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MADISON, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a number of bipartisan healthcare bills, including allowing pharmacists to prescribe certain contraceptives and establishing a palliative care council. Rep. Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “Today, we saw that

Madison, WI—Representative Jerry O’Connor (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after joining Legislative Republicans to advance a package of bills focused on healthcare reform and economic development: “Today I proudly voted in favor of legislation that empowers patients through

Madison, WI – Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly unanimously passed a bill introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield). Assembly Bill 8 codifies direct primary care (DPC) agreements into State law. This bill also clarifies that direct primary care agreements

MADISON, Wis. – Ahead of the House Agriculture Committee’s scheduled markup of their budget proposal this evening, Republicans in Congress and committee members like Rep. Derrick Van Orden have an opportunity to reject the bill’s disastrous cuts to SNAP.  According

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Representative Maureen McCarville delivered her first speech as a State Representative On the Assembly Floor Rep. McCarville said: “As a new member of the Assembly, a resident and taxpayer in DeForest, and a believer in economic

MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her colleagues today in supporting a package of bills aimed at increasing access to quality, patient-driven healthcare. Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) clarifies Direct Primary Care agreements in Wisconsin. Direct Primary Care agreements

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly came together to vote on a series of bills, ranging from recognizing mental health struggles to commemorating Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, we were able to pass

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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