On March 23, 2026, just before early voting for the spring election starts, Democratic Leader State Senator Dianne Hesselbien, State Senator Brad Pfaff, and State Representative Jenna Jacobson held a news conference on school funding and property tax referendums.
On March 20, 2026, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. On this week’s episode: Devin LeMahieu Retires Other GOP Retirements Senate Adjourns Rule of 17 Gov. Evers Signs Bills into Law Negotiations Continue for Property Tax Deal WisPolitics Stock Picks Production Note: If you value […]
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 3, 2026, the Joint Committee on Finance met on the following: Section 13.10 Meeting: I. Department of Administration – Kathy Blumenfeld, Secretary The Department of Administration requests a supplement of $2,000,000 PR-S in fiscal year 2025-26 and $2,000,000 PR-S in fiscal year 2026-27 from the committee’s appropriation under s. 20.865(4)(g) to the department’s […]
On February 20, 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: State of the State Vos Retires A deal on women’s health bills Assembly Adjourning Surplus deal update WisPolitics Stock Picks Production Note: Dear Rewind viewers and podcast listeners, Rewind is […]
On February 3, 2026, Joint Committee on Finance Democratic members Sen. Kelda Roys (D-Madison) and Rep. Tip McGuire (D-Kenosha) spoke to members of the media following today’s JFC meeting.
On February 3, 2026, the Joint Committee on Finance met on the following: Section 13.10 Meeting: I. Department of Public Instruction – Thomas McCarthy, Deputy State Superintendent The Department of Public Instruction requests a supplement of $1,000,000 GPR in fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,000,000 GPR in fiscal year 2026-27 from the committee’s appropriation under s. […]
On February 3, 2026, State Representative Mark Born (R-Beaver Dam) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance, held a news conference prior to the executive session of the JFC.
On February 3, 2026, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs met on the following: Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 974 Relating to: a public affairs network trust fund, grants to the WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network, and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 956 Relating to: exempting certain agricultural warehouses from automatic fire sprinkler requirements Assembly Bill 640 […]
On December 11, 2025, the Institute for Reforming Government held a webinar detailing the results of their report on, “Empty Schools, Empty Wallets: What Happened to $1.49 Billion in ESSER School Aid?”
On December 11, 2025, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 meeting on the following: I. Department of Justice – Joshua Kaul, Attorney General Case: State of New York, v. U.S. Department of Justice, Case No. 25-cv-499 (D.R.I.) II. Technical College System Board – Layla Merrifield, President The Technical College System Board requests […]
