MADISON – Today, the Republican-led Assembly voted to pass SB 21 which would effectively lower long-term personal property allowances within the DOC. Representative Madison (D-10) issued the following statement: “I am grateful to my Republican colleagues who appear to earnestly want to improve conditions of confinement for people who are

MADISON, Wis – Today, the State Senate held its first session day of 2024. Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement upon conclusion of the Senate’s actions: “With limited session days remaining, I am disappointed by the lackluster calendar that was before us today. We’ve recently seen

“In reality, hiking up the legal minimum wage will end up with even more unemployed among poor and low-skilled people,” the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin says after releasing a new fact sheet on the subject this week. “Higher minimum wage laws, above the market price for labor, hurts the struggling

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after a lawsuit was announced challenging the boundaries of Wisconsin’s current congressional districts: “Wisconsin is a purple state, however, our current congressional district maps do not reflect that. Last month, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overruled the “least

Washington, D.C. (January 16, 2024) – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) today introduced the Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act. This legislation will clarify that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) cannot exercise its authority over entities that are engaged in the business of insurance, whether or not those entities offer

Madison – Representative Nik Rettinger (R-Mukwonago) joined his Assembly colleagues today in passing bills concerning healthcare reform, including addressing persistent concerns to the state’s dental landscape. Rep.  Rettinger specifically highlighted Assembly Bills 90 and 500, authored by fellow freshmen Nate Gustafson and  Ellen Schutt, respectively.  Assembly Bill 90 would addres…

MADISON – The Wisconsin state Senate passed SB 791 on Tuesday 29-2. The bill would allow private businesses to offer electric vehicle charging by the kilowatt-hour to customers for a fee, while providing safeguards against unfair competition from taxpayer-subsidized EV charging stations. In response, WMC Senior Director of Environmental & Energy

(Madison) – First responders are there when we need them and soon, their peers will be there for them. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate unanimously approved legislation, authored by State Representative Joel Kitchens, that will create confidential support groups to help first responders deal with trauma.  “First responders often

Madison, Wis. —The Executive Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has appointed Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Nathan Houdek as chair of the Financial Condition (E) Committee and as a member of the Life Insurance and Annuities (A) Committee. The Financial Condition (E) Committee serves as the central forum and

MADISON, WI – Today, the Assembly unanimously passed Rep. Plumer’s legislation  expanding access to dental treatment and helping reduce costs.  “Many Wisconsinites suffer from a lack of adequate access to dental care. I’m thankful to my  colleagues in the Assembly for their unanimous support of my legislation today that helps 

MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session. Representative Sue Conley (D-Janesville) issued the following statement in response: “We have a lot of work left to accomplish this session, and not many floor days scheduled to do so. In the remaining time, I hope we can work together

Madison – The Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity, led by Representative Karen Hurd  (R-Fall Creek) as chair and Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) as vice-chair along with Representative Behnke (R – Oconto), Representative Penterman (R-Columbus), Representative Rozar (R – Marshfield), Representative Schmidt (R – Bonduel), Representative Joers (D – Middleton), and Representative Ratcl…

Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) had one of his bills pass the Assembly earlier today. Senate Bill 318 deals with allowing certain search and rescue organizations or recovery teams that use human remains detection canines to receive anatomical gifts for training purposes. “Canine search and rescue dogs are crucial for law

Madison – Today, the Assembly passed a number of bipartisan bills. Representative Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on today’s Assembly floor session: “Bipartisan bills are the product of working together and finding sound solutions. Today, I was happy to vote on many bipartisan bills, some of which were a result of

MADISON – Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted for a package of bills aimed at promoting oral healthcare in Wisconsin. “Oral healthcare is so important to our overall health. Oral healthcare problems can increase a patient’s risk of certain diseases or complications, such as heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. I’m proud

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Senate Bill 415, a bill he authored with Representative Ron Tusler, passed the State Senate during Tuesday’s floor session: “There’s no question that Wisconsin’s state parks are wonderful examples of natural habitats, scenic beauty, and historical importance that

MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) released the following statement after Senate Bill 155, a bill he authored with Representative Joy Goeben, passed the State Senate during Tuesday’s floor session: “Too many of our senior citizens and their families face the scary possibility that they might be unexpectedly dislodged

Wisconsin’s frozen road law takes effect Thursday, January 18 at 12:01 a.m. for the northern half of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) designates the regions as Zone 1 and Zone 2 which includes US 10 near Stevens Point along with numbered state and federal highways north of US 10. The

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, the State Senate and the State Assembly overwhelmingly passed a package of bills intended to address the workforce shortage in the oral healthcare field. With 64 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties designated as dental professional shortage areas, this package marks a sorely needed investment in this space.

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that the Wisconsin Senate passed a number of his bipartisan bills during today’s floor session, some of which focus on recognizing veterans, increasing access to dental services in underserved areas and improving traffic safety in work zones. “I am very