On January 18, 2024, the Senate Committee on Insurance and Small Business held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 811: nonprofit agricultural organization health benefit coverage Senate Bill 899: local regulation of certain businesses operated by minors
On January 9, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Agriculture held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 25: the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure Assembly Bill 555: labeling a food product as containing lab-grown animal cells, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and providing a […]
PROGRAMMING NOTE: EXPERIENCED SOME AUDIO ISSUES On January 4, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means will hold an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 480: eligibility for farmland preservation tax credits Assembly Bill 627: various changes to the business development tax credit Assembly Bill 660: […]
On December 21, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development offered an online media briefing following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for November 2023. The briefing covers the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information – provided by Dennis Winters, […]
On December 12, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means held an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 353: creating a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of certain memberships to a real estate broker Assembly Bill 408: a tax credit for transportation services […]
On December 12, 2023, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held an informational hearing to discuss higher education and workforce development. Topics of discussion include evolving workforce partnerships with higher education and the business community, the impact of changing demographics, and a regional approach to high school dual enrollment and apprenticeships. Testimony was from […]
On December 8, 2023, Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday focusing on the challenges facing the UW System and impacts on the state’s workforce needs. Speakers: Mark Sommerhauser – WI Policy Forum Communications Director / Policy Researcher Jason Stein – WI Policy Forum Vice President / Research Director Jay Rothman – Universities of Wisconsin […]
On December 6, 2023, the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence held an informational hearing featuring invited testimony. Speakers: NetChoice Steve DelBianco – President & CEO Reason Foundation Spence Purnell – Director of Technology Policy Americans For Prosperity Senior Policy Analyst – Technology & Innovation BSA: The Software Alliance Matthew Lenz – Senior Director, […]
On December 6, 2023, the Senate Committee on Insurance and Small Business held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Senate Bill 432: various changes to insurance laws and providing a penalty Public Hearing: Senate Bill 63: assignment of dental benefits under health insurance Senate Bill 592: reimbursement under the Medical Assistance […]
On November 29, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 480: eligibility for farmland preservation tax credits Assembly Bill 627: various changes to the business development tax credit Assembly Bill 660: creating a tax credit for employer child care programs and making an appropriation
On November 28, 2023, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held a Board of Directors meeting on the following agenda: Call to Order and Roll Call Welcome by Dr. Ruben Anthony, President & CEO of Urban League of Greater Madison Approval of Minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting CEO Report Review and Vote on Resolution […]
