A growing number of retirements in the Wisconsin State Legislature are setting the stage for significant turnover ahead of the 2026 elections, with departures spanning both the Senate and Assembly. In the Senate, Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced he will not seek reelection, marking the end of his tenure as one of the chamber’s top […]
LeMahieu, Fellow Legislators Announce Wave of Retirements
Date Fri, Mar. 20, 2026 - 9:23am By Hamilton
Xcel Energy Engages Lawmakers at Wisconsin Legislative Day
Date Fri, Mar. 20, 2026 - 9:19am By Hamilton
More than 100 employees and retirees from Xcel Energy gathered at the Wisconsin State Capitol for the company’s annual Legislative Day, meeting with state leaders to discuss key energy priorities. Participants emphasized the importance of strong collaboration between utilities and policymakers as energy demand continues to grow. Discussions focused on strengthening the grid, expanding infrastructure, […]
Evers Signs Postpartum Coverage Expansion into Law
Date Fri, Mar. 20, 2026 - 9:17am By Hamilton
Gov. Tony Evers has signed Senate Bill 23 into law on Wednesday, March 18 at Children’s Wisconsin hospital in Milwaukee, delivering a long-sought expansion of healthcare coverage for new mothers across Wisconsin. The measure, now 2025 Wisconsin Act 102, extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a full year. Wisconsin will be the 49th […]
Senate Prepares for Final Floor Day
Date Fri, Mar. 6, 2026 - 11:15am By Hamilton
Senate Prepares for Final Regular Session Floor Day The state Assembly has adjourned and is unlikely to reconvene in regular session until January. The state Senate plans to convene in regular session on March 17, and its deliberations may continue until March 18, and then adjourn. So while some of us are enjoying corned beef […]
Governor Calls Special Session to Address Gerrymandering
Date Fri, Mar. 6, 2026 - 9:41am By Hamilton
Tony Evers signed an executive order calling the Wisconsin Legislature into a special session on April 14, 2026, to consider a constitutional amendment aimed at banning partisan gerrymandering. Under the proposal, lawmakers would consider language prohibiting the drawing of legislative districts in a way that gives an unfair advantage to a particular political party. To […]
Wisconsin Names New Medicaid Director
Date Fri, Mar. 6, 2026 - 9:41am By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has appointed Amanda Dreyer as the state’s Medicaid director. She began her new role on February 22. Dreyer previously served in senior Medicaid leadership roles within the department, including as deputy Medicaid director. She succeeds Bill Hanna, who recently stepped down. As Medicaid director, Dreyer will oversee Wisconsin’s Medicaid […]
Assembly Floor Session 2-19-26
Date Mon, Feb. 23, 2026 - 9:27am By Hamilton
It was expected to be the final night of the Assembly’s legislative session; however, the body did not complete its work and reconvened on Friday, February 20, for one last day. Still, Thursday’s floor session featured several significant moments — including a rare bipartisan celebration of the passage of legislation extending Medicaid coverage for postpartum […]
Governor Evers Delivers Final State of the State
Date Mon, Feb. 23, 2026 - 9:19am By Hamilton
On Tuesday February 17, Governor Evers gave his final State of the State speech to a joint meeting of the Senate and Assembly and declared 2026 the “Year of the Neighbor.” He called for action to modernize Wisconsin’s aging prison system, increase state support for the FoodShare program to avoid federal penalties, and reach agreement […]
Assembly Floor Session 2-18-26
Date Thu, Feb. 19, 2026 - 8:00pm By Hamilton
Wednesday’s floor day in the Assembly was scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m., but action did not start until nearly 11:00 p.m. following an extended partisan caucus. Prior to the floor session, Assembly Democrats held a press conference demanding votes on two bills: SB 23, which extends Medicaid coverage for postpartum women, and SB 264, […]
Assembly Floor Session 2-17-26
Date Thu, Feb. 19, 2026 - 7:56pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Assembly began what is expected to be its final week of the 2025–26 legislative session on Tuesday, February 17, advancing several key measures. Lawmakers approved legislation increasing local government competitive bidding thresholds, creating a $120 million tax credit for a biofuel project, and adopting the federal employer child care tax credit at the […]