http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lrb/pubs/wisbriefs.htm Wisconsin Briefs are produced the LRB Reference section focusing on topics of current interest often based on frequency of questions to the Reference Desk. Saturday Sunday 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 en-us http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lrb/images/lrbcommon/rss/wisbrief.gif http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lrb/pubs/pubsub/wisbriefs.htm http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/13wb5.pdf This brief offers an introduction to identifying and classifying misdemeanors followed by an exhaustive listing of all statutory misdemeanors. Criminal Justice 13wb5 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/13wb4.pdf One proposal to amend the Wisconsin Constitution was adopted on first consideration by the 2011 Wisconsin Legislature relating to the creation of a transportation fund and a department of transportation. It is eligible for second consideration by the 2013 Legislature. State and Local Governments 13wb4 Wed, 9 Jan 2013 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/13wb3.pdf This brief summarizes the service of Wisconsin women legislators. Section I lists all women members alphabetically by house and indicates their party, district, occupation, and terms of service. Section II lists the members serving in each session. Wisconsin Legislature 13wb3 Wed, 9 Jan 2013 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/13wb2.pdf This brief profiles the members of the 2013 Wisconsin Legislature at the time of their inauguration on January 7, 2013. It includes information about party affiliation, marital status, legislative experience, occupation, gender, age, educational background, and military service. Wisconsin Legislature 13wb2 Tue, 8 Jan 2013 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/13wb1.pdf Brief Biographies 2013 Wisconsin Officers including the Governor's office and federal and state elected officials Wisconsin Legislature 13wb1 Mon, 7 Jan 2013 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/12wb11.pdf Salaries of State Elected Officials, Effective January 2013 State and Local Governments 12wb11 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/12wb10.pdf This brief provides background on genetically modified (GM) crops, the major issues of debate, and what is being done on the state and federal level to regulate GM crops. Agriculture 12wb10 Fri, 7 Dec 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/12wb9.pdf This brief lists constitutional officers, members of the U.S. Congress, supreme court justices, and members of the Wisconsin Legislature, as of January 7, 2013. An alphabetical listing of all state officers is included. Wisconsin Legislature 12wb9 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/12wb8.pdf This brief will examine when farm to school began in the United States and what farm to school looks like in Wisconsin currently. Education, K-12 12wb8 Tue, 2 Oct 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/12wb7.pdf A listing of state and federal candidates in Wisconsin running in the general election of November 2012. Elections, Referenda, Redistricting 12wb7 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/12wb6.pdf A listing of all the Wisconsin candidates for state and federal office that face a primary election contest on August 14, 2012. Elections, Referenda, Redistricting 12wb6 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/12wb5.pdf Wisconsin's biennial state budget sets the financial parameters for virtually all state programs over the two year budget cycle to which it applies. The budget covers two fiscal years, each running from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. Budget Process (State) 12wb5 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/12wb4.pdf This compilation lists state governmental bodies affected by actions of the 2011-2012 Wisconsin Legislature. It is organized by type of action taken (Units Created, Units Repealed, Units Created and Repealed, or Units Revised), and provides the relevant statute section, act number, and governmental unit affected. State and Local Governments 12wb4 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:01 GMT http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lrb/pubs/wb/12wb3.pdf This brief summarizes Wisconsin's law regarding carrying concealed weapons and other laws relating to firearms. Criminal Justice 12wb3 Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:01 GMT