Capitol Update Newsletter

The Wisconsin Jewish Conference publishes a quarterly newsletter, called Capitol Update, for its member communities. Here are links the recent editions of the Capitol Update in Adobe PDF.

The Fall 2008 issue features articles on:

  • 2008 Election Aftermath
  • State Issues of Interest to WJC
  • Save the Date! WJC Legislative Day
  • Minimum Wage Proposal Includes Camp Counselors
  • Budget Outlook

The Summer 2008 issue features articles on:

  • 2008 Election Issue
  • Wood Leaves GOP
  • Camp Counselor Wage Increase Proposed
  • Key State Races
  • Former Lawmakers Make Bids to Return
  • Camp License Fees May Increase

The Spring 2008 issue features articles on:

  • 2007-2008 Legislative Session Comes to an End
  • Bill Specifying Human Trafficking as a Crime Signed into Law
  • Effort to Rename "Holiday Tree"
  • 2007-2008 Cemetery/ End of Life Legislation
  • Consul Barukh Binah Visits Madison
  • WJC Hosts Israeli Legal Delegation
  • Darfur & Iran Divestment Update

The Fall 2007 issue features articles on:

  • State Budget Includes Many WJC Priorities
  • Divestment Update: Sudan and Iran
  • WJC Joins Jewish Advocates from Across the Nation in Washington
  • Twenty-Fifth Annual Jerusalem Conference of Mayors in Jerusalem, Israel

The Spring 2007 issue features articles on:

  • 2007 Marks 20th Anniversary of WJC
  • Budget Items of Interest to WJC
  • Joint Finance Sets Hearing Schedule

The Fall 2006 issue features articles on:

  • Election Overview
  • Marriage Amendment Passes
  • Voters Pass Death Penalty Referendum
  • State Budget Process Underway
  • Joint Finance Committee Members Named
  • Wisconsin Legislative Leadership.

The Spring 2006 issue features articles on:

  • 2005-06 Session Concludes
  • TABOR Defeated
  • “BCE” Textbook Bill Goes Nowhere
  • Concealed Carry Shot Down Again
  • Marriage Amendment Heads to Final Stage – Statewide Vote
  • Death Penalty Referendum on November Ballot
  • Election Overview
  • Darfur Action Coalition of Wisconsin

The Winter 2005 issue features articles on:

  • Conceal Carry Bill Headed for Override Attempt
  • Marriage Amendment Likely To Go To November Referendum
  • Improved Mental Health Benefits Weakened by Amendment
  • From United Jewish Communities: Congress Passes Terrorism Insurance Bill
  • Governor Vetoes Bills of Interest to WJC

The Summer 2005 issue features articles on:

  • Governor Signs State Budget
  • Conceal Carry is Back
  • Clergy Abuse Bill Introduced
  • WJC Board Update
  • Prison Wine Legislation Introduced
  • “Conscience Clause” Bills Advance
The Spring 2005 issue features articles on:
  • State Budget Process In Full Swing
  • Joint Finance Public Hearing Schedule
  • REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS UPDATE
  • JEWISH LEGISLATIVE DAY SET
  • PROPERTY TAX FREEZE PASSES LEGISLATURE

If you would like more information about our newsletter please contact the WJC office.