The 2025-26 regular legislative session has concluded, and legislators have headed back to their districts to start preparing for campaign season. However, the last several weeks have been filled with action over in the East Wing, as hundreds of bills have been sent to him for his review. Many were signed into law, while many […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 2-12-26
Date Fri, Feb. 13, 2026 - 11:45am By Hamilton
On February 12, the Assembly convened to consider a range of bills affecting policies within the state’s university system, including high-profile issues such as campus free speech, admissions policies, and faculty governance appointments. Most of these measures are divided along party lines. However, the chamber also approved several bills by voice vote, including legislation aimed at […]
Senate Floor Session 1-21-26
Date Fri, Feb. 13, 2026 - 9:46am By Hamilton
On January 21, the Senate held its first floor day of 2026. The Senate took several partisan votes, including legislation prohibiting foreign adversaries from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in Wisconsin and the so-called “tax on tips” bill, which creates an income tax exemption for cash tips received by employees. The Senate also passed several […]
Assembly Floor Session 1-22-26
Date Fri, Feb. 13, 2026 - 9:45am By Hamilton
On January 22, the Assembly continued its work to advance legislation as the number of remaining calendar days in the session grows limited. The most notable action of the day was passage of legislation to reauthorize the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, which advanced along partisan lines amid disagreements over funding levels and proposed limitations on land […]
State Reports $3.9 Billion General Fund Surplus for FY 2024–25
Date Thu, Dec. 18, 2025 - 3:14pm By Hamilton
Gov. Tony Evers announced that Wisconsin ended the 2024–25 fiscal year with a $3.9 billion positive balance in its General Fund under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), marking the sixth consecutive year the state has finished in the black. According to the state’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Budget Stabilization, or “rainy day,” fund also […]
Governor Evers Signs 34 Bills Into Law
Date Thu, Dec. 18, 2025 - 2:52pm By Hamilton
Gov. Evers signed 2025 Wisconsin Acts 49 through 82, covering issues ranging from public safety and education to housing, healthcare, local government operations, and economic development. Acts Signed Into Law 2025 Wisconsin Act 49 (SB 422) – Memorial bridge designation 2025 Wisconsin Act 50 (SB 38) – Gold Star license plate fee exemption 2025 Wisconsin […]
Joel Brennan Launches Bid for Governor
Date Thu, Dec. 18, 2025 - 2:51pm By Hamilton
Joel Brennan has entered the 2026 race for Wisconsin governor, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to succeed Gov. Tony Evers, who is not running for a third term. Brennan currently serves as president of the Greater Milwaukee Committee and previously led the Wisconsin Department of Administration during the Evers administration. His background includes […]