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 […]
On October 7, 2025, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 288 Relating to: authorized lights for funeral procession vehicles Senate Bill 375 Relating to: the use of speed safety camera systems and traffic control photographic systems in a first class city and providing a […]
On September 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 2 including the general assembly. Speakers included: Mark O’Connell – President & CEO, Wisconsin Counties Assocaition (WCA) Representative Todd Novak Todd Romenesko – Administrator – Calumet County Marybell Blair – Peoria Redwings Sue Zipay – Rockford Peaches Lois Youngen […]
On September 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 2 including: Emerging Cyber Trends: Hacking the Heartland Presentation Speaker: Seth Johnson, Senior Cyber Risk Professional, Charles Taylor Moderator: Nick Trimner, County Administrator, Price County
On September 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 2 including: Broadband Proliferation: Can You Hear and See Me Now? Presentation Speaker: Ben Conard, Attorney, Attolles Law, s.c. Moderator: Tina Osterberg, County Administrator, Monroe County
On September 23, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 2 including: AI and Local Government: Challenges, Opportunities, and Next Steps Panel Discussion Speakers: Bill Oemichen, Professor of Practice – Law, UW-Madison Division of Extension; Kyle Cranmer, Data Science Institute Director, UW-Madison; Megan Poindexter, Office […]
On September 22, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their Annual Conference in Sauk County. Coverage features events from Day 1 including: PFAS Update: Forever Chemicals, Immediate Challenges Panel Discussion Speakers: Eric Wimberger, State Senator, Wisconsin State Legislature; Rebecca J. Roeker, Attorney, Attolles Law, s.c.; Larry Kinsman, Principal, ORIN Technologies Moderator: Alayne Krause, County Administrator, Sheboygan County