On October 7, 2025, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: AB 37 / SB 38: personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates; AB 82 / SB 84: exempting certain conveyances between grandparents and grandchildren from the real estate transfer fee; AB 181 / SB 158: county […]
On October 7, 2025, Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) hosted a news conference to mark the introduction of the Building Families Act, which would require insurance coverage for infertility treatments and fertility preservation services. The legislators were joined by Dr. Bala Bhagavath, Reproductive Endocrinologist; Dr. Lauren Stippich, physician and breast […]
On September 30, 2025, Ripon College Center for Politics and the People hosted a panel discussion featuring trade experts and local voices to explore the evolving landscape of global commerce and its impact on Wisconsin businesses. Speakers include: Sandi Siegel, president of M.E. Dey & Co. Ken Wasylik, managing director of E.M. Wasylik Associates, co-hosts […]
On September 30, 2025, 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 July 22, 2025 meeting 3. COO Report 4. Audit & Budget Committee Report Quarterly Financials Informational Audit Update 5. Awards Administration Committee Report Strategic Investment […]
Even with a limited number of days in the current session, members of the state Assembly and Senate may take up several bills of importance to Wisconsin’s tech-based economy in coming months. Hear from veteran Capitol observers, on September 23, 2025, during a Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison. Panelists included Steve Lyons and […]
On September 23, 2025, Rep. Robert Brooks (R-Saukville) and members of the Assembly Republican caucus held a news conference to discuss a package of bills related to housing.
On September 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 1 including: County Issues in the Northwoods: Navigating Northern Realities Panel Discussion: Speakers: Mary Felzkowski, State Senator, Wisconsin State Legislature; Kevin Dospoy, Deputy Director, Forward Analytics Moderator: Michael Luckey, County Administrator, Jefferson County
On September 22, 2025, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) and Representative Chanz Green (R- Grand View) joined local officials, investors, company executives, and representatives from adjacent industries to host a news conference announcing legislation to revitalize Northern Wisconsin’s forestry industry.
On September 16, 2025, WisPolitics and the Wisconsin Technology Council hosted a luncheon and a panel discussion on how President Trump’s tariffs are affecting the Wisconsin economy. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Panelists: Menzie Chinn, an economics professor in UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs Pam Jahnke, director at the Midwest Farm […]
On September 16, 2025, the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 374 Relating to: exemptions from minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements for minor league baseball players. Baldeh, Samba Of Madison, as a Private Sector Representative on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, […]
On September 4, 2025, legislative Democrats and union members will held a news conference to introduce legislation on creating and maintaining fair wages, safe workplaces, and good paying jobs. All 60 Democrats in the Wisconsin Assembly and Senate have signed on to the four bills. Package includes: Repealing Wisconsin’s “Right-to-Work” law Toughening Worker Misclassification Laws […]