News Conference: Speaker's Task Force on Protecting Kids Legislation

On February 17, 2026, Eric Toney, District Attorney of Fond du Lac County, Representative Lindee Brill, and Senator Jesse James held a news conference about the urgent need for more positions for Internet Crimes Against Children law enforcement due to the exponential rise in cyber tips received by the ICAC Task Force in recent years. […]

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Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

On February 10, 2026, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 849 Relating to: the civil causes of action for human trafficking and trafficking a child Senate Bill 884 Relating to: an audiovisual recording of a child’s statement admitted as evidence

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Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 2

On February 6, 2026, 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: Christina Venne Theodore Clarke II Carrie Lathan Jake Lewallen Andrew Barsamian Amanda Clark Lynn Gertsch Zachary Fischer Charlotte Underwood Arturo Vazquez Lynette Rodgers

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Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 1

On February 6, 2026, 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: Tierra Deboer Jerry Morris Gary Pagel Christopher Jennings Jerry Doleshal Zachary Broadhead Jeffrey Peters Tony Spencer Adam Raymond Scott Burdick 10:00 to 11:30 am: Roy Splingaire Robert […]

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Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

On February 3, 2026, the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 966 Relating to: requiring the Department of Justice to conduct a public awareness campaign Assembly Bill 964 Relating to: Internet crimes against children administrative subpoenas for the crime of sexual extortion when the […]

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for December 6 – 12

On December 12, 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: Evers Vetoes Evers Signatures Committee Roundup JCOER approves UW changes Joel Brennan joins Governor’s race WisPolitics Stock Picks

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for December 6 – 12

On December 12, 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: Evers Vetoes Evers Signatures Committee Roundup JCOER approves UW changes Joel Brennan joins Governor’s race WisPolitics Stock Picks

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Joint Committee on Finance

On December 11, 2025, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 meeting on the following: I. Department of Justice – Joshua Kaul, Attorney General Case: State of New York, v. U.S. Department of Justice, Case No. 25-cv-499 (D.R.I.) II. Technical College System Board – Layla Merrifield, President The Technical College System Board requests […]

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Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care

On December 10, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 368 Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans Assembly Bill 564 Relating to: allowing chiropractors to perform school employee health […]

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