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. […]
On December 5, 2023, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) hosted a news conference to announce her “Reaching Higher for Higher Education” legislative package. Speakers: State Representative Katrina Shankland State Representative Jodi Emerson Jon Shelton, AFT-Wisconsin VP of Higher Education Maddie Topf, TAA Co-President
On November 17, 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: Brewers Bill Approved With Changes Alcohol Overhaul Bill PFAS and GOP Tax Cuts Gov. Evers Prison Plan UW Engineering Building Battle
On November 17, 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: Brewers Bill Approved With Changes Alcohol Overhaul Bill PFAS and GOP Tax Cuts Gov. Evers Prison Plan UW Engineering Building Battle
On November 16, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 314: state aid for prizes awarded at local fairs Assembly Bill 379: local regulation of vegetable garden Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 424: grants to counties for veterans services Assembly Bill 492: method […]
Representative John Klenke (1958-2023). Elected in 2010, served two terms as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 88th District. Served on joint finance committee and as vice-chairperson of the Energy and Utilities committee; also a member of the assembly CPA caucus. Speaker Robin Vos said Klenke helped enact “tough” reforms on “historic” tax relief […]
