On March 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: Antoine Williams Steven Reilly Robert Fenske Evelyn Melendez Jessica Le Tourneau Allen Banks Anthony Moss Ellen Kluetzman Shawn Halter De’Anthony Walker Clinton Ryczek
On March 20, 2026, Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday discussion that looks to our state’s criminal justice system, including the aging of our state’s defendant and prison populations. This includes discussion on substance use disorder in these populations, and the increase in the number of Wisconsinites incarcerated for drunk driving. An upcoming Forum […]
On March 19, 2026, Gov. Tony Evers took action on Senate Bill (SB 264), otherwise known as “Gail’s Law,” at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Gail’s Law requires health insurance policies, including BadgerCare, to fully cover medically necessary supplemental breast screenings or diagnostic breast examinations for those with denser breast tissue or who are at an […]
On March 18, 2026, the Wisconsin Public Service Commissions Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access met on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and Housekeeping 2. Public Comment 3. PSC Updates 4. Presentation: Broadband Intelligence, Year Three a. Ana Mancia, Principal, Boston Consultant Group (BCG) b. Majid Alivand, Data and Analytics Senior Manager, Boston Consultant Group […]
On March 18, 2026, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Governor’s Bicycle Coordinating Council met on the following agenda: 9:30 – 9:45am Welcome and Call Meeting to Order Call Meeting to Order Review and approve December 2025 minutes 9:45 – 10:00am Legislative Initiatives Opportunity to share information on initiatives. 10:00 – 10:40am Presentation: All Kids Bike […]
On March 17, 2026, the Wisconsin Senate held a floor session on the following: SJR116: prohibiting the gov from using the partial veto to create or increase any tax or fee; SB176: income and franchise tax exemption for broadband expansion grants; SB179: applying the motor vehicle fuel tax; SB225: regulation of amusement rides; SB248: ignition interlock […]
On March 13, 2026, 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. On this week’s episode: Wisconsin State Legislature v. Josh Kaul Taxpayers v. Wisconsin State Legislature Justice Annette Ziegler to Retire Schimel’s Appointment on U.S. Eastern District NIL Deals WisPolitics Stock Report Production Note: Dear Rewind viewers […]
On March 11, 2026, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 1010 / Assembly Bill 1027 Relating to: requiring information relating to the food stamp program to be compiled and provided to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Senate Bill 249 / Assembly […]
On March 11, 2026, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wisconsin State Legislature v. Josh Kaul, Case Number 2022AP431. This is a review of a decision by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District II (headquartered in Waukesha), which reversed a Polk County Circuit Court decision, Judge Jeffery Anderson presiding. The case involves a […]
On March 10, 2026, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors met on the following agenda: 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting 3. CEO Report 4. Wisconsin Investment Fund Committee Report 5. Vote – SSBCI/Treasury Update 6. Audit & Budget Committee Report Quarterly […]
On March 10, 2026, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Revenue held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 865 / Assembly 878 Relating to: a tax credit for certain sales and use taxes paid on services sold through an amusement device. Senate Bill 880 / Assembly 884 Relating to: who may purchase certain […]