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Newsmakers: GOP Convention Preview with Chairman Brian Schimming
This upcoming weekend Republicans from throughout the state will gather in Appleton for the party’s annual convention. There’s a lot at stake for Republicans this fall – from a chance to win the White House and take control of the US Senate to holding seats in the state legislature under newly drawn maps. And GOP enthusiasm […]
President Biden in Racine County
On May 8, 2024, President Joe Biden traveled to Sturtevant, Wisconsin in Racine County to deliver remarks on his Investing in America agenda. Gov. Tony Evers welcomed President Biden back to Wisconsin joining Microsoft officials to celebrate Microsoft’s investment of $3.3 billion between now and the end of 2026 to expand its national cloud and artificial […]
Newsmakers: GOP Convention Preview with Chairman Brian Schimming
This upcoming weekend Republicans from throughout the state will gather in Appleton for the party’s annual convention. There’s a lot at stake for Republicans this fall – from a chance to win the White House and take control of the US Senate to holding seats in the state legislature under newly drawn maps. And GOP enthusiasm […]
Newsmakers: Drop Boxes and Election Integrity in Wisconsin
Next week the State Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a ballot drop box case that could result in them overturning their own decision from less than 2 years ago. Critics of drop boxes say they aren’t secure and erode public confidence in elections; supporters say they improve voter accessibility. Joining WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers on May […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 4 – 10
On May 10, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Co-Host and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross and Guest Host Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Biden in Wisconsin to Tout Microsoft announcement JFC reworks Evers opioid spending plan JFC co-chairs ignore Evers special […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for April 27 – May 3
On May 3, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Donald Trump Holds Rally in Waukesha Pro-Palestinian Protests SCOWIS: Constitutional Rights SCOWIS Race 2025
Joint Committee on Finance
On May 7, 2024, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 Meeting on the following> I. Department of Military Affairs Requesting supplement of $2M GPR in fiscal year 2023-24 for division of emergency management; pre-disaster flood resilience II. Department of Transportation Requesting supplement of $6M SEG in fiscal year 2023-24 for driver education […]
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2022 Legislative Council Study Committee on Increasing Offender Employment Opportunities
On January 11, 2023, the Legislative Council Study Committee on Increasing Offender Employment Opportunities met. Agenda: LRB-0516/P5, relating to establishing a hotline for employers interested in hiring individuals with a conviction record LRB-1301/P1, relating to a certification of rental readiness, funding to cover damages caused by certificate of rental readiness holders, and granting rule-making authority […]
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Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session
On February 22, 2024, the Wisconsin State Assembly continued their floor session from February 21, 2024 followed by another floor session on the following: AR 26: designating the month of February 2024 as Career and Technical Education; AJR 126: reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between WI and Taiwan; […]
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Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session
On May 14, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a veto review floor session on the following: Senate Bill 98: verifying citizenship of individuals on the official voter registration list and contents of operator’s licenses and identification cards; Senate Bill 139: establishing a statewide wolf population goal; Senate Bill 145: advanced practice registered nurses, extending the […]
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Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 2
On May 10, 2024, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants: 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Andrew Budzien Jeremy Schaefer Tanya Luckett Eric Martin Nathan Smith Kevin Timm Christopher Gillespie Cheyanne Sukkert Brett Cottrell Peter Antross
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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Priorities, USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
On May 13, 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Priorities, USA v. Wisconsin Elections Commission, Case Number 24AP164. This case is before the court on petition to bypass the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District IV (headquartered in Madison), seeking Supreme Court review of an order of the Dane County Circuit Court, Judge […]
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Dane County Circuit Court: Khary Penebaker et al vs. Andrew Hitt et al
On February 22, 2024, Dane County Circuit Court held a motion hearing on Khary Penebaker et al vs. Andrew Hitt et al – Case Number 2022CV001178. Judge Frank D. Remington presiding.
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Wisconsin Court of Appeals: Josh Kaul v. Wisconsin State Legislature
On June 5, 2023, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II held an oral argument on Josh Kaul v. Wisconsin State Legislature, Appeal Number 2022AP000790 / Case Number 2021CV001314. This case is a Petition for an Original Action filed by the Attorney General of Wisconsin against the Legislature. A.G. Kaul seeks to strike down several […]
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