On November 10, 2025, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum hosted an event to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Speakers: Christopher Kolakowski Director, Wisconsin Veterans Museum Tom August Former Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps Col Kurk Anderson USMC (retired) Commandant, Department of Wisconsin, Marine Corps League James Bond Secretary, Wisconsin Department […]
On October 29, 2025, The Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 596 Relating to: a state matching grant program for recipients of federal per diem payments and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 597 Relating to: a state matching grant program for recipients of federal per […]
On October 23, 2025, Wisconsin legislative Democrats unveiled a “Veterans Promise” legislative package. Bills include: LRB-4617: Establishing Veterans Day as a state holiday LRB-4716: Establishing a Veterans Mental Health Grant Program LRB-4720: Funding the UW Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project
On October 7, 2025, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs met on the following: Executive Session: Senate Bill 411 Relating to: the University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project, funding for the veterans housing and recovery program, eligibility changes for the veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit, and making […]
On October 3, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Federal shutdown Governor’s Race SCOWIS Race Veterans Homes Closures Medical Cannabis AI Bill Becomes Law Lincoln Hills/Copper […]
On October 3, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel State Government and Politics Reporter Jessie Opoien reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Federal shutdown Governor’s Race SCOWIS Race Veterans Homes Closures Medical Cannabis AI Bill Becomes Law Lincoln Hills/Copper […]
On September 18, 2025, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs held a public hearing on Senate Bill 411 Relating to: the University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project, funding for the veterans housing and recovery program, eligibility changes for the veterans and surviving spouses property tax credit, and making an […]
On August 1, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk 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: Latest in Governor’s race Federal Budget & the LFB Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s first bill signed Lawsuit against Trump Administration Crawford’s Investiture WisPolitics Stock […]
On August 1, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk 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: Latest in Governor’s race Federal Budget & the LFB Rep. Derrick Van Orden’s first bill signed Lawsuit against Trump Administration Crawford’s Investiture WisPolitics Stock […]
On June 18, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 10: access to public high schools for military recruiters; SB 41: school safety grants and making an appropriation; SB 94: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions […]
On June 13, 2025, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum will celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday at the Rotunda at the State Capitol. Coverage includes: Welcome and Introduction: Christopher Kolakowski Wisconsin Veterans Museum Director Post Colors: Wisconsin Army National Guard Color Guard Star Spangled Banner: Francis Scott Key – Lyrics; Natalie Popp – Vocalist, Miss Capital […]