Aging and Long-Term Care

Lawmakers Debate Whether Wisconsin GOP Proposal Is ‘Anti-Vax’

Proposal would require schools, child care facilities to provide information to parents on how to opt out of vaccination.

Rep Robyn Vining Launches Campaign for 5th Senate District

Democrat challenging GOP Sen. Rob Hutton in Milwaukee-Waukesha district.

Wisconsin Man’s Testimony About Gender-Affirming Care Goes Viral

Milwaukee retiree Larry Jones, 85, came to a legislative hearing and changed his mind.

Bill Clears Way For Doctors to Sign Up Patients By Subscription

Direct primary care gives doctors, patients an alternative to insurance.

Legislators Agree on Postpartum Medicaid Expansion

But not Robin Vos. Just two states haven't extended coverage from 60 days to a year.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Milwaukee Ald. and Former State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff

Both Sides Oppose 14-Week Abortion Ban

Pro-choice side opposes bill's restrictions; Pro-life groups tell legislators to wait for courts to rule.

Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol

Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. Michael Endsley

Researchers Find BadgerCare Changes Would Worsen Care, Violate Federal Law

Advocates for proposal say it would combat fraud.

New Bills Would Make It Easier to Lose “Welfare Benefits”

After statewide referendum, Legislature debating eight bills that would expedite removal of Medicaid and unemployment benefits.

College of Nursing speaker to discuss racial disparities of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias on April 9

Gov. Evers Announces Hundreds of Millions in Investments Supporting Wisconsin’s Kids, Families, and Caregivers

Governor's budget proposal directs more than $140 million over biennium to address childcare quality, affordability, and access, invests more than $600 million in long-term care infrastructure

National Association of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter to Present State Representative Jonathan Brostoff with Public Service Award

Representative Brostoff has organized against regulatory bills that could threaten social work and other professions.

Representative Jonathan Brostoff is Honored to be Sworn into Office for the 2017-19 Session, is Eager to Tackle Fresh Agenda

Brostoff will be the Ranking Member for the Assembly Democrats on the Committee for Regulatory and Licensing Reform.

Rep. Barca Announces Democratic Committee Assignments for Upcoming Legislative Session

“I am excited about the wealth of experience, dedication and talent our Democratic members will bring to their respective committees”

Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session

Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.