Wisconsin Senate’s informal ‘rule of 17’ bypassed dozens of times in past 20 years, records show
Dozens of bills have passed the state Senate since 2003 with fewer than 17 votes from the majority party, according to a spreadsheet Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu’s office shared with WisPolitics.
AFP-WI: Urges voters to support amendment limiting governor’s partial veto power
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) urged voters to support Senate Joint Resolution 116 (SJR 116) on the upcoming November ballot, a constitutional amendment that would prevent any governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes. The Legislature passed
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: State senate concludes legislative session
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate concluded their regular session yesterday passing several bills supporting farmers and agribusinesses across the state. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation worked closely with lawmakers, state agencies and members of the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to bring these
Rep. Neubauer: Postpartum medicaid expansion will save lives in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) attended the signing ceremony for Senate Bill 23, which expands postpartum Medicaid eligibility for new moms. After the ceremony, Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “Access to healthcare is essential,
Rep. Vining: Commends signing of postpartum medicaid expansion into law
WAUWATOSA – Today Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Senate Bill 23 into law, which expands postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) attended the bill signing ceremony at Children’s Wisconsin in Wauwatosa and released the following
Rep. Kitchens: Five Kitchens bills head to governor
Madison – From banning cellphones in class, to stopping dangerous fires, to cutting taxes, the 2025-26 legislative session is one of the most successful for Wisconsin residents. Representative Joel Kitchens says it was a very successful session for our area.
Rep. Subeck: Postpartum medicaid extension signed into law: New moms will maintain health care coverage for one year
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed a bill into law that will expand Medicaid to include postpartum women for a full year. Under current law, eligibility for coverage ends 90 days after birth. Over the course of several sessions, the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Give to Wisconsin’s endangered resources fund and support rare species this tax season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the
Gov. Evers: Delivers on key promise to Wisconsin moms by extending postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee enacted Senate Bill (SB) 23, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 102, delivering on a key promise he made to Wisconsin moms as governor to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for thousands
WisDems: ICYMI: Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign releases two new TV ads that highlight what’s at stake in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign released two new TV ads that highlight what’s on the ballot in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 7th. “On the Ballot” draws a stark contrast between Maria Lazar’s support for overturning
Roberts campaign: Backs skilled trades expansion, contrasts with Vining on jobs
Pewaukee, WI — March 17, 2026 — Dr. Mike Roberts, who is running for the 5th State Senate District this November, praised Senator Rob Hutton for supporting legislation to expand construction apprenticeships in Wisconsin, calling it a “common-sense step to
Opportunity Wisconsin: Reps. Steil and Van Orden must reject new legislation threatening Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin today called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to vote against legislation that would put Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid at risk for Wisconsin families. The House is expected to vote today on an amendment
AARP Wisconsin: Applauds Senate, urges governor to sign bill that stops crypto kiosk criminals in their tracks
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin thanks the Wisconsin State Senate for unanimously passing a bipartisan bill yesterday to create consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks. SB 975/AB 968 is designed to stop criminals from using crypto ATMs to steal from victims.
Rep. Taylor: Proposes targeted property tax relief for Wisconsin seniors
Rep. Sequanna Taylor Introduces Plan to Cut Property Taxes for Low-Income Seniors by 75% Madison, WI — Representative Sequanna Taylor has introduced legislation to deliver significant property tax relief to low-income seniors across Wisconsin, helping them stay in their homes
Rep. Duchow: State Senate passes bill to address Avian Flu
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the State Senate passed Assembly Bill 1032, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and Senator Patrick Testin (R–Stevens Point), via voice vote. The legislation authorizes the Natural Resources Board to sell certain Department of Natural Resources lands located