On October 31, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: SNAP Cliff ACA 2026 Projections First Election Poll Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services Money for Gov’s Prison Plan 7th CD Candidates WisPolitics Stock Picks
On October 31, 2025, WisconsinEye’s Rewind Host and Wisconsin Public Radio Capitol Reporter Anya van Wagtendonk and WisPolitics.com Editor JR Ross reviewed this week in state politics. (Brought to you by the Wisconsin Realtors Association). On this week’s episode: SNAP Cliff ACA 2026 Projections First Election Poll Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services Money for Gov’s Prison Plan 7th CD Candidates WisPolitics Stock Picks
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 27, 2025, Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (WI-04), and U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), hosted a virtual news conference to discuss 2026 plan year rates that will be released by the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance on Monday, showing monthly and annual […]
On October 9, 2025, the Assembly Committee on Insurance met on the following: Executive Session: Assembly Bill 225 Relating to: determination of where a defendant resides or does substantial business for purposes of venue Public Hearing: Assembly Bill 351 Relating to: virtual credit card payments in health insurance policies Assembly Bill 473 Relating to: postloss […]
Health insurers are seeking the largest rate increases in years for those who buy health insurance on their own, as temporary subsidies that made coverage more affordable are expected to sunset at the end of the year. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is pursuing a bevy of changes to Affordable Care Act regulations that could impact […]
On September 17, 2025, Democratic legislators Rep. Andrew Hysell and Sen. Jamie Wall unveiled a teacher health insurance study bill. Speakers include: Rep. Hysell (D-Sun Prairie) Sen. Wall (D-Green Bay) WEAC Superintendent Joe Gothard
On August 13, 2025, Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds Group Insurance Board (GIB) met on the following agenda: Call to order 1. Announcements 2. Consideration of: A. Open Minutes of May 21, 2025, Meeting B. Closed Minutes of May 21, 2025, Meeting (Session 1) C. Closed Minutes of May 21, 2025, Meeting (Session 2) […]
On July 29, 2025, the Chamber of Progress hosted a news conference at the Wisconsin State Capitol to urge Governor Tony Evers to sign bipartisan legislation that would expand access to portable benefits for app-based gig workers. Speakers include: Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D–Milwaukee), AB 269 co-sponsor Senator Julian Bradley (R–New Berlin), SB 256 sponsor Wisconsin-based independent drivers from […]
On July 23, 2025, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance held a teleconference hearing on the 2026 Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan. OCI has announced the revised final payment parameters for the 2026 plan year for the Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan. Consistent with Wis. Stat. § 601.83(2), the Commissioner has adjusted the payment parameters with […]
On June 18, 2025, the Wisconsin State Senate held a floor session on the following: SB 10: access to public high schools for military recruiters; SB 41: school safety grants and making an appropriation; SB 94: civil action for injury or damages resulting from riot or vandalism, participation in a riot, prohibiting certain limitations or restrictions […]