On November 30, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 637: removing a catalytic converter without consent and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 634: immunity for certain controlled substances offenses for aiders and aided persons Assembly Bill 433: bail for criminal defendants who […]
On November 13, 2023, Attorney General Josh Kaul along with Sen. Kelda Roys and Rep. Lisa Subeck announced new legislation to ensure those convicted of violent offenses related to domestic violence are unable to legally purchase or possess firearms in Wisconsin.
On November 2, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 230: recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers, the definition of recreational vehicles, and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 453: adopting modifications to, and renaming, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act Assembly Bill 466: […]
On September 21, 2023, WAVE Educational Fund, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, Giffords, 80% Coalition, March for Our Lives, Forward Latino, and scores of Wisconsin residents from every part of the state joined together to promote lifesaving solutions to gun violence in Wisconsin. Speakers: Josh Kaul, Attorney General, Wisconsin Deb Andraca, State Representative Shelia Stubbs, […]
Crime in Milwaukee has been on a sharp incline following the pandemic – setting records for homicides – but this year’s numbers thus far are more optimistic. Yet, when it comes to violence in Milwaukee, does the data tell the whole story? Experts in the city and county say they are focusing on root causes and solutions that […]
Crime in Milwaukee has been on a sharp incline following the pandemic – setting records for homicides – but this year’s numbers thus far are more optimistic. Yet, when it comes to violence in Milwaukee, does the data tell the whole story? Experts in the city and county say they are focusing on root causes and solutions that […]
On June 26, 2023, Attorney General Josh Kaul along with law enforcement and school leaders from around Wisconsin called on legislators to fund the Office of School Safety (OSS). Attorney General Josh Kaul Trish Kilpin, OSS Director Bonnie Scholz, Principal at Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha Deputy Chief Matt Barnes, Wausau Police Department Sgt. […]
On June 12, 2023, state legislators joined Attorney General Josh Kaul to urge action for a “gun safe summer” in the Assembly Parlor at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Speakers include: Attorney General Josh Kaul State Senator La Tonya Johnson (D) Milwaukee – 6th District State Representative Shelia Stubbs (D) Madison – 77th District State Representative […]
On May 12, 2023, 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: New Laws Signed by Gov. Evers New Committee Created UW Eliminates DEI Statements Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Combat Suicide Update to WEC Lawsuit Latest on Shared […]
On May 12, 2023, 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: New Laws Signed by Gov. Evers New Committee Created UW Eliminates DEI Statements Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Combat Suicide Update to WEC Lawsuit Latest on Shared […]
On May 9, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 173: grants to prevent suicide by firearm and making an appropriation. Followed by an informational hearing featuring Restoring Roots – Sr. Julie Schwab, OP, President of the Board of Directors; Charles A. Tubbs Sr., […]
