Rep. Gustafson: Assembly approves Gustafson-authored licensing reform bills
This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bills 90 and 143, both authored by Representative Nate Gustafson (R-Fox Crossing). “Healthcare professionals deserve a more efficient process to practice their craft,” stated Rep. Gustafson. “I urge the Senate to follow
Sen. Stroebel: Votes to return surplus back to taxpayers
Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to passage of AB 386. “Ever since I have begun serving in the legislature, I have made tax reform one of my top priorities. Despite
Rep. Madison: Calls on Republicans to get serious about addressing conditions of confinement
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
Sen. Hesselbein: Reacts to first session day as Democratic Leader
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
Libertarian Party of Wisconsin: Libertarians say reality of minimum wage hikes hurts the poor
“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
U.S. Rep. Pocan: Statement on Wisconsin congressional boundaries lawsuit
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
U.S. Rep. Steil: Introduces legislation to clarify the limits of the CFPB’s authority over insurance
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
Rep. Rettinger: Joins colleagues in passing significant healthcare reforms
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
WMC: Applauds Senate passage of EV charging legislation
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
Rep. Kitchens: Peer support for first responders heads to Governor
(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
Office of the Commissioner of Insurance: Wisconsin insurance commissioner selected to lead national committee on insurer financial solvency issues
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
Rep. Plumer: Legislation expanding access to dental treatment unanimously passes assembly
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
Rep. Conley: Supports bipartisan lawmaking
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.
Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity: Present five bills
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
Rep. Green: Bill passes the Assembly
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
Rep. Considine: Keep the bipartisan bills coming
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
Rep. Rodriguez: Votes for oral healthcare
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
Sen. Cowles: Applauds Senate passage of State Parks Pass legislation
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
Sen. Cowles: Celebrates Senate passage of eviction notice bill
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
Dept. of Transportation: Frozen road law begins Thursday for northern half of Wisconsin
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