On March 20, 2026, Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday discussion that looks to our state’s criminal justice system, including the aging of our state’s defendant and prison populations. This includes discussion on substance use disorder in these populations, and the increase in the number of Wisconsinites incarcerated for drunk driving. An upcoming Forum […]
On February 18, 2026, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB7: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state; SB277: the expiration of administrative rules; SB532: course fees at University of Wisconsin System institutions; SB652: race-based higher education programs and requirements; SB154: requiring the Department of […]
On February 10, 2026, the Assembly hosted the annual State of the Tribes address delivered by Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. Following the address, the Assembly held a floor session the following: AB237: the age at which an infant is covered under the safe haven law; AB266 […]
On December 5, 2025, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants: 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Brian Delrow Gina Fountain Jereme Buchholz Daniel Schuyler Jordan Vargas Michael Hafner Lamar Hall Twana Burris Colin Jones James Barnett III
On December 5, 2025, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 1 with the following applicants: 8:30 to 10:00 am: Jeremiah Voigt Michael Bersch Demetria Johnson Josie Linde Rebecca Vis Shunrae Lawson Jovan Norrington Brandon Honzik Jason Harwood Rodnetta Jagers 10:00 to 11:30 am: Gregory Hinkforth Aundre […]
On November 18, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 555 Relating to: intentionally disarming a correctional officer and providing a penalty.
On November 14, 2025, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants: 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Michell Jackson Joshua Attleson Timothy Wesela Greta Miller Shanetrise Brown Ryan Braby James Bloodsaw Jr. Daman Washington Troy Rands Ricardo Dixon Jr. Terry George
On November 14, 2025, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 1 with the following applicants: 8:30 – 10am: Terry Hansen Kimberlee McGeshick Bradley Odeman Robyn Moore Josette Walker Marcus Gray Jacqueline Chamblis Gregory Rogge Cecile Gambrell Adrian Brown 10:00 to 11:30 am: Andrae Virgil Serge Deutou […]
On November 11, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Governor’s Juvenile Justice Commission held their quarterly meeting on the following agenda: Welcome and Call Meeting to Order General Business Roll Call Motion to Approve August 12, 2025, Meeting Minutes Subcommittee Sharing Ethnic and Racial Disparities (ERD) Policy, Legislation, and Compliance (PLC) Youth Voice Commission (YVC) […]
On October 31, 2025, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held held hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants: Kathryn Miller Juanita Dodd Brian Larson Matthew Jordan Richard Kent Lonnie Jenkins Jr. William Washington Quentin Perkins Marc Mally Nicholas Wedl Douglas Hazelwood
On October 31, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk 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: SNAP Cliff ACA 2026 Projections First Election Poll Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services Money for Gov’s Prison Plan 7th CD Candidates WisPolitics Stock Picks
