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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 […]
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 […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 17 – 23
On May 23, 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: Budget Negotiations 2026 SCOWIS Race Heats Up Committee Wrap UW Leaders React to Federal Cuts MPS Financial Reporting Delay WisGOP Convention Recap WisPolitics Stock Picks
Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 10 – 16
On May 16, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics and featured special guest WisGOP Chairman Brian Schimming to preview the Republican Party of Wisconsin state convention. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: New Revenue Projections & Tax Cut Negotiations Judge Dugan Pleads […]
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. 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 transportation committee Steve Baas, executive director of […]
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.
Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs
On May 22, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 27: expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War. Assembly Bill 250: funding for the War Memorial Center and making an appropriation.
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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 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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