Newsmakers: Exit Interview with Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette)
On December 8, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed outgoing state Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette).
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Rewind: Your Week in Review for January 18 – 24
On January 24, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters and Associated Press Capitol correspondent Scott Bauer reviewed this week in state politics. On this week’s episode: Evers Calls Special Session on Ag Economy People’s Maps Commission Will Draft Redistricting Plan Higher Tax Collections Starts Tax-Cut Debate Legislature Bans PFAs in Firefighting Foam Senate Oks Homelessness […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for January 18 – 24
On January 24, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters and Associated Press Capitol correspondent Scott Bauer reviewed this week in state politics. On this week’s episode: Evers Calls Special Session on Ag Economy People’s Maps Commission Will Draft Redistricting Plan Higher Tax Collections Starts Tax-Cut Debate Legislature Bans PFAs in Firefighting Foam Senate Oks Homelessness […]
WisPolitics.com Luncheon with Attorney General Josh Kaul
On January 23, 2020, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon with Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul to discuss his work fighting drug addiction, gun violence, water pollution and more.
News Conference: Speaker Vos Pre-Session
On January 21, 2020, Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) held a news conference to discuss the day’s legislative calendar, which includes six bills to combat substance abuse through the HOPE Agenda, regulatory reforms for summer camps, and a pilot program for mental health consultation services in schools.
Assembly Committee on Substance Abuse and Prevention
On January 8, 2020, the Assembly Committee on Substance Abuse and Prevention held a public hearing on bills relating to opioid antagonist administration in jails and medication-assisted treatment availability in prisons and jails, registration of recovery residences and disciplinary action against a state employee who is receiving medication-assisted treatment, the prescription drug monitoring program, reimbursement […]
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
On January 8, 2020, the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held an executive session followed by a public hearing on bills relating to mental health clinical consultations under the Medical Assistance program, certifications for advance directives and findings of incapacity related to powers of attorney for health care, permitting pharmacists to prescribe certain […]
Newsmakers: 2020 HOPE Agenda Legislation
On December 18, 2019, WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters sat down with Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) and WisHope Executive Director Peter Brunzelle to discuss the 2020 HOPE Agenda legislation. The bills include: LRB-3740/1, LRB-4771/1, LRB-2010/1, LRB-4530/1, LRB-2886/1, LRB-3806/1, LRB-4312/1
Newsmakers: 2020 HOPE Agenda Legislation
On December 18, 2019, WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters sat down with Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) and WisHope Executive Director Peter Brunzelle to discuss the 2020 HOPE Agenda legislation. The bills include: LRB-3740/1, LRB-4771/1, LRB-2010/1, LRB-4530/1, LRB-2886/1, LRB-3806/1, LRB-4312/1
Maps at the Capitol – Part 3: Opioid Crisis Health Consequences Prevention and Treatment Resource Allocation
On October 2, 2019, the State Agency Geospatial Information Committee hosted an event to give mapping professionals from SAGIC an opportunity to share their latest projects and the different collaboration that takes place between multiple state agencies. This segment focuses on Opioid Crisis Health Consequences Prevention and Treatment Resource Allocation (DHS).
Rewind: Your Week in Review for May 11 – 17
On May 17, 2019, WisconsinEye Senior Producer Steve Walters and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics in the WisconsinEye Studios in Madison, WI. On this week’s episode: Justices Hear “Lame Duck” Session Challenge Revised Estimate: +$753 million in State Tax Collection Finance OKs Tech College, Clean Water Funds Assembly Sends Senate […]