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Newsmakers: Changing Public Perceptions of PFAS Water Contamination
Wisconsin policymakers are struggling to agree on solutions to address PFAS pollution in drinking water, meanwhile the federal government has just issued even lower standards for the state to meet to ensure water safety. Surveys show Wisconsinites are paying attention, making water quality a key voter issue. On April 15, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers features a […]
Newsmakers: Wisconsin's Healthcare Workforce Shortage
A new Governor-appointed Task Force on the healthcare workforce is rushing to meet a 6 month timeline to submit solutions to the Governor while some say the state’s healthcare system is mid-crisis. Last month two Western Wisconsin hospitals closed suddenly – leaving area communities without essential services. State officials describe that situation as a canary in […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for April 13 – 19
On April 19, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: SCOWIS: Gov. Evers v. Senator Marklein Evers Considering Legal Action on PFAS School Funding Veto Challenged Electronic Ballots Lawsuit MU Poll: Presidential Race, U.S. Senate Race, Top […]
Rewind: Your Week in Review for April 6 – 12
On April 12, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and CBS 58 Capitol Reporter Emilee Fannon and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross review this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: Justice Ann Walsh Bradley Won’t Seek Reelection Report: Vos Recall Fails Legislative Roundup: Who’s Running, Retiring? Bills Signed, Vetoed Biden Unveils Student Loan Plan in WI
Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
On April 10, 2024, the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety held a public hearing on Clearinghouse Rule 24-003 relating to security in type 1 secured correctional facilities.
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2022 Legislative Council Study Committee on Increasing Offender Employment Opportunities
On January 11, 2023, the Legislative Council Study Committee on Increasing Offender Employment Opportunities met. Agenda: LRB-0516/P5, relating to establishing a hotline for employers interested in hiring individuals with a conviction record LRB-1301/P1, relating to a certification of rental readiness, funding to cover damages caused by certificate of rental readiness holders, and granting rule-making authority […]
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Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session
On February 22, 2024, the Wisconsin State Assembly continued their floor session from February 21, 2024 followed by another floor session on the following: AR 26: designating the month of February 2024 as Career and Technical Education; AJR 126: reaffirming Wisconsin’s commitment to the strengthening and deepening of the sister ties between WI and Taiwan; […]
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Wisconsin State Senate Floor Session
On March 12, 2024, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 172: establishing and operating community reentry centers; SB 374: Wisconsin and Minnesota income tax reciprocity; SB 525: tinting windows on government-owned vehicles; SB 616: a sales tax exemption for road-building equipment; SB 667: domestic asset protection trusts; SB 791: […]
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Governor's Task Force on Broadband Access
On April 17, 2024, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access will meet on the following agenda: 1. Welcome and Housekeeping 2. Public Comment 3. PSC Updates 4. Group Discussion on Annual Report Recommendations 5. Next Steps 6. Adjournment
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Wisconsin Supreme Court: Governor Evers v. Senator Marklein
On April 17, 2024, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tony Evers v. Howard Marklein, Case Number 2023AP2020-OA. This Wisconsin Supreme Court accepted jurisdiction over the original action petition filed by Governor Evers, the Department of Natural Resources, the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, the Department of Safety and Professional Services […]
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Dane County Circuit Court: Khary Penebaker et al vs. Andrew Hitt et al
On February 22, 2024, Dane County Circuit Court held a motion hearing on Khary Penebaker et al vs. Andrew Hitt et al – Case Number 2022CV001178. Judge Frank D. Remington presiding.
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Wisconsin Court of Appeals: Josh Kaul v. Wisconsin State Legislature
On June 5, 2023, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II held an oral argument on Josh Kaul v. Wisconsin State Legislature, Appeal Number 2022AP000790 / Case Number 2021CV001314. This case is a Petition for an Original Action filed by the Attorney General of Wisconsin against the Legislature. A.G. Kaul seeks to strike down several […]
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