Congressman Paul Ryan held a listening session at Greendale High School, Greendale on June 1, 2010.

Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker held a listening session at Wilson Park Senior Center in Milwaukee on May 3, 2010. The 2011 county budget was discussed.

The livestock siting listening session was held on February 19, 2010 in Dodgeville. The Livestock Facility Siting Rule, also known as ATCP 51, was enacted in 2006. The primary purpose of the rule is to establish state standards that local governments must follow when issuing a permit or license for a new or expanded livestock operation. This listening session is part of the evaluation process, and focuses on state standards related to setbacks, odor and air emissions, manure and nutrient management, waste storage facilities, and runoff management.

U.S. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin, District 2) held a town hall meeting at the Sauk City Public Library in Sauk City on Monday, October 5, 2009. Following the listening session, Baldwin joined WisconsinEye for an interview.

Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. held a public listening session to discuss the health care reform legislation currently making its way through Congress. The event took place on September 3, 2009 at Appleton North High School in Appleton, Wisconsin.

State Senator Ted Kanavas (R-Brookfield) held a series of town hall meetings in the 33rd Senate District to listen to concerns and get input from constituents. WisconsinEye was at one of these sessions on September 2, 2009 at the Brookfield Safety Building in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan hosted a listening session for members of the Hispanic community to share their concerns and ask questions about health care reform and other important federal government issues. The event, conducted in English and Spanish, took place in Delavan, Wisconsin on Wednesday, September 2, 2009.

U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan hosted an African American Community Issues Forum and listening session, in conjunction with Racine area African American Community Leader Ken Lumpkin, in Racine at the Flatiron Mall on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. The forum provided a venue for discussing matters of federal concern to constituents, including those issues that have an impact on the area's African American community. The event also offered an opportunity for area residents to share their views on the health care reform and other important issues facing Congress.

U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) held a public listening session at Craig High School Auditorium in Janesville, Wisconsin on August 26, 2009. Ryan discussed health care reform and addressed additional questions and concerns on federal issues from the residents of Southern Wisconsin.

U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) held a public listening session at Village Hall in Darien, Wisconsin on August 26, 2009. Ryan discussed health care reform and addressed additional questions and concerns on federal issues from the residents of Southern Wisconsin.

U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) held a public listening session at Village Hall in Walworth, Wisconsin on August 26, 2009. Ryan discussed health care reform and addressed additional questions and concerns on federal issues from the residents of Southern Wisconsin.

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) held a health care reform listening session for his constituents in western Wisconsin. The event took place on August 18, 2009 in Richland Center, Wisconsin.

Rep. Kelda Helen Roys held a listening session aboard Madison Metro buses on Monday, August 17, 2009. Rep. Roys rode Metro bus routes that crisscross parts of the 81st Assembly District, from north Madison to East Towne Mall. Madison Metro Transit General Manager, Chuck Kamp, and Metro Communications and Customer Service Director, Mick Rusch, accompanied Rep. Roys for the duration of the trip.

Continued coverage of Rep. Kelda Helen Roys' listening session aboard Madison Metro buses on Monday, August 17, 2009.

U.S. Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) held a public listening session on August 14, 2009 in Wild Rose, Wisconsin.

U.S. Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) held a public listening session on August 14, 2009 in Montello, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Farmers Union held a Dairy Solutions Listening Session on August 4, 2009 in Tomah. The Wisconsin congressional delegation and state agricultural legislative leaders were invited to hear solutions to the dairy crisis from Wisconsin dairy farmers.

U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) held a town hall meeting for his constituents in Wisconsin’s 5th Congressional District. The event took place at Village Hall in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin on Sunday, July 26, 2009.

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) held a listening session for his constituents in western Wisconsin. The event took place on July 1, 2009 from the public library in La Crosse.

President Barack Obama held a town hall meeting at Green Bay's Southwest High School and discussed healthcare reform.

U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) held a listening session for his constituents in Oak Creek. The event took place on April 13, 2009, from the Oak Creek Police Department.

U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) held a listening session for his constituents in Franklin. The event took place on April 13, 2009, from the Franklin Police Department.

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) held a listening session for his constituents in Prairie du Chien. The event took place on April 9, 2009 from Prairie du Chien City Hall.

U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) held a listening session for his constituents in Lancaster. The event took place on April 9, 2009 from Lancaster County Building.

Area legislators held a listening session to hear constituents' comments on the state budget. The sessions took place at Grinnell Hall in Beloit on Wednesday, April 8, 2009.