On August 12, 2025, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman was the guest speaker at a Newsmaker luncheon hosted by the Milwaukee Press Club and WisPolitics.com. Chief Norman spoke briefly and then took questions from a panel of journalists and the audience. Media Panel: David Clarey – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Jessica McBride – Wisconsin Right Now Jenna Rae – TMJ4 […]
On August 12, 2025, the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Commission held their quarterly meeting: 9:00AM Welcome and Call Meeting to Order: Chair Diane Rondini General Business Roll Call and New Member Introductions Motion to Approve May 13, 2024, Meeting Minutes Commissioners Subcommittee Sharing Ethnic and Racial Disparities (ERD) Policy, Legislation, and Compliance (PLC) Youth Voice Commission […]
On August 8, 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: Tiffany Machnik Jonathan Hassell Aisha Harris William Clay Brandon Hayes Charles Purifoy Jr. Ryan Bunker Jr. Justin Boese Brenda Williams
On August 8, 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: Justin Prenevost Charles McCoy Jr. Alexander Barkster Lydell Ashford Kenneth Egvedt Tobey Scheier Michelle Arellano Arlion Crawford Keli Lawler 10:00 to 11:30 am: Demone Ward Ramon Sloan […]
In a time of deepening polarization and threats of political violence, including the recent shootings of Minnesota lawmakers, faith communities are uniquely positioned to lead with moral clarity, compassion, and courage. On July 30, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Whitburn Center hosted a conversation with religious leaders from diverse traditions to explore how spiritual values can […]
On June 27, 2025, the Joint Committee on Finance convened on the following: Section 13.10 meeting: I. Department of Public Instruction – Tom McCarthy, Deputy State Superintendent The Department of Public Instruction requests a supplement of $49,672,600 GPR in fiscal year 2024-25 from the committee’s appropriation under s. 20.865(4)(a) to the department’s office of literacy, […]
On June 17, 2025, the Joint Committee on Finance met on the following: Section 13.10 Meeting Department of Military Affairs – Major General Matthew J. Strub, Adjutant General The Department of Military Affairs requests a supplement of $2,000,000 GPR in fiscal year 2024-25 from the committee’s appropriation under s. 20.865(4)(a) to the department’s grant program […]
On April 29, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held an informational hearing on the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to hear from speakers on the responsibilities of the agency and select items within its biennial budget request. Speakers included: Jared Hoy, Secretary Dept. of Corrections
On April 22, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 23: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women; Senate Bill 24: limitations on the total value of taxable property that may be included in, and the lifespan of, a tax incremental financing district created in […]
On April 11, 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: Christopher Sopiarz Elizabeth Clayborn Delonda Davis Mark Risso Connie Kelly Tariq Dillard Chet Brisky Brenda Williams Albert Dachel
On April 11, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Justice sponsored National Crime Victims Rights Week ceremony on the first floor Capitol Rotunda.