Political Tidbits – January 10, 2025

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In this edition of Political Tidbits, we dive into Governor Evers' voter referendum proposal, the advancement of the resolution for voter ID constitutional amendment and provide a comprehensive list of all standing committees in the Assembly, Senate, and the Joint Committees for this session. Additionally, we examine the race for state superintendent and explore Medicaid’s projected fiscal year, which is expected to finish with a small surplus.

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Wisconsin GOP Quickly Advances Resolution for Voter ID Constitutional Amendment

In the first week of the 2025-26 legislative session, Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature are advancing a proposal (Senate Joint Resolution 2) to enshrine the state’s voter ID law into the constitution. The measure is moving quickly for it to be placed on the ballot for voters in April. 

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2025-2026 Committees

Senate, Assembly and Joint Committees for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session.

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Third Primary Challenger Enters the State’s Superintendent Race

Nomination papers have been filed for the state’s Superintendent election. The current state Superintendent Jill Underly is being challenged by Sauk Prairie School District Superintendent Jeff Wright. This week, it was announced that another challenger, Brittany Kisner, a former special education teacher and education consultant, has filed papers to run. 

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Medicaid Projected End Fiscal Year with a Small Surplus

Medicaid is projected to end the biennium with a $1.2 million surplus in state dollars, according to a recent report from the Department of Health Services (DHS), though earlier estimates had predicted a $29.4 million surplus. 

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GOP Radio Address Calls for “Freedom in Fuel Choice.” 

January 3, 2025, in the Wisconsin GOP’s radio address, Sen. Cory Tomczyk (R-Mosinee) said he is planning to re-introduce legislation to preserve consumer choice in fuels. Last session, Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed bills authored by Sen. Tomczyk to (1) prohibit state agencies and local units of government from restricting motor vehicle sales based on the energy source used to power the vehicle and (2) separate legislation which would prohibit state agencies and local units of government from restricting the sale of any device – such as lawnmowers, other outdoor power equipment, household appliances – based on the energy source used to power the device.  

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Employer & Consumer

DWD reports several records in Year of the Worker

In Business, January 10, 2025

Despite threat of mass deportation, immigrant workers and Wisconsin dairy farmers carry on

Wisconsin Examiner, January 10, 2025

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