Schedule

Live

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Taped

Recorded offline and published on WisEye.org

Wednesday – February 19, 2025

10:00 am

News Conference: Cuts from Congressional GOP Budget Bill

On February 19, 2025, Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) hosted a news conference with Wisconsin Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) to discuss the Congressional Republican Budget Reconciliation legislation.

Live
10:30 am

Campaign 2025 News Conference: Brittany Kinser Call Following Primary Victory

On February 19, 2025, Brittany Kinser, candidate for Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, held a Zoom press call to discuss her primary victory and plans for the general election on April 1.

Live
12:30 pm

News Conference: Assembly Republicans Pre-Session

On February 19, 2025, members of the Assembly Republican caucus will hold a news conference prior to the Assembly floor session to discuss the package of education bills they will be bringing to the floor.

Live
1:00 pm

Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access

On February 19, 2025, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access will meet on the following agenda:

  • Welcome and Housekeeping
  • Public Comment
  • PSC Updates
  • Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Presentation
  • Group Discussion
  • Next Steps
  • Adjournment
Live
1:00 pm

Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session

On February 19, 2025, the Wisconsin State Assembly will hold a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 1: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report; Assembly Bill 2: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time; Assembly Bill 3: incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades; Assembly Bill 4: required instruction in civics in the elementary and high school grades, high school graduation requirements, and private school educational program criteria; Assembly Bill 5: requiring school boards to make textbooks, curricula, and instructional materials available for inspection by school district residents; Assembly Bill 6: requiring a school board to spend at least 70 percent of its operating expenditures on direct classroom expenditures and annual pay increases for school administrators; Assembly Resolution 3: observing February 28, 2025, as Rare Disease Day in Wisconsin; Assembly Resolution 4: proclaiming our appreciation and respect for our Grocery and Retail Food Employees; Assembly Joint Resolution 2: celebrating the 51st anniversary of the American Birkebeiner and proclaiming February 17 to 23, 2025, as American Birkebeiner Week in Wisconsin; Assembly Joint Resolution 4: honoring the life and public service of Justice David T. Prosser Jr.; Assembly Joint Resolution 5: proclaiming February 2025 as Black History Month.

Live

Thursday – February 20, 2025

10:00 am

Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities

On February 20, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities will hold a public hearing on Assembly Bill 21 Relating to: technical colleges’ lease of their facilities to others.

Live
10:00 am

Waukesha County Circuit Court: Ardis Cerney vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al

On February 20, 2025, Waukesha County Circuit Court will hold a status hearing on Ardis Cerney vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al, Case Number 2023CV001954, Judge Paul Bugenhagen Jr. presiding.

Live
12:00 pm

Assembly Committee on Ways and Means

On February 20, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means will hold an informational hearing featuring the following speakers:

  • David Casey Secretary-designee, Wisconsin Department of Revenue
  • Katherine Loughhead Senior Policy Analyst & Research Manager, Tax Foundation
  • Chris Reader Executive Vice President, Institute for Reforming Government
  • Bob Lang Director, Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau
Live

Friday – February 21, 2025

11:00 am

Wisconsin DNR: PFAS External Advisory Group

On February 21, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources PFAS External Advisory Group will meet on the following agenda:

11-11:05 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

11:05-11:50 a.m. Considerations and Challenges in Setting Fish Consumption Advisories for PFAS Dr. Jonathan Petali, Battelle Guest Presenter

11:50 a.m.-12 p.m. Updates and Anticipated Actions

12-1 p.m. EAG Members – Working Group Updates

1-1:15 p.m. Wrap-up and Next Steps

  • Confirm next meeting
  • Confirm any action items

1:15-1:30 p.m. Public Comment Mimi Johnson

  • Opportunity for members of the public to comment
Live
11:00 am

Rewind: Your Week in Review for February 15 – 21

On February 21, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross will review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association).

Taped
12:00 pm

Campaign 2025 WisPolitics and the WI Bar Association: Wisconsin's Supreme Court Election

On February 21, 2025 WisPolitics.com & the Wisconsin State Bar Association will host an expert panel on Wisconsin’s supreme court race. Panelists include:

  • Bryna Godar – Staff Attorney – State Democracy Research Initiative – UW Law School
  • Joe Zepecki – DEM Political Consultant
  • Charles Franklin – Dir. Marquette Law School Poll
  • Bill McCoshen – GOP Political Consultant
Live

Monday – February 24, 2025

11:00 am

Newsmakers: Bird Flu (H5N1) in Wisconsin

On February 24, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh will sit down with Dr. Keith Poulsen, Director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Dr. Angie Maxted, State Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Darlene Konkle, State Veterinarian, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection to discuss Bird Flu (H5N1) in Wisconsin.

