By Larry Sandler For Wisconsin Watch New analysis finds population tier formula Republicans crafted to deliver more local state aid has delivered a bigger boost to red parts of the state. It … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Senate Passes Bill to Extend Medicaid Coverage for New Mothers
By Karen Stokes A major step forward was made this week in supporting the health of new mothers and their infants with the approval of SB 23. The Wisconsin Senate voted on Tuesday to pass this … [Read more...]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signs legislation approving $8.5 million in opioid settlement dollars to fund seven projects focused on opioid use disorder (OUD) abatement, prevention, and … [Read more...]
Governor Evers Signs Legislation to Protect Wetlands, A Bipartisan Victory for Birds and Communities
SB 222 empowers local governments to restore wetlands before flooding events occur WISCONSIN – (April, 2024) Wisconsin has lost up to 50 percent of its historic wetlands. Today, Governor Evers … [Read more...]
The Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of WI Celebrates Wisconsin’s Historic Move to Integrate Asian American and Hmong American History and Contributions into K-12 Curriculum
MADISON, WI– The Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Coalition of Wisconsin celebrates a significant milestone in Wisconsin’s educational landscape with the passage of Assembly Bill 232 … [Read more...]
What’s Real and What’s not — Wisconsin Lawmakers Grapple With AI in Elections
By Jack Kelly Wisconsin Watch Forward is a look ahead at the week in Wisconsin government and politics from the Wisconsin Watch statehouse team. Lawmakers in the Wisconsin Assembly are poised … [Read more...]
When Legislation Isn’t Enough
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor There is an oft repeated quote in state houses around the country: We cannot legislate hearts, but we can legislate behavior. Lawmakers can’t … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers vetoes trans youth care ban
Transgender youth will continue to have access to gender-affirming medical care, provided the veto survives an override early next year. By Phoebe Petrovic Wisconsin Watch Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Wisconsin GOP Lawmakers, Biosafety Advocates Join Forces on Pathogen Bill
‘Gain-of-function research’ has drawn scrutiny from those who spurned pandemic precautions, but biosafety experts say more transparency and caution are warranted. By Phoebe Petrovic Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Legislature Passes SB 110 to Extend Postpartum Health Coverage for New Mothers and Infants
By Karen Stokes The Wisconsin Legislature has taken a positive step forward to safeguard the well-being of new mothers and their infants. The passage of SB 110, will extend health care coverage … [Read more...]
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