This fall, the Wisconsin Assembly launched a series of task forces to examine a range of policy areas impacting communities statewide. Established by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester), the groups are exploring topics such as supporting older adults, improving government operations, reviewing administrative rulemaking processes, and promoting child safety in the digital age. The task […]
Assembly Task Forces Take Up Issues Ranging from Elder Care to Government Modernization
Date Fri, Nov. 7, 2025 - 9:33am By Hamilton
DHS Submits $1 Billion Proposal to Strengthen Rural Health Care Access
Date Fri, Nov. 7, 2025 - 9:32am By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has submitted an application for $1 billion in federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program to expand access to high-quality health services in rural parts of the state. The proposal focuses on three main areas: workforce development, technology and innovation, and care transformation through partnerships. Roughly $337 million […]
Wisconsin Defense Counsel Testifies Before the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Date Fri, Oct. 24, 2025 - 9:35am By Hamilton
Hamilton hosted attorneys Caleb Gerbitz, John Pinzl and Kendall Harrison on October 22nd for a hearing on SB 459 related to expert witness testimony.
Governor Signs Bipartisan Bills Supporting Wisconsin’s EMS Workforce
Date Thu, Oct. 23, 2025 - 2:13pm By Hamilton
Governor Tony Evers has signed two bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening Wisconsin’s emergency medical services (EMS) system. Authored by Sen. Howard Marklein (R–Spring Green) and Rep. Tony Kurtz (R–Wonewoc), Acts 35 and 36 are designed to help local EMS departments address ongoing challenges with recruitment, retention, and training. Act 35 establishes a tuition reimbursement program […]
State Reports $4.6 Billion General Fund Balance for Fiscal Year 2025
Date Thu, Oct. 23, 2025 - 2:11pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Department of Administration reported a $4.6 billion undesignated balance in the state’s General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. General purpose revenue collections rose 4.8 percent to $22.36 billion, while expenditures totaled $21.12 billion which is slightly above budgeted levels. Nearly 45 percent of spending went to local assistance for […]
Eric Toney Launches 2026 Bid for Wisconsin Attorney General
Date Thu, Oct. 23, 2025 - 2:09pm By Hamilton
Eric Toney, the longtime Fond du Lac County District Attorney, has announced he will run for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026. The Republican previously challenged Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul in 2022, losing by about 35,000 votes. In his campaign announcement, Toney cited his recovery from open-heart surgery as part of his decision to return […]
Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants Hosts PA Day at the Capitol
Date Thu, Oct. 23, 2025 - 2:08pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants (WAPA) held its annual PA Day at the Capitol on October 21, bringing physician assistants from across the state to Madison to meet with lawmakers and discuss key legislative priorities. WAPA advocates for Wisconsin’s physician assistants by promoting public understanding of the profession, providing continuing medical education, and supporting […]
Speaker Vos Announces 2025 Task Force Membership
Date Thu, Oct. 2, 2025 - 4:01pm By Hamilton
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) has announced the chairs, vice chairs, and members of the four 2025 Speaker’s Task Forces. Each task force has a Republican chair and a Democratic vice chair and will begin work this fall by consulting experts and stakeholders before recommending legislation in the spring. Government Efficiency and Modernization: Focuses on […]
Judge Maria Lazar Enters Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Date Thu, Oct. 2, 2025 - 4:00pm By Hamilton
Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar has announced her candidacy for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat being vacated by Justice Rebecca Bradley in 2026. Lazar, a former Waukesha County judge and assistant attorney general, emphasized her record as an independent and impartial jurist while criticizing the influence of partisan politics on the courts. She will likely […]
Update: Wisconsin’s 2026 Gubernatorial Race
Date Thu, Oct. 2, 2025 - 3:59pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin governor’s race is gaining momentum, with fresh exits, new entrants, and shifting power dynamics shaping what could be a high-stakes contest in a pivotal battleground state. Berrien Withdraws, Tiffany Enters Race One of the most dramatic changes in recent days: Republican candidate Bill Berrien abruptly ended his campaign following controversies over his past […]