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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DoorDash: Veto denies Wisconsin independent workers access to benefits

Governor Evers’ veto on bipartisan legislation denies benefits to over 100,000 independent workers in Wisconsin Together with more than 100,000 independent workers across Wisconsin, we’re deeply disappointed Governor Evers has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have made Wisconsin the first state in the country to provide independent workers with benefits

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Rep. Dallman: Bill to strengthen campground safety signed into law

MADISON, WI – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Wisconsin Act 29, formerly Senate Bill 235, into law, which gives campground owners and operators clear authority to protect guests and property across Wisconsin. Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan), the Assembly author, released the following statement: “Senate Bill 235 passed both the Assembly

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Rep. Subeck: The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act signed into law

MADISON – Today, State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) applauded Governor Tony Evers for signing the Advanced Practice Registered (APRN) Modernization Act (2025 Wisconsin Act 17) into law. The enacted legislation establishes a dedicated license for APRNs, including certified nurse-midwives, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners. Additionally, it authorizes

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Alzheimer’s Association: Governor Evers signs landmark bill expanding Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support at Wisconsin State Capitol

MADISON, WI, AUGUST 8, 2025 – The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter celebrates a major legislative victory for families across Wisconsin as Governor Tony Evers today signed into law Senate Bill 152/Assembly Bill 176 at the Governor’s Office in the Wisconsin State Capitol. This bipartisan legislation expands access to the state’s

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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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