Production Note: If you value today’s coverage, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. You can do so by visiting WisconsinEye’s GoFundMe page. We greatly appreciate the support. On April 9, 2026, the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges held a public hearing on the following: Blumenfeld Bogost, […]
On April 3, 2026, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. On this week’s episode: Supreme Court Race Governor Taking Action on Bills Congressional Redistricting Lawsuit Dismissed Jay Rothman Letter Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice Energy Rate Hikes Production Note: If you […]
On March 23, 2026, just before early voting for the spring election starts, Democratic Leader State Senator Dianne Hesselbein, State Senator Brad Pfaff, and State Representative Jenna Jacobson held a news conference on school funding and property tax referendums.
On March 17, 2026, the Wisconsin Senate held a floor session on the following: SJR116: prohibiting the gov from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee; SB176: income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants; SB179: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax; SB225: regulation of amusement rides; SB248: ignition interlock […]
On March 13, 2026, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. On this week’s episode: Wisconsin State Legislature v. Josh Kaul Taxpayers v. Wisconsin State Legislature Justice Annette Ziegler to Retire Schimel’s Appointment on U.S. Eastern District NIL Deals WisPolitics Stock Report Production Note: Dear Rewind viewers […]
On March 8, 2026, the State Bar of Wisconsin held their annual Wisconsin High School Mock Trial Tournament between Brookfield Central High School and Madison West High School. 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 […]
On March 6, 2026, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Co-Host and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien reviewed this week in state politics. On this week’s episode: Evers pushes ban on partisan gerrymandering DPI waterpark conference “routine” Congressional delegation responds to the war in Iran Baldwin opposes extending Schimel as U.S. attorney Evers signs […]
On March 4, 2026, the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 750 / Senate Bill 750 Relating to: admission of students to technical college programs. Senate Bill 1069 Relating to: creating an innovation grant program for institutions of higher education and making an appropriation. Senate […]
On March 3, 2026, the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 1034 Relating to: name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs for University of Wisconsin–Madison intercollegiate athletic facilities; and making an appropriation. Assembly Bill 377 Relating […]
On March 3, 2026, the Senate Committee on Education held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 887 / Assembly Bill 918 Relating to: required subjects in a human growth and development instructional program. Senate Bill 957 / Assembly Bill 948 Relating to: policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during the […]
On February 27, 2026, Representative Shelia Stubbs, Ms. Debra Hawkes, and community partners held a news conference regarding an incident that took place with Ms. Hawkes’ 15-year-old autistic son, Jaden by staff at East High School earlier this month.