The last-minute addition of for-profit bail bonding, which was abolished in Wisconsin in the 1970s, to the proposed state budget was condemned in a Newsmakers panel on June 17. Calling the change unneeded and a potential invitation to corruption were Dane County Circuit Judge Nicholas McNamara, UW-Madison Law School Professor Ben Kempinen, Walworth County Clerk of Court Sheila Reiff, the Rev. Jerry Hancock and Michael Witt, president of the Wis. Association of Criminal Defense Lawywers. They asked that Gov. Scott Walker do what he did in 2011 – veto the provision to authorize bail bonding in Milwaukee, Dane, Kenosha, Racine and Waukesha couinties.

Minnesota State Sen. Tony Lourey (DFL), a leader in the health-care debate in that state, explained in a Newsmakers interview why Minnesota accepted the federal government's offer to pay to expand Medicaid and to set up its own health-care insurance exchanges - decisions that Wisconsin elected officials chose not to make. As a result, about one million Minnesota residents will qualify for care, Lourey said. He was interviewed before a Wausau conference on the impact of the Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin on June 14.

On June 12, 2013, Senior Producer Steve Walters discussed the myriad of specialty license plates available to citizens of Wisconsin with Steve Krieser, an Executive Assistant with the Dept. of Transportation.

Senior Producer Steve Walters interviewed Ann Coakley, Waste & Materials Management Director – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Larry Lynch, Hydrogeologist – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on June 11, 2013 at the WisconsinEye studio in Madison.

Republican Rep. Jeff Stone said a final version of AB 225, which would rework election laws and revise the criteria for recalling local officials, is still being drafted but he expects Assembly debate on the bill before June 30. Stone said some of the changes will reflect criticism heard at a public hearing on the bill. Jay Heck, executive director of Common Cause in Wisconsin, joined Stone on the Newsmakers show and criticized several of the bill's original provisions.

On June 5, 2013, Senior Producer Steve Walters discussed the use of drones in Wisconsin with Thomas Kaminski, instructor at Madison Area Technical College and Greg Kolaske, a student at Madison Area Technical College. A demo of the drones is also included.

On June 6, 2013, Steve Walters discussed raw milk issues with opponents of the retail sale of raw milk in the WisconsinEye Studio in Madison. Guests include, Shawn Pfaff, Lobbyist and Spokesperson, Wis. Safe Milk Coalition; Ed Belongia, Physician, Marshfield Clinic; and Doug Gieryn, Past President, Wis Public Health Association

On June 4, 2013, Senior Producer Steve Walters interviewed Vernon Hershberger, the Wisconsin dairy farmer who was recently on trial for the sale of raw milk. The interview occurred at Mr. Hershberger's farm in Loganville.

On May 31, 2013, Senior Producer Steve Walters interviewed Wisconsin Democratic Party Mike Tate in Milwaukee on his tenure as party chair, his re-election as party chair, the upcoming party convention and what is in store for the upcoming elections in 2014.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, and proud of his hometown, John W. Daniels Jr. is the new chairman of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, a major player in regional civic, educational and lifestyle issues. In a Newsmakers interview on June 3, Daniels talked about his top priority - improving educational opportunities -- and why the committee is helping MPS fill more than 700 teaching vacancies. He also defended the Committee's endorsement of changes in structure and pay of the Milwaukee County Board, explained what the Milwaukee Bucks mean to the city and talked about his efforts - noted nationally -- to bring more diversity to the legal profession. Daniels is chairman of the Quarles & Brady law firm.    

Senior Producer Steve Walters interviewed Joe Kallas, who is running for State Democratic Party Chair against incumbent Mike Tate, on May 28, 2013 at the WisconsinEye studio in Madison.

Several major Milwaukee-area highway projects -- the Zoo Interchange, Hoan Bridge, north-south I-94 and Rawson Avenue intersection -- threaten to disrupt and frustrate drivers who don't plan ahead this summer and fall. The Zoo Interchange, for example, is the busiest crossroads in Wisconsin, for example. But Brett Wallace, a state Department of Transportation regional deputy director, offered tips and guidlines to drivers in a Newsmakers interview on May 24.  Wallace said WisDOT learned how to use social media and other ways to keep drivers updated from two major completed projects, the Marquette and Mitchell intersections. Drivers who are aware of the construction projects, and who check for WisDOT bulletins, will be able to navigate the construction zones without going crazy, Wallace added.

On May 22, 2013 Senior Producer Steve Walters interviewed Jay Gallagher, Lake Superior Forestry Supervisor – Wis. Department of Natural Resources and Mike Chmielecki, Chief – Town of Gordon Fire Department regarding their experience fighting the Germann Road Fire in Douglas County.

On May 21, 2013, Senior Producer Steve Walters interviewed four students from Mellen High School's Class of 2013 about their plans for the future, thoughts on the future of their community, and what the mining industry could bring to their community.

Senior Producer Steve Walters interviewed Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation CEO Reed Hall on May 17, 2013 at the WisconsinEye studio in Madison.