Recent activity at Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Mar 19, 2026·Board meeting
Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
The Council reviewed the UI Trust Fund financial highlights, noting a decline in benefit payments and tax receipts compared to the previous year, while the fund balance experienced growth. Discussions included the 2026 Fraud Report, specifically focusing on intentional misclassification penalties in the construction industry, and updates on legislative proposals concerning unemployment insurance policy and appropriations. The Council also received information regarding the status of pending bills in the State Senate.
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Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
The Council discussed proposed legislation regarding worker classification for healthcare worker platforms, including potential impacts on overtime, worker's compensation, and employee benefits. The Department provided updates on 1099-G income tax statements, UI Trust Fund financial highlights, and an overview of various bills affecting unemployment insurance law. Additionally, the Council reviewed the 2026 Fraud Report, which covered fraud prevention methods, detection tools, and the impact of federal funding terminations on system modernization projects.
Jan 1, 2026·Strategic plan
Wisconsin Combined State Plan Modification 2026-2027
This document presents a proposed modification to Wisconsin's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Combined State Plan for Program Years 2026-2027. The plan serves as a strategic roadmap for the state's public workforce development system, aiming to integrate workforce and talent development systems to enhance services for employers and job seekers. Key components involve the administration of WIOA Titles I-IV, covering system requirements, adult basic education, employment services, and vocational rehabilitation, with an emphasis on improving overall workforce outcomes.
Nov 20, 2025·Board meeting
Wisconsin Rehabilitation Council Full Council Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda includes a roll call, introductions, announcements, and a quorum check, followed by the approval of minutes from the August 2025 meeting and an Order of Selection update meeting. The council will discuss strategic planning with Heather Laakso, followed by a new member engagement activity during lunch. There will be a public comment session, a DVR administrative update from Meredith Dressel, and committee updates from various committees. The meeting will also cover a review of action items and identification of future agenda topics. Additionally, there will be a DVR quarterly update, including program year outcomes, budget information, pre-employment transition services, RSA negotiated measures, top happenings in DVR, internal workgroup updates, staff training updates, new mediation and appeals requests, and appeal hearing outcomes.
