Jessica VanEgeren

Jessica VanEgeren

Reporter

A veteran state politics reporter, Jessica previously worked in the capitol bureau of The Capital Times for several years. She has also reported on government and transportation issues in South Carolina, authoring a related book in the process. Jessica is also a Registered Nurse.

Politics Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, center (R-Rochester) addresses the media along with Majority Leader Jim Steinke (R-Kaukauna) and Speaker Pro Tempore Tyler August (R-Lake Geneva) after protesters took down two statues June 23 on the grounds of the Capitol Square. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Politics EXCLUSIVE: Email Reveals Real Reason Vos, Republicans Created Racial Disparities Task Force

Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke wrote he wanted to “figure out some guardrails,” providing illusion of Republicans being open to reform while making Democrats look bad.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren February 3, 2021 9:28 am EST
Politics President Donald Trump leaves a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020.
Politics Wisconsin Vets Sound Off on Trump’s ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’ Comments

President denies reports corroborated by multiple outlets.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren September 8, 2020 3:11 pm EDT
Politics Joe Biden Kenosha Jacob Blake
Politics Tale of Two Visits: Biden Talks Systemic Racism and With Blake Family. Trump Steered Clear of Both.

Biden says he spoke with Jacob Blake by phone and learned he is no longer in the intensive care unit.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski September 3, 2020 6:31 pm EDT
Social Justice Despite President Donald Trump's impending arrival to Kenosha, the Justice for Jacob Blake Celebration drew the attention of national and international media. Here, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Blake's uncle, Justin Blake (red shirt) address the press. (Photo © Andy Manis)
Social Justice Jacob Blake’s Uncle to Trump: Keep His Foul Language Away From Our Family

Supporters of the police shooting victim gather away from President Trump’s appearance to focus on healing and justice.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren September 1, 2020 3:31 pm EDT
Law and Policy Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul, both Democrats, have asked President Trump to stay away from Kenosha. Trump is planning to visit the city Tuesday. (Image via Shutterstock)
Law and Policy Trump Plans Kenosha Visit, But Wisconsin Governor Says It Will ‘Hinder Our Healing’

Governor sends a letter to the President asking him not to come. Sen. Ron Johnson refuses to condemn Trump or vigilantes.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren August 30, 2020 6:13 pm EDT

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The post-war economic boom of the 1950s and 60s sharply increased Wisconsin crop production. In this photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Latino farm workers hoe a cucumber field near Wautoma in 1967. Economy From Farms to Factories to New Businesses, Latinos Have Made a Mark on Wisconsin’s Economy for More Than a Century
This 2018 photo shows the signage of the Fayetteville Works plant where the Delaware-based Chemours Company manufactures C3 dimer acid, also known as GenX. The chemical has entered the Cape Fear River, a source of drinking water for much of the southeastern part of North Carolina for an unknown time period. (Photo via AP Photo/Gerry Broome) Environment Polluters of ‘Forever Chemicals’ No Longer Getting a Pass, EPA Head Pledges
A photo of the Fall Creek School District building in Eau Claire County. Gina Kildahl, a parent whose 7-year-old son contracted COVID-19 while attending the school, recently filed a lawsuit against the district for failing to implement masking requirements and other precautions aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. (Photo courtesy of the Fall Creek School District) Coronavirus Mom Who Sued Over Lack of COVID Protections in National Spotlight
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Politics Jacob Blake Paralyzed From Waist Down, May Never Walk Again
Politics Jacob Blake Paralyzed From Waist Down, May Never Walk Again

Blake paralyzed from the waist down after being shot multiple times by Kenosha police. Evers declares state of emergency, doubles National Guard deployment.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren August 25, 2020 6:17 pm EDT
Law and Policy Evers Calls for Action After Black Man Shot Multiple Times in the Back by Kenosha Police Officer
Law and Policy Gov. Evers Calls for Policy Change After Black Man Shot Multiple Times in the Back by Kenosha Police Officer

Jacob Blake is in serious condition after being shot multiple times in the back Sunday.

Jessica VanEgeren Jessica VanEgeren August 24, 2020 8:22 am EDT