On December 14, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held an executive session followed by a public hearing on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 424: grants to counties for veterans services Assembly Bill 492: method for establishing proof of financial responsibility for municipal solid waste facilities; payments for closure, long-term care, and corrective […]
On December 13, 2023, the Board of Regents of the Universities of Wisconsin held a special meeting on the following agenda: 1. Calling of the Roll 2. Declaration of Conflicts 3. Recommendation to Approve Proposed Terms related to State Funding Proposal 4. Adjourn
On December 13, 2023, the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus held a news conference to respond to the latest UW-System DEI issue.
On December 13, 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) met on the following agenda: Roll Call Governor and Secretary opening statements Approve minutes TPC Report Cost Information and Program Status Information: August 2023 TPC Report Project Cost Information; Approval Process for Major Highway Studies & Projects Study Recommendations Project and Grant […]
School choice and public education advocates across the country are anxiously awaiting a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on whether they will take a case that could change the state’s school voucher program. On December 11, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Julie Underwood, former Dean of UW–Madison School of Education and […]
School choice and public education advocates across the country are anxiously awaiting a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on whether they will take a case that could change the state’s school voucher program. On December 11, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh sat down with Julie Underwood, former Dean of UW–Madison School of Education and […]
On December 8, 2023, Wisconsin Policy Forum hosted a Forum Friday focusing on the challenges facing the UW System and impacts on the state’s workforce needs. Speakers: Mark Sommerhauser – WI Policy Forum Communications Director / Policy Researcher Jason Stein – WI Policy Forum Vice President / Research Director Jay Rothman – Universities of Wisconsin […]
On December 8, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon 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: Proposed Deal for the Universities of Wisconsin Abortion Ruling GOP Bill to Abolish WEC Fake Electors Settlement Brewers Stadium Bill Gov. Evers Takes Action on 51 Bills
On December 8, 2023, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon 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: Proposed Deal for the Universities of Wisconsin Abortion Ruling GOP Bill to Abolish WEC Fake Electors Settlement Brewers Stadium Bill Gov. Evers Takes Action on 51 Bills
On December 7, 2023, WisPolitics.com hosted a luncheon at The Madison Club for a panel discussion on the relationship between local governments in Wisconsin and the federal and state governments. Among the issues are revenue sharing, taxation, health, transportayion and economic development. Panelists: Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg Watertown Mayor Emily McFarland Milwaukee County Executive David […]
On December 5, 2023, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 meeting on the following: Department of Public Instruction – Thomas McCarthy, Deputy State Superintendent The Department of Public Instruction requests a supplement of $111,000 GPR in fiscal year 2023-24 and $225,400 GPR in fiscal year 2024-25 from the Committee’s appropriation under s. […]
