Madison – With more debate time still remaining on the bill to eliminate the so-called “400-year veto”, Rep. Cruz was cut off from finishing her speech on the Assembly floor.  That speech thoroughly debunked the often-repeated myth blaming the governor’s veto for the state’s property tax increases.  Instead, quoting the state

Madison – Last night, the Wisconsin Assembly passed AB 957 and AB 958. Rep. Billings introduced these bills as part of her work on the Protecting Kids Task Force and she released the following statement: “I authored AB 957 and AB 958 to help keep Wisconsin’s kids safe and I

MADISON, Wis. – Earlier today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump’s costly tariffs which have sent prices for everyday items skyrocketing while Republicans in Congress, including Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted for the tariffs and refused to stand up for working families. “The

Hurley, WI – The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has filed a petition for judicial review with Wisconsin’s Iron County Circuit Court to challenge Administrative Law Judge Angela Chaput Foy’s decision last week upholding a key permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute project. The Band, represented by Earthjustice, also filed a motion

MADISON, WI – Yesterday evening, the Wisconsin Assembly voted to pass AB 923. This bill would create a civil cause of action for victims of sexual extortion (sextortion) or their family, and allow the parents or estate of a victim who takes their own life due to sextortion to file a wrongful

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Marathon City to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the former Weisenberger Tie & Lumber, Inc. facility. The award is from the DNR’s Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM)

MADISON, WI—Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, a registered nurse and Democratic candidate for governor, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by President Trump and backed by Congressman Tom Tiffany: “The Supreme Court did the right thing today. The Trump-Tiffany tariffs raised prices for Wisconsinites.

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Gail’s Law, a bill requiring insurance companies to cover preventive breast cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue. Representative Lisa Subeck, an original author of the bill, released the following statement: “Passing Gail’s Law is an unequivocal bipartisan victory for women in

MADISON – Representative Alex Dallman (R-Markesan) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly overwhelmingly passed his bill, Assembly Bill 1034 (AB 1034), 95-1. “Championship-level athletics does more than just win games, they also fuel economic growth and statewide pride. I am proud that my bill, AB 1034, to regulate

Bill increasing staffing in the justice system moves forward Madison, WI— Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed legislation to address critical staffing needs in the justice system. The bill, authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett), allocates new assistant district attorneys, assistant state public

Madison, WI – Today, Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) voted to advance Assembly Bill 913, which provides tax relief for members of the Wisconsin National Guard and the United States Armed Forces Reserve. Assembly Bill 913, co-authored by Representative Penterman, creates a state income tax exemption for compensation received by National Guard

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 received wide bipartisan support, with activists across the political spectrum

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 days to one year (2025 Assembly Bill 97 / Senate Bill 23).

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 through multiple sessions,” began Rodriguez. “Maternal morbidity and mortality are

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 to 12 months. This bill prioritizes moms and babies by

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 the child care expenses eligible for the Business Development Tax

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 30 states—across the political spectrum—in passing critical legislation that lower…

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 expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months and requiring insurance

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 we know that h… Please log in to access subscriber

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 Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 97/Senate Bill 23, which