Maayan Silver

Milwaukee

News Reporter at WUWM-FM (Milwaukee, WI)

Reporter for WUWM 89.7FM, Milwaukee's NPR -- reach out with story ideas 💡 at [email protected]

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How are Milwaukee breweries handling the trade war uncertainty?

1 week ago | wuwm.com | Maayan Silver

Beer is always on the brain for brewery owners in Milwaukee, but now tariffs have joined the chat as well. That’s after President Trump imposed tariffs on aluminum and steel, and on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. The nations are Wisconsin’s three largest trading partners. Even though Trump set a 90-day pause on some of the tariffs, many industries here are already affected — including brewing.
Capitol Notes: Can Wisconsin expect congressional redistricting ahead of 2026?

2 weeks ago | wuwm.com | Maayan Silver

Republicans raised funds during Wisconsin's spring elections in part around the idea that liberal-backed Judge Susan Crawford would sign on to new congressional district maps, making it possible for Democrats to flip two House seats in Wisconsin. JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com, weighs in on that. He also takes up the role of Joint Finance Committee hearings that are happening around the state to ask for the public's input on Wisconsin's budget.
Capitol Notes: Big takeaway from the spring election and a look forward

3 weeks ago | wuwm.com | Maayan Silver

In this mini-episode of Capitol Notes, JR Ross shares what he's walking away with when it comes to liberal-backed Susan Crawford's Wisconsin Supreme Court win, and he sizes up how the seven member body might approach issues now that it's maintained its left lean for the next three years. Capitol Notes WUWMElection
Trans issues surface briefly in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race

3 weeks ago | wuwm.com | Maayan Silver

Wisconsin voters will elect a new state Supreme Court justice Tuesday, April 1. Some of the top issues in the race are criminal justice, abortion and redistricting.
Capitol Notes: 3, 2, (April) 1 - Countdown to the Wisconsin Supreme Court election

1 month ago | wuwm.com | Maayan Silver

One week to the April 1, 2025, statewide election, we discuss all things Wisconsin Supreme Court race. JR Ross, editor of WisPolitics.com, discusses how billionaire Elon Musk is inserting himself in the race and talks about the issues, get-out-the-vote tactics, advertisements and donations that could tip the election. Capitol Notes WUWMFeatured
'This is our lifeline': One Wisconsin advocate and Medicaid recipient decries potential cuts

1 month ago | wuwm.com | Maayan Silver

Medicaid provides free or low-cost health coverage to low-income Americans and those with disabilities. Last month, Republicans in Congress tasked the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicaid, to cut $880 billion from the federally-funded program. That process, called “budget reconciliation,” is ongoing.
Capitol Notes: Updates on statewide races and the most-lobbied issue in the Wisconsin Legislature

1 month ago | wuwm.com | Maayan Silver

This week's Capitol Notes covers the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the race for state superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, and a special segment with JR Ross—one thing he's watching for in the state Capitol this week. (Hint: Its acronym is ROFR.)
Here's how to contact your Wisconsin U.S. representatives & senators

1 month ago | wuwm.com | Maayan Silver

Massive changes are happening at the federal level, whether that's potential cuts to Medicaid, layoffs in the federal workforce, changes to immigration policy, environmental policy and LGBTQ rights and new tariffs. Constituents want to weigh in. Wisconsin is currently divided into eight Congressional districts, each represented by a member of the United States House of Representatives. Like every state, Wisconsin also has two U.S. senators.
Capitol Notes: Voters needed! Vacancy on the Wisconsin Supreme Court

1 month ago | wuwm.com | Maayan Silver

On Tuesday April 1, 2025, Wisconsinites will go to the polls for the statewide supreme court justice race. There are other posts on the ballot, too, like state superintendent, circuit court judges and some local offices. Check out WUWM's Voter Guide for more information on candidates and races in southeast Wisconsin.
A teacher-turned-lawmaker shares Valentines at the Wisconsin State Capitol

2 months ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Maayan Silver

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST:In these days of heavy division, there may be no love lost between Democratic and Republican legislators around the country. But in Wisconsin, a Valentine's Day effort by an elementary school teacher-turned-lawmaker is a pitch for bipartisanship. Here's Maayan Silver from member station WUWM. (SOUNDBITE OF KNOCKING)DEB ANDRACA: Hello. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: Hi.MAAYAN SILVER, BYLINE: Although she wouldn't call herself that, Deb Andraca is a legislative cupid of sorts.