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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!

  1. 05/20/2025

    Newsmakers: Budget 2025 Deliberations with Gov. Tony Evers

    Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has been in the spotlight lately – more than usual, anyway – facing questions about his pushback on federal immigration policies, multiple state lawsuits, unique biennial budget challenges, and whether he will run for a 3rd term. Governor Evers joins WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers on May 20, 2025, to answer all of these […]

  2. 05/12/2025

    Newsmakers: Defense Week in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin is celebrating Defense Week this week with a series of events supporting the state’s defense industry and encouraging other businesses to get involved. While Wisconsin is routinely ranked as a top manufacturing state, it is ranked 29th in total defense contracting and other spending nationally. On May 12, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers welcomes Todd Streicher, […]

  3. 04/30/2025

    Newsmakers: Budget 2025 Deliberations with JFC Members Rep. McGuire and Sen. Roys

    Now that public hearings are complete, the Joint Finance Committee begins the hard work of crafting the biennial budget with a goal of being done by July 1. Yet partisan disagreements over tax cuts, the impact of federal policies and the state of the economy all have the potential to stall this year’s timeline. Democratic […]

  4. 04/23/2025

    Newsmakers: Budget 2025 Deliberations with JFC Co-Chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein

    The final two public hearings in the state budget process will be held next week in Hayward and Wausau, setting the stage for the Joint Finance Committee to begin crafting its version of the budget. Legislators face unique challenges this year calculating uncertainty about federal funding and any impact tariffs may have on inflation and […]

  5. 04/15/2025

    Newsmakers: Green Bay and Wisconsin Prepare for 2025 NFL Draft

    In less than two weeks Wisconsin will once again be in the national spotlight, and this time not for an election. Green Bay is hosting the annual NFL draft, with more than a quarter million visitors and major economic impact expected. On April 15, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers featured Brad Toll, President and CEO of Discover […]

  6. 03/31/2025

    Newsmakers: Preview of the April 1 Election

    Tuesday, April 1st marks an important election in Wisconsin, and what some are also calling a national referendum on President Trump’s first few months in office. There are also several other key races and questions on the ballot that have received less attention. On March 31, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers asked experts to join us: University […]

  7. 03/25/2025

    Newsmakers: Assembly Committee on Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency

    The Assembly’s new Committee on Government Operations, Accountability and Transparency or GOAT recently held its first hearing – diving into issues like state government telework and cybersecurity. Republican leaders say the committee’s goal is to root out waste, fraud and abuse. So what’s next on the committee’s agenda? On April 7, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers features […]

  8. 03/17/2025

    Newsmakers: Susan Crawford – Candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court

    On March 17, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Dane County District Court Judge Susan Crawford who is running for State Supreme Court Justice. Spring Election is April 1, 2025.

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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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