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MADISON, WI — Representative Tara Johnson (D-Town of Shelby) released the following statement on the Wisconsin State Assembly’s unanimous passage of Gail’s Law and postpartum coverage: “Today the Assembly took a critical step forward for Wisconsin women by voting on Medicaid expansion for postpartum coverage and enhanced early breast cancer screenings. With overwhelming bipartisan support,...

(Madison, WI) – Today, the Wisconsin Assembly concurred in Senate Bill (SB) 23 on a 95 to 1 bipartisan vote. The bill previously passed the Wisconsin Senate on April 22, 2025, on 32 to 1 bipartisan vote. Authored by Sen. Jesse James (R-Thorp) and Rep. Patrick Snyder (R-Weston), SB 23 extends Medical Assistance (Medicaid) coverage for postpartum women from 60 days to...

(De Pere, Wis.) Feb. 20, 2026-- Robinson, Inc., a leading custom metal manufacturer headquartered in De Pere, Wisconsin, received top honors in the large business category at the annual Manufacturer of the Year competition. This is the second time Robinson has earned the honor and the firm was one of six finalists from across the state in...

Incredible Win for Wisconsin Women, Moms, and Babies MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to pass long-overdue legislation that will protect the health and livelihood of women and children across our state.  AB 263, otherwise known as Gail’s Law, requires health insurance policies to provide coverage for diagnostic breast examinations...

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s 2025-2026 legislative session ends this week. Among the eighty-eight bills scheduled for February 19th, post-partum Medicaid expansion and Gail’s Law passed near-unanimously. Representative Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement: “After years of fighting for this legislation, we finally convinced Republican leadership to schedule a vote on Post-Partum...

The Wisconsin Catholic Conference (WCC), the public policy voice of the state’s Catholic bishops, celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 23, which extends critical medical assistance to women from 60 days to a full year after giving birth. The bill will now be sent to Governor Evers for his signature. As Catholics, we believe...

Green Bay, Wis. — Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) has been named the 2025 Best Overall Nonhub Airport in the United States by Swelbar-Zhong Consultancy, a leading aviation research and advisory firm recognized nationally for its rigorous, data-driven analysis of airport performance. The designation recognizes GRB’s excellence across air service, airport service...

Bill to extend postpartum health care for new moms passes Assembly MADISON, Wis. – Feb. 19, 2026 – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan bill that extends postpartum health care coverage from 60 days to 12 months. This bill prioritizes moms and babies by ensuring healthcare coverage during a critical period after...

Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 23, a bipartisan measure to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage from 30 days to one year after birth. The bill, which has already cleared the State Senate, now heads to Governor Tony Evers for his signature. Wisconsin Right to Life urges Governor Evers to sign this important legislation, which would...

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 23, which extends Postpartum Medicaid Coverage from 60 days to a full year: “This is a very good day. Extending Postpartum Medicaid coverage will save lives, improve the health of moms and babies, and finally brings Wisconsin into...

Madison – Today, Representative Jill Billings voted to finally pass the postpartum Medicaid expansion into state law. Rep. Billings released the following statement: “I am thrilled that after many years of work to move this legislation forward, I had the opportunity to vote in favor of expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage for Wisconsin moms. I...

Bills finally receive votes after years of organizing, procedural pressure from Democrats and public outrage Madison, WI – Today, Rep. Ryan Clancy (D-19) celebrate securing votes on two critical pieces of legislation:  Gail’s law (AB 263), expanding early breast cancer screenings  An extension of postpartum Medicaid...

Senator Jesse James (R – Thorp) and Representative Patrick Snyder (R – Weston) were the lead authors on SB 23/AB 97 Madison, WI – Today, the Assembly voted on and passed Senate Bill 23, which extends Medical Assistance coverage from 60 days to a full year for postpartum women. Below is a joint statement by Senator...

Madison, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly successfully passed Assembly Bill 97 and Assembly Bill 263, after years of wait, progressing women’s healthcare in the state. AB 97 has significant bipartisan support, extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from sixty days to twelve months. AB 263, also known as Gail’s Law, increases access to breast cancer screenings, requiring medical...

-- This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with returning guest Jessica Martin Eckerly, CEO and co-founder of Forward BIOLABS.  The discussion explores the Innovation to Commercialization Pipeline program, one element of the broader Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub initiative that landed nearly $50 million in federal dollars in 2024 for projects to advance...