative Democrats are out the gate with their first set of priorities for the new session – focusing on issues they say they heard repeatedly on the campaign trail. Leaders in both chambers believe there is strong possibility for bi-partisan agreement now that Democrats have more seats and greater influence. On January 22, 2025, WisconsinEye’s […]

Newsmakers: Session Preview with Senators LeMahieu and Felzkowski

Republican leaders in the State Senate are kicking off the 107th Legislative Session with expectations of a major tax cut for Wisconsinites and hopes for success on issues like medical marijuana and a Monday processing election bill. While Republicans hold a slimmer majority this time around, they are confident in some big wins this session. […]

Newsmakers: Year in Review with Speaker Vos

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, (R) Rochester – 33rd District, the longest serving speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, heads into this new legislative session with a slimmer majority and once again promises for a big tax cut for Wisconsinites, along with no guarantees of big bipartisan compromise. The Speaker sits down for an end […]

Newsmakers: 2024 Review of the Deer Hunting Season

Wisconsin’s main 2024 gun deer season is now complete, but some significant changes to how the state manages its deer population are already underway for 2025. While this year’s season was a success by many accounts, the public is asking for change in the north and the DNR is hoping for improved hunter effort in […]

Newsmakers: Forward Analytics – Pressing Issues in Wisconsin

A new legislative session and biennial budget year with a sizable state surplus on the table presents many opportunities to address Wisconsin’s challenges. From a lack of affordable housing and child care to school funding and a workforce shortage, the real question is where policymakers will find agreement. On November 19, 2024, Economist and Researcher Dale […]

Newsmakers: 2024 Election – Setting the Stage for Session 2025

One week post-election and the dust is settling on results; and analysts are starting to make predictions about what this means for Wisconsin’s future. On November 11, 2024, two veteran journalists returned to WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers to share their election reflections: Andrew Bahl, State Government Reporter with The Cap Times and Adam Kelnhofer, State Capitol Reporter [̷

Newsmakers: What to Know Before Voting at the Polls

There is perhaps no more stressful job on election day than that of a county’s chief election officer in a state like Wisconsin. Our election results are not only expected to be close, but heavily scrutinized and likely contested. On November 4, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers welcomes two veteran local election chiefs on the day before […]

Newsmakers: Harris-Walz Campaign in Wisconsin

The Harris and Trump campaigns are making their final pitches to Wisconsin voters while campaign strategists hope their last minute gambles pay off as they attempt to reach that ever elusive undecided or unenthusiastic voter. Previously, we featured a Republican Party leader, and today on October 28, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers is joined by Devin Remiker, Senior […

Newsmakers: 2024 Election Preview

For those fed up with incessant election ads and breaking news, there is relief in sight – or is there? Although November 5 is just one week away no one can predict the outcome nor tell us when we will have final results. On October 28, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers features two Wisconsin experts to share […]