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, the Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 398: a tax credit for transportation services for blind workers Senate Bill 351: creating a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of certain memberships to a real estate broker. Senate Bill 571 / […]
On December 5, 2023, the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 467: outdoor advertising signs that do not conform to local ordinances and that are affected by certain transportation-related projects Senate Bill 399: designating a bridge in Pierce County as the Eisenhower Bridge of Valor […]
On November 28, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economy and Small Business Development held a public hearing on the following: Clearinghouse Rule 23-010: updating Wisconsin’s water quality antidegradation policy and procedures and affecting small business Assembly Bill 569: the location and operation of driver schools Assembly Bill 628: requiring retail sellers to accept cash […]
On November 15, 2023, the Senate Committee on Utilities and Technology held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 531: caller identification spoofing, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty Senate Bill 559: delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions’ approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, […]
On November 14, 2023, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Bill 85: authorizing email for notice of public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district board business; Senate Bill 380: Wisconsin grants and other financial aid for higher education; Senate Bill 67: changing the phase-out of utility aid payments for decommissioned […]
On November 7, 2023, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: Senate Joint Resolution 54: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (first consideration); Senate Joint Resolution 71: eligibility to vote in Wisconsin (second consideration); Senate Joint Resolution 73: requiring photographic identification to vote in any […]
On November 2, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Consumer Protection held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 230: recreational vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and dealers, the definition of recreational vehicles, and providing a penalty Assembly Bill 453: adopting modifications to, and renaming, the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act Assembly Bill 466: […]
On October 27, 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 Deal Election Bills DNR Secretary to Retire Driver’s Education, Reckless Driving Bills Eliminating Race-Based Criteria for College META Lawsuit
On October 27, 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 Deal Election Bills DNR Secretary to Retire Driver’s Education, Reckless Driving Bills Eliminating Race-Based Criteria for College META Lawsuit
