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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

Delta Waterfowl supported legislation would establish a hunting season BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Wisconsin representatives voted to pass Assembly Bill 117 earlier today, a measure that would establish a hunting season for sandhill cranes in Wisconsin. Delta Waterfowl, along with our partners,

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted unanimously to pass Assembly Bill 263/Senate Bill 264—relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans, or Gail’s Law. Representative Shelia Stubbs

Madison, WI- Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) is pleased to advance a bill which begins the process of establishing a sandhill crane hunting season in Wisconsin. “It’s a great day for hunters, farmers, and conservationists,” said Tittl. “This proposal is based on

Today, the Wisconsin state assembly voted to ensure that new moms on Medicaid have health insurance for a year after giving birth, instead of the current 60 days. Wisconsin will soon become the 49th state to extend postpartum coverage for one

Madison, Wis. — Today marked a huge victory for Wisconsin women’s and children’s health. After years of work, the WI State Assembly passed unanimous votes for Gail’s Law and AB97, Postpartum Medicaid Coverage expansion. Gail’s Law, named for Gail Zeamer, advocated

MADISON, WI — Representative Tara Johnson (D-Town of Shelby) released the following statement on the Wisconsin State Assembly’s unanimous passage of Gail’s Law and postpartum coverage: “Today the Assembly took a critical step forward for Wisconsin women by voting on Medicaid