MADISON, Wis. – In 2025, a dusty plastic tub of crayons on a shelf sparked an idea in Dr. Amber McKenna’s mind to help improve the lives of people living with developmental disabilities. The idea may have fully come to life in 2026, but it really began four years earlier.

MADISON, Wis. – National Ag Day is coming up on March 24, with this year’s theme being “Together We Grow.” In advance of this national day of recognition, I encourage all Wisconsinites to take time to thank their local producers for the hard work they do every single day to

Today the state Senate passed AB 598, which lets hospitals pick a decision-maker based on a list set in statute (called a Patient’s Representative) if a patient does not have a Power of Attorney for Health Care and becomes unable to make medical decisions. This bill is broader, and grants much more

The WI State Senate passed Assembly Bill 759, a major step forward that allows DACA recipients to obtain professional licenses, opening the door for careers in teaching, nursing, skilled trades, and more. Nearly 6,000 DACA recipients call Wisconsin home. They’ve grown up here, invested in their futures, and contributed to

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate convened on the floor to take up over 100 bills on the calendar. Senator Habush Sinykin joined her legislative colleagues to unanimously pass Assembly Bill 130 and Assembly Bill 131, important legislation that will help equip local communities with the resources and funding to address

Toni Herkert, the Government Affairs Director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, released the following statement after today’s broad bipartisan Senate action on Assembly Bill 194 and Senate Bill 480. These bills had previously passed the Assembly and now head to the Governor’s desk. “Housing is one of the top

Madison, WI – During today’s floor session, the State Senate approved over 90 bills, including several of Senate President Mary Felzkowski’s (R-Tomahawk) priorities. Senate Bill 456, The Forestry Revitalization Act, provides incentives for a historic economic development project in Northern Wisconsin. Tax credits will incentivize private investment for a new plant

Madison – Today, the Wisconsin State Senate held its last general-business session day before adjourning for the 2025-26 legislative session. Senator Sarah Keyeski (D-Lodi) released the following statement in response: “The Senate met for the final time today, and despite having over 100 bills on our calendar, Senate Republicans failed

MADISON, Wis. — Senator Melissa Ratcliff (D-Cottage Grove) released the following statement following the adjournment of the Wisconsin State Senate’s final scheduled floor session of the 2025–2026 legislative term: “Today, Senate Republicans adjourned the final regular floor session of the year without taking action on meaningful proposals to lower costs

MADISON, WI – We’ve come to the end of the rainbow of the 2025-27 Session of the Wisconsin Legislature. Anyone hoping to find a pot of gold is destined to be disappointed. There’s a barley field of needs in our state right now. Our neighbors have been pretty clear. They want

Milwaukee, WI. March 17, 2026—  The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance (WMCA) strongly condemns the Wisconsin State Senate’s decision to advance the IHRA-related bill today without a recorded roll call vote, raising serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and democratic integrity. At a time when legislation directly impacting constitutional rights is under

MADISON, WI…Legislation authored by Senator André Jacque (New Franken) to expand statewide instruction about adoption passed the Senate on a voice vote, and now moves to the governor’s desk. School districts in Wisconsin are not required to provide human growth and development instruction to students in K-12.  When a school

MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) today applauded members of the State Senate for advancing legislation that strengthens the FoodShare program and brings needed clarity to PFAS liability standards for food processors. Having cleared the Assembly earlier this year, the bills now head to the Governor’s desk, where

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul is issuing the following statement after the Wisconsin Senate passed legislation (Assembly Bills 957, 958, and 964) today supporting the Wisconsin Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, including providing additional staffing to help investigate online child exploitation cases. “The Wisconsin ICAC Task Force does critical …

Madison, Wis. – State Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) introduced a privileged resolution today calling on the Wisconsin Senate to schedule additional floor session days to address rising costs. The resolution comes as the Senate is set to adjourn for the year after convening only 12 regular floor sessions and passing the

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin – The Milwaukee Jewish Federation applauds the Senate passage of SB445/AB446, anti-hate legislation based on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. The Senate passed a consensus vote today, following an earlier Assembly vote of 66-33 in favor of passage of the companion bill AB446.  This legislation

MADISON, WI — Wisconsin legislators passed a landmark bipartisan bill, Stillbirth Recognition and Support Act, that would create a state income tax credit for parents who experience the trauma and heartbreak of stillbirth. Senate Bill 379/ Assembly Bill 373 would establish a $2,000 refundable individual income tax credit for parents whose child is

The State Senate met today for what may be its final floor session of the 2025-2026 legislative session.  The March 17 calendar included six proposals introduced by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake), each of which the Senate has approved. “My priorities this session have been addressing Wisconsin’s housing and childcare shortages,”

MADISON – Legislation authored by State Senator Rob Hutton (R–Brookfield) and Rep. Paul Melotik (R-Grafton) to eliminate Wisconsin’s income tax on overtime earnings passed the State Senate on Tuesday with bipartisan support and will now be sent to the Governor. Assembly Bill 461 creates a state income-tax subtraction for overtime pay so