Assembly Committee on Ways and Means

PROGRAMMING NOTE: EXPERIENCED SOME AUDIO ISSUES On January 4, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means will hold an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 480: eligibility for farmland preservation tax credits Assembly Bill 627: various changes to the business development tax credit Assembly Bill 660: […]

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News Conference: DWD Briefing on Statewide Labor Market Data for November 2023

On December 21, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development offered an online media briefing following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for November 2023. The briefing covers the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information – provided by Dennis Winters, […]

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Assembly Committee on State Affairs

On December 20, 2023, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 211: authorization for tribal governments to copy certified copies of vital records for administrative use Assembly Bill 356: grants for incumbent local exchange carriers for costs associated with Next Generation 911 and making an appropriation Assembly […]

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Assembly Committee on Ways and Means

On December 12, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means held an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 353: creating a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of certain memberships to a real estate broker Assembly Bill 408: a tax credit for transportation services […]

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Wisconsin Policy Forum Friday: The Future of the UW System

On December 8, 2023, Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday focusing on the challenges facing the UW System and impacts on the state’s workforce needs. Speakers: Mark Sommerhauser – WI Policy Forum Communications Director / Policy Researcher Jason Stein – WI Policy Forum Vice President / Research Director Jay Rothman – Universities of Wisconsin […]

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WisPolitics: Wisconsin Local, State and Federal Governments

On December 7, 2023, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club for a panel discussion on the relationship between local governments in Wisconsin and the federal and state governments. Among the issues are revenue sharing, taxation, health, transportayion and economic development. Panelists: Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg Watertown Mayor Emily McFarland Milwaukee County Executive David […]

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Speaker's Task Force on Artificial Intelligence

On December 6, 2023, the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence held an informational hearing featuring invited testimony. Speakers: NetChoice Steve DelBianco – President & CEO Reason Foundation Spence Purnell – Director of Technology Policy Americans For Prosperity Senior Policy Analyst – Technology & Innovation BSA: The Software Alliance Matthew Lenz – Senior Director, […]

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News Conference: DACA Recipient Legislation

On December 4, 2023, Rep. Macco (R-Ledgeview) and Rep. Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee) held a news conference to introduce legislation that would allow DACA recipients access to Professional Licenses, In-State Tuition, and a Tax Credit. Speakers: State Representative John Macco (R-Ledgeview) State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D-Milwaukee) Darryl Morin – Advanced Wireless Inc. Jac Weitzel – SEIU Healthcare […]

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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors

On November 28, 2023, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation held a Board of Directors meeting on the following agenda: Call to Order and Roll Call Welcome by Dr. Ruben Anthony, President & CEO of Urban League of Greater Madison  Approval of Minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting  CEO Report Review and Vote on Resolution […]

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Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence – Industries, Occupations, and Skills Subcommittee

On November 20, 2023, Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence – Industries, Occupations, and Skills Subcommittee met on the following agenda: Round-up from Session 1 – WEDC CEO and Secretary Missy Hughes SurveyMonkey results – DWD Assistant Deputy Secretary Jenny Sereno Present initial research findings identifying industries, occupations, and skillsets most likely to […]

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Governor's Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence – Equity and Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

On November 20, 2023, the Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence – Equity and Economic Opportunity Subcommittee met on the following agenda: Round-up from Session 1 – DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek SurveyMonkey results – DWD Assistant Deputy Secretary Jenny Sereno Initial research findings regarding underutilized talent pools and marginalized or underrepresented groups in […]

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