On March 12, 2024, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler, State Rep. Lisa Subeck, and Madison Seniors hosted a news conference to address Trump’s promise to cut Social Security and Medicare if elected.
On March 7, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services hosted a meeting on Wisconsin Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus Non-Emergency Medical Transportation with the Transportation Advisory Council. TAC is comprised of representatives from transportation and healthcare providers and advocacy groups. The TAC serves in an advisory capacity to provide feedback and recommendations for the improvement […]
On March 6, 2024, the Senate Committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 1066 / Assembly Bill 1079: employment of direct-care employees by veterans homes, eligibility for burial in veterans cemeteries, and elements of sexual assault under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; Senate […]
On March 4, 2024, Gov. Tony Evers took action on Assembly Bill 1023 Relating to: expanding the child and dependent care credit. The governor was joined by Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson and Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) Secretary Peter Barca.
On March 1, 2024, the Wisconsin Women’s Council met on the following agenda: 1) Call to Order & Chair’s Welcome – Denise Gaumer Hutchison, Chair 2) Approval of Meeting Minutes – December 1, 2023 3) Presentation on the Status of Wisconsin’s Child Care Industry – Daria Hall, Policy Initiatives Advisor, Department of Children and Families […]
On February 27, 2024, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held an executive session on the following: Senate Bill 926 / Assembly Bill 965: picketing or parading at the residence of a judge with the intent to interfere with, obstruct, or impede the administration of justice or influence any judge and providing a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson is in the middle of her second term at the agency as the programs she facilitates have been increasingly in the state spotlight. She and Governor Evers have repeatedly warned about a child care crisis and an industry heading toward collapse, yet despite a record state surplus, […]
Department of Children and Families Secretary Emilie Amundson is in the middle of her second term at the agency as the programs she facilitates have been increasingly in the state spotlight. She and Governor Evers have repeatedly warned about a child care crisis and an industry heading toward collapse, yet despite a record state surplus, […]
