On February 25, 2026, Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin (D-Whitefish Bay) and Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) held a brief news conference following the scheduled public hearing on the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice.
On February 26, 2026, the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 885 Relating to: digital asset staking and the state’s securities laws Senate Bill 951 Relating to: creating the Office of Financial Technology Innovation in the Department of Financial Institutions and a cryptocurrency pilot project, […]
On February 25, 2026, the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice held an informational hearing featuring invited testimony from Attorney General Josh Kaul.
On February 24, 2026, the Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the Department of Justice held an informational hearing featuring the following testimony: Dr. Paul Nolette Marquette University – Director Les Aspin Center for Government Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Phil Mlsna Annette Meeks Freedom Foundation of Minnesota
On February 24, 2026, the Wisconsin Ethics Commission met on the following agenda: A. Call to Order B. Report of Appropriate Meeting Notice – Administrator C. Approval of Minutes for Meeting on December 16, 2025 D. Personal Appearances E. Request for Approval to Submit a Request for Additional Funding for Staff Salary and Fringe Costs to the Joint Committee on Finance […]
On February 20, 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: John Martig Rodney Street Gregory Marks Laura Perez Gregory White Daniels Bins Tamra Oman Lakesha Barnes Ryan Herron
PRODUCTION NOTE: This floor session is a continuation of February 19, 2026 floor session. On February 20, 2026, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: SB179: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax supplier’s administrative allowance to diesel fuel, a motor vehicle fuel tax refund for evaporation losses, and making an appropriation; […]
On February 20, 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: Adrian Brown Cary Romanowski Leesha Lustgraaf Cindy Szymanski Paul Scafe Rachael Badham Austin Rentsch Mindy DeGrand Abimael Gutierrez Donna Stokes Tamara Conner 10:00 to 11:30 am: Nicole […]
PRODUCTION NOTE: This floor session went into recess at approximately 9:00 PM on February 19, 2026. The session resumed on February 20, 2026. On February 19, 2026, the Wisconsin Assembly held a floor session on the following: SJR116 / AJR127: prohibiting the governor from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee […]
On February 18, 2026, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB7: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state; SB277: the expiration of administrative rules; SB532: course fees at University of Wisconsin System institutions; SB652: race-based higher education programs and requirements; SB154: requiring the Department of […]
On February 17, 2026, Gov. Tony Evers delivered his eighth and final State of the State address.