Senate Republicans want bids to decide who will livestream Wisconsin state government

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 660

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Senate Republicans are proposing that Wisconsin solicit bids for parties interested in taking over livestream coverage of the state government — making WisconsinEye, the nonprofit that has done the job since 2007, compete for the job.

The introduction of SB 994 follows the state Assembly unanimously passing a proposal Tuesday that would eliminate match requirements for $10 million that was set aside in the state budget for WisconsinEye, and place it in …

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