The Annual State of the Tribes address brings issues and concerns important to Wisconsin’s tribal nations before the State Assembly. On May 11th, President John Johnson Sr. of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians delivered the 17th Annual State of the Tribes address, appearing in-person before the Assembly. The audience for […]
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bipartisan Bills, Honors Rush Limbaugh on Pa...
The Wisconsin State Assembly met Wednesday to pass a variety of bi-partisan assembly bills, from loosening hunting restrictions to allowing hair braiding without a license. But the later half of the session was overtaken by debate on whether to honor the late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh. Wednesday’s session began with asking for a moment […]
Wisconsin State Assembly approves unemployment overhauls
WORT 89.9FM Madison · Wisconsin State Assembly approves unemployment overhauls Earlier today, the state Assembly unanimously approved overhauling the state’s ailing unemployment insurance system. From here, the bill heads to the desk of Governor Tony Evers — who has indicated he will sign it. But, the changes coming to the state’s unemployment system are far […]
Under Pressure, State Assembly Delays Vote to End Mask Mandate
The Wisconsin State assembly was scheduled to meet 9 AM Tuesday morning to vote on the resolution to end Governor Ever’ s mask mandate – the only statewide effort in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The plan came just two days after the resolution was approved in the state Senate. But by the […]
Gov. Evers Focuses on Broadband, Unemployment, and Redistricting in St...
Like many other events in the wake of COVID-19, this year’s State of State looked much different. For the first time in state history, Democratic Governor Tony Evers gave the annual address virtually, starting his speech with some lightheartedness on the situation. “Tonight’s speech will take a heckuva lot less time and since you’re watching […]
Wisconsin legislature back in session
Today marked the first time in more than eight months Wisconsin’s lawmakers convened in the state capitol building. The last time they met was for a special hybrid in-person/virtual session in April, to pass an emergency pandemic-response package. Despite calls from Democrats and Governor Tony Evers for further action on pandemic-relief bills, the state’s Republicans […]
