Rep. Krug: Passes legislation protecting affordable healthcare options
(Madison) – The Assembly passed bipartisan legislation to protect more affordable healthcare options during their latest floor session today in Madison. “Access to quality and affordable healthcare options are crucial for those here in the 72nd Assembly District and across
Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Council: Applauds state Assembly for approving bill establishing a State Palliative Care Council
Kimberly, WI – Today, the State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 23, a bill that would establish a state Palliative Care Council. The Wisconsin Hospice and Palliative Care Association (WiHPCA) strongly supports this legislation, which would ultimately help increase awareness and utilization
Rep. Goodwin: Responds to devastating fire on 27th Street
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Representative Russell Goodwin made the following statement after receiving news regarding the Milwaukee apartment fire. “My heart is with the families and businesses impacted by the devastating fire on 27th Street. When one part of Milwaukee hurts, all
Rep. Subeck: Assembly passes resolution declaring Food Allergy Awareness Month in May
MADISON – Today, the State Assembly voted unanimously to declare May as Food Allergy Awareness Month in Wisconsin. The bipartisan resolution, introduced by Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), brought lawmakers from both sides of the aisle together in support of raising awareness
Rep. Subeck: Resolution honoring Jewish American Heritage Month passes Assembly
MADISON – Today, a resolution proclaiming May to be Jewish American Heritage Month in Wisconsin passed the Assembly. Authored by Representative Lisa Subeck, one of two Jewish-American legislators in the state and a member of the Leadership Council of the
Rep. Subeck: Assembly passes bill protecting patients from nonconsensual pelvic exams
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously passed Senate Bill 14, a long-overdue measure that protects patients from being subjected to nonconsensual pelvic exams while under anesthesia or otherwise unconscious. The bill, which has already cleared the Senate, now heads to
Forward Together Wisconsin: “It’s a Great Day for Billionaires and Polluters”
WISCONSIN–Forward Together Wisconsin President Mandela Barnes released the following statement in response to the House Republican proposal to eliminate critical climate and clean energy programs. “It’s a great day for billionaires and polluters. Republicans in Congress are taking an ax
Sen. Jacque: Patient Privacy Protection Act heads to governor’s desk
MADISON — The State Assembly today gave final approval to legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (R–New Franken) that 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
Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul sues Trump administration over unlawful conditions on federal funds
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced that he has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing two lawsuits against the Trump administration for threatening to withhold billions of dollars in federal road, highway, and emergency
U.S. Small Business Administration: Wisconsin Farmers Mark and Shawn Bula of Signature Farms named SBA’s National 1st Runner Up Small Business Persons of the Year
MILWAUKEE. — Mark and Shawn Bula, who used SBA financing to buy out investors in their 40-year-old family farm Signature Farms in Adams County, Wis., were named the runners-up for the National Small Business Person of the Year during a
Assembly approves bill allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control
The Assembly today broadly approved a bipartisan bill to allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense birth control to those 18 years or older.
Herb Kohl Philanthropies and Milwaukee Jewish Federation: Inaugural Herb Kohl Service Award winners announced
Sheldon Lubar, Stephen Marcus, Allan ‘Bud’ Selig to be honored at Economic Forum on June 11 MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – The Herb Kohl Service Award, named in honor of one of Wisconsin’s most distinguished leaders, will recognize three of Milwaukee’s leading
Dept. of Natural Resources: Highlights air quality progress and ongoing hurdles during Clean Air Month
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes Clean Air Month every May, emphasizing the importance of clean air and the impact it has on our health and environment. This Clean Air Month, the DNR’s Air Management Program
Dept. of Health Services: Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health seeks public input
Today, the Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health is asking Wisconsinites to provide input on how the State of Wisconsin can continue working to improve the mental health of our residents. You can make recommendations using this survey(opens external link) which is open until June
Rep. Neubauer: Pre-session statement
MADISON, Wis. — Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement before the floor session: “Today’s floor calendar shows that, despite our disagreements, it is possible to come together to pass good, bipartisan bills that will move our