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Budget 2025 News Conference: JFC Democrats
On May 8, 2025, Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance will hold a news conference following today’s executive session. Visit Budget 2025 for more coverage.
Budget 2025 News Conference: JFC Co-Chairs
On May 8, 2025, the Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance, Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Rep. Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) held a news conference prior to the JFC executive session. Visit Budget 2025 for more coverage.
Newsmakers: Budget 2025 Deliberations with JFC Members Rep. McGuire and Sen. Roys
Now that public hearings are complete, the Joint Finance Committee begins the hard work of crafting the biennial budget with a goal of being done by July 1. Yet partisan disagreements over tax cuts, the impact of federal policies and the state of the economy all have the potential to stall this year’s timeline. Democratic […]
Newsmakers: Budget 2025 Deliberations with JFC Co-Chairs Rep. Born and Sen. Marklein
The final two public hearings in the state budget process will be held next week in Hayward and Wausau, setting the stage for the Joint Finance Committee to begin crafting its version of the budget. Legislators face unique challenges this year calculating uncertainty about federal funding and any impact tariffs may have on inflation and […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for April 19 – 25
On April 25, 2025, 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: Tax Cuts Assembly, Senate Floor Roundup Committee Recap: Sextortion & DEI Audit DOA Guidance on ICE Agents WisDems Chair Race Update WisPolitics Stock Picks
Rewind: Your Week in Review for April 12 – 18
On April 18, 2025, 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: SCOWIS: Gov. Evers Veto Authority Explosive Argument over Milwaukee’s Ballot Shortage WisGOP Post-Election Commission, New Bylaws WisDems Chair Race Governor’s Race 2026 2026: SCOWIS Contenders 3rd Congressional […]
WisPolitics Luncheon with Governor Evers
On March 4, 2025, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club featuring a discussion with Gov. Tony Evers as he reflects on the state of the state and his budget plan.
WisPolitics Luncheon with Speaker Vos
On February 25, 2025, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club featuring a discussion with GOP Rep. Robin Vos, the longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, on the state budget, the surplus and other topics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Watch media availability following the event.
Budget 2025: Joint Committee on Finance Executive Session
On May 8, 2025, the Joint Committee on Finance met in executive session on the 2025-27 biennial budget to take action on the following sections: Board for People with Developmental Disabilities Board on Aging and Long-Term Care Court of Appeals Employment Relations Commission Governor Investment Board Judicial Commission Kickapoo Reserve Management Board Labor and Industry […]
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Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session
On April 22, 2025, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 73: statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets; Assembly Bill 162: workforce metrics; Assembly Bill 164: various changes to the unemployment insurance law and federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants; Assembly Bill 165: local guaranteed income […]
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Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session
On April 22, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 23: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women; Senate Bill 24: limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in, and the lifespan of, a tax incremental financing district created in […]
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Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 2
On May 9, 2025, 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: Brendan Brennan Latanya Trammell Kelvin Cook Amie Russo Johnalee Kawalec Bernardino San Martin Derwin Smith Annette Ragsdale Brenda Williams
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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
On April 3, 2025, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wisconsin State Legislature v. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Case Number 24AP1713. The lawsuit argues that the vetoes were unconstitutional. The Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted jurisdiction of this case following a bypass of the Court of Appeals. This is a review of a […]
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Waukesha County Circuit Court: Ardis Cerney vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al
On May 9, 2025, Waukesha County Circuit Court held a status conference on Ardis Cerney vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al, Case Number 2023CV001954.
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2024 Legislative Council Study Committee on Recodification of Battery Statutes
On December 19, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on Recodification of Battery Statutes met on the following agenda: Organizational matters Review of the following material: LRB-0418/P4, relating to recodification of battery statutes and providing a penalty Memo No. 5, Representations of LRB-0418/P4, Relating to Recodification of Battery Statutes and Providing a Penalty (December 10, […]
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