On February 27, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Housing and Real Estate held an informational hearing on Comprehensive Planning featuring the the following invited speakers only: Tom Larson, Wisconsin Realtors Association Brad Boycks, Wisconsin Builders Association Toni Herket, League of Wisconsin Municipalities Joe Ruth, Wisconsin Towns Association Collin Driscoll, Wisconsin Counties Association Steve DeClene, Neumann Companies […]
On February 25, 2025, the Wisconsin Counties Association hosted their annual Legislative Conference. This coverage featured events from day 1 including: 9:00 a.m. Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance Lance Pliml, Chair, WCA Board of Directors 9:05 a.m. Opening Remarks Mark D. O’Connell, President & CEO, Wisconsin Counties Association 9:10 a.m. Washington Update Matthew D. Chase, […]
On December 17, 2024, the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules held a public hearing and an executive session on the following: Department of Natural Resources – Chapter NR 20, Fishing: Inland Waters; Outlying Waters, Wisconsin Administrative Code The Committee heard testimony and review the rules of the Department of Natural Resources relating to […]
On December 13, 2024, the Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday event focusing on how Wisconsin will fund its transportation system in the years to come amid new challenges including inflation and the adoption of electric vehicles. The event features a presentation on findings from a Forum report and a panel discussion. Panelists include: […]
On November 19, 2024, Rotary Club of Milwaukee heard from Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley in a joint program with the Milwaukee Press Club. Crowley, who first was elected to his post in 2020, will discuss the 2025 budget, other current issues in Milwaukee County and take questions from a panel of journalists.
On October 29, 2024, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee hosted James Mathy, the Administrator for Milwaukee County Housing Services, to share details on Milwaukee County’s “Housing First” philosophy and its commitment and long-term vision for affordable housing. Mathy manages a broad portfolio of programs including HOME, CDBG, the Milwaukee County Housing Authority, and various homeless […]
On October 29, 2024, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club featuring Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway discussing the $22 million city referendum on the November ballot and the state’s relationship with the capital city. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Additional Reference: WisPolitics.com – Rhodes-Conway Says Madison Lacks Funding Because GOP-Run Legislature is […]
On September 25, 2024, the Rotary Club of Madison hosted Maribeth Witzel-Behl, who has served as Madison’s City Clerk since 2006. She was appointed by Mayor Dave Cieslewicz; reappointed twice by Mayor Paul Soglin; and then reappointed by Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway. She will talk about the checks and balances in place to prevent fraud, keep our […]
On September 25, 2024, the Legislative Council Study Committee on Emergency Detention and Civil Commitment of Minors met on the following agenda: Presentations by invited speakers: Elizabeth Manley, LSW, Faculty and Senior Advisor for Health and Behavioral Health Policy, University of Connecticut Kathy Markeland, Executive Director, and Emily Coddington, Associate Director, Wisconsin Association of Family […]
On September 23, 2024, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their Annual Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This year’s theme is “Wisconsin’s Route 72” – inspired by the iconic Route 66 but with a unique Wisconsin twist by celebrating the rich tapestry of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. This segment features Day 2 – Closing General Assembly. Speakers […]
On September 24, 2024, the Wisconsin Counties Association held their Annual Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This segment covers a workshop featuring discussion on a multi-pronged approach the county has developed in collaboration with the UW-Madison Division of Extension. Speakers include: Kelly Westlund, Housing Outreach Educator, UW-Madison Division of Extension Mark Abeles-Allison, County Administrator, Bayfield […]