On June 23, 2021, Joint Committee on Finance held executive session followed by a public hearing on the following items: LRB-4069 / LRB-4078: unemployment insurance contribution rates LRB-4044 / 4079: creating a Legislative Human Resource Office LRB-4073 / 4077: authorization for metropolitan sewerage districts containing a first class city to finance and construct a dredged […]
On June 22, 2021, the Assembly held a floor session on the following: AB 20: motor vehicle permits; AB 73 / 74 / 75: labeling food as a type of dairy/milk/meat product; AB 11 / 84: law enforcement; AB 85: hydrologic restoration; AB 102: domestic violence or child abuse; AB 123: wastewater treatment; AB 129 […]
On June 22, 2021, the Senate Committee on Economic and Workforce Development held a public hearing followed by an executive session on the following bills: Senate Bill 189: eliminating the personal property tax and making an appropriation Senate Bill 231: providing information about educational options offered in a school district Senate Bill 369: loan for […]
On June 18, 2021, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held a board meeting. Agenda: CEO Report Awards Administration Committee Report -Review and Vote on Wisconsin Tomorrow Mainstreet Bounce Back Program Guideline Audit and Budget Committee Report – Review of LAB Biennial Report; Review & Vote on Final FY21 Budget Amendment; E&I Committee Report
On June 17, 2021, the Joint Committee on Finance held a section 13.10 meeting followed by an executive session on the 2021-23 biennial budget. The Committee took action on the following: Department of Justice – Joshua Kaul, Attorney General: Case: State of Oregon, et al., v. Azar, et al. (U.S. Dist. Ct. for the District […]
On June 17, 2021, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison), Senator Robert Wirch (D-Somers), and Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) announced legislation to raise the state’s minimum wage, joined by advocates and legislative colleagues to share their experiences.
On June 9, 2021, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 293: restrictions on enforcing federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition, the use of public resources to confiscate firearms, and providing a penalty; Assembly Bill 336: participation in federal unemployment benefit programs and work search requirements for […]
On June 9, 2021, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following items: Senate Bill 76: distribution of the aid payment; Senate Bill 119: decreasing shared revenue payments to municipalities; Senate Bill 120: use of force; Senate Bill 121: choke holds; Senate Bill 158: requiring the DFI to study and report on […]
On June 8, 2021, the Joint Committee on Finance held an executive session on the 2021-23 biennial budget. The Committee took action on the following sections of the budget: Military Affairs Administration — Division of Gaming Volkswagen Settlement Distributions Building Commission Building Program Transportation — Transportation Finance Transportation — Local Transportation Aid Transportation — Local […]
On June 4, 2021, WisconsinEye Rewind host and Capital Times state politics and government reporter Briana Reilly and WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Evers says full state budget veto is ‘on the table’ Joint Finance approves studying UI system changes, boosting employment help La […]
On June 4, 2021, WisconsinEye Rewind host and Capital Times state politics and government reporter Briana Reilly and WisPolitics.com editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Evers says full state budget veto is ‘on the table’ Joint Finance approves studying UI system changes, boosting employment help La […]