Production Note: If you rely on the access to state public policy information and debate WisconsinEye provides, please consider a donation to help keep access to events like these open to all. Thank you! On August 11, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Public Health Council (PHC) Public Health Emergency Preparedness Advisory Committee (PHEP) […]
On February 19, 2026, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 976 Relating to: grants for community emergency medical services, grants for falls prevention awareness and initiatives, and making an appropriation Senate Bill 996 Relating to: funding for grants for community emergency medical services and […]
On February 17, 2026, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: AB109: a lifetime license that authorizes an individual to teach an American Indian language in an American Indian language program and modifying rules promulgated by the Department of Public Instruction; AB122: alternative open enrollment application procedures for residency change based on military […]
On February 4, 2026, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 794 Relating to: independent contractor healthcare workers and healthcare worker platforms Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 418 Relating to: visitation of a long-term care facility resident or hospital patient during a communicable disease outbreak Assembly […]
On February 3, 2026, the Joint Committee on Finance met on the following: Section 13.10 Meeting: I. Department of Public Instruction – Thomas McCarthy, Deputy State Superintendent The Department of Public Instruction requests a supplement of $1,000,000 GPR in fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,000,000 GPR in fiscal year 2026-27 from the committee’s appropriation under s. […]
On December 10, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 368 Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans Assembly Bill 564 Relating to: allowing chiropractors to perform school employee health […]
As Wisconsin hospital leaders climb out of the financial hole created by the COVID-19 pandemic, they are being confronted by a rapidly changing environment. Costs are rising, workforce shortages persist and the federal policy landscape remains murky. On December 9, 2025, Wisconsin Health News brought together a panel of some of the state’s most influential […]
A year-and-a-half after two western Wisconsin hospitals shut their doors, health systems are pursuing expansion and building projects to meet the Chippewa Valley’s healthcare needs. On November 19, 2025, Wisconsin Health News a virtual panel took a deep dive in what’s unfolded since the closures. Panelists include: Dr. Richard Helmers, Regional Vice President, Mayo Clinic Health […]
On November 18, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 279: grants to law enforcement agencies for data-sharing platforms; SB 11: allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property; SB 16: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records […]
On November 17, 2025, the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services held an informational hearing in Wausau, WI on the following: Elderly Independence Julie Streufert, Executive Director – The Landing Chief Jeremy Kopp, Wausau Fire Department Jill Renken, Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging Matt Kosloski, Wausau Fire Department Community Care Paramedic Mike Rhea, Executive […]
On October 14, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 136: school bus back-up lamps; SB 159 / AB 179: requirements for lighting on police vehicles; SB 183 / AB 199: reimbursement of emergency services under the Medical Assistance program when a patient is not transported, reporting on changes […]