State Senate
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3 ways Medicaid expansion would help Wisconsin families
Expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would allow tens of thousands of people to gain health care coverage, and would help alleviate hospital closures as well as address staffing shortages.
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Wisconsin Democrats chart a new path for the legislature, focused on families’ budgets and a stronger workforce
With new legislative maps, all eyes are on helping families and employers in order to give the state a more competitive economy.
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The story behind the Madison’s breathtaking skyline: And is it in danger?
Few views rival the ride into downtown Madison along John Nolen Drive, between Lake Monona and Monona Bay. In the day, the light brightly bounces off the creme capitol dome and, at night, the illuminated dome looks like a larger-than-life child’s night light. But there’s a reason the Capitol dome always appears so pronounced…
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This Wisconsin mom had to go to another state for an abortion, and now for IVF
“It was an absolute nightmare having to organize an abortion for a wanted child,” said Heather.
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Despite ‘moderation’ claims, Wisconsin Republicans are still obsessed with attacking the LGBTQ community
From Sen. Ron Johnson’s GOP convention speech to legislative candidates, Republicans haven’t paused in their demeaning attacks on people who don’t conform to their views on gender and sexuality.
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Opinion – A Question of Faith: Addressing reproductive freedom as a Christian legislator
In this op-ed, state Assembly Rep. LaKeshia N. Myers (D-Milwaukee) discusses her support for reproductive freedom as a Christian legislator.
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Opinion: Wisconsin Republicans are blocking help for Wisconsin families
Despite approved funds, Republicans continue to block support for Wisconsin families.
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Opinion: Another Medicaid miss as Wisconsin falls to the bottom for covering health care crises for new moms
We’re already behind most states in covering the working families whose jobs or incomes don’t allow them to have healthcare security through their workplace. Now it’s been made even worse by neglecting women with postpartum health concerns.
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Here’s what did and didn’t get done in the Wisconsin Legislature
Republican leadership has sent lawmakers home for the rest of 2024 despite a lengthy legislative to-do list.
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Wisconsin Republicans unveil medical marijuana bill after Evers voices support
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans on Monday unveiled a highly restricted plan to legalize medical marijuana in the state, a proposal years in the making that comes less than a week after Democratic Gov. Tony Evers voiced support for the idea.
