Category: Legislature

A Senate committee approved legislation that would align the state’s tobacco purchase age with federal law, amending the bill to expand its definition to cover a broader number of e-cigarette products.  Read More

Lawmakers have brought back legislation that would align state law with federal law by raising the tobacco purchase age to 21, but health groups would like to see the bill amended to have a wider definition of vapor products. Read More

Republicans have brought back a bill that Gov. Tony Evers vetoed last session that would require medical professionals to care for children born alive during an abortion or attempted abortion.  Read More

DoorDash, Uber and other app-based companies support a bill that would allow them to offer portable benefit accounts for their drivers, but Democratic lawmakers and a union urged Wednesday that the plan move through a state advisory council on workers’ compensation.  Read More

Sen. André Jacque, R-De Pere, is in stable condition after being intubated for COVID-19-induced pneumonia, his office said Wednesday.  Read More

Twenty-four Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday that would legalize recreational marijuana in Wisconsin.  Read More

Gov. Tony Evers vetoed six bills Tuesday, saying the plans would make it more difficult for older Wisconsin voters and those with disabilities to cast their ballots.  Read More

A Senate Republican leader is urging healthcare workers to push back against COVID-19 vaccine requirements as more health systems mandate the shots.  Read More