On July 22, 2021, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Democratic colleagues announced their Economic Security Legislative Package, joined by advocates to share their experiences. The proposal would establish baby bonds, a $15 minimum wage, housing assistance, a retirement marketplace, pension relief, and prescription drug cost transparency in Wisconsin.
On July 21, 2021, the Senate Committee on Sporting Heritage, Small Business and Rural Issues held a public hearing on the follow bills: Assembly Bill 276 / Senate Bill 298: allowing dogs on the premises of certain retail food establishments Senate Bill 353: whip lights on all-terrain and utility terrain vehicles Senate Bill 387: county […]
On July 20, 2021, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Audit and Budget Committee held a meeting. Agenda: Approval of Minutes from the Thursday, June 17, 2021 meeting Review and Recommend FY22 Compliance Plan Review and Recommend FY22 Budget Strategic Plan Discussion Adjournment
On July 16, 2021, WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross and guest host Jessica VanEgeren reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Campaign Cash Evers Invests $130 Million in Workforce Development Spending Paper Plants & Education: Round Two 2020 Election Fallout Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates lawyers for GOP legislators
On July 16, 2021, WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross and guest host Jessica VanEgeren reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Campaign Cash Evers Invests $130 Million in Workforce Development Spending Paper Plants & Education: Round Two 2020 Election Fallout Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstates lawyers for GOP legislators
On July 14, 2021, Rep. Tusler (R-Harrison) and Sen. Wimberger (R-Green Bay) hosted a legislative briefing on LRB 2890; a bill proposed to modernize Wisconsin business statutes.
On July 14, 2021, Governor Tony Evers hosted a news conference at Titletown Tech in Green Bay. The governor was joined by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary-designee Amy Pechacek and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Secretary (WEDC) and CEO Missy Hughes Video Courtesy: WBAY-TV
On July 2, 2021, WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross and Wisconsin Policy Forum research director Jason Stein reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Assembly & Senate pass state budget What will Tony do? Biden shifts focus to infrastructure deal in Wisconsin visit Evers vetoes UI and […]
On July 2, 2021, WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross and Wisconsin Policy Forum research director Jason Stein reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Assembly & Senate pass state budget What will Tony do? Biden shifts focus to infrastructure deal in Wisconsin visit Evers vetoes UI and […]
On June 30, 2021, the Senate held a floor session followed by an extraordinary floor session on the following bills: Senate Bill 378: work search requirements for unemployment insurance and the suspension of a rule of the Department of Workforce Development Senate Bill 120: law enforcement agency policies on the use of force Senate Bill 111: […]
On June 29, 2021, the Assembly held an extraordinary floor session followed by a regular floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 68: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2021 legislature Assembly Bill 191: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 406: unemployment insurance contribution rates […]