Wisconsin’s State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 281, authored by Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk, to require the state and its contractors with contracts of $50,000+ to use the federal E‑Verify system to confirm employees’ legal work eligibility. Supporters call it a commonsense step to protect legal workers, ensure taxpayer dollars aren’t used unlawfully, and boost transparency in public contracting. The bill now goes to Gov. Tony Evers for approval.
