On October 11, 2023, the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges held an executive session followed by public hearing. Executive Session: Senate Bill 93: grants to technical college and tribal college students for apprenticeship expenses and making an appropriation Senate Bill 271: a commercial driver training grant program and making an appropriation Public […]
On October 6, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon 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: Public Testifies on Brewers Stadium Bill Wolfe Impeachment? Election-Related Bills Absentee Ballot Lawsuit Speaker Fallout in Congress
On October 6, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon 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: Public Testifies on Brewers Stadium Bill Wolfe Impeachment? Election-Related Bills Absentee Ballot Lawsuit Speaker Fallout in Congress
On October 5, 2023, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs held a public hearing at the Tommy G. Thompson Youth Center in the Wisconsin State Fair Park on the following: Assembly Bill 438: baseball park district administration and funding for improvement of professional baseball park facilities Assembly Bill 439: funding for improvement of baseball park […]
On October 3, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Corrections held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 180: establishing a hotline for employers interested in hiring individuals with a conviction record Assembly Bill 181: earned release for inmates upon the completion of an employment readiness training program and granting rule-making authority Assembly Bill 182: […]
On September 20, 2023, Democratic Legislators held a news conference with community advocates to talk about the importance of building a care economy through Paid Family and Medical Leave and Child Care initiatives. Speakers: Representative Francesca Hong Representative Alex Joers Representative Kalan Haywood Representative Greta Neubauer Senator LaTonya Johnson Senator Kelda Roys Senator Melissa Agard […]
On September 19, 2023, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held their Board of Directors meeting. Agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the July 20, 2023 meeting 3. CEO Report 4. WIF Report 5. ABC Report Quarterly Financials LAB Audit Review and Vote on FY24 Budget Amendment 6. AAC […]
On September 18, 2023, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their 2023 Annual Conference in Sauk County. This segment features a session on “Partnering with UW-Madison’s UniverCity.” Learn about how the UW’s UniverCity Year program has worked with counties across the state to improve a variety of issues, including affordable housing, sustainability, child care, consolidation of […]
On September 7, 2023, the Legislative Democratic Labor Workgroup hosted a news conference to announce the “Workers First” labor package. Speakers: State Representative Katrina Shankland State Representative Christine Sinicki State Representative Tod Ohnstad Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO
On September 6, 2023, legislators introduced a bill that eliminates the separate, tipped minimum wage for all employees. Generally, under current law, every wage paid by any employer to any employee must be at least the applicable minimum wage established under the statutes. Speakers: Senator Chris Larson (SD-7) Representative Francesca Hong (AD-76) Kessa Albright (Bartender/Server) […]
On August 4, 2023, the Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation held a meeting. Agenda: Welcome and Roll Call Commissioner Interview Review Guiding Principles: Methodology Guiding Principles: Small Groups Guiding Principles: Drafting Guiding Principles: Alignment Adjourn