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Newsmakers: A Preview of Clarke v. WEC
The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow, Tuesday, November 21st in a case that has the potential to upend the entire State Legislature. Interested parties will be weighing in on if the state’s current legislative map is constitutional – and if not, what should be done about it. On November 20, 2023, WisconsinEye’s […]
Newsmakers: Reflections on the Past and Future with MMAC Leaders Sheehy and Kooyenga
On November 13, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce President Tim Sheehy and President-Elect Dale Kooyenga. Mr. Kooyenga joined MMAC in January in the newly created role of senior vice president as the regional economic development and their board began planning for the retirement of his predecessor, Tim Sheehy, who has […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for November 18 – December 1
On December 1, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed the last two weeks in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: ACT 10 Lawsuit Agard Announces Bid for Dane Co. Executive Judge Dismisses Open Meeting Law Complaint Library Notification Bill Gov. Evers Alias Email Account Redistricting […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for November 11 – 17
On November 17, 2023, 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: Brewers Bill Approved With Changes Alcohol Overhaul Bill PFAS and GOP Tax Cuts Gov. Evers Prison Plan UW Engineering Building Battle
Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety
On November 30, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 637: removing a catalytic converter without consent and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 634: immunity for certain controlled substances offenses for aiders and aided persons Assembly Bill 433: bail for criminal defendants who […]
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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 November 14, 2023, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 62: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance; Assembly Bill 129: sexual assault by a health care provider and providing a penalty; Assembly Bill 133 / Senate Bill 134: farmland preservation agreements and tax credits; Assembly Bill 207 […]
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Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session
On November 14, 2023, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 85: authorizing email for notice of public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district board business; Senate Bill 380: Wisconsin grants and other financial aid for higher education; Senate Bill 67: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned […]
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2023 Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
On December 1, 2023, Gov. Tony Evers and the Evers Administration hosted the annual State Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration in the Rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol. This year’s ceremony was hosted by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Executive Director Elmer Moore Jr., with the holiday tree theme being “175 Years of […]
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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Rebecca Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
On November 21, 2023, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Rebecca Clarke v. Wisconsin Elections Commission. Appeal Number 2023AP001399 – OA. On August 2, 2023, 19 petitioners filed this lawsuit at the Wisconsin Supreme Court as an original action. Petitioners allege Wisconsin’s legislative maps are “extreme partisan gerrymanders” that violate the Wisconsin Constitution. […]
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Dane County Circuit Court: Khary Penebaker et al vs. Andrew Hitt et al
On November 22, 2023, Dane County Circuit Court held a status conference 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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