Government Relations

Government Relations Legislative Update

Government Relations Legislative Update

Updates on state and federal issues relating to the UW System.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Special Election Results

Ken Skowronski (R-Franklin) won Tuesday's special election to represent the 82nd Assembly District formerly held by Jeff Stone. For further information regarding the fall special elections, please see the GAB website.


Senate to Hold Special Session

The Wisconsin State Senate will convene for a special session Thursday, Dec. 19.  The Senate will take up  Special Session Assembly Bill 1 related to delaying eligibility changes to BadgerCare programs. The State Assembly passed this legislation earlier this month. For more information, please see the Assembly floor calendar.