Legislation/Policy

The Wisconsin Jewish Conference monitors and engages in advocacy on many issues, with an emphasis on State government.

Civil rights, social justice, separation of church and state, safety net, and immigration issues are our primary focus.

Hot Topics

Hot topics provides information on specific issues that are in play during the current two-year legislative session.

• State Budget Overview
• Children and Families
• Court Interpreters
• Education
• Health Care In Budget
• Mental Health Parity
• Transportation Aid
• Health Care Reform
• Death Penalty

Past Hot Topics

• Clergy Abuse Case
• Concealed Carry Legislation
• Conscience Clause
• Marriage Amendment
• Stem Cells
• Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR)
• Tax Exemptions for Residential Housing