On November 21, 2023, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) and Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) hosted a news conference to announce their Healthy Herd, Healthy Hunt legislative package. Speakers discussed the importance of taking legislative action to reduce the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Wisconsin’s deer population. The “Healthy Herd, Healthy Hunt” legislative package […]
On November 16, 2023, Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine), along with Legislative Democrats and partners, re-introduced the Forward on Climate Legislative Package. Speakers include Blue Green Alliance and the Wisconsin Conservation Voters.
On November 15, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Sporting Heritage held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 34: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis Assembly Bill 35: modifying the designation of a free fishing weekend in January Assembly Bill 137: establishing […]
On November 15, 2023, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy will hold an executive session followed by an informational hearing. Executive Session: Buttles, Andrew J. Of Lancaster, as a Farmer Representative on the Land and Water Conservation Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027 Deeley, Erin Of Madison, as a […]
On November 14, 2023, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 85: authorizing email for notice of public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district board business; Senate Bill 380: Wisconsin grants and other financial aid for higher education; Senate Bill 67: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned […]
On November 8, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 34: restrictions on baiting deer in counties based on chronic wasting disease or bovine tuberculosis Assembly Bill 35: modifying the designation of a free fishing weekend in January Assembly Bill 137: establishing a statewide wolf population […]
On November 7, 2023, the Wisconsin State Assembly will hold a floor session on the following: Assembly Bill 95: eligibility for local office following removal; Assembly Bill 97 / Senate Bill 85: authorizing email for notice of public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district board business; Assembly Bill 98 / Senate Bill 105: signs along snowmobile trails that advertise nearby […]
Wisconsin’s gun deer hunting season opens on November 18th, and for a number of reasons, harvest numbers are expected to be down this year. But, beyond those harvest estimates is perhaps the biggest question in Wisconsin: What is the health of the state’s deer population? On November 6, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down […]
Wisconsin’s gun deer hunting season opens on November 18th, and for a number of reasons, harvest numbers are expected to be down this year. But, beyond those harvest estimates is perhaps the biggest question in Wisconsin: What is the health of the state’s deer population? On November 6, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down […]
On November 2, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Drinking Water and Groundwater Study Group met on the following agenda: Welcome and Agenda Review Reversing Industry Workforce Trends – WWWA Annual Drinking Water Report – WI DNR Public Water Groundwater Survey Update – DATCP Member Roundtable Internal Updates
Governor Tony Evers (D-Wisconsin) and the Republican-controlled legislature have been trading dueling proposals in the months since the introduction and passage of Wisconsin’s 2023-25 biennial budget. Taped on October 27, 2023 and premiered on October 30, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers features a check-in with the Governor to discuss the potential for common ground over numerous issues […]
