Schedule

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The 2026 Legislative Council Study Committee on Cryptocurrency shall review the service of cryptocurrency staking, which involves the use of a third-party to commit a person’s cryptocurrency in order to support the security and operations of certain blockchain protocols. In the course of this review, the study committee shall evaluate whether the state’s securities laws should apply to such services or whether other requirements may be more appropriate and recommend legislation necessary to effectuate that determination. The study committee may also review other current and potential uses of cryptocurrency and recommend legislation regarding the use and development of cryptocurrency that encourages innovation and adequately protects the public from any risks associated with such technology. On August 18, 2026, the committee will meet on the following agenda:

Organizational matters

Presentations by invited speakers:

• Jeffrey M. Glazer, Clinical Professor, University of Wisconsin Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic
• Representatives of the Department of Financial Institutions
• Representatives of The Wisconsin Credit Union League
• Representative of the Wisconsin Bankers Association

Discussion of committee assignment

Other Materials:

• Staff Brief 2026-03, Study Committee on Cryptocurrency (August 11, 2026)

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On August 18, 2026, the Senate Committee on Health will hold an informational hearing on the topic of graduate nursing student clinical placements from the following speakers:

• Educators representing schools of nursing
• Wisconsin health systems
• Graduate nursing students
• The Wisconsin Nurses Association

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On August 19, 2026, WisPolitics–State Affairs will host a luncheon at The Madison Club featuring the state’s chief economic development officer, John Miller. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance).

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On August 19, 2026, Rotary Club of Madison will host Mary Beth Collins to define “civic health”, why it matters, and how we can all be a part of building a more civically healthy Wisconsin and world. Learn about the current state of Wisconsin’s civic health — including considerations of the media landscape, trust and mistrust in institutions, social capital, polarization and connecting across differences, elections and other democratic and public sector processes.

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On August 21, 2026, the Governor’s Commutation Advisory Board will hold two meetings on applications for clemency. Note: Currently, to be eligible for a pardon from Governor Evers, you must have completed your entire sentence. A commutation shortens a sentence you are currently serving. This segment features part 1 with the following applicants:

8:30 – 11:30 am

• Sharif Green
• Mighty Howell
• Aaron Smith
• Natalie Murphy
• Sammy Cole
• Michael Maldonado
• Christopher Sutton (Smith)
• Daniel Cerney

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On August 21, 2026, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross will review this week in state politics.

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On August 21, 2026, the Governor’s Commutation Advisory Board will hold two meetings on applications for clemency. Note: Currently, to be eligible for a pardon from Governor Evers, you must have completed your entire sentence. A commutation shortens a sentence you are currently serving. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants:

1:00 to 2:30 pm:

• Amanda Weaver
• Demian McDermott
• Lawrence Northern
• Sabir Wilcher

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On August 28, 2026, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board will hold two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 1.

On August 28, 2026, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics-State Affairs Editor JR Ross will review this week in state politics.

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On August 28, 2026, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board will hold two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2.