MADISON, Wis – On the final legislative day of the year, the Democratic caucus prepared a petition that would have forced a vote on a long-standing bill, SB 23, that extends BadgerCare coverage to postpartum mothers for a full year.  “SB 23 was passed by the Senate with just one

Eau Claire, WI — Today, Mayor of La Crosse, WI Shaundel Washington-Spivey endorsed Emily Berge for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. Mayor Washington-Spivey shared why Emily Berge is the Congresswoman that the people who live in Wisconsin’s Third want and deserve. “I am proud to endorse Emily Berge for

Madison, WI — During the final floor session of the year, Assembly Republicans advanced a ‘consolidation’ plan that would pave the way for closing rural schools. Rep. Stroud (D-Ashland) condemned the move, calling it a refusal to address the real causes of school funding challenges. “Republicans have brought forward a

Assembly Republicans Block Opportunities to Vote on SB 23 MADISON, Wis. — Senate Bill 23, which would expand postpartum Medicaid eligibility for new moms to one year, was introduced on February 5th, 2025. Due to obstruction by Assembly Republicans, the Assembly has not brought up this proposal for 287 days

Madison, WI – Today, The Assembly floor passed Assembly Bill 156, otherwise known as “Erin’s Law,” as well as a series of other education-related bills. Representative Rick Gundrum (R-Slinger) authored AB 156 along with Senator Jesse James (R-Thorp). The inspiration behind AB 156 comes from Erin Merryn, a child sexual

MADISON, Wis. — Two bills authored by Senator Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) to protect local taxpayers received a public hearing on Wednesday in the Senate Committee on Transportation and Local Government. Senate Bill 467 requires any wheel tax to be directly approved by local voters in a referendum held during a regularly

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly convened Wednesday to vote on dozens of Republican-authored bills, including a package of bills incentivizing public school districts to consolidate and close. State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), a former special education paraprofessional and member of the Assembly Committee on Education, forcefully opposed these

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted unanimously, 98–0, to approve Assembly Bill (AB) 596 and Assembly Bill 597, legislation that creates a state matching grant program to support nonprofit organizations providing essential services to homeless veterans across Wisconsin. Under the program, which would be administered by the

Bills would create and fund a new state matching grant program to aid homeless veterans MADISON – Legislation brought forward by Legislative Republicans, in response to the Evers-Rodriguez administration’s closure of the Veterans Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) facilities in Chippewa Falls and Green Bay, cleared the State Assembly on Wednesday.

Madison, WI – Earlier this month, Senator Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) and Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) introduced legislation that would require the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to include a statewide population goal in its wolf management plan. This legislation comes after the promulgation of the DNR’s wolf rule

Bills Strengthen Teachers Classroom Authority and Move Wisconsin Toward Federal Scholarship Tax Credit The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) applauded the Wisconsin State Assembly for its action in passing two important education reforms: the Wisconsin Teacher Bill of Rights (AB 614) and the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) is pleased to advance a proposal related to election observers though the Assembly. “This bill is simple. We are attaching a penalty for interference to existing election laws,” said Tittl. “We must ensure that election observers are getting a fair chance to observe at

Madison — Today the State Assembly passed two bills that authors claimed would address the closure of Veterans Housing and Recovery Program facilities in Green Bay and Chippewa Falls. In reality, none of the funding in these bills will reopen those centers or restore services for the veterans who relied on

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with 12 other members, introduced a package of eight bills that apply guardrails to Medicare Advantage (MA) programs while strengthening traditional Medicare. “Only Medicare is Medicare. It is one of the most popular and important services our government provides,” Rep. Pocan said. “But for too

MADISON – A bill authored by Wisconsin Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) passed the State Assembly Wednesday afternoon. Recently, the federal government created a new opportunity for families across the country to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for charitable contributions to nonprofits that fund student scholarships. Starting in tax year

University lauded by Military Times for services to vets, their families Menomonie, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Stout can add another medal to its collection, having been named to the 2025 Best for Vets Colleges list by Military Times for its commitment to serving veterans and their families. UW-Stout was honored

Madison, WI – State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, wants to give a special thank you to Rep. Brent Jacobson, Senator Tomczyk and Milwaukee County Supervisor Patti Logsdon.    AB306/SB310, addresses concerns of abuse of power, it makes sure that checks and balances, that are intended, remain intact, within our three-branch system.  Especially, and specifically,

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) Chairman of the Committee on House Administration, led a hearing on Congressional stock trading entitled, “Taking Stock of the STOCK Act.”  Read Chairman Steil’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery: “Today, the Committee on House Administration continues our oversight of the Legislative Branch.  Let

Winter Weather Awareness Week November 17-21 West Bend, WI – Winter weather is just around the corner, so now is a great time to make sure you are winter weather ready! Winter weather creates an increased risk for car crashes, cold-weather illnesses & injuries and the potential for disruption of