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Inaugural Pride Month Celebration at the Capitol
On June 17, 2019, out LGBTQ members of the Wisconsin State Legislature hosted the Inaugural Pride Month celebration outside of the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, WI.
Rainbow Pride Flag Raising at State Capitol
On June 7, 2019, pursuant to Executive Order #29 signed by Governor Tony Evers, the Rainbow Pride flag was raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol for the first time in state history.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 22 – 28
On June 28, 2019, WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics in the WisconsinEye Studios in Madison, WI. On this week’s episode: Evers choice: Veto GOP Budget, or line-item veto it? Republicans’ budget tweaks get 17 Senate votes Republicans goal: “Line-item veto proof” budget Precedent overturned: […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 15 – 21
On June 21, 2019, Wisconsin Public Radio’s capitol bureau chief Shawn Johnson and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel capitol reporter Patrick Marley reviewed the week in state politics at the WisconsinEye Studios in Madison, WI. On this week’s episode: Wisconsin Supreme Court issues ruling in lame-duck case GOP critics cast doubt on budget’s future Evers won’t tip […]
Hemp History Week: Wisconsin Hemp Talk
On June 5, 2019, as part of Wisconsin’s Hemp History Week, there was a round table conversation on the topic of hemp in Wisconsin. The conversation took place in 300 Southeast at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, WI.
WisconsinEye Presents: The Future of Hemp in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Act 100 was enacted on November 30, 2017. The bill allows for the revival of industrial hemp growing in Wisconsin. Hemp has a longstanding history in Wisconsin and has many facets of use including health foods, body care, clothing, construction materials, and more. In this mini documentary, WisconsinEye takes a closer look at what […]
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Private: Straight Forward: The Truth About Addiction
Straight Forward: The Truth About Addiction is a WisconsinEye documentary about opioid addiction and recovery in Wisconsin. Every path to addiction and every path to recovery is different and there is hope. This documentary tells the story of several young Wisconsinites through their honest, in-depth interviews about getting started, hitting rock bottom and their journey […]
Wisconsin Voices for Recovery: Recovery Alignment Day
On April 3, 2019, Wisconsin Voices for Recovery and partners co-hosted a Recovery Alignment Day to bring together stakeholders from around the stage to align together to support substance recovery services in Wisconsin. This event took place in 425 Southwest at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, WI. Event Info
Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session
On June 25, 2019, the Assembly held a floor session on the state budget (AB 56 Executive Budget Act of the 2019 Legislature) in the Assembly Chamber at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, WI.
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Capitol Roundtable: New $81-Billion State Budget
On July 9, 2019, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters sat down with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel capitol reporter Molly Beck, Wisconsin State Journal capitol reporter Riley Vetterkind, and Wisconsin Radio Network news director Bob Hague to discuss the new state budget. The roundtable took place at the WisconsinEye Studios in Madison, WI.
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Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules
On July 16, 2019, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules held a public hearing and an executive session in 201 Southeast at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, WI.
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News Conference: Democratic Legislators, Open Government Advocates to Renew Push for Non-Partisan Redistricting Reform
On July 16, 2019, State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) and State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) and open government advocates held a news conference to announce the introduction of bipartisan legislation, Assembly Bill 303/Senate Bill 288, that would create a non-partisan redistricting process. The news conference took place in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin […]
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Rewind: Your Week in Review for July 6 – 12
On July 12, 2019, WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics in the WisconsinEye Studios in Madison, WI. On this week’s episode: Republicans push end to “write-up” vetoes Governor asks WEDC to review Foxconn deal Unfinished business: medical marijuana, water quality Evers signs electric scooters, “step […]
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Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session
On June 26, 2019, the Senate held a floor session in the Senate Chamber at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, WI.
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Pax Americana Institute: Justice-Elect Hagedorn
On July 9, 2019, the Pax Americana Institute hosted a luncheon featuring Justice-elect Brian Hagedorn. Justice-elect Hagedorn, members of the Pax Americana Institute and Justice Daniel Kelly presented on the role of Law in American society. The event took place at the Madison Club in Madison, WI.
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