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On October 20, 2026, the Wisconsin Ethics Commission met on the following agenda:

A. Call to Order

B. Report of Appropriate Meeting Notice – Administrator

C. Approval of Minutes for Meeting on June 23, 2026   

D. Approval of Minutes for Meeting on August 20, 2026

E. Personal Appearances

F. New SEI Website

G. Proposed Updates to Campaign Finance Manuals     

H. 2026 Annual Agency Report

I. Staff Report   

J. Consideration of Future Agenda Items

K. Closed Session

1. Request for Advice

2. Complaints and Investigations

3. Litigation/Potential Litigation

4. Audit Matters

5. Adjourn

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On October 20, 2026, WEAU 13 News and the Eau Claire Chamber of commerce will host a 3rd Congressional District forum with Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke and U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Prairie du Chien).

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On October 20, 2026, the UW-Milwaukee’s School of Continuing Education hosted an important discussion about the future of Wisconsin’s workforce, innovation ecosystem and economic growth. Sponsored by the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership.

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On October 21, 2026, WISN 12 will host the only confirmed debate between the candidates vying to become Wisconsin’s next governor. The debate, featuring Democratic candidate David Crowley and Republican candidate Tom Tiffany, is part of the station’s ongoing ‘WISN 12 Commitment 2026’ coverage. The debate will be moderated by WISN 12 News’ journalists Matt Smith and Gerron Jordan.

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On October 22, 2026, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission Administrative Affairs Subcommittee will meet to review and make recommendations on requests submitted by the state agencies.

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On October 22, 2026, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission Higher Education Subcommittee will meet to review and make recommendations on requests submitted by the state agencies.

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On October 22, 2026, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission will meet to review and act upon agency requests and other business and any matters referred by either subcommittee.

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On October 23, 2026, the Governor’s Commutation Advisory Board will hold two meetings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 1 with the following applicants:

• Karshra Armstrong
• James Foote
• Christopher Bunch
• Willie Malone Jr.
• Vance Yerke
• George Gibson
• Jamaal Addison

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On October 23, 2026, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Co-Host WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross and Gray Media Wisconsin State Capitol Bureau Chief Vanessa Kjeldsen review this week in state politics.

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On October 23, 2026, the Governor’s Commutation Advisory Board will hold two meetings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants:

• Marquis Gilliam
• Clarence Joseph
• Norman Green
• James Blunt

On October 28, 2026, Marquette University Law School will release the results of a new statewide poll during in an in-person event featuring Charles Franklin, professor of law and public policy and director of the Marquette Law School Poll, and Derek Mosley, director of the school’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education. The Marquette Law School Poll’s October survey of Wisconsin again considers the governor’s race between Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany, perceptions of candidate and party ideology, and approval of the governor, legislature, and state Supreme Court.