On June 2, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics held a public hearing on the following bills: Assembly Bill 299: prohibiting proof of vaccination for COVID-19 as a condition of receiving business and government services Assembly Bill 303: prohibiting businesses from discriminating against customers due to vaccination record Assembly Bill 309: prohibiting discrimination […]
On May 18, 2021, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) held a news conference on a bill encouraging people to return to the workforce. They will be joined by small business owners who have been affected by the shortage of workers in the state.
On May 12, 2021, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) held a news conference to give an update on current events in Washington, DC, including President Biden’s American Jobs Plan & American Families Plan and other federal issues. Following his remarks, Rep. Pocan took questionss from media.
On May 5, 2021, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism held an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following items: Randy Romanski: as Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor Senate Bill 154: cranberry marketing board […]
On May 5, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development held a public hearing on the following bills: Assembly Bill 115: Creating an individual income tax subtraction for tuition paid for apprenticeship programs Assembly Bill 220: providing information about educational options offered in a school district
On May 5, 2021, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs held an executive session and public hearing on the following bills: Assembly Bill 162: the timing of equalization aid payments to school districts Assembly Bill 171: paddlewheel raffles Assembly Bill 226: playing or singing the national anthem at certain sporting events Assembly Bill 231: the […]
On April 30, 2021, guest host JR Ross sat down with Tom Larson, Senior VP of the Wisconsin Realtors Association; Prof. Kurt Paulsen, Professor at UW-Madison; Jerry Deschane, Executive Director of the League of WI Municipalities; and Scott Manley, Executive VP of Government Relations at Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce; for an update on workforce housing.
On April 30, 2021, guest host JR Ross sat down with Tom Larson, Senior VP of the Wisconsin Realtors Association; Prof. Kurt Paulsen, Professor at UW-Madison; Jerry Deschane, Executive Director of the League of WI Municipalities; and Scott Manley, Executive VP of Government Relations at Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce; for an update on workforce housing.
On April 29, 2021, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules held a public hearing followed by an executive session on the following items: Clearinghouse Rule 20-089: Absences (DOA – Div. of Personnel Management) Clearinghouse Rule 21-035: Supplemental aid payments (Technical College System Board) Clearinghouse Rule 21-036: District budget limitations (Technical College System Board) […]
On April 28, 2021, the Senate Committee on Housing, Commerce and Trade held an informational hearing on real estate and workforce/affordable housing. The committee heard testimony from the following speakers: Kurt Paulsen – UW Madison Dept of Urban and Reginal Planning Mark Eppli – UW Madison School of Real Estate Joaquín Altoro – WHEDA’s CEO […]
On April 23, 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 and Coronavirus. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Foxconn eligible for up to $80 million in tax incentives in new deal Racial disparities task force releases 18 […]