Taped

Tuesday – February 25, 2025

9:00 am

2025 WCA Legislative Conference – Day 1

On February 25, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association will host their annual Legislative Conference. This coverage features events from day 1 including:

9:00 a.m. Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance

  • Lance Pliml, Chair, WCA Board of Directors

9:05 a.m. Opening Remarks

  • Mark D. O’Connell, President & CEO, Wisconsin Counties Association

9:10 a.m. Washington Update

  • Matthew D. Chase, CEO and Executive Director, National Association of Counties
  • Mark D. O’Connell, President & CEO, Wisconsin Counties Association

9:55 a.m. Coffee Talk with the Governor

  • Tony Evers, Governor, State of Wisconsin (Invited)
  • Mark D. O’Connell, President & CEO, Wisconsin Counties Association

10:15 a.m. The Wisconsin Idea: UW and Universities Role in our State

  • Moderator: Mark D. O’Connell, President & CEO, Wisconsin Counties Association
  • UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin
  • Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman 

12:40 p.m. Forward Analytics

  • Dale Knapp, Director, Forward Analytics
  • Kevin Dospoy, Deputy Director, Forward Analytics
  • Moderator: Michael Lamont, Vice President of Programs & Services, Wisconsin Counties Association

1:25 p.m. Supreme Court Candidate

  • Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford

1:40 p.m. Keynote Address

  • Mark D. O’Connell, President & CEO, Wisconsin Counties Association

2:15 p.m. Unfunded Mandates: Efficiencies & Strategic Solutions

  • Executive David Crowley
  • Executive Jon Doemel
  • Executive Paul Farrow
  • Moderator: Andy Phillips

3:00 p.m. Challenges & Innovations in County Government

  • Todd Romenesko, Calumet County Administrator
  • Samantha Kerkman, Kenosha County Executive
  • Tina Tryggestad, La Crosse County Board Chair
  • Marcelia Nicholson, Milwaukee County Board Chair
  • Moderator: Michelle Gormican Thompson, Principal, Thompson Communications

3:45 p.m. Conclude

Live
12:00 pm

WisPolitics Luncheon with Speaker Vos

On February 25, 2025, WisPolitics.com will host a luncheon at The Madison Club featuring a discussion with GOP Rep. Robin Vos, the longest-serving Assembly speaker in Wisconsin history, on the state budget, the surplus and other topics.

Taped

Wednesday – February 26, 2025

8:30 am

2025 WCA Legislative Conference – Day 2

On February 26, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association will host their annual Legislative Conference. This coverage features events from day 2 including:

8:30 a.m. Call to Order and Welcome

  • Mark D. O’Connell, President & CEO, Wisconsin Counties Association

8:35 a.m. Legislative Leadership Roundtable

  • Moderator: Kyle Christianson, Partner at Wimmer & Company
  • Senator Devin LeMahieu
  • Representative Greta Neubauer
  • Senator Jeff Smith
  • Representative Robin Vos – on Lav Mic

9:35 a.m. Supreme Court Candidate

  • Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel
Live
6:00 pm

Ripon College CPP: The Conservative Environmentalist

On February 26, 2025, Ripon College Center for Politics and the People will host environmental activist Benji Backer to discuss his new book, “The Conservative Environmentalist.” Benji is the founder and executive chairman of the American Conservation Coalition, the largest right-of-center environmental organization in the country. In his book, Benji provides a new strategy to care for our planet through conservative principles.

Live

Friday – February 28, 2025

11:00 am

Rewind: Your Week in Review for February 22 – 28

On February 28, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross will review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association).

Live

Tuesday – March 4, 2025

12:15 pm

Campaign 2025: SCOWIS Candidate Susan Crawford

Dane County Circuit Judge Susan Crawford, who is seeking election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, will be the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon on March 4, 2025, hosted by the Milwaukee Press ClubWisPolitics.com and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee

Live

Coverage is subject to change. The schedule is updated throughout the week.

Taped programs will be available on demand typically 1-2 days following the date of taping. Live programming will be available in real time on both our cable channels and streaming on our website. In the event of multiple live programs, one or more events may be broadcast live only on the web.