On February 16, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Lawmakers Pass Gov. Evers Voting Maps GOP Approves Tax Package Session Recap: Assembly Medical Marijuana Bill U.S. Senate Race Gallagher Not Seeking […]
On February 16, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Lawmakers Pass Gov. Evers Voting Maps GOP Approves Tax Package Session Recap: Assembly Medical Marijuana Bill U.S. Senate Race Gallagher Not Seeking […]
On February 16, 2024, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 1 with the following applicants: 8:30 to 10:00 am: Sean Breitenbach Lynda Orsburn (Phillips) Arielle Ewing Scott Hanford Monique West Jeffrey Munsch Sandra Adams Arnold Jackson Scott Retzloff Jackie Utecht 10:00 to 11:30 am: Jimmy […]
On February 6, 2024, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held an executive session and a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Senate Bill 172: establishing and operating community reentry centers and making an appropriation Senate Bill 516: expediting criminal proceedings when a victim or witness is an elder person and preserving […]
On February 2, 2024, Dane County Circuit Court held a motion hearing on Rise, Inc. et al vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al, Case Number 2022CV002446. Judge Ryan D. Nilsestuen, presiding. A lawsuit filed by Rise, Inc. and a voter against the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) and the Madison City clerk is seeking clarification about […]
PROGRAMMING NOTE: PART OF COVERAGE MISSING DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH COURT’S LIVE STREAM. On January 30, 2024, Dane County Circuit Court heard oral arguments on Rise, Inc. et al vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al, Case Number 2022CV002446. Judge Ryan D. Nilsestuen, presiding. A lawsuit filed by Rise, Inc. and a voter against the […]
On January 30, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Judiciary held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 648: domestic asset protection trusts Assembly Joint Resolution 109: prohibiting governmental entity discrimination (first consideration)
On January 30, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Transportation held an executive session and a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 491: prohibiting certain rules related to dispensing liquefied petroleum gases for vehicle fuel purposes Assembly Bill 463: traffic violations when railroad workers are present and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 647: […]
On January 30, 2024, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 11: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion programs Senate Bill 87: restitution upon conviction of vehicular homicide Senate Bill 275: statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets Senate Bill 514: fleeing […]
On January 25, 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court held a rules open conference on the following: 23-04 In the Matter of Modification of SCR Chap. 10, Regulation of the State Bar 23-05 In the Matter of Proposed Rules Relating to Appellate Court Proceedings From Orders Entered Pursuant To Wis. Stat. § 971.14 Regarding Pretrial Competency Rulings […]
On January 25, 2024, the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection will hold a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 632 / Assembly Bill 577: an election official’s personal information; battery against election officials; whistleblower protection for municipal clerks, county clerks, and election officials who witness and report election fraud or […]
