On November 18, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 279: grants to law enforcement agencies for data-sharing platforms; SB 11: allowing representatives of certain federally chartered youth membership organizations to provide information to pupils on public school property; SB 16: participation in interscholastic athletics and application of the public records […]
On November 13, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment met on the following: Executive Session: LRB-4813 Relating to: funding for identity verification under the unemployment insurance law and making an appropriation LRB-4187 Relating to: various changes to the worker’s compensation law, granting rulemaking authority, making an appropriation, and providing a […]
On October 16, 2025, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Amy Pechacek held a new conference in place of the monthly Statewide Labor Market Data Briefing.
On October 14, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 136: school bus back-up lamps; SB 159 / AB 179: requirements for lighting on police vehicles; SB 183 / AB 199: reimbursement of emergency services under the Medical Assistance program when a patient is not transported, reporting on changes […]
On October 2, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Commerce held a public hearing and executive session on the following: Assembly Bill 281 Relating to: the employment eligibility verification program and granting rulemaking authority Assembly Bill 238 Relating to: prohibiting hotels, inns, and motels from discriminating against dog handlers who are accompanied by search and rescue […]
On September 30, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Housing and Real Estate held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 454 Relating to: a workforce home loan program Assembly Bill 449 Relating to: local regulation of accessory dwelling units Assembly Bill 182 Relating to: changes to the low-income housing tax credit Assembly Bill 366 […]
On September 18, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development held a news conference following the release of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for August 2025. The briefing covered the statewide unemployment rate, total nonfarm jobs, labor force participation rate and some high-level sector information. Briefing provided by Section Chief of the […]
On September 16, 2025, WisPolitics and the Wisconsin Technology Council hosted a luncheon and a panel discussion on how President Trump’s tariffs are affecting the Wisconsin economy. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Insurance Alliance). Panelists: Menzie Chinn, an economics professor in UW-Madison’s La Follette School of Public Affairs Pam Jahnke, director at the Midwest Farm […]
On September 16, 2025, the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 374 Relating to: exemptions from minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements for minor league baseball players. Baldeh, Samba Of Madison, as a Private Sector Representative on the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, […]
On September 10, 2025, Rotary Club of Madison hosted Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau to present information about CDIS, the newest and fastest growing school at UW-Madison. His presentation focuses on its origins, current projects and programs, and new directions, in particular as related to the ongoing “AI moment” in the world.
On September 9, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Urban Revitalization held an informational hearing on the challenges law enforcement face in regards to recruiting and retaining staff. Speakers: Sheriff Denita Ball Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Roger Brandner Badger State Sheriffs’ Association & Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association Chief Alexander Ramirez City of Racine […]