On May 18, 2022, the Rotary Club of Madison hosted Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture Randy Romanski to discuss “Diversity and Importance of Wisconsin Agriculture and Impact on State Economy.”

On April 27, 2022, the annual UW-Madison Day at the Capitol highlighted faculty, students, alumni and athletics at UW-Madison. Several events sponsored by the UW-Madison Department of State Relations are held on this day, including the Graduate Research Showcase and Flash Talks with Faculty. Agenda: 1:30 pm | Jennifer Van Os, Animal & Dairy Sciences […]

On March 22, 2022, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism and the Assembly Committee on Agriculture held a joint public and informational hearing on the following: Clearinghouse Rule 21-093: county and district fairs UW Madison’s Farm & Industry Short Course: the committee will hear testimony from the following: UW-Madison’s College of Agricultural & Life […]

On March 22, 2022, on National Agriculture Day, the Republican National Committee and Republican Party of Wisconsin hosted a press call to highlight how Democrat policies and the Biden and Evers administrations have affected agricultural workers and businesses.

On February 1, 2022, the Assembly Committee on Agriculture held an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 49: the wildlife damage abatement program and the wildlife damage claim program Assembly Bill 882: grants for dairy exports promotion and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 229: the distribution and labeling of […]

On January 20, 2022, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 86 / Senate Bill 98: providing complementary and alternative health care practitioners with exemptions from practice protection laws; Assembly Bill 324 / Senate Bill 332: the employment of minors; Assembly Bill 440: butane extraction of resin from marijuana plants; […]

On January 18, 2022, the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 786: cybersecurity standards for state government entities and granting rule-making authority Senate Bill 626: selection of architects and engineers for state projects Senate Bill 371: designating Colby as the state cheese […]

On January 18, 2022, dairy farmers and supporters connected with state lawmakers and heard about key agricultural policy issues and programs at the Dairy Business Association’s annual Dairy Day at the Capitol. Agenda 9:15-9:30am Welcome, (Amy Penterman/Speaker Vos) 9:30-10:15am Redistricting Discussion (Liz Travino and Joe Handrick) 10:15-10:45am Dairy Innovation Hub Presentation and Update (Heather White) […]

On October 20, 2021, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 283: maintenance and repair of private road; SB 332: the employment of minors; SB 364: snowmobiles, ATVs, and UTVs near highways; SB 401: exempting 50/50 raffles from license requirements; SB 408: regulating scrap dealer purchases of catalytic converters; SB […]

On September 14, 2021, WisPolitics.com and Dairyland Power Cooperative hosted an event on “Lighting the Way for Rural Prosperity.” The Covid-19 pandemic has emphasized the tremendous challenges, as well as the incredible opportunities, facing our rural communities. As we emerge from the dark days of the pandemic, join us for a discussion to explore best […]

On July 7, 2021, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held a public hearing on the following bills: Assembly Bill 387: county shoreland zoning ordinances relating to fences near public highways Assembly Bill 287: local reporting requirements related to general transportation aids Assembly Bill 311:  designating Colby as the state cheese