News Conference: Speaker's Task Force on Protecting Kids Legislation

On February 17, 2026, Eric Toney, District Attorney of Fond du Lac County, Representative Lindee Brill, and Senator Jesse James held a news conference about the urgent need for more positions for Internet Crimes Against Children law enforcement due to the exponential rise in cyber tips received by the ICAC Task Force in recent years. […]

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Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

On February 17, 2026, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 897 Relating to: threats to health care providers and providing a penalty Senate Bill 845 Relating to: repealing unconstitutional provisions related to operating while intoxicated Senate Bill 864 Relating to: courtroom supports for and […]

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Assembly Committee on Children and Families

On February 11, 2026, the Assembly Committee on Children and Families held an executive session on the following: Assembly Bill 903 Relating to: termination of parental rights under the safe haven law Assembly Bill 918 Relating to: required subjects in a human growth and development instructional program Assembly Bill 961 Relating to: warning labels for […]

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Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 2

On February 6, 2026, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants: 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Christina Venne Theodore Clarke II Carrie Lathan Jake Lewallen Andrew Barsamian Amanda Clark Lynn Gertsch Zachary Fischer Charlotte Underwood Arturo Vazquez Lynette Rodgers

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Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 1

On February 6, 2026, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 1 with the following applicants: 8:30 to 10:00 am: Tierra Deboer Jerry Morris Gary Pagel Christopher Jennings Jerry Doleshal Zachary Broadhead Jeffrey Peters Tony Spencer Adam Raymond Scott Burdick 10:00 to 11:30 am: Roy Splingaire Robert […]

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Assembly Committee on Children and Families

On February 5, 2026, the Assembly Committee on Children and Families held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 903 Relating to: termination of parental rights under the safe haven law Assembly Bill 918 Relating to: required subjects in a human growth and development instructional program Assembly Bill 961 Relating to: warning labels for […]

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Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

On February 4, 2026, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 546 Relating to: authorizing additional circuit court and criminal justice system positions Senate Bill 830 Relating to: defining “direct result” for purposes of the affirmative defense for victims of human trafficking Senate Bill 838 […]

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for December 6 – 12

On December 12, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Evers Vetoes Evers Signatures Committee Roundup JCOER approves UW changes Joel Brennan joins Governor’s race WisPolitics Stock Picks

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for December 6 – 12

On December 12, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Evers Vetoes Evers Signatures Committee Roundup JCOER approves UW changes Joel Brennan joins Governor’s race WisPolitics Stock Picks

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Wisconsin Council on Mental Health Legislative and Policy Committee

On December 11, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Council on Mental Health Legislative and Policy Committee met on the following: Mental Health Action Partnership (MHAP) updates Legislative updates Wisconsin Council on Mental Health (WCMH) updates Public comment Guest speaker on incarceration and mental health – Dr. Mike Koenigs, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UW-Madison […]

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Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 2

On December 5, 2025, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board held two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants: 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Brian Delrow Gina Fountain Jereme Buchholz Daniel Schuyler Jordan Vargas Michael Hafner Lamar Hall Twana Burris Colin Jones James Barnett III

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