On May 15, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB2: expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War; SB33: representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty; SB38: personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates; […]
On December 13, 2024, the Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday event focusing on how Wisconsin will fund its transportation system in the years to come amid new challenges including inflation and the adoption of electric vehicles. The event features a presentation on findings from a Forum report and a panel discussion. Panelists include: […]
On May 14, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a veto review and special session on the following: Senate Bill 98: verifying citizenship of individuals on the official voter registration list and contents of operator’s licenses and identification cards; Senate Bill 139: establishing a statewide wolf population goal; Senate Bill 145: advanced practice registered nurses, extending […]
On March 22, 2024, 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: Vos Challenges Recall Signatures Clarity on Recall, Special Elections Former MKE Election Official Convicted of Fraud Access to Oral Contraception Bills Signed into Law, Vetoed Funding […]
On March 22, 2024, 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: Vos Challenges Recall Signatures Clarity on Recall, Special Elections Former MKE Election Official Convicted of Fraud Access to Oral Contraception Bills Signed into Law, Vetoed Funding […]
On March 12, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 172: establishing and operating community reentry centers; SB 374: Wisconsin and Minnesota income tax reciprocity; SB 525: tinting windows on government-owned vehicles; SB 616: a sales tax exemption for road-building equipment; SB 667: domestic asset protection trusts; SB 791: […]
On February 20, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 187: local government review of commercial building plans; Senate Bill 462: crisis urgent care and observation facilities; Senate Bill 789: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies; Senate Bill 11: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion […]
On January 16, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 52: creating a deicer applicators certification program; Senate Bill 72: increased penalties for crimes against adults at risk; Senate Bill 155: notification of certain facility closures; Senate Bill 186: procedures for reviewing commercial building plans; Senate Bill 187: […]
On January 11, 2024, the Joint Committee on Finance will hold a public hearing followed by an executive session followed by a Section 13.10 meeting. Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 921 / Senate Bill 895: amendments to the 2023-25 capital budget for University of Wisconsin System projects, granting bonding authority, and making an appropriation Assembly Bill […]
On September 19, 2023, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their 2023 Annual Conference in Sauk County. This segment features a session on “Wisconsin’s Transition to Electric Vehicles and What It Means for Drivers.” The market share of plug-in electric vehicles in the United States increased from 0.2 percent in 2011 to 7 percent in 2022. […]
On May 17, 2023, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld visited the City of Madison Fleet Service to highlight ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions and broaden the use of electric vehicles. The Secretary met with Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway and stakeholders and discussed ongoing clean energy efforts in Madison and around the state. […]
