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MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Gail’s Law, a bill requiring insurance companies to cover preventive breast cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue. Representative Lisa Subeck, an original author of the bill, released the following statement: “Passing

MADISON – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly overwhelmingly passed his bill, Assembly Bill 1034 (AB 1034), 95-1. “Championship-level athletics does more than just win games, they also fuel economic growth and statewide pride.

Bill increasing staffing in the justice system moves forward Madison, WI— Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed legislation to address critical staffing needs in the justice system. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Eric

Madison, WI – Today, Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) voted to advance Assembly Bill 913, which provides tax relief for members of the Wisconsin National Guard and the United States Armed Forces Reserve. Assembly Bill 913, co-authored by Representative Penterman, creates a

MADISON – Today, on the final day in which the Wisconsin State Assembly plans to meet, the body passed a bill that would expand Medicaid to women a full year following childbirth. Over the course of several sessions, the bill has

MADISON –  Today the Assembly passed two bills that support women’s health: Gail’s Law, which requires health insurance to cover breast cancer screenings (2025 Assembly Bill 263 / Senate Bill 264); and Postpartum Medicaid Expansion, which extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60

MADISON – A number of bills authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) passed the State Assembly today. “This is a fantastic day in the Assembly. Today we passed multiple bills I have authored and advocated for this session – and for some

Bill to extend postpartum health care for new moms passes Assembly MADISON, Wis. – Feb. ( ), 2026 – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days

MADISON – During Thursday’s floor session, the State Assembly approved Senate Bill (SB) 291, authored by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Withee) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green). This legislation builds upon the bipartisan child care investments made in the state budget by expanding

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement after the Assembly’s unanimous passage of Gail’s Law, legislation that expands access to life-saving breast cancer screenings and reduces out-of-pocket costs for Wisconsin women: “Today, Wisconsin joined more than

Rodriguez praises legislators who pushed bills to the floor; calls for continued action on health care in 2027 MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, a registered nurse and Democratic candidate for governor, released the following statement on the passage of legislation

The following statement is attributable to the Wisconsin Section of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG):   “We are thrilled that the Wisconsin State Assembly has passed legislation to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage through 12 months. ACOG Wisconsin has long advocated in support of this policy because

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 97/Senate Bill 23—relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. Representative Shelia Stubbs (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Today, the Wisconsin State