MADISON – A bill to help families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, authored by Rep. Dean Kaufert [R – Neenah], passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support this week. The bill (SB 152/AB 176) removes the outdated $48,000 income cap for families to access assistance

MADISON, Wis – Today the Assembly took up multiple bills that were unfunded. Following Tuesday’s Assembly session, Representative Anderson (D-Beloit) issued the following statement:  “Today, we took up multiple bills that originally included funding, only to have Republicans strip out those dollars before bringing them to a vote. Instead of

As a network of providers committed to increasing mental health treatment options for our Wisconsin children and families, we affirm the action of the Wisconsin State Assembly today to approve SB 106 – legislation that will expand Wisconsin’s continuum of care for children and youth with complex needs. By passing

Madison – The man with the nicknames of “Quadzilla,” “The Quadfather,” and “The Mayor of Door County” is adding a new one. He’s now a “Hometown Hero.” On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored former Green Bay Packer running back and “Mayor of Door County,” AJ Dillon, as a Hometown Hero

MADISON, WI – The State Assembly met on June 24 to approve a long list of proposals, including two bills introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake). “The Assembly covered a lot of ground today, touching on subjects ranging from nuclear energy to training stipends for volunteer firefighters,” Representative Armstrong said. 

MADISON – Today marks three years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly 50 years of guaranteed access to legal abortion and triggering a wave of attacks on reproductive freedoms across the country. The Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has had devastating consequences, particularly in

MADISON ­– State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) released the following statement following today’s floor session: “Time is running out to pass a state budget in the Legislature on time, yet Republicans have forced us into a stalemate. We have the power this session to provide crucial relief to the

Rep. Clancy Calls on Legislature to Shift Focus Immediately MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly met to consider a long list of bills, including six that would create new crimes or enhance existing penalties, locking up more people for more crimes for more years. The Assembly also considered and

Madison, WI – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after Senate Bill 56, which would allow Superior Water, Light & Power, Wisconsin’s only private water utility, to be able to access federal funds to provide principal forgiveness for lead service line replacements: “Superior Water, Light & Power is the

Wisconsin Assembly meets with six days left in the fiscal year and without a budget MADISON – The Wisconsin State Assembly met with less than a week left in the fiscal year. Representative Alex Joers (D-Waunakee) spoke about several legislative proposals that were passed today without the required funding. While

Landmark Legislation Positions Wisconsin to Lead on Nuclear Energy Madison, WI — Wisconsin is one step closer to securing a cleaner, more reliable energy future. Today, the State Assembly gave final legislative approval to a trio of bills aimed at positioning Wisconsin as a national leader in next-generation nuclear energy. The

MADISON— This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly convened for legislative floor session. There were 3 bills relating to nuclear energy before the body: Assembly Bill 108, commissioning a nuclear siting study; Assembly Bill 132, promoting a Wisconsin nuclear power summit; and Assembly Joint Resolution 6, supporting nuclear power and fusion

NE WI lawmaker’s bills advance supporting volunteer firefighters, children, and electoral choices MADISON, WI…Local public safety officials will be better able to fight violent crimes, such as domestic abuse and gang violence, under legislation passed by the State Assembly today.  State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken), author of the legislation

Legislation ensures law enforcement can assist in removing disruptive or dangerous individuals from campgrounds MADISON, WI — Legislation clarifying that campground guests in Wisconsin are not tenants under landlord-tenant law—and that law enforcement may assist in their removal when necessary—is now headed to the Governor’s desk following concurrence by the full

Madison, WI – Representative Rob Swearingen (R–Rhinelander) issued the following statement in response to the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to grant the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) authority to force PFAS cleanups without going through the Legislature or administrative rulemaking: “This ruling is a massive overstep. It bypasses the legislative process and

Madison – Representative Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement in response to the Assembly passing his legislation supporting volunteer firefighters: “Roughly 92% of Wisconsin fire departments are volunteer or mostly volunteer. Unfortunately, these departments have faced waning membership for decades. It is not an easy task for prospective and

Senator Steve Nass (R-Whitewater) issued the following statement outlining his biennial budget benchmarks he has been using since the start of the state budget process in February: “As I have told my constituents since the start of the 2025-27 biennial budget process, I have just a few key benchmarks in

(Washington, D.C.) – Representatives Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Doris Matsui (D-CA) have reintroduced the bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act, which will lower costs for cancer patients prescribed oral medications. The bill requires health insurers to cover oral cancer treatments on the

Waushara County YMCA set to support child care and telehealth services, as well as critical community programming, serving thousands of area residents in Central Wisconsin WAUTOMA — Gov. Tony Evers today joined local leaders in Wautoma to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Waushara County YMCA, which was made possible with a more than $4