Rep. Margaret Arney Celebrates Passage of Pair of Health Care Related Bills
(MADISON, Wis.) Today Rep. Margaret Arney (Milwaukee/Wauwatosa) celebrated the Assembly Democrats victory in the fight for women’s health and family care as the Wisconsin Assembly finally voted on and passed Gail’s Law (insurance coverage for supplemental, diagnostic breast cancer screenings) and expanded postpartum Medicaid coverage. Rep. Arney released the following statement:
After years of persistent pressure and broad bipartisan support, these life-saving measures are now headed to Governor Evers desk to be signed into law.
For years, both bills have been stalled in committee and blocked from consideration on the Assembly floor. Despite broad support and the fact that these measures will save lives, it has been an uphill battle to get them to a vote.
Today I’m thinking of my mother Maria Tully, and friend Renée Scherck-Meyer, who both died of breast cancer. As a result of the vote today, more women will have access to potentially life-saving health care. This is what good governing looks like. I look forward to doing more to help Wisconsinites live healthier lives.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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