MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly was in session today to take up several bills and resolutions, including Assembly Joint Resolution 55, designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Wisconsin. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), Ranking Member on the Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prevention, issued the following

MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a number of bipartisan healthcare bills, including allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives and establishing a palliative care council. Rep. Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Today, we saw that bipartisan efforts can build effective, necessary, commonsense policy for Wisconsin.

Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after joining Legislative Republicans to advance a package of bills focused on healthcare reform and economic development: “Today I proudly voted in favor of legislation that empowers patients through greater access to affordable, personalized healthcare, reduces burdensome government regulations,

Madison, WI – Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly unanimously passed a bill introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield). Assembly Bill 8 codifies direct primary care (DPC) agreements into State law. This bill also clarifies that direct primary care agreements are not insurance, and are therefore not subject to Office

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the House Agriculture Committee’s scheduled markup of their budget proposal this evening, Republicans in Congress and committee members like Rep. Derrick Van Orden have an opportunity to reject the bill’s disastrous cuts to SNAP.  According to an analysis of the package, Republicans on the committee are

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Maureen McCarville delivered her first speech as a State Representative On the Assembly Floor Rep. McCarville said: “As a new member of the Assembly, a resident and taxpayer in DeForest, and a believer in economic development and job creation, I am pleased to speak in

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her colleagues today in supporting a package of bills aimed at increasing access to quality, patient-driven healthcare. Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) clarifies Direct Primary Care agreements in Wisconsin. Direct Primary Care agreements allow patients to choose a primary healthcare provider on a

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly came together to vote on a series of bills, ranging from recognizing mental health struggles to commemorating Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, we were able to pass a lot of good, bipartisan legislation that will move this

(Madison) – The Assembly passed bipartisan legislation to protect more affordable healthcare options during their latest floor session today in Madison. “Access to quality and affordable healthcare options are crucial for those here in the 72nd Assembly District and across Wisconsin,” said Rep. Krug. “Today, we helped prevent the heavy

Kimberly, WI – Today, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 23, a bill that would establish a state Palliative Care Council.  The Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA) strongly supports this legislation, which would ultimately help increase awareness and utilization of this specialized type of medical care throughout the state.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Representative Russell Goodwin made the following statement after receiving news regarding the Milwaukee apartment fire. “My heart is with the families and businesses impacted by the devastating fire on 27th Street. When one part of Milwaukee hurts, all of Wisconsin feels the pain. As a State Representative and

MADISON – Today, the State Assembly voted unanimously to declare May as Food Allergy Awareness Month in Wisconsin. The bipartisan resolution, introduced by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), brought lawmakers from both sides of the aisle together in support of raising awareness about the serious risks posed by food allergies. “Millions of

MADISON – Today, a resolution proclaiming May to be Jewish American Heritage Month in Wisconsin passed the Assembly. Authored by Representative Lisa Subeck, one of two Jewish-American legislators in the state and a member of the Leadership Council of the National Association of Jewish Legislators, the resolution passed unanimously and

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously passed Senate Bill 14, a long-overdue measure that protects patients from being subjected to nonconsensual pelvic exams while under anesthesia or otherwise unconscious. The bill, which has already cleared the Senate, now heads to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. Representative Lisa

WISCONSIN–Forward Together Wisconsin President Mandela Barnes released the following statement in response to the House Republican proposal to eliminate critical climate and clean energy programs. “It’s a great day for billionaires and polluters. Republicans in Congress are taking an ax to the critical climate and clean energy programs that are

MADISON — The State Assembly today gave final approval to legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (R–New Franken) that will require hospitals to obtain explicit, written consent from female patients before medical students can perform pelvic examinations while the patient is under anesthesia or unconscious. The bill passed the Assembly unanimously following a similar

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits against the Trump administration for threatening to withhold billions of dollars in federal road, highway, and emergency preparedness funding and attempting to strongarm states into advancing the

MILWAUKEE. — Mark and Shawn Bula, who used SBA financing to buy out investors in their 40-year-old family farm Signature Farms in Adams County, Wis., were named the runners-up for the National Small Business Person of the Year during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., last week during National Small Business