On May 24, 2024, WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers Host Lisa Pugh will sit down with Professor Armando Ibarra, Department of Labor Education, UW-Madison and Erin Barbato, Director Immigrant Justice Clinic, University of Wisconsin Law School to discuss immigration issues in Wisconsin. (Brought to you by Nicolet National Bank). The post Newsmakers: Immigration Issues in Wisconsin appeared first on WisconsinEye ..read more

On May 14, 2024, the Wisconsin Elections Commission will hold a special meeting on the following agenda: A. Call to Order B. Administrator’s Report of Appropriate Meeting Notice C. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 D. Discussion and Potential Action Related to the Wis. Stat. § 5.62(2)(a) Petition from the “No Labels Wisconsin” party for Ballot Status E. Consideration and Approval of Ballot Proofs for the August and November, 2024, Elections F. Discussion and Potential Action Related to HAVA Grant Fund Spending Plan G. Discussion and Potential Action: UOCAVA Policy and Quest ..read more

On May 10, 2024, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board will hold two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 2 with the following applicants: 1:00 to 2:30 pm: Andrew Budzien Jeremy Schaefer Tanya Luckett Eric Martin Nathan Smith Kevin Timm Christopher Gillespie Cheyanne Sukkert Brett Cottrell Peter Antross The post Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 2 appeared first on WisconsinEye ..read more

On May 10, 2024, the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial will sponsor a ceremony on on the North Hamilton Street Capitol walkway. The post 2024 Annual Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony appeared first on WisconsinEye ..read more

On May 10, 2024, the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board will hold two hearings on applications for clemency. This segment features part 1 with the following applicants: 8:30 to 10:00 am: David McKee, Jr Steven Harter Anthony Smith NeoMay Criss Paul Madsen Douglas Randall Craig Herbst Stephen Galstad Ashley Torres Eric Vandevelde 10:00 to 11:30 am: Michelle Bozeman Chad Reynolds Mark Smith Esha Boyd Riva McClain Jasen Eberhardt Eric Leyendecker Allen Swain Calvin Buckner Corry Locke The post Governor's Pardon Advisory Board – Part 1 appeared first on WisconsinEye ..read more

On May 7, 2024, former Governor Scott McCallum (R) and respected former journalist David Haynes (D) will discuss the next steps Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust (WisACT) is taking to increase peaceful civic engagement in Wisconsin. WisACT is a pioneering community initiative to build bridges across the political spectrum to prevent the erosion of public trust and the rise of political violence. They will be joined by Dr. Michael Ford, UW-Oshkosh director of the Whitburn Center and Dr. Douglas Ihrke, director of UW-Milwaukee Bader Institute of Nonprofit Management. The post News Conference: C ..read more

On May 7, 2024, the Joint Committee on Finance will hold a Section 13.10 Meeting on the following: I. Department of Military Affairs Requesting supplement of $2M GPR in fiscal year 2023-24 for division of emergency management; pre-disaster flood resilience II. Department of Transportation Requesting supplement of $6M SEG in fiscal year 2023-24 for driver education III. Department of Public Instruction Requesting a supplement of $500,000 GPR in each of fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 for recovery high schools IV. Wisconsin Technical College System Board Requesting $19,842,523 GPR in fis ..read more

On May 8, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Deer Advisory Committee will meet on the following agenda: Welcome & Introductions Approve March minutes Spring Hearing Results related to Deer Season Structure recommendations (Maps) Summary of CDAC recommendations Public Comment period CDAC Recommendations Review by Zone Members Matters Adjourn The post Wisconsin DNR Deer Advisory Committee appeared first on WisconsinEye ..read more

On May 7, 2024, Rotary Club of Milwaukee will host Jessica Wineberg, Policy Director of Vision Zero, Milwaukee’s to discuss a plan for zero traffic deaths by 2037. The post Rotary Club of Milwaukee: Jessica Wineberg appeared first on WisconsinEye ..read more

On May 7, 2024, the Joint Legislative Audit Committee will hold a public hearing followed by an executive session. Public Hearing: Proposed Audit: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activities Audit Report 24-3: State of Wisconsin FY 2022-23 Single Audit Audit Report 23-6: Administration of Certain Supplemental Federal Funds, Department of Health Services Executive Session: Proposed Audit: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activities The post Joint Legislative Audit Committee appeared first on WisconsinEye ..read more