Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act signed by governor

MADISON —Legislation authored by State Sen. André Jacque (R–New Franken), signed into law today, 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 bipartisan measure previously

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on 21 bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 21 bills. The bills signed by the governor today include expanding eligibility for the Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program, protecting patient privacy by requiring informed written consent for educational pelvic exams, increasing penalties for individuals who batter or threaten jurors and their

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Aug. 8

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss lobbying the Capitol, a new Supreme Court justice, the Texas Dem lawmaker protest echoing Act 10, a ‘setback’ in modernizing the state’s unemployment system and more.

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Gov. Evers: Wraps up statewide tour highlighting bipartisan state budget investments to support access to affordable healthcare in midst of reckless Republican cuts 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers wrapped up a week-long tour of local health facilities in communities across the state, where he met with providers and highlighted investments made in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to support Wisconsin’s healthcare industry and ensure Wisconsinites have access to quality, affordable healthcare. Throughout the week, Gov. Evers discussed how Wisconsin’s bipartisan budget works to safeguard Wisconsinites from recent federal cuts

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Sen. Testin: APRN Modernization Act signed into law

MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), qualified registered nurses in Wisconsin can now operate at the highest scope of their practice, which will help improve healthcare access in

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Rep. Palmeri: Statement on funding approvals for Oshkosh

MADISON, Wis. –This week, Governor Evers signed a six million dollar contract for repairs and construction to improve the Main Street Bridge in Oshkosh. Additionally, the state Building Commission approved funding for various projects throughout the state, including improvements to

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Gov. Evers: To sign bipartisan bill expanding healthcare service access with new licensure opportunities for nurses 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will today sign Assembly Bill 257, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 17, a bipartisan bill relating to the independent practice of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The bill signed by the governor today creates a new licensure opportunity for registered nurses (RNs) to become APRNs, ultimately increasing career opportunities for RNs and

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Rep. Gundrum: Local health officer bill signed into law

Madison, WI – Earlier today, Gov. Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 31 (SB 31) into law as 2025 Act 18. The proposal authored by Rep. Gundrum and Sen. Cabral-Guevara allows Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers (APNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to serve as the local health officer to a local board

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Sen. Jacque: Evers says ‘no’ to ‘problem-solving’ courts

MADISON, WI… Gov. Evers today vetoed legislation that would have protected Wisconsin families by establishing specialized ‘problem-solving’ courts in state law, freeing up criminal justice system resources to keep violent offenders off our streets. “This veto puts at risk specialized courts that reduce recidivism, increase public safety, and relieve pressure

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Sen. Jacque: Governor signs bill supporting public safety in campgrounds

MADISON, WI — State Senator André Jacque’s (R–New Franken) bill clarifying that campground guests in Wisconsin are not tenants under landlord-tenant law, and that law enforcement may assist in their removal when necessary, was signed into law today. Sen. Jacque said the measure responds to growing concerns from campground owners and

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Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act signed by governor

MADISON —Legislation authored by State Sen. André Jacque (R–New Franken), signed into law today, 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 bipartisan measure previously passed both the Senate and Assembly in unanimous voice votes.

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Governor Evers stands up for workers with veto of Assembly Bill 269 the gig worker carve out bill

Earlier today, Governor Tony Evers took action for working people by vetoing AB 269, the Gig Worker Carve Out Bill. This bill would have permanently stripped important protections like worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, minimum wage, and overtime pay from Wisconsin’s app-based delivery drivers, the first such statewide legislation in the nation. 

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Applauds APRN reform bill finally becoming law, celebrates victory for health care access

MADISON, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today applauded the signing of Assembly Bill 257 / Senate Bill 258, legislation that expands health care access across the state by modernizing regulations for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). This reform, despite being vetoed twice in the past, will now empower nurse practitioners,

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Gov. Evers: Takes action on 21 bills

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 21 bills. The bills signed by the governor today include expanding eligibility for the Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program, protecting patient privacy by requiring informed written consent for educational pelvic exams, increasing penalties for individuals who batter or threaten jurors and their family members, among others. Today, the governor signed 16 bills, including: Senate Bill

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Rewind: Your Week in Review for Aug. 8

On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss lobbying the Capitol, a new Supreme Court justice, the Texas Dem lawmaker protest echoing Act 10, a ‘setback’ in modernizing the state’s unemployment system and more.

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Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus calls out corporate abandonment as Walgreens and Pick ‘n Save closures devastate Wisconsin communities

The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) stands with community residents and leaders as they work on solutions in response to the wave of grocery store and pharmacy closures across Milwaukee and Wisconsin. These closures are a tragedy to our community. The loss of local pharmacies and grocery stores strips residents

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Gov. Evers: Wraps up statewide tour highlighting bipartisan state budget investments to support access to affordable healthcare in midst of reckless Republican cuts 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers wrapped up a week-long tour of local health facilities in communities across the state, where he met with providers and highlighted investments made in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to support Wisconsin’s healthcare industry and ensure Wisconsinites have access to quality, affordable healthcare. Throughout the week, Gov. Evers discussed how Wisconsin’s bipartisan budget works to safeguard Wisconsinites from recent federal cuts to Medicaid and other basic needs programs that kids, families, seniors,

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Sen. Testin: APRN Modernization Act signed into law

MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), qualified registered nurses in Wisconsin can now operate at the highest scope of their practice, which will help improve healthcare access in all corners of the state, especially in rural and underserved

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Rep. Palmeri: Statement on funding approvals for Oshkosh

MADISON, Wis. –This week, Governor Evers signed a six million dollar contract for repairs and construction to improve the Main Street Bridge in Oshkosh. Additionally, the state Building Commission approved funding for various projects throughout the state, including improvements to Oshkosh Correctional and needed demolition projects at UW-Oshkosh. Rep. Palmeri

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Gov. Evers: To sign bipartisan bill expanding healthcare service access with new licensure opportunities for nurses 

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will today sign Assembly Bill 257, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 17, a bipartisan bill relating to the independent practice of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The bill signed by the governor today creates a new licensure opportunity for registered nurses (RNs) to become APRNs, ultimately increasing career opportunities for RNs and APRNs and expanding healthcare service access for Wisconsinites. “Nurses play a critical role in our

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