American Heart Association: Applauds signing of SB 23
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – March 18, 2026 – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This billprioritizes moms and babies by ensuring healthcare coverage during a critical period
Dept. of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Conservation Congress: To host Spring hearing
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invite the public to attend the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearings held in their county on Monday, April 13, at 6 p.m. to learn
AFP-WI: Urges voters to support amendment limiting governor’s partial veto power
Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) urged voters to support Senate Joint Resolution 116 (SJR 116) on the upcoming November ballot, a constitutional amendment that would prevent any governor from using the partial veto to create or increase taxes. The Legislature passed
Wisconsin Farm Bureau: State senate concludes legislative session
MADISON – The Wisconsin State Senate concluded their regular session yesterday passing several bills supporting farmers and agribusinesses across the state. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation worked closely with lawmakers, state agencies and members of the Wisconsin Ag Coalition to bring these
Rep. Neubauer: Postpartum medicaid expansion will save lives in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Today, Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) attended the signing ceremony for Senate Bill 23, which expands postpartum Medicaid eligibility for new moms. After the ceremony, Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “Access to healthcare is essential,
Rep. Vining: Commends signing of postpartum medicaid expansion into law
WAUWATOSA – Today Governor Tony Evers signed 2025 Senate Bill 23 into law, which expands postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) attended the bill signing ceremony at Children’s Wisconsin in Wauwatosa and released the following
Rep. Kitchens: Five Kitchens bills head to governor
Madison – From banning cellphones in class, to stopping dangerous fires, to cutting taxes, the 2025-26 legislative session is one of the most successful for Wisconsin residents. Representative Joel Kitchens says it was a very successful session for our area.
Rep. Subeck: Postpartum medicaid extension signed into law: New moms will maintain health care coverage for one year
MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers signed a bill into law that will expand Medicaid to include postpartum women for a full year. Under current law, eligibility for coverage ends 90 days after birth. Over the course of several sessions, the
Dept. of Natural Resources: Give to Wisconsin’s endangered resources fund and support rare species this tax season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers to consider a donation to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. Donations made through your Wisconsin income tax form are matched and directly support the
Gov. Evers: Delivers on key promise to Wisconsin moms by extending postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year
MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today at Children’s Wisconsin in Milwaukee enacted Senate Bill (SB) 23, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 102, delivering on a key promise he made to Wisconsin moms as governor to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage for thousands
WisDems: ICYMI: Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign releases two new TV ads that highlight what’s at stake in Wisconsin Supreme Court race
MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, Judge Chris Taylor’s campaign released two new TV ads that highlight what’s on the ballot in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 7th. “On the Ballot” draws a stark contrast between Maria Lazar’s support for overturning
Roberts campaign: Backs skilled trades expansion, contrasts with Vining on jobs
Pewaukee, WI — March 17, 2026 — Dr. Mike Roberts, who is running for the 5th State Senate District this November, praised Senator Rob Hutton for supporting legislation to expand construction apprenticeships in Wisconsin, calling it a “common-sense step to
Opportunity Wisconsin: Reps. Steil and Van Orden must reject new legislation threatening Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. — Opportunity Wisconsin today called on Congressmen Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden to vote against legislation that would put Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid at risk for Wisconsin families. The House is expected to vote today on an amendment
Rep. Taylor: Proposes targeted property tax relief for Wisconsin seniors
Rep. Sequanna Taylor Introduces Plan to Cut Property Taxes for Low-Income Seniors by 75% Madison, WI — Representative Sequanna Taylor has introduced legislation to deliver significant property tax relief to low-income seniors across Wisconsin, helping them stay in their homes
AARP Wisconsin: Applauds Senate, urges governor to sign bill that stops crypto kiosk criminals in their tracks
MADISON, WI – AARP Wisconsin thanks the Wisconsin State Senate for unanimously passing a bipartisan bill yesterday to create consumer protections around cryptocurrency kiosks. SB 975/AB 968 is designed to stop criminals from using crypto ATMs to steal from victims.
Rep. Duchow: State Senate passes bill to address Avian Flu
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the State Senate passed Assembly Bill 1032, introduced by Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) and Senator Patrick Testin (R–Stevens Point), via voice vote. The legislation authorizes the Natural Resources Board to sell certain Department of Natural Resources lands located
Dept. of Natural Resources: Reminds anglers of new opening day for inland trout harvest season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2026-2027 inland trout season will open on April 4 and run through Oct. 15, 2026, increasing harvest opportunities throughout the state’s inland streams, springs and spring ponds.
Dept. of Administration: Vision 2030 update: 2 former state office buildings, occupying block 107, available for sale in Madison
Madison, Wis. – Today, DOA Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld announced the sale of General Executive Facilities 2 and 3, located at 101 and 125 South Webster Street, also known as Block 107, as part of the state’s Vision 2030 framework to improving efficiency and
DGA: Election-Denying Rep. Tiffany opposes mail-in voting despite voting absentee a dozen times
Reporting from Up North News and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reveals that Congressman Tom Tiffany has voted absentee a dozen times in the past decade, even as he backs ending mail-in voting in Wisconsin. Tiffany’s attacks on mail-in voting, which over a million Wisconsin
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Successfully pushes Trump admin to release $1 billion for Blatnik Bridge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that she has successfully pushed U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to release the more than $1 billion for the Blatnik Bridge replacement project. Baldwin has championed the reconstruction