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 Rotary Club of Milwaukee hosted Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. Mayor Johnson is pushing back on a […]
On March 25, 2026, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension hosted a graduation ceremony for the 62nd Graduating Class of the Wisconsin Certified Public Manager® Program. This nationally accredited management development program prepares managers in federal, state, and local government and in tribal and nonprofit organizations for the challenges and unique demands of the […]
On March 17, 2026, the Wisconsin Senate held a floor session on the following: SJR116: prohibiting the gov from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee; SB176: income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants; SB179: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax; SB225: regulation of amusement rides; SB248: ignition interlock […]
On March 10, 2026, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 974 / Assembly Bill 971 Relating to: tuition and materials reimbursement for community paramedics and community emergency medical services practitioners. Senate Bill 998 Relating to: tourism promotion improvement districts. Assembly Bill 812 Relating to: […]
On March 10, 2026, the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism held a public hearing on Senate Bill 3 Relating to: requiring local approval for certain wind and solar projects before Public Service Commission approval.
On March 2, 2026, the Senate Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 966 / Assembly Bill 881 Relating to: water diversion or elevation projects in towns. Senate Bill 967 / Assembly Bill 882 Relating to: town authority over the water elevation of an artificial […]
PRODUCTION NOTE: This floor session went into recess at approximately 9:00 PM on February 19, 2026. The session resumed on February 20, 2026. On February 19, 2026, the Wisconsin Assembly held a floor session on the following: SJR116 / AJR127: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee […]
On February 18, 2026, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB7: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state; SB277: the expiration of administrative rules; SB532: course fees at University of Wisconsin System institutions; SB652: race-based higher education programs and requirements; SB154: requiring the Department of […]
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 12, 2026, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 449 Relating to: registers of deeds, transportation project plats, and providing a penalty Senate Bill 800 Relating to: office of county board counsel in certain counties Senate Bill 819 Relating to: administration of town […]
On February 10, 2026, the Assembly hosted the annual State of the Tribes address delivered by Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. Following the address, the Assembly held a floor session the following: AB237: the age at which an infant is covered under the safe haven law; AB266 […]