On April 7, 2021, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Deputy Secretary and COO Sam Rikkers, and local business owners from across the state discussed Wisconsin’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers: Michelle Tressler, Vice President and Co-Owner of Hinterland Brewing (Green Bay) Kriss Marion, owner of Circle M Farm, a bed and breakfast […]
On April 7, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy held a public hearing followed by an executive session. Agenda: Clearinghouse Rule 20-043: nonferrous metallic mineral exploration, bulk sampling, prospecting and mining and nonferrous mining waste management Assembly Bill 233: grants for certain small businesses Assembly Bill 234: tourism industry grants Assembly Bill […]
On April 6, 2021, the Joint Committee on Finance held the first briefing by representatives of state agencies on the Governor’s 2021-2023 Biennial Budget – Assembly Bill 68 / Senate Bill 111. Agenda: Department of Public Instruction Department of Workforce Development
On April 6, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy held a public hearing. Agenda: Assembly Bill 233: grants for certain small businesses Assembly Bill 234: tourism industry grants Assembly Bill 242: sales tax holiday for sales at certain establishments
On April 5, 2021, the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges held an informational hearing on Wisconsin Technical College System Budget and Programming. Legislative Fiscal Bureau Dr. Morna Foy, President, WI Technical College System Connie Hutchinson, Executive Secretary, Higher Educational Aids Board Charles Spoehr, Business Representative – North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters […]
On March 31, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Children and Families held an informational hearing. Speakers: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Missy Hughes, Secretary & CEO Department of Children and Families Priya Bhatia, Policy Initiatives Advisor, Division of Early Care and Education Amanda Merkwae, Legislative Advisor Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Ruth Schmidt, Executive Director Kwik Trip […]
On March 24, 2021, the Senate Committee on Economic and Workforce Development held a public hearing. Agenda: Senate Bill 125: creating an individual income tax subtraction for tuition paid for apprenticeship programs Senate Bill 157: grants to technical college and tribal college students for apprenticeship expenses and making an appropriation Appointment of Melissa Hughes as […]
On March 24, 2021, the Wisconsin Technology Council will host a webinar on a state budget proposal to invest $100 million in privately matched venture capital “fund of funds,” as part of the “Crossing the Coronavirus Chasm” series.
On March 16, 2021, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on bills related to COVID-19, PFAS, health coverage for preexisting conditions, pharmacy benefit managers and prescription drug benefits.
On March 15, 2021, State Senator Chris Larson and State Representative Francesca Hong hosted a virtual news conference to announce legislation designed to repeal Wisconsin’s tipped minimum wage, which allows employers to pay tipped workers between $2.13 and $2.33 per hour, depending on age and length of employment.
On March 10, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Constitution and Ethics held a public hearing followed by an executive session. Agenda: Assembly Bill 149: legislative oversight of federal COVID-19 funds Assembly Joint Resolution 9: Convention of the States for one or more Constitutional amendments restraining abuses of power by the federal government Assembly Bill 23: […]