On January 31, 2024, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on the following: Senate Joint Resolution 5 / Assembly Joint Resolution 6: the appropriation authority of the legislature and the allocation of moneys Wisconsin receives from the federal government (second consideration) Senate Bill 596 / Assembly Bill 554: race-based higher […]
On January 24, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small Business Development held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 910: remote sellers of cigars and pipe tobacco Assembly Bill 964: local regulation of certain businesses operated by minors Assembly Bill 980: displaying a human trafficking resource center hotline poster. Assembly Bill […]
On January 23, 2024, Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2024 State of the State Address.
On January 23, 2024, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the November 28, 2023 meeting 3. CEO Report 4. ABC Report Vote – Main Street Bounce Back program review (Clifton Larson Allen) Compliance Report 5. AAC […]
On January 22, 2024, the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence held a meeting. Agenda: Welcome and housekeeping Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Assistant Deputy Secretary Jenny Sereno Agency Updates and Task Force Progress DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld Speakers Stephanie Wright, Chief Operating Officer, US Center for Advanced Manufacturing […]
On January 17, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care held an executive session and public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 117: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans Assembly Bill 398: participants in clinical research trials. Assembly Bill 432: […]
On January 17, 2024, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on the following: Johnson, Senator LaTonya Of Milwaukee, as a Public Member on the College Savings Program Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2025 Palmer, Kristi Of Kronenwetter, as a Local Government Representative on the State of […]
On January 16, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 52: creating a deicer applicators certification program; Senate Bill 72: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; Senate Bill 155: notification of certain facility closures; Senate Bill 186: procedures for reviewing commercial building plans; Senate Bill 187: […]
On January 16, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Labor and Integrated Employment held an executive session on the following: Assembly Bill 442: permits authorizing the employment of minors Assembly Bill 612: waivers from workplace immunization requirements.
On January 10, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 721: specifying Crossroads College as the entity in which the Church of Christ’s property vests if the Church of Christ becomes defunct or is dissolved Assembly Bill 413: prohibiting institutions of higher education from conducting […]
On January 10, 2024, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism held a public hearing on the following: Schuh, Lyn Of Oshkosh, as a Certified Veterinary Technician Representative on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2026 Miesen, Dr. Stephanie Of Edgerton, as a Veterinarian Representative on the Veterinary Examining […]