Wisconsin State Senate

Now In Leadership Post, Felzkowski Still Seeking Hospital Pricing Transparency

New Republican senate president seeks data to better inform patients.

Sen. Ron Johnson Appears at Milwaukee’s Central Count, Calls It ‘Unbelievably Sloppy’

Johnson sows doubt, while city insists there is a clear chain of custody for paper ballots.

Milwaukee Prepares To Count More Than 105,000 Absentee Ballots

Officials attempt to demystify alleged 'dumping' process forced on them by state law.

Despite Evers Appointing Her Replacement, A Walker Appointee Won’t Step Down

Georgia Maxwell's term on the labor and industry commission expired in March 2023.

Schools Across Wisconsin Limiting Cell Phone Use

Administrators say this will improve attention, learning engagement and mental health.

Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson Resigning For UW Madison Job

His replacement, Kristina Boardman, will be the first woman to hold the role.

Senate Unanimously Approves Bill Waiving License Plate Fee for Gold Star Families

Criminal Justice Transparency Bill Clears Senate in Bipartisan Vote

Republican Lawmakers Poised to Gut Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History During 2025 the Year of the Kid

Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, plans to lower out-of-pocket costs for child care, medication, and household goods, measures to crack down on prescription price gouging and health insurance transparency, investments to improve kids’ reading and literacy outcomes, support for Wisconsin’s farmers and veterans, efforts to get harmful contaminants out of Wisconsinites’ water, statewide plans to improve public safety and keep kids and families safe, and measures to bolster high-need sectors of the workforce, among other key priorities

Why Doesn’t Robin Vos Want New Moms and Babies to Have Health Care?

Democrats in the Wisconsin State Legislature Announce Introduction of Constitutional Amendment Ballot Measure to Overturn Citizens United

Statement on the Senate passing AJR 5 Celebrating Black History Month