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 1, 2023, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force met on the following agenda: Convene Approval of Minutes from 8/9/23 Meeting Next Steps Forward Review/Discussion of Draft Recommendations (Intermediate and Long-Term) Review of Feedback of Immediate and Intermediate Recommendations Time for comment from members of the public Adjourn
On October 31, 2023, the Joint Committee on Finance held a Section 13.10 meeting followed by an executive session. Section 13.10 Meeting: Department of Justice – Joshua Kaul, Attorney General Case: Federal Trade Commission and the State of Wisconsin v. Rhinelander Auto Center, Inc., Rhinelander Motor Company, Rhinelander Auto Group LLC, Rhinelander Import Group LLC, […]
On October 26, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Education held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 342: allowing school boards to employ a school district administrator who is not licensed by the department of public instruction Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 209: model academic standards related to American Indian studies, […]
On October 24, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Transportation held an executive session followed by a public hearing. Executive Session: Assembly Bill 284: tribal nation welcome signs Assembly Bill 409: designating a bridge in Pierce County as the Eisenhower Bridge of Valor Assembly Bill 354: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles […]
On October 23, 2023, the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity held a public hearing to discuss the tours of Building Blocks Learning Center, Woodside Elementary School and Wood County Human Services Department in Wisconsin Rapids then heard from invited testimony featuring: The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin – Presenters will discuss “Kemāmaceqtaq: We’re […]
On October 10, 2023, the Assembly Committee on Transportation held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 284: tribal nation welcome signs Assembly Bill 409: designating a bridge in Pierce County as the Eisenhower Bridge of Valor Assembly Bill 354: warning lights on public utility, telecommunications carrier, or cooperative vehicles
On May 5, 2023, Woodland Women in collaboration with Wisconsin Women’s Council and the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Taskforce hosted an event for the National Day of Awareness for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) movement. Speakers include Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez and Menominee Tribal Legislator Rachel Fernandez.
On April 7, 2023, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force met.. Agenda: Convene Opening Remarks Approval of Minutes from 9/16/22 Meeting* Next Steps Forward Final Report and Implementation Plan Review of draft recommendations Feedback and discussion Update on State Budget* Time for comment from members of the public Adjourn
On March 14, 2023, the 19th Annual State of the Tribes address was held in the Wisconsin State Assembly Chambers featuring Chairman Robert VanZile of the Sokaogon Chippewa Community and the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. delivering this year’s address. After the address, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session the following: Assembly Bill […]
On December 13, 2022, the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations met. Agenda: Discussion of Topics for Committee Approval: 2023 LRB-0011/1, relating to model academic standards related to American Indian studies, informational materials related to a school board’s obligation to provide instruction on American Indians, and the American Indian studies requirement for teacher licensure • 2023 […]