MADISON – Today, State Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) celebrated the signing of the bipartisan Patient Privacy Protection Act (2025 Wisconsin Act 22) into law by Governor Tony Evers. Act 22 requires all hospitals in Wisconsin with medical training programs to implement written policies and procedures that ensure patient consent for

MADISON, WI, AUGUST 8, 2025 – The Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter celebrates a major legislative victory for families across Wisconsin as Governor Tony Evers today signed into law Senate Bill 152/Assembly Bill 176 at the Governor’s Office in the Wisconsin State Capitol. This bipartisan legislation expands access to the state’s

Madison, WI – Earlier today, Gov. Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 31 (SB 31) into law as 2025 Act 18. The proposal authored by Rep. Gundrum and Sen. Cabral-Guevara allows Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers (APNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) to serve as the local health officer to a local board

MADISON, WI… Gov. Evers today vetoed legislation that would have protected Wisconsin families by establishing specialized ‘problem-solving’ courts in state law, freeing up criminal justice system resources to keep violent offenders off our streets. “This veto puts at risk specialized courts that reduce recidivism, increase public safety, and relieve pressure

MADISON, WI — State Senator André Jacque’s (R–New Franken) bill clarifying that campground guests in Wisconsin are not tenants under landlord-tenant law, and that law enforcement may assist in their removal when necessary, was signed into law today. Sen. Jacque said the measure responds to growing concerns from campground owners and

MADISON —Legislation authored by State Sen. André Jacque (R–New Franken), signed into law today, will require hospitals to obtain explicit, written consent from female patients before medical students can perform pelvic examinations while the patient is under anesthesia or unconscious.  The bipartisan measure previously passed both the Senate and Assembly in unanimous voice votes.

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie) issued the following statement celebrating the signing of AB 61, known as the K9 Riggs Act, into law. Authored by Rep. Nedweski and Senator Van Wanggaard (R–Racine), the bill increases criminal penalties for intentionally injuring or killing a law enforcement or fire service animal:

MADISON – Five public safety bills authored by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) were signed into law today. The five bills strengthen the penalties for harming police dogs and jurors, provide protections for judges, clarifies the battery statutes, and extends the Community Oriented Policing (COP) House Grant Program for another 2

(Madison, WI) – The Wisconsin Aging Advocacy Network (WAAN) is pleased to announce that time-sensitive Alzheimer’s Family and Caregiver Support Program (AFCSP) legislation (SB 152) was signed into law this afternoon. WAAN is grateful to the State Legislature (especially the bill’s authors, Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Rep. Dean Kaufert, and

Earlier today, Governor Tony Evers took action for working people by vetoing AB 269, the Gig Worker Carve Out Bill. This bill would have permanently stripped important protections like worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, minimum wage, and overtime pay from Wisconsin’s app-based delivery drivers, the first such statewide legislation in the nation. 

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 app-based drivers. The Governor’s veto halts a transformative reform that

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 the outdated $48,000 income cap for families to access assistance

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 vetoed twice in the past, will now empower nurse practitioners,

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 jurors and their family members, among others. Today, the governor signed 16 bills, including: Senate Bill

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. The loss of local pharmacies and grocery stores strips residents

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 healthcare. Throughout the week, Gov. Evers discussed how Wisconsin’s bipartisan budget works to safeguard Wisconsinites from recent federal cuts to Medicaid and other basic needs programs that kids, families, seniors,

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 services provided by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. With the enactment

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 all corners of the state, especially in rural and underserved

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 Oshkosh Correctional and needed demolition projects at UW-Oshkosh. Rep. Palmeri

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 increasing career opportunities for RNs and APRNs and expanding healthcare service access for Wisconsinites. “Nurses play a critical role in our