DoorDash: Wisconsin Legislature passes first-in-the-nation Portable Benefits Bill
Madison, Wisconsin —Today, leaders in Wisconsin’s State Senate and Assembly made unprecedented progress toward providing portable benefits to eligible app-based workers across the state when both chambers passed portable benefits legislation. The bills (Senate Bill 256 and Assembly Bill 269) allow platforms like DoorDash to
Sen. Wanggaard: Senate protects police dogs, judges, improves community safety
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate today passed four bills drafted by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) designed to increase protections for police dogs and judges and improve safety through community-oriented policing and data sharing among law enforcement. The Senate passed
Senate passes several bills without funding attached, while Dems object to ‘unfunded mandates’
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu said early in today’s Senate floor debate Republicans were not attaching funding to various bills on the agenda because the caucus has “no trust” in Gov. Tony Evers’ office. “Quite frankly there’s a trust issue
Sen. Bradley: Portable Benefits Bill passes legislature with bipartisan support
Madison – A proposal authored by Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin) to provide portable benefits for gig economy drivers has passed both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, earning support from members of both parties along the way and marking a
Sen. Testin: APRN bill passes state senate, assembly
MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that his bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act was passed today by both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly. The APRN Modernization Act authorizes qualified registered nurses to practice
WED PM Update: Vos says GOP Assembly caucus supports cutting $87 million from UW
From WisPolitics … — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester, today confirmed his caucus supports cutting $87 million from the Universities of Wisconsin budget, but “you’ll have to wait and see” whether that happens. “It’s not about cutting money, what it
Rep. Miresse: Post-session statement
MADISON, Wis. – Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement after floor session. “Today on the floor we passed the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act in the Assembly. This legislation has been a work in progress for a nearly
WAFCA: Statement on passage of SB 106 – psychiatric residential treatment options for youth
As the Wisconsin Senate took action today to approve Senate Bill 106 to advance the creation of psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) options for Wisconsin youth, the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children’s Agencies shared the following statement: As a network
Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus: Denounces Supreme Court ruling on Tennessee ban, “A betrayal of trans youth and families”
MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) issued a forceful statement today condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This ruling is a cruel and calculated assault
Pro-Life Wisconsin: Reacts to Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services news release on EMTALA
(Brookfield, WI) – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) published a news release entitled “Pregnant Wisconsinites Are Ensured Lifesaving Care” saying that “state and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, including abortion care” under the federal
Rep. Udell: Responds to education budget motions
MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 along party lines against Governor Evers’ proposed education investments. Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement: “Joint Finance Committee Republicans are failing our students. Their proposal includes no
Dept. of Military Affairs: Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day is June 24
MADISON, Wis. – With the summer months just beginning, thunderstorms can develop quickly. One of the biggest dangers thunderstorms bring are lightning strikes. June 24 is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to learn how to stay
Rep. Duchow: Public safety takes priority on Assembly floor
Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly approved a package of bills that enhance public safety across the State. The legislation increases funding for EMS education, regulates vaping devices, and creates penalties for tampering with telecommunication or electrical infrastructure. Assembly
Rep. Penterman: Celebrating cows, cheese, and community, Assembly passes June Dairy Month resolution
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Joint Resolution 59, authored by Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford), which officially proclaims June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. “I am honored to author the resolution officially designating June as Dairy Month
Assembly approves portable benefits legislation
The Assembly today approved with bipartisan support a bill to create portable benefit accounts for contract employees of companies like DoorDash and Uber, despite some Dems’ concerns it wouldn’t do enough to protect those workers’ rights. AB 269 passed 56-36 in the