Capitol Notes: What's the next big thing under the dome?
With the Supreme Court election over, JR Ross guides us through other big matters ahead in Madison.
Apr 10, 2023•13 min
Capitol Notes
There's never a shortage of political news in Wisconsin, from the governor's office to the Legislature to the state's elected officials in Washington, DC. Join WUWM host Maayan Silver and Wispolitics.com editor JR Ross as they highlight and provide context to the latest developments.
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Capitol Notes: All things Wisconsin Supreme Court race
What is staggering spending telling us about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race? Where's it coming from? Who's doing it better? How is it related to the outcome?
Apr 03, 2023•15 min
Capitol Notes: Sec. of State office, capital budget, anti-LGBTQ laws in Wisconsin
This week's Capitol Notes looks into Republican calls for a special election for secretary of state, a GOP rejection of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' capital budget proposal and the state of anti-LGBTQ laws in Wisconsin.
Mar 27, 2023•14 min
Capitol Notes: Wisconsin Republicans try to make headway on abortion ban, get shut down
JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com explains why abortion law developments have been difficult for Republicans in the state.
Mar 20, 2023•11 min
Capitol Notes: What does baseball have to do with it? A Wisconsin budget refresher
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and GOP Legislative leaders are pitching alternate takes on what to do to keep the Brewers in Wisconsin. JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com explains the politics behind that and details how the budget process works.
Mar 13, 2023•13 min
Capitol Notes: What does record-breaking spending mean for the Wisconsin Supreme Court race?
Spending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is through the roof. JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com, breaks down what that means for the campaigns, ads and voters. Meanwhile, the state budget is chugging through the system, and we'll break down the latest on that.
Mar 06, 2023•12 min
Capitol Notes: What to make of tactics in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race?
Turnout, money and messaging, it's all at play in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. This week's Capitol Notes looks into the prevailing campaigns.
Feb 27, 2023•10 min
Capitol Notes: How's that primary looking, Wisconsin?
Ahead of Election Day Tuesday, JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com lays out what to know about the statewide state Supreme Court primary race as it stands as well as a special election for the state's 8th Senate district.
Feb 20, 2023•13 min
Capitol Notes: Is there hope for more state aid for Wisconsin's local governments?
Gov. Evers will unveil his full two-year spending plan to the GOP-controlled legislature on Wednesday and has already revealed several priorities. For example, he's calling for 20% of the state's sales tax collection to go toward municipalities and counties. What are the chances these will push through the legislature?
Feb 13, 2023•12 min
Capitol Notes: Big spending underway in Wisconsin Supreme Court and State Senate primaries
The ads buys are getting bigger in some key races ahead of voters going to the polls on Feb. 21.
Feb 06, 2023•13 min
Capitol Notes: Ads start in Wisconsin Supreme Court race, and 'judging' Evers' State of State speech
WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross has his watchful eye on the Supreme Court race and state spending.
Jan 30, 2023•13 min
Capitol Notes: Republicans continue their controversial ways in Madison and Milwaukee
Mid-January doldrums? WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross says not at the State Capitol.
Jan 17, 2023•7 min
Capitol Notes: It's the constitutional amendments edition
Wisconsin voters may have some state constitutional amendments to consider this April.
Jan 09, 2023•5 min
Capitol Notes: A review of Tuesday's inauguration and a look at what we might expect in 2023
WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross analyzes Tuesday's speeches and gets out the crystal ball.
Jan 04, 2023•13 min
Capitol Notes: It's inauguration time at the state Capitol
After Tuesday's swearing-in, comes the intrigue of speeches and future political roles.
Jan 02, 2023•5 min
Capitol Notes: The top political stories of 2022 include one leftover from 2020
JR Ross, of WisPolitics.com, recaps the 2022 elections and the 2022 probe of the 2020 election.
Dec 27, 2022•6 min
Capitol Notes: A look of possible items Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers may place in state budget stocking
State agencies and some members of the public are making their wish list for the next two years.
Dec 19, 2022•11 min
Capitol Notes: Milwaukee leaders Johnson & Crowley head to Madison to discuss state financial aid
Plus, there are major changes in Wisconsin GOP leadership and in the race for 8th state Senate district.
Dec 12, 2022•12 min
Capitol Notes: It's getting crowded in the Wisconsin Supreme Court contest
Four candidates are now running for Wisconsin Supreme Court. JR Ross takes a look on Capitol Notes.
Dec 05, 2022•9 min
Capitol Notes: What Darling's departure means for the Wisconsin Legislature
River Hills GOP Sen. Alberta Darling leaves the legislature this week, prompting political intrigue.
Nov 28, 2022•9 min
Capitol Notes: It's the Republicans making headlines edition
State Rep. Janel Brandtjen (R-Menomonee Falls) and GOP Chairman Paul Farrow are in the news.
Nov 21, 2022•7 min
Capitol Notes: GOP plans and possible Gov. Evers reaction highlight this post-election edition
GOP proposals for abortion restrictions and school vouchers may be headed for difficulty in Madison.
Nov 14, 2022•15 min
Capitol Notes: How did Tony Evers and Ron Johnson win reelection in Wisconsin?
In this bonus edition of Capitol Notes, JR Ross looks at Tuesday night's election results.
Nov 10, 2022•4 min
Capitol Notes: Election eve edition
This final Capitol Notes before the midterm elections looks into what to monitor on Tuesday.
Nov 07, 2022•13 min
Capitol Notes: The final full week campaign sprint edition!
A former president visits Milwaukee, and current candidates fan out across the state, seeking votes.
Oct 31, 2022•14 min
Capitol Notes: Wisconsin early voting edition!
JR Ross of Wispolitics.com sorts out in-person absentee voting and why so many candidates encourage it.
Oct 24, 2022•11 min
Capitol Notes: Debates, polls and down the ballot contests
WisPolitics.com editor JR looks at recent developments in Wisconsin elections and what's ahead.
Oct 17, 2022•11 min
Capitol Notes: A closer look at debates in the contests for Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Senate
JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com, analyzes what's at stake for the candidates running for governor and U.S. Senate.
Oct 10, 2022•12 min
Capitol Notes: A flurry of lawsuits ahead of Wisconsin's midterms
Five weeks ahead of Wisconsin's midterms, there are lawsuits over absentee ballots, get out the vote efforts and even a suit by a top Republican to quash a congressional subpoena.
Oct 03, 2022•9 min
Capitol Notes: Michels lags in funds and TV ads, Evers keeps after Wisconsin's abortion ban
We dive into how the candidates for Wisconsin governor are faring financially, a rebuked effort by Evers to get the Wisconsin legislature to create a new referendum process for voters by special session and the start of a review of Wisconsin's rules for election observers.
Sep 26, 2022•15 min
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