On October 25, 2023, the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking held a public hearing at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh featuring invited testimony followed by public testimony. Topics include: Overview of the current status of human trafficking activities in Wisconsin; Discussion of tools, processes, and techniques that are working and have been found to be successful; […]
On October 13, 2023, 2023, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2. Applicants: 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Aaron Armaur Walter Chamley Mamie Scott Allen Alston Damen Hicks Clifton Davis Anthony Demerath Kevin Rick Darrel Schumacher
On October 13, 2023, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 1. Applicants: 8:30 to 10:00 am: John Ferguson Kevin Smith Mark Craker Robert Johnson Thomas Sorensen Arthur Gough Harold Binning Justin Yapp Lashundia Pearnell 10:00 to 11:30 am: Joshua Horner Brent Howell Alicia Wilson Jerry […]
On October 6, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Health Public Health Council met. The primary purpose of the Council is to inform and advise the Governor, DHS, the State Legislature, and people of Wisconsin on prioritized public health issues important to the needs and wants of the public in a manner that is equitable, inclusive, […]
On October 3, 2023, the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse Council hosted its 2023 Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Achievement in Domestic Abuse Issues at the State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin.
On September 28, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Education held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 108: the definition of “strip search” for the purpose of the prohibition against strip-searching a pupil Assembly Bill 293: defining critical mapping data for school safety plans Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 403: restrictions […]
On September 27, 2023, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 119: public records identifying confidential law enforcement informants Senate Bill 303: defining critical mapping data for school safety plans Senate Bill 309: recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is […]
On September 27, 2023, the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking held an informational hearing on the following: Amber Otis and Thomas Koss of Wisconsin Legislative Council Overview of existing Wisconsin law that addresses those issues that could relate to human trafficking Overview of legislation enacted in other states that could provide the Task Force […]
On September 27, 2023, Representative Jerry O’Connor and other members of the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking held a news conference to discuss the Human Trafficking Task Force in advance of the first informational hearing.
On September 21, 2023, WAVE Educational Fund, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, Giffords, 80% Coalition, March for Our Lives, Forward Latino, and scores of Wisconsin residents from every part of the state joined together to promote lifesaving solutions to gun violence in Wisconsin. Speakers: Josh Kaul, Attorney General, Wisconsin Deb Andraca, State Representative Shelia Stubbs, […]
On September 13, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Correction and Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a joint public hearing on Clearinghouse Rule 21-104: adult field supervision.
