On October 30, 2025, the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Elder Services held an informational hearing featuring the following invited speakers: Scams Targeting Elderly Populations Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition Michael Austin, Wisconsin Department of Justice Loreen Glaman, Co-Chair of Wisconsin Elder Justice Coalition & Retired Special Agent Debi Leis, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Wood County […]
On October 29, 2025, the Senate Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 373 Relating to: prior authorization for coverage of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic services, and other services under health plans Senate Bill 434 Relating to: transparency and regulation of prior […]
On October 29, 2025, The Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 596 Relating to: a state matching grant program for recipients of federal per diem payments and making an appropriation Assembly Bill 597 Relating to: a state matching grant program for recipients of federal per […]
On October 29, 2025, the Assembly Speaker’s Task Force on Protecting Kids held an informational hearing on Building Strong Families to Keep Kids Safe. Presentations and Q&A with: Sam Krebs of Wisconsin Family Action Olivia Zeman of Great Marriages Connie Dunlap of Thriving Wisconsin
On October 28, 2025, the Senate Committee on Natural Resources, Veteran and Military Affairs held a public hearing on the following: Senate Bill 557 Relating to: disaster assistance and making an appropriation Senate Bill 558 Relating to: disaster assistance grants
On October 21, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families hosted the Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse Awards Ceremony. Event includes: Opening Remarks Keynote: Gov. Tony Evers Courage Award Justice Award Patricia Waschbisch Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement
On October 15, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care held a public hearing on the follow: Assembly Bill 54 Relating to: utilization management controls for antipsychotic prescription drugs under the Medical Assistance program Assembly Bill 128 Relating to: requiring first responders to be trained to administer epinephrine delivery systems Assembly Bill […]
On October 15, 2025, the Early Detection Saves Lives Coalition held a news conference at the Wisconsin State Capitol ahead of a public hearing with the Assembly Committee on Health, Aging, and Long-Term Care. The bill is sponsored by over half of the state Legislature.
On October 14, 2025, the Wisconsin State Assembly held a floor session on the following: AJR88: Recognizing November 10, 2025, as the 50th anniversary of the tragic loss of the crew of SS Edmund Fitzgerald; AJR92: Recognizing the United States Marine Corps’s 250th birthday; AJR99: Recognizing October 14, 2025, as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin; […]
On October 14, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 136: school bus back-up lamps; SB 159 / AB 179: requirements for lighting on police vehicles; SB 183 / AB 199: reimbursement of emergency services under the Medical Assistance program when a patient is not transported, reporting on changes […]
On October 13, 2025, members of the Wisconsin State Assembly hosted a news conference to honor Indigenous Peoples Day and introduce “Rights of Nature” Legislation and revive “Prove it First.” Wisconsin’s previously bipartisan “Prove It First” law — requires mining companies to prove their projects won’t harm our water — and recognizes Devil’s Lake’s legal […]