MADISON, WI – This week, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23—relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women and Senate Bill 264—relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans, into law. Representative Shelia Stubbs

Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton)  following the announcement by Senator Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) that he will not seek re-election: “Senator LeMahieu is a dedicated public servant whose tireless service to his constituents has spanned more than 10 years. I have found him to be a

UW‑Green Bay welcomes alumnus Randy Knaflic for a public keynote and networking event GREEN BAY, Wis.—From jazz rehearsal rooms to high-impact leadership roles at Google and SpaceX, Randy Knaflic’s career journey is anything but conventional. On April 15, the UW‑Green Bay alumnus will return to campus to share the lessons and

In Wisconsin, we believe in rewarding hard work, not punishing hardworking Wisconsinites by taxing them more. That’s why Senate Republicans have passed several bills this session that put money back where it belongs: in the pockets of the people who earned it. Hi, I’m State Senator Dan Feyen. Earlier this

Hey there, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.  Every March during Women’s History Month, we have the opportunity to celebrate all Wisconsin women and recognize the incredible strides women have made throughout our state’s and our country’s history.   And while I’m jazzed to celebrate our many efforts over the years to build a Wisconsin that works for everyone, there’s plenty more work to do.  So, this week, I was proud to sign into law two important bills to support women’s

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) would like to thank his four Senate colleagues who are not seeking re-election in November for their long-standing commitment to serving the residents of Wisconsin. Sen. Devin LeMahieu, who has been the Senate majority leader since the 2021-22 legislative session, announced today

Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA’s Unlawful Rollback   MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today joined a coalition of states, counties, and cities in challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s unlawful attempt to rescind its 2009 Endangerment Finding – the agency’s

MADISON – Today Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Senate Bill 264 into law, which requires health insurance to cover diagnostic and supplemental breast cancer screenings. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) attended the bill signing ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol and released the following statement:  “Wisconsin Women deserve quality, affordable healthcare – and

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of the state’s Catholic bishops, celebrates the signing of 2025 Wisconsin Act 102, which extends postpartum Medicaid coverage to women from 60 days to a full year after giving birth. The WCC is deeply grateful to Governor Tony Evers, the bill’s

MADISON, WI – An article published today in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel outlined the consequences of Wisconsin Republicans’ refusal to extend the popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Once a reliably bipartisan initiative, the program is now set to expire in June. State Senate Democrats have prioritized Knowles-Nelson and have worked to reach a compromise

OAK CREEK, Wis. – Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) announced her endorsement of Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin 21st Assembly District, calling him the bold, experienced voice working families need in Madison. “I am proud to endorse Dan Bukiewicz for the Wisconsin State Assembly,” said Congresswoman Moore. “Dan has spent

(Stevens Point, Wis., March 19, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson today announced that the agency is providing Housing Preservation Grant funding to the Greater Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity and Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to help low- to very low-income homeowners in 11 counties with essential

Madison, WI – Today, Senate Bill 264, authored by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R-Fox Crossing), was signed into law as 2025 Act 103. Act 103 requires health insurance providers to cover supplemental and diagnostic breast exams for women at increased risk of developing breast cancer. The bill

MADISON – State Representative Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 264, known as Gail’s Law, expanding access to life-saving breast cancer screenings and reducing out-of-pocket costs for Wisconsin women: “Today is a major victory for women and families across Wisconsin,” Nedweski said. “Gail’s

MADISON  – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Gail’s Law, a bill requiring insurance companies to cover preventive breast cancer screenings for women with dense breast tissue. Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), an author of the bipartisan bill, released the following statement: Representative Lisa Subeck released the following statement: “Women with dense breast

Governor Evers signs bipartisan, lifesaving breast cancer screening legislation into law [Madison, WI] – The Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition today celebrated Governor Tony Evers’ signing of Gail’s Law, following the bill’s unanimous passage by the Wisconsin State Assembly and overwhelming bipartisan support in both chambers of the Legislature. The new

Madison… Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Gail’s Law (Senate Bill 264), which Representative Patrick Snyder was a lead co-sponsor of., to requires Medical Assistance and health insurance policies and plans to cover supplemental breast screenings (such as MRIs and ultrasounds) in addition traditional mammograms. This comes just one day after Governor