Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate both passed AB 257, the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Modernization Act, with broad bipartisan support. The legislation will improve access to health care, especially in underserved and rural communities, by allowing advanced practice registered nurses to provide care independently and to the

Madison, Wisconsin —Today, leaders in Wisconsin’s State Senate and Assembly made unprecedented progress toward providing portable benefits to eligible app-based workers across the state when both chambers passed portable benefits legislation. The bills (Senate Bill 256 and Assembly Bill 269) allow platforms like DoorDash to contribute money to a flexible benefits account—savings that can be

MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate today passed four bills drafted by Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) designed to increase protections for police dogs and judges and improve safety through community-oriented policing and data sharing among law enforcement. The Senate passed Assembly Bill 61, which increases the penalties for harming or

Madison – A proposal authored by Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin) to provide portable benefits for gig economy drivers has passed both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly, earning support from members of both parties along the way and marking a major step forward for more than 100,000 Wisconsinites who rely

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) is proud that his bipartisan Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act was passed today by both the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly. The APRN Modernization Act authorizes qualified registered nurses to practice independently and without the need for a collaborative agreement with

MADISON, Wis. – Representative Miresse (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement after floor session. “Today on the floor we passed the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Modernization Act in the Assembly. This legislation has been a work in progress for a nearly a decade here in the capitol, and I am proud

As the Wisconsin Senate took action today to approve Senate Bill 106 to advance the creation of psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF) options for Wisconsin youth, the Wisconsin Association of Family & Children’s Agencies shared the following statement: As a network of providers committed to increasing mental health treatment options for

MADISON, WI — The Transgender Parent & Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) issued a forceful statement today condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. This ruling is a cruel and calculated assault on transgender youth, their families, and the providers who support

(Brookfield, WI) – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) published a news release entitled “Pregnant Wisconsinites Are Ensured Lifesaving Care” saying that “state and federal laws require hospitals to provide appropriate emergency care, including abortion care” under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Read the Wisconsin DHS

MADISON, Wis. – This week, the Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 along party lines against Governor Evers’ proposed education investments. Representative Randy Udell (D-Fitchburg) released the following statement: “Joint Finance Committee Republicans are failing our students. Their proposal includes no general school aids and no per-pupil aids for the first

MADISON, Wis. – With the summer months just beginning, thunderstorms can develop quickly. One of the biggest dangers thunderstorms bring are lightning strikes. June 24 is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to learn how to stay safe and be prepared before storms occur. “Lightning is not

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly approved a package of bills that enhance public safety across the State. The legislation increases funding for EMS education, regulates vaping devices, and creates penalties for tampering with telecommunication or electrical infrastructure. Assembly Bill 198 establishes two key programs designed to support EMS

MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Joint Resolution 59, authored by Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford), which officially proclaims June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. “I am honored to author the resolution officially designating June as Dairy Month in Wisconsin. Our dairy industry is the backbone of rural

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly met to consider a broad swath of bills ranging from criminalizing certain actions taken towards utility infrastructure (AB 242) to designating gig workers as independent contractors (AB 269). Rep. Clancy spoke against and opposed AB 242 and AB 269. Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19)

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly came together to vote on a series of bills, ranging from the modernization of our healthcare workforce to tackling the crime of sexual extortion. Rep. Palmeri released the following statement: “Today, the Assembly came together to pass a series of bipartisan bills

Judge sides with states, calling out Trump administration effort to dismantle critical public health and medical research funding MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement regarding a federal judge’s ruling on Monday that blocked the Trump Administration’s decision to terminate hundreds of biomedical research grants, declaring

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced today the district has submitted the required financial reports for the 2023-24 fiscal year to the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) that will allow DPI to calculate state aid payments to Wisconsin school districts.  The submission of the reports is

A new statewide slate of officers has been elected by members of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Department of Wisconsin at their annual convention in Green Bay. The new DAV Department of Wisconsin commander is Tiffany Koehler of Brown Deer, who replaces Immediate Past Commander Greg Palo of Red Granite. Other

ELM GROVE – Conservative attorney Anthony LoCoco released additional endorsements of his campaign for Wisconsin Court of Appeals District II Wednesday. These supporters demonstrate the broad base of support that Anthony has amassed over the past month. The new endorsements come on the heels of LoCoco receiving the endorsement of

Milwaukee, WI – Lead-Safe Schools MKE, a parent-led organization, is once again demanding community oversight of the lead paint cleanup in Milwaukee Public Schools after another round of state-issued noncompliance orders document dangerously irresponsible and sloppy work, this time resulting in thousands of dollars in fines. Orders released June 10 by