Wisconsin Hospital Association: Gov. Evers signs WHA-initiated bipartisan psychiatric hospital bill into law
MADISON, Wis., March 22, 2024 — Governor Tony Evers today signed into law Assembly Bill 616, which was led by Representative Karen Hurd (R-Fall Creek) and Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), enabling Wisconsin to seek a waiver to a 1960’s-era federal
DCCC: On the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Rep. Van Orden continues reckless crusade to wipe away health care from Wisconsinites
14 years after the passage of the Affordable Care Act, Derrick Van Orden and House Republicans continue to follow dangerous calls to “terminate” coverage for 266,327 Wisconsinites, including some of the 883,000 with pre-existing conditions who would likely be denied coverage without the ACA’s protections. Van
Gov. Evers: Takes action on 44 bills
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today took action on 44 bills. The governor signed: Senate Bill 173, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 171: Modifies the format of death records to allow for the inclusion of two additional occupations beginning on Sept. 1, 2025. Senate
Sen. Cowles, Rep. Spiros: Applaud signing of railroad safety bill
MADISON – Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative John Spiros (R-Marshfield) released the following statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 460 into law yesterday as 2023 Wisconsin Act 159: “Reckless driving is a serious problem across Wisconsin, and
Republican Party of Dane County: Endorses Donald Trump for President of the United States
Madison, Wisconsin – March 22, 2024: Following his resounding victory in the primary elections and caucuses, the Republican Party of Dane County proudly announces its unanimous endorsement of Donald John Trump as the Republican Nominee for the upcoming Presidential Election
Sen. Testin: Has three bipartisan bills signed into law
MADISON, Wis. – For the second day in a row, Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) has had at least three bills – all of which received bipartisan support – signed into law. The first, SB 416, removes an antiquated requirement
Protect Our Care: With U.S. Sen. Baldwin, AG Kaul to mark 14-year anniversary of the ACA
*Watch the event here* WISCONSIN – On Friday, March 22nd, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joinED Protect Our Care Wisconsin to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and highlight how the law
Sen. Jacque: Evers’ denies election integrity protections recommended by nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau
MADISON, WI… Wisconsin’s elections remain vulnerable to fraud, coercion, incomplete absentee ballots and conflicted poll workers due to Gov. Evers’ veto yesterday of legislation authored by Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) and Rep. David Maxey (R-New Berlin). Sen. Jacque said
Navigator Research: New poll shows 91% of Americans want contraception to remain legal
Madison, Wisconsin – Today, a new survey conducted by Navigator Research, between March 7 and March 11, 2024, finds that a commanding 91% of Americans believe that contraception should remain legal, highlighting the importance of birth control in the broader context of
U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Applauds House Judiciary passage of protecting women’s sports bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 7187, the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act yesterday in a Judiciary Committee Markup. The legislation prohibits any governing body recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee
U.S. Rep. Gallagher: Statement from the Congressman
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today released the following statement. “After conversations with my family, I have made the decision to resign my position as a member of the House of Representatives for Wisconsin’s Eighth Congressional District, effective April 19, 2024.
Rep. Armstrong: Governor signs Armstrong tax credit bill
Madison, WI – Following the recent conclusion of the 2023-2024 legislative session, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a number of bills into law, including Assembly Bill 627 – now Act 143 – which State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice Lake) introduced. Act 143
Rep. Steffen: Bill prohibiting student strip searches becomes law
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Opportunity Wisconsin: House passes final FY24 funding package without harmful cuts to programs Wisconsinites depend on
MADISON, Wis. – Opportunity Wisconsin Deputy Program Director Elisabeth Montemurro released the following statement after the House passed the final government appropriations package to cover FY24 spending: “After six months of gridlock and inaction caused by harmful, Republican-backed proposals, the
Dept. of Financial Institutions: Orders Sigue Corp. to cease money transmission activities
MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) ordered Sigue Corp. to cease engaging in money transmission activities in Wisconsin as the company can no longer responsibly serve customers due to its declining financial position. Thirty-nine states, Puerto Rico,
UW-Madison: Alexander Gee, community catalyst and transformative educator to receive UW honorary degree
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin–Madison will award an honorary doctorate degree this May to Reverend Dr. Alexander Gee Jr., an innovative community servant and transformational educator who is nationally recognized for his advocacy on behalf of the Black community
WisDems: Eric Hovde wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act “in its entirety”
MADISON, Wis. — Tomorrow is the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law, which lowered health care costs and protected health care coverage for tens of millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites. California bank owner
Rep. Shankland: Works with city of Stevens Point to pass key economic development legislation into law
MADISON— Yesterday at a bill signing ceremony in the Wisconsin State Capitol, Governor Tony Evers signed SB 880 into law. The bipartisan legislation exempts TID 14 in the City of Stevens Point from state-mandated limitations in order to generate economic development
Rep. Green: Search and rescue K9 bill signed by Gov. Evers
Madison – Representative Chanz Green (R-Grand View) issued the following statement after Senate Bill 318, which deals with allowing certain search and rescue organizations or recovery teams that use human detection K9s to receive anatomical gifts for training purposes, was signed into
Jacque campaign: WI-08 congressional candidate André Jacque picks up endorsement from Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski
GREEN BAY, WI – André Jacque, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, picked up an endorsement from Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski today. “The need for strong, ethical leadership could not be more urgent than at this time