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 year.  This is a huge, long overdue victory for women and

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 tirelessly for insurance companies to provide 100% coverage for supplemental

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 expansion for postpartum coverage and enhanced early breast cancer screenings.

(Madison, WI) – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly concurred in Senate Bill (SB) 23 on a 95 to 1 bipartisan vote. The bill previously passed the Wisconsin Senate on April 22, 2025, on 32 to 1 bipartisan vote. Authored by Sen. Jesse James (R-Thorp) and Rep. Patrick Snyder (R-Weston), SB 23 extends Medical Assistance (Medicaid) coverage

Madison, WI – Today, Senate Bill 264 passed the Wisconsin State Assembly with unanimous support. This bill, authored by Representative Cindi Duchow, requires health insurance providers to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations for individuals at an increased risk of developing breast cancer. The bill also includes coverage for individuals with dense

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s 2025-2026 legislative session ends this week. Among the eighty-eight bills scheduled for February 19th, post-partum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law passed near-unanimously. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “After years of fighting for this legislation, we finally convinced Republican leadership to schedule a vote on

Incredible Win for Wisconsin Women, Moms, and Babies MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass long-overdue legislation that will protect the health and livelihood of women and children across our state.  AB 263, otherwise known as Gail’s Law, requires health insurance policies to provide coverage for diagnostic breast

Lawmakers Set to Approve Bills to Fight Contamination Across Wisconsin During Thursday Evening’s Floor Session MADISON – Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Gillett) and Representative Jeff Mursau (R-Crivitz) released the following joint statement ahead of the Wisconsin State Assembly’s vote to pass Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131, the landmark legislation to create new

MADISON, Wis – Today, Robin Vos announced his retirement from the Wisconsin State Assembly. One of the longest-serving state legislative leaders in the country, Vos steps down amid mounting fractures within the Assembly Republican Caucus and intensifying national pressure on the Republican Party. The Speaker’s decision reflects a clear understanding

MADISON, Wis. – Today, Speaker Robin Vos announced he will not be seeking re-election. Morgan Hess, Executive Director of the Assembly Democratic Campaign Committee, released the following statement:  “With Speaker Vos’ retirement announcement today, we say farewell to the chief architect of Wisconsin’s spiral into GOP extremism and partisan gridlock.

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of the state’s Catholic bishops, celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 23, which extends critical medical assistance to women from 60 days to a full year after giving birth. The bill will now be sent to Governor Evers for his signature.

Bill now headed to governor’s desk; he has signaled that he will sign it into law Today, the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition applauds the Wisconsin State Assembly for voting to pass Gail’s Law (AB 263) – a lifesaving, bipartisan measure that eliminates financial barriers to vital breast cancer screenings. The

MADISON, WI — State Representative Dave Murphy (R-Hortonville) issued the following statement on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’s retirement announcement: On Thursday, Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement after 22 years of service to the Wisconsin Assembly, including 14 years as Speaker. Representative Murphy, who has served alongside Speaker Vos throughout his

MADISON— State Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander) honors Speaker Robin Vos for his years of service and leadership to the Wisconsin State Assembly. “Speaker Vos has dedicated years of service to the people of Wisconsin, and our state is stronger because of his leadership. I am sincerely grateful for his commitment

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP–WI) endorsed Rep. Tom Tiffany for governor on Thursday, throwing the support of Wisconsin’s largest grassroots organization behind his candidacy for the state’s highest office in November. The 2026 race will determine Wisconsin’s path forward: either prosperity or top-down progressive control. Rep. Tiffany offers the best

The Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) commends Assembly Speaker Robin Vos on his announcement of retirement today and thanks him for his years of dedicated service to the State of Wisconsin and its 72 counties. “Throughout his tenure in the Wisconsin State Assembly, including his leadership as speaker, Representative Vos demonstrated

Madison, Wis. — Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 264, otherwise known as “Gail’s Law,” which will expand access to breast cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue. State Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing) released the following statement. “I am proud to see this critical women’s health initiative

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that Congressional staff from his office will be hosting office hours throughout February and March. Staff from Pocan’s district office will be available to constituents seeking help with federal agencies or looking to issue a comment to be reported back to the Congressman.

MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer released the following statement after Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Vos announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, after serving as Speaker since 2013: “Speaker Vos has been a true champion of free enterprise and a strong ally in the fight

[Oshkosh, WI] — We EmpowHER is excited to announce the fourth annual Wisconsin HER Day, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Herd. This day is a transformative event dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and connecting women from across the state. What began as a small community gathering has grown into one of Wisconsin’s most impactful empowerment events.