On June 20, 2024, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club for a talk with Public Service Commission Chair Summer Strand on issues governed by the regulatory body she leads. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Additional Reference: WisPolitics.com – Strand says under and unserved areas in Wisconsin could have broadband by 2030
On May 23, 2024, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin will meet on the following agenda: Minutes of the open meeting of Thursday, May 9, 2024 5-AE-248 – Joint Application for Approval of a Project Commitment Agreement between American Transmission Company LLC and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (proposed notice of investigation) 5-FE-105 – Quadrennial Planning […]
On April 25, 2024, the Senate Committee on Utilities and Technology held an informational hearing to discuss community solar in Wisconsin. Testimony includes: Brandon Smithwood – Vice President of Policy, Dimension Renewable Energy JD Smith & John Schulze – Arch Electric & Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Zack Hill – Sr. Manager of Public […]
On February 20, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 187: local government review of commercial building plans; Senate Bill 462: crisis urgent care and observation facilities; Senate Bill 789: fees for redacting certain records of law enforcement agencies; Senate Bill 11: expanding the treatment alternatives and diversion […]
On February 7, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities and the Senate Committee on Utilities and Technology held a joint informational hearing on the “Evolution of Energy” in Wisconsin featuring the following speakers: Virent, Inc. President and General Counsel, David Kettner Realta Fusion, Inc. Cofounder and CEO, Kieran Furlong X-energy Vice President of […]
On January 23, 2024, Gov. Tony Evers delivered his 2024 State of the State Address.
On January 10, 2024, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Tourism held a public hearing on the following: Schuh, Lyn Of Oshkosh, as a Certified Veterinary Technician Representative on the Veterinary Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2026 Miesen, Dr. Stephanie Of Edgerton, as a Veterinarian Representative on the Veterinary Examining […]
On January 9, 2024 the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities held a public hearing on the following items: Assembly Bill 878: increasing the penalties for gas pipeline safety violations and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 846: exemptions from public utility regulation regarding electric vehicle charging stations, installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations […]
PROGRAMMING NOTE: EXPERIENCED SOME AUDIO ISSUES On January 4, 2024, the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means will hold an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 480: eligibility for farmland preservation tax credits Assembly Bill 627: various changes to the business development tax credit Assembly Bill 660: […]
PROGRAMMING NOTE: EXPERIENCED AUDIO DIFFICULTIES On December 7, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Agriculture held an executive session on the following: Assembly Bill 440: permits for the overweight transport of certain fluid milk products Assembly Bill 655: a transition to grass pilot program and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 419: creating an online, interactive carbon […]
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.
