The Study Committee on Bail and Conditions of Pretrial Release met for the first time on Aug. 16, 2018. The committee, chaired by Sen. Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) and Sen. Fred Risser (D-Madison), is tasked with reviewing the state’s pretrial release system. Committee members include legislators and various members from the criminal justice system including the […]
First Municipal Customer Side Lead Pipe Removal Program Approved
Date Wed, Aug. 22, 2018 - 4:12pm By Hamilton
On Aug. 16, the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved the state’s first municipal customer side lead pipe removal program. In March, Gov. Scott Walker signed the Leading on Lead Act (Act 136) into law, thereby paving the way for water utilities to provide financial assistance to replace water laterals on private property containing lead. The […]
Study Committee on Investment and Use of School Trust Funds Meets
Date Tue, Aug. 21, 2018 - 8:47am By Hamilton
The Study Committee on the Investment and Use of the School Trust Funds met for the first time on Aug. 16, 2018. The committee, chaired by Rep. Terry Katsma (R-Oostburg) and Sen. Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee), is tasked with reviewing the investment process and loan programs under the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL). The […]
Study Committee on Property Tax Assessments Meets
Date Tue, Aug. 21, 2018 - 8:43am By Hamilton
The Study Committee on Property Tax Assessment Practices met for the first time on Aug. 7, 2018. The committee, chaired by Sen. Luther Olsen (R-Ripon) and Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha), is tasked with reviewing and recommending changes to current property tax assessment practices in Wisconsin, including the role of comparable sales and market segments in […]
Justice Rebecca Dallet Sworn In To Wisconsin Supreme Court
Date Mon, Aug. 20, 2018 - 11:45am By Hamilton
On Aug. 6, Justice Rebecca Dallet was sworn into office as a justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Dallet’s 10-year term will expire on July 31, 2028. Liberal Dallet, a former Milwaukee County circuit court judge, defeated conservative candidate Judge Michael Screnock in an April election. Dallet replaces conservative Justice Michael Gableman on the bench, […]
Judge Hagedorn Announces Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Date Mon, Aug. 20, 2018 - 11:41am By Hamilton
2nd District Court of Appeals Judge Brian Hagedorn has announced his candidacy for Wisconsin Supreme Court. Hagedorn is running for the seat that will be vacated by Justice Shirley Abrahamson’s retirement in 2019. Justice Abrahamson announced in May she will not run for re-election after four terms on the bench. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Lisa Neubauer (also […]
Vukmir, Evers Win in Wisconsin Primary Elections
Date Tue, Aug. 14, 2018 - 10:26pm By Hamilton
All the questions were answered early on election night as Tony Evers easily won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor and Leah Vukmir cruised to victory in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Both races were called long before the 10:00 p.m. news, and both candidates should get a boost as they move on to […]
Primary Election Preview: Down the Stretch They Come…
Date Fri, Aug. 3, 2018 - 10:39am By Hamilton
With less than two weeks until primary election day, the two highest profile races are picking up steam as they turn the corner toward the final stretch. Evers and the rest In the Democratic primary race for governor, Department of Public Instruction Superintendent Tony Evers remains the favorite, and the last week has helped […]
Study Committee on Body Cameras Meets
Date Thu, Aug. 2, 2018 - 10:30am By Hamilton
The Study Committee on the Use of Police Body Cameras met for the first time on July 26, 2018. The committee, chaired by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Chris Taylor (D-Madison), is tasked with “review[ing] law enforcement policies regarding the use of body cameras and recommend[ing] legislation to establish uniform procedures regarding the […]
1332 Waiver Approved
Date Mon, Jul. 30, 2018 - 1:30pm By Hamilton
Gov. Scott Walker announced this week that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) and Department of the Treasury have approved Wisconsin’s 1332 Waiver, the state plan for creating a reinsurance program for health carriers. HHS has waived the requirement for a single risk pool in the individual market under the Affordable Care […]