On September 26, 2023, the Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection will hold an informational hearing and a public hearing. Informational Hearing: Presentation from Barbara Beckert, Director of External Advocacy for Disability Rights Wisconsin, and Denise Jess, Executive Director for the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Wisconsin Elections Commission […]
On September 21, 2023, the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage held a public hearing on the following: Naas, Sandra Dee Of Ashland, as a Northern Area Representative on the Natural Resources Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2027 VandenBrook, Jim Of Mount Horeb, as a Southern Area Representative on […]
On September 21, 2023, WAVE Educational Fund, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, Giffords, 80% Coalition, March for Our Lives, Forward Latino, and scores of Wisconsin residents from every part of the state joined together to promote lifesaving solutions to gun violence in Wisconsin. Speakers: Josh Kaul, Attorney General, Wisconsin Deb Andraca, State Representative Shelia Stubbs, […]
On September 21, 2023, legislative Democrats introduced the last of the three sets of bills in the Working for Wisconsin: Investing in Our Kids’ Education package. The legislation focuses on uplifting current public school teachers, strengthening the profession through investment, and recruitment and retention strategies.
On September 21, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections held an informational hearing on Absentee voting and absentee ballot processing: Absentee voting and absentee ballot processing including current practices and best practices. Speakers: Wendy Underhill, Director, Elections and Redistricting – National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Diane Coenen, City Clerk in Oconomowoc Elena […]
On September 20, 2023, Democratic Legislators held a news conference with community advocates to talk about the importance of building a care economy through Paid Family and Medical Leave and Child Care initiatives. Speakers: Representative Francesca Hong Representative Alex Joers Representative Kalan Haywood Representative Greta Neubauer Senator LaTonya Johnson Senator Kelda Roys Senator Melissa Agard […]
On September 20, 2023, the Senate Committee on Health held a public hearing on the following: Chou, Dr. Clarence Of Mequon, as a Medical Doctor Representative on the Medical Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2027 Ferguson, Dr. Kris Of Wausau, as a Doctor of Medicine Representative on the Medical Examining Board, […]
On September 20, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Children and Families and the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families held a joint informational hearing on the following: 2021 Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Report – Received by the Legislature on 12/29/2022 90 Day and 6 Month Summary Reports of Incidents […]
On September 20, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 379: local regulation of vegetable gardens Assembly Bill 314: state aid for prizes awarded at local fairs
On September 19, 2023, the Senate Committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Slaby, Dr. Lisa Of Sobieski, as an Optometrist Representative on the Optometry Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2026 Harris, Dr. Michael Of Whitefish Bay, as an Otolaryngologist […]
On September 19, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 97: authorizing email for notice of public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district board business Assembly Bill 238: software, communications equipment, and maps for nonprofit organizations that promote the operation of all-terrain and […]
