On October 31, 2019, the Joint Committee on Finance held a public hearing followed by Section 13.10 meeting followed by an executive session. The Committee addressed bills relating to funding the public defender pay progression, mental health clinical consultations under the Medical Assistance program, flood risk reduction pilot program, and telephone company tax exemption for […]

On November 14, 2019, the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety held an executive session followed by a public hearing on bills relating to falsely reporting an emergency, impersonating a public officer, public employee, or employee of a utility, increased penalties for crimes against elder persons, financial exploitations of vulnerable adults, and financial […]

On November 13, 2019, Gov. Tony Evers held media availability after signing Senate Bill 391. The Governor took questions on Senate vote to not approve his choice of Brad Pfaff for Secretary of DATCP, a request for email communications, the lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission and other news.

On November 8, 2019, WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. On this week’s episode: Historic Senate vote fires DATCP secretary Pfaff Confirmations uncertain for other cabinet chiefs Senate backs new veto limit on governors Assembly fails to override 3 budget vetoes Romanski named “interim” DATCP […]

On November 5, 2019, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session.

On November 4, 2019, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard the oral argument on DSG Evergreen Family Limited Partnership v. Town of Perry. Case #17AP2352