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Category: Bill Watch

Two wind turbines near farm silos with snow on the ground
Posted inBill Watch, Environment

Republican bill seeks more local control over wind, solar farms

Avatar photo by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch January 27th, 2025January 27th, 2025 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A bill that would empower Wisconsin municipalities to block the construction of solar and wind farms in their backyards has been introduced a second time.

State Sen. Duey Stroebel with microphones in front of him and other men behind him
Posted inBill Watch

Senator blocks task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch March 4th, 2024March 5th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Assembly lawmakers approved a bill to create a task force on missing and murdered African American women and girls. But it’s unlikely the proposal will get a vote during the Senate’s final floor session.

State Sen. Duey Stroebel with microphones in front of him and other men behind him
Posted inBill Watch

New rules for Great Lakes lakefront property development head to governor again

Avatar photo by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch February 26th, 2024March 5th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A largely GOP-backed bill that would enable private waterfront development on public lands that were once submerged in Wisconsin’s Great Lakes waters has passed both state houses and now heads to the governor’s desk.

Wisconsin State Capitol
Posted inBill Watch

Proposal to centralize campaign finance reports for local elected officials stalls in Assembly

Jacob Resneck by Jacob Resneck / Wisconsin Watch February 19th, 2024February 16th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A bipartisan bill would centralize all campaign finance-related filings with the state. Passage this session is uncertain.

Rep. Todd Novak
Posted inBill Watch, Government

Bipartisan support for curbing long sentences for minors has yet to pass

Jacob Resneck by Jacob Resneck / Wisconsin Watch February 5th, 2024February 5th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

A bipartisan bill would give those convicted of a crime and sentenced to decades in prison when they were younger than 18 an opportunity to apply for early release after 15 to 20 years.

Green farmland is seen from the air.
Posted inBill Watch, Government

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation wants to offer health coverage. Critics say it undercuts Obamacare.

Avatar photo by Bennet Goldstein / Wisconsin Watch January 22nd, 2024January 22nd, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Proposed legislation would enable the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation to provide health care coverage to members outside traditional insurance regulations.

Rep. Ty Bodden at a session at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Posted inBill Watch, Government

Wisconsin GOP at odds over final five and ranked-choice voting

Avatar photo by Jack Kelly / Wisconsin Watch January 8th, 2024January 8th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Legislative Republicans are at odds over bringing final five voting and ranked-choice voting to Wisconsin.

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Posted inBill Watch, Government

Latest Wisconsin GOP proposal giving access to experimental treatments excludes transgender care

Avatar photo by Phoebe Petrovic / Wisconsin Watch December 6th, 2023January 11th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

One Republican bill in a “medical freedom” package seeks to ensure doctors can’t be punished for trying novel therapies, but it makes one notable exception that denies that freedom for all.

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