Sen. Bradley, Rep. Dallman: Gov. Evers’ veto blocks more than 100,000 from receiving benefits
Madison, WI – Senator Julian Bradley (R-New Berlin) and Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) slammed Governor Tony Evers today for vetoing a bipartisan bill that would have made Wisconsin among the first states in the nation to create portable benefits accounts for
Rep. Kaufert: Alzheimer’s Family & Caregiver Support Bill signed into law
MADISON – A bipartisan bill to help families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, authored by Rep. Dean Kaufert [R – Neenah], has been signed into law by the Governor. The bill (SB 152/AB 176) removes
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Applauds APRN reform bill finally becoming law, celebrates victory for health care access
MADISON, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) today applauded the signing of Assembly Bill 257 / Senate Bill 258, legislation that expands health care access across the state by modernizing regulations for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). This reform, despite being
Gov. Evers: Takes action on 21 bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 21 bills. The bills signed by the governor today include expanding eligibility for the Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program, protecting patient privacy by requiring informed written consent for educational pelvic exams, increasing penalties for individuals who batter or threaten j… Please log
Rewind: Your Week in Review for Aug. 8
On this week’s episode of “Rewind,” WisPolitics.com’s JR Ross and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya Van Wagtendonk discuss lobbying the Capitol, a new Supreme Court justice, the Texas Dem lawmaker protest echoing Act 10, a ‘setback’ in modernizing the state’s unemployment system and more.
Sen. Drake: Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus calls out corporate abandonment as Walgreens and Pick ‘n Save closures devastate Wisconsin communities
The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus (WLBC) stands with community residents and leaders as they work on solutions in response to the wave of grocery store and pharmacy closures across Milwaukee and Wisconsin. These closures are a tragedy to our community.
Gov. Evers: Wraps up statewide tour highlighting bipartisan state budget investments to support access to affordable healthcare in midst of reckless Republican cuts
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers wrapped up a week-long tour of local health facilities in communities across the state, where he met with providers and highlighted investments made in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to support Wisconsin’s healthcare industry and ensure Wisconsinites have access to quality, affordable health… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t
Wisconsin Nurses Association: Full practice authority achieved for Wisconsin’s Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Madison, WI The Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) is celebrating the enactment of the APRN Modernization Act which was signed into law today by Governor Tony Evers. Wisconsin is the 29th state to achieve full practice authority, bringing Wisconsinite’s access to
Capitol Chats: Lieutenant Gov. Sara Rodriguez would increase school funding as governor
In this week’s Capitol Chats, Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez says child care funding was a win in the budget, but she would have liked more funding for schools…. Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a
Sen. Testin: APRN Modernization Act signed into law
MADISON, Wis. – Thanks to bipartisan legislation authored by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R-Wonewoc), qualified registered nurses in Wisconsin can now operate at the highest scope of their practice, which will help improve healthcare access in
Rep. Palmeri: Statement on funding approvals for Oshkosh
MADISON, Wis. –This week, Governor Evers signed a six million dollar contract for repairs and construction to improve the Main Street Bridge in Oshkosh. Additionally, the state Building Commission approved funding for various projects throughout the state, including improvements to
Gov. Evers: To sign bipartisan bill expanding healthcare service access with new licensure opportunities for nurses
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers will today sign Assembly Bill 257, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 17, a bipartisan bill relating to the independent practice of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The bill signed by the governor today creates a new licensure opportunity for registered nurses (RNs) to become APRNs, ultimately incr… Please log in to
Evers urges EPA to keep solar power grants; Zeldin dismisses program as ‘grift’
Zeldin posted a video on social media touting the effort to end the program, saying one of the more “shocking aspects” of Solar for All is the pass throughs the money was set to go through with middle men “taking their own cut” and calling it a “grift.”’
David Blaska: Pooping and popping at Madison’s Social Justice Center
Madison’s woke progressives invoke “economic justice, social justice,” and “racial justice” as phonetic talismans to justify redistribution, disorder, and race-shaming.
Scott Walker: With conservatives winning arguments, the left resorts to chaos
When radicals lose an argument, they try to silence the opposition. I was reminded of that simple truth yet again this week.