On November 19, 2025, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 160 Relating to: designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway Senate Bill 400 Relating to: use restrictions on state and local government electronic devices Senate Bill 451 Relating to: the conditions under which a school […]
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 14, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk 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: Shutdown Ends Hemp Products Banned School Report Cards Trump Pardons State of the Judiciary Legislative Roundup – Knowles Nelson, School Consolidation, Elections WisPolitics Stock Picks
On November 14, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk 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: Shutdown Ends Hemp Products Banned School Report Cards Trump Pardons State of the Judiciary Legislative Roundup – Knowles Nelson, School Consolidation, Elections WisPolitics Stock Picks
Programming Note: Coverage began immediately following the conclusion of JFC On November 12, 2025, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 197 Relating to: a levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program Assembly Bill 296 Relating to: eliminating the […]
On November 12, 2025, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Senate Joint Resolution 4 Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration) Senate Bill 205 Relating to: information provided to voters concerning proposed constitutional […]
On October 29, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Local Government met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 443 Relating to: increasing the maximum fee for court costs collectible in a municipal court action Assembly Bill 459 Relating to: county public works notice and competitive bidding thresholds Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 282 Relating to: local […]
On October 28, 2025, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 358 Relating to: fees charged for certain coroner or medical examiner services Senate Bill 377 Relating to: identification of the Brooklyn Area Veterans Memorial on state highway maps Senate Bill 391 Relating to: equipment […]
On October 22, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 377 Relating to: establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and […]
On October 17, 2025, the Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday discussion on local referenda to address budget challenges. Though 2023 Act 12 gave a major state aid increase to municipalities and counties throughout the state, the uneven distribution of those dollars, record inflation, and other factors mean that many municipalities and counties face […]
On October 7, 2025, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: AB 37 / SB 38: personalized registration plate fees for gold star family special registration plates; AB 82 / SB 84: exempting certain conveyances between grandparents and grandchildren from the real estate transfer fee; AB 181 / SB 158: county […]