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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
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The Assembly cleared the way for voters to decide whether governors should be allowed to use their partial veto authority to raise a tax or fee. The chamber yesterday also voted to overturn Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ 400-year veto.
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon said Republicans need to get engaged in negotiations with Democrats over funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid a shutdown of the agency.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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The Assembly cleared the way for voters to decide whether governors should be allowed to use their partial veto authority to raise a tax or fee. The chamber yesterday also voted to overturn Dem Gov. Tony Evers’ 400-year veto.
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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin at a WisPolitics-State Affairs luncheon said Republicans need to get engaged in negotiations with Democrats over funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid a shutdown of the agency.
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