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Legislation & Regs
New Database for Federal Legislative History Research – ProQuest Legislative Insight
The Law Library is pleased to announce that we have recently subscribed to a wonderful new database for federal legislative history research called ProQuest Legislative Insight. It is available to UW Madison students, faculty and …
2011-12 Wisconsin Blue Book Now Available – as well as All Prior Editions
The 2011-2012 State of Wisconsin Blue Book is now available in print and online from the Legislative Reference Bureau. According to the LRB, “the Blue Book is the primary one-volume reference source about the state, …
Improvements to WI Legislature's Databases Enables Users to Research the History of and Connections between State Legislation, Regulations and Case Law
Bruce Hoesly, Revising Attorney/Code Editor at the Legislative Reference Bureau, informed me of some very exciting changes to the Wisconsin legislative and administrative databases on the Legislature’s website. Note that the link on the Legislature’s …
WI Legislature Releases New Web Platform for Wisconsin Statutes
The Wisconsin Legislature has officially released the dramatically improved web search platform for the Wisconsin Statutes. It has been available in beta for a while (see my earlier post about it), but now it is …
Feedback Desired on New Changes to WI Legislature's Beta Search Site
Last week I posted on the Wisconsin Legislature’s new beta site for searching documents. Bruce Hoesly, at the Legislative Reference Bureau, informs me that they are very interested in getting feedback on the system, including …
UW Law School to Host Forum on Legal & Political Issues Raised by Governor's Budget Repair Bill
University of Wisconsin Law School has organized a forum on the legal and political issues raised by the Governor’s Budget Repair Bill. All are welcome. The forum seeks to provide insights into the dramatic developments …
New WI Legislative Docs Beta Search Offers Big Improvements
The Wisconsin Legislature has recently released a new beta site for searching documents. Currently available are statutes, administrative code, and new proposal info pages with enhanced bill history. I’m very impressed with the new site …
Monitor WI Legislation & Regulations
Interested in keeping tabs on proposed legislation or regulations in your area of law? The State of Wisconsin offers free services for monitoring both legislation and administrative regulations. Legislation: The Wisconsin Legislative Notification System allows …
WI Legislative Leadership & Committee Appointments
The State Bar of Wisconsin has compiled a handy list of legislative leadership and committee appointments for both the Senate and Assembly. A full list of 2011-12 Senate and Assembly members is available from the …