Schedule

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On May 16, 2026, WisGOP will host the Republican Party of Wisconsin State Convention in Wisconsin Dells.

Coverage includes:

• 9:00AM – 11:30AM: MORNING CONVENTION SESSION
• 1:30PM – 5:00PM: AFTERNOON CONVENTION SESSION

On May 19, 2026, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation will hold a Board of Directors meeting on the following agenda:

• Call to Order and Roll Call
• Approval of Minutes of the April 28, 2026 meeting
• CEO Report
• Audit & Budget Committee ReportQuarterly Financials
• Quarterly Compliance Report
• Vote – Fund Commitment for WIF-Direct
• Awards Administration Committee Report Quarterly Strategic Investment & Evaluation Report
• Adjournment

On May 20, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCMH) will meet on the following agenda:

1. Call the WCMH meeting to order

2. WCMH housekeeping

a. Read WCMH “Guidelines for Conduct of Meeting”

b. Review and approve February 18, 2026, meeting minutes

c. Announcements: opportunity for council members to make general announcements

d. Public comment: the committee will accept comments from the public relating to committee business (limited to three minutes per person)

e. Updates from the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (SCAODA)

3. WCMH committee updates, consideration of motions, and discussion

a. Executive committee

b. Criminal justice committee

o Update on motion: solitary confinement

c. Legislative and policy committee

d. Access and quality committee

o Motion to fund the following five programs: loan forgiveness, community health workers, dialectical behavior therapy, qualified treatment trainee, and the consumer support program.

e. Nominating committee

o Discussion on the orientation presentation

f. Children and youth committee

g. Discussion on committee restructuring and meeting schedule

4. WCMH in-person meeting

a. Discuss whether to replace the WCMH annual Fall Tour with an in-person meeting at the Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery Conference, October 21-23.

5. Behavioral Health Gaps Analysis Presentation

6. Updates from the Department of Health Services

a. The Secretary’s Office

b. The Division of Care and Treatment Services

c. The Bureau of Prevention and Treatment and Recovery Services

d. The Division of Medicaid Services

7. Updates from other state agencies

a. Department of Public Instruction

b. Department of Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

c. Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

d. Department of Justice

8. Call for agenda items for the August 19, 2026, WCMH meeting

9. Adjourn

On May 21, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds Group Insurance Board will meet on the following agenda:

Call to Order

1. Announcements

2. Consideration of:

A. Open Minutes of February 25, 2026, Meeting

B. Closed Minutes of February 25, 2026, Meeting (Session 1)

C. Closed Minutes of February 25, 2026, Meeting (Session 2)

D. Open Minutes of March 13, 2026, Meeting

3. Move to Closed Session

4. 2027 Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP) Rate Negotiations

5. Move to Open Session

6. Announcement on Business Deliberated During Closed Session Discussion

7. 2027 GHIP Rates

A. Rates and Reserves Recommendation – Presentation Marie Ruetten and Renee Walk

B. Segal Analysis and Options

1. 2027 Health Plan Service Area Qualifications

2. 2027 State and Local Rate Setting

8. Life Insurance Open Enrollment Update – Presentation 

9. Supplemental Plan Recommendations: Dental – Presentation

10.Income Continuation Insurance (ICI) Program

A. ICI Experience Studies – Presentation (Milliman)

B. ICI Program Reserve Policy Review – Presentation

C. Acceptance of State and Local ICI Actuarial Valuations – Presentation (Milliman)

11.Operational Updates

A. 2025 Annual ICI Program Report

B. Insurance Administration System Update

C. Wellness Program Update

D. 2025 GHIP Annual Report 

E. 2025 GHIP Performance Report 

F. GHIP Dashboards

G. Board Authority Contracts Update

H. Legislative Update

I. Legal Case Update

J. Board Correspondence 

K. Annual Ombudsperson Services Contact Report

L. 2025 Health Plan and Pharmacy Benefits Manager Grievance and Independent Review Report

M. Quarterly Audit Report of All ETF Programs

N. Governance Manual Updates

O. Social Determinants of Health Board Initiative

12.Tentative August 2026 Agenda

13.Move to Closed Session

14.Vendor Information Security Update

15.Move to Open Session

16.Announcement on Business Deliberated During Closed Session Discussion

17.Adjournment

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On May 22, 2026, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics Editor JR Ross will review this week in state politics.

On May 26, 2026, WisPolitics and State Affairs will host a luncheon at The Madison Club for a discussion with GOP Congressman Tom Tiffany on his run for governor. Tiffany, a former state lawmaker, is leaving his 7th CD seat in northern Wisconsin. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance).

On May 29, 2026, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board will hold two hearings on applications for clemency. Coverage features part 1.

Production Note: If you value Rewind, either watching live, on-demand, or listening to the podcast, we ask for your critical financial support NOW. Without it, Rewind, along with our extensive Capitol Coverage of state public policy, is at risk of being lost. Please consider supporting Rewind with a much needed contribution today by visiting wiseye.org/donate. Your support will help keep WisEye online and available. Thank you!

On May 29, 2026, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and a guest host will review this week in state politics.

On May 29, 2026, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board will hold two hearings on applications for clemency. Coverage features part 2.