On March 6, 2024, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on the following: Craney, Terrance Of Madison, as a Public Member on the Deferred Compensation Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2027; Shaul, Kimberly Of Madison, as a Public Member on the College Savings Program Board, to […]
On March 3, 2024, the State Bar of Wisconsin held their annual Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament where students are given the opportunity to use facts and case materials developed by Wisconsin attorneys to gain a deeper understanding of the court system as they develop their arguments and build their cases. This coverage features the final round between […]
On March 1, 2024, advocates for students in public schools from across Wisconsin gathered in the State Capitol for a day of action and a news conference to celebrate Public Schools Week 2024, February 26-March 1. This coverage features the news conference.
On March 1, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: UW Receives Workforce Funding PFAS Funding Battle What Bills Are Dead, Alive? Funding Boost to Hospitals Cost of Redistricting Lawyers U.S. Senate Race: IVF
On March 1, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: UW Receives Workforce Funding PFAS Funding Battle What Bills Are Dead, Alive? Funding Boost to Hospitals Cost of Redistricting Lawyers U.S. Senate Race: IVF
On February 29, 2024, as part of Black History Month, the Black Legislative Action Coalition of Wisconsin hosted Black Advocacy Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The event focuses on addressing the need to do more to educate and engage the Black community around the issue of civic advocacy. Speakers include: Michelle Bryant, Chief of […]
On February 29, 2024, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 meeting on the following: University of Wisconsin System – Jay Rothman, President: The University of Wisconsin System requests a supplement of $15,940,900 GPR in both fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 from the Committee’s appropriation under s. 20.865(4)(a) to the system’s general program […]
On February 28, 2024, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission Higher Education Subcommittee met to review and make recommendations on requests submitted by the state agencies.
On February 21, 2024, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 752: modifying the tax treatment of college savings accounts and the employee college savings account contribution credit; Senate Bill 832: payday loans; Senate Bill 851: financial statements of registered charitable organizations; Senate Bill […]
On February 21, 2024, the Wisconsin State Assembly concluded their floor session from February 20, 2024. Business included the following: Assembly Bill 917: the sale of counterfeit lighters and unsafe lighters; Assembly Bill 919 / Senate Bill 833: funding for the Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center; Assembly Bill 933: transferring the angel investment tax credit; Assembly Bill 937: incorporating cursive […]
On February 20, 2024, the Wisconsin State Assembly will hold a floor session on the following: Assembly Joint Resolution 112: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee (first consideration); Assembly Bill 29: a sales and use tax exemption for precious metal bullion; Assembly Bill 91: exempting […]
