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MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) President/CEO Kurt R. Bauer released the following statement after Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Vos announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, after serving as Speaker since 2013: “Speaker Vos has been a true champion

[Oshkosh, WI] — We EmpowHER is excited to announce the fourth annual Wisconsin HER Day, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Herd. This day is a transformative event dedicated to celebrating, empowering, and connecting women from across the state. What began as a small community gathering

Bill to extend postpartum health care for new moms passes Assembly MADISON, Wis. – Feb. 19, 2026 – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This

Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan measure to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 30 days to one year after birth. The bill, which has already cleared the State Senate, now heads to Governor Tony Evers

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 23, which extends Postpartum Medicaid Coverage from 60 days to a full year: “This is a very good day. Extending Postpartum Medicaid

Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings voted to finally pass the postpartum Medicaid expansion into state law. Rep. Billings released the following statement: “I am thrilled that after many years of work to move this legislation forward, I had the

Bills finally receive votes after years of organizing, procedural pressure from Democrats and public outrage Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) celebrate securing votes on two critical pieces of legislation:  Gail’s law (AB 263), expanding early breast cancer

Senator Jesse James (R – Thorp) and Representative Patrick Snyder (R – Weston) were the lead authors on SB 23/AB 97 Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly voted on and passed Senate Bill 23, which extends Medical Assistance coverage from 60 days

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Madison, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly successfully passed Assembly Bill 97 and Assembly Bill 263, after years of wait, progressing women’s healthcare in the state. AB 97 has significant bipartisan support, extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from sixty days to

CONTACT: press@milwaukeecountywi.gov MILWAUKEE – County Executive David Crowley released the following statement regarding Wisconsin State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’ retirement announcement. “Speaker Robin Vos has served the people of Wisconsin for over two decades. While it’s no secret that I’ve disagreed with

Contact: WisDems Press (press@wisdems.org) MADISON, Wis. — In response to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos retiring, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement:  “Vos leaves behind a legacy of a state government he tried his best to make dysfunctional and leave working people

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Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman today released the following statement on the announced retirement of Assembly Speaker Robin Vos: “Robin and I have worked together for more than 20 years, and I knew of him well before that. He graduated

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MADISON, Wis. — Today, Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement from the Wisconsin State Assembly. As Speaker, Vos has been a central figure in Republican politics, steering conservative priorities, blocking much of Democratic Governor Tony Evers’ disastrous policies, and shaping key policy

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Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Gail’s Law: “Increasing access to lifesaving screenings for women at higher risk of breast cancer is a goal we have fought for over several

Madison, WI — State Representative Jerry O’Connor (R- Fond du Lac) released the following statement on Speaker Robin Vos’ announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2026: “First and foremost, I want to thank Robin for his many years of