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Newsmakers: Forward Analytics – Pressing Issues in Wisconsin
A new legislative session and biennial budget year with a sizable state surplus on the table presents many opportunities to address Wisconsin’s challenges. From a lack of affordable housing and child care to school funding and a workforce shortage, the real question is where policymakers will find agreement. On November 19, 2024, Economist and Researcher Dale […]
Newsmakers: 2024 Election – Setting the Stage for Session 2025
One week post-election and the dust is settling on results; and analysts are starting to make predictions about what this means for Wisconsin’s future. On November 11, 2024, two veteran journalists returned to WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers to share their election reflections: Andrew Bahl, State Government Reporter with The Cap Times and Adam Kelnhofer, State Capitol Reporter […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for November 16 – 22
On November 22, 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: Wisconsin’s Fiscal Outlook SCOWIS: Fate of Chief Election Officer Gableman Complaint Hovde Concedes DPI: Report Cards WisPolitics Stock Picks
Rewind: Your Week in Review for November 9 – 15
On November 15, 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: Hovde Refuses to Concede Hovde’s Misleading Election Claims SCOWIS: 1849 Abortion Ban Lawsuit Agency Budget Requests DOJ: Crime Lab Report DNC Chair Search
WisPolitics Luncheon with Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
On October 29, 2024, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club featuring Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway discussing the $22 million city referendum on the November ballot and the state’s relationship with the capital city. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Additional Reference: WisPolitics.com – Rhodes-Conway Says Madison Lacks Funding Because GOP-Run Legislature is […]
WisPolitics Luncheon: Discussion on the Women's Vote this Election
On October 3, 2024, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club for a panel discussion exploring the issues important to female voters this election year. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Panelists include: Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Former GOP state Rep. Amy Loudenbeck Wisconsin AFP Director Megan Novak AARP-Wis. President Leslie Spencer-Herrera UW-Milwaukee […]
2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on Emergency Detention and Civil Commitment of Minors
On November 21, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on Emergency Detention and Civil Commitment of Minors met on the following agenda: Discussion of committee assignment Discussion of preliminary bill drafts: LRB-0613/P2, relating to psychiatric residential treatment facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority LRB-0614/P2, relating to establishment of psychiatric […]
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Joint Committee on Finance
On September 26, 2024, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 meeting on the following agenda: Department of Justice – Joshua Kaul, Attorney General Cases: DOJ and Eleras Group, LLC DOJ and Morning View Dairy, LLC, Erich W. Roth, Erick Roth Living Trust, Heinz Roth, and Heinz Roth Living Trust DOJ and Dielectric […]
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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 and special 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 […]
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Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 2
On October 8, 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: Benjamin Aderman Quovana Jones David Chartrand Sherri Bond Nicholas Henke Dimitric Johnson Randy Knueppel Prentice Jones Taylor Lang James Moore
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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Wisconsin Elections Commission v. Devin LeMahieu
On November 18, 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wisconsin Elections Commission v. Devin LeMahieu, Case Number 24AP351. This case is before the court on petition to bypass the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II (headquartered in Waukesha), seeking Supreme Court review of an order of the Dane County Circuit Court, Judge Ann […]
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Waukesha County Circuit Court: Janel Brandtjen vs. Wisconsin Ethics Commission
On November 26, 2024, Waukesha County Circuit Court held a motion hearing on Janel Brandtjen vs. Wisconsin Ethics Commission, Case Number 2024CV001199. Judge Michael P. Maxwell presiding. Brandtjen’s suit argues state law giving lawmakers the power to appoint four members of the Ethics Commission is unconstitutional. Under state law, the leader of the majority and […]
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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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