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Budget 2025 News Conference: JFC Democrats
On June 12, 2025, Democratic members of the Joint Committee on Finance attended a news conference with Learn in My Shoes to call on the Joint Committee on Finance to properly fund public education.
Budget 2025 News Conference: JFC Co-Chairs
On June 12, 2025, State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance, held a news conference prior to the executive session of the JFC.
Rewind: Your Week in Review for June 7 – 13
On June 13, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics and featured special guest WisDems Chair Ben Wikler to preview the Democratic Party of Wisconsin state convention. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: JFC: Tax Cuts & Education Funding Fallout After “Good Faith” Negotiations JFC: Judge Security […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 31 – June 6
On June 6, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind featured WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk to review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Budget talks break down Joint Finance takes the reins U.S. Department of Justice threatens WEC Wikler, Loudenbeck give updates on the state parties at WisPol […]
WisPolitics Luncheon with Dem and GOP State Party Chairs
On June 5, 2025, WisPolitics hosted a luncheon featuring a discussion with the two major state party chairs. Ben Wikler is leaving his Democratic Party chair post, with his successor set to be elected when Democrats gather at their state convention later in June. Former State Rep. Amy Loudenbeck (2013-2023) filled in for GOP state chair Brian […]
WisPolitics Luncheon: State's Long-Term Transportation Needs
On May 20, 2025, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon panel discussion on the state’s long-term transportation needs and how to pay for them. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Panelists include: Sen. Cory Tomczyk, R-Mosinee, chair of the Senate transportation committee Rep. Kalan Haywood, D-Milwaukee, assistant Assembly Dem leader and a member of the Assembly […]
Newsmakers: Budget 2025 Deliberations with Gov. Tony Evers
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has been in the spotlight lately – more than usual, anyway – facing questions about his pushback on federal immigration policies, multiple state lawsuits, unique biennial budget challenges, and whether he will run for a 3rd term. Governor Evers joins WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers on May 20, 2025, to answer all of these […]
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 […]
Budget 2025: Joint Committee on Finance Executive Session
On June 12, 2025, the Joint Committee on Finance met in executive session on the 2025-27 biennial budget to take action on the following sections of the budget: Appropriation Obligation Bonds Veterans Affairs Wisconsin Technical College System Public Instruction — General School Aids and Revenue Limits Public Instruction — Categorical Aids Public Instruction — Choice, […]
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Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session
On May 13, 2025, the Wisconsin State Assembly will hold a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 8 / Senate Bill 4: agreements for direct primary care; Assembly Bill 11 / Senate Bill 14: pelvic exams on unconscious patients and creating an administrative rule related to hospital requirements for pelvic exams on unconscious patients; […]
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Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session
On May 15, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB2: expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War; SB33: representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty; SB38: personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates; […]
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Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 2
On June 13, 2025, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment featured part 2 with the following applicants: 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Kevin Pawlak Felicia Butler Darius Thomas Justin Prenevost Timothy Owens Duane Malcom Michael Enters Valencia Nash John Martens
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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: Janel Brandtjen vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al
On June 2, 2025, Waukesha County Circuit Court held a motion hearing on Janel Brandtjen vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al, Case Number 2024CV001544.
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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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