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# Alliance of Health Insurers

AHI advocates for policies that improve value, access and quality for Wisconsin's health care consumers.

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/blog/)
- [Alliance of Health Insurers Response to Governor Evers 2025-27 Budget Address](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2025/alliance-of-health-insurers-response-to-governor-evers-2025-27-budget-address/) - In his 2025-27 budget address, Governor Evers devoted a significant portion of his remarks to blaming health insurers as the cause of many Wisconsinites, unfortunately, struggling to afford and receive healthcare. Healthcare costs are too high. We agree. Costs in the United States continue to rise because the price to get care in a hospital,
- [2025 Postpartum Extension Testimony - Senate Health](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2025/2025-postpartum-extension-testimony-senate-health/) - The Alliance of Health Insurers is a non-profit advocacy organization representing commercial and local health plans in Wisconsin. Our members collectively provide coverage to nearly 3 million Wisconsinites through public and private insurance programs, including over two-thirds of enrollees in Badger Care Plus and SSI-Medicaid (Wisconsin’s Medicaid managed care programs). Member health plans are dedicated
- [2025 AHI WAHP Joint Memo Supporting Postpartum Extension](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2025/2025-ahi-wahp-joint-memo-supporting-postpartum-extension/) - The Alliance of Health Insurers (AHI) and Wisconsin Association of Health Plans (WAHP) are non-profit advocacy organizations representing Wisconsin’s health plans. Our members collectively provide coverage to most Wisconsinites through public and private insurance programs, including nearly 900,000 enrollees in Badger Care Plus and SSI-Medicaid (Wisconsin’s Medicaid managed care programs). Member health plans are dedicated
- [DHS Long-term Care Initiatives](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2014/dhs-long-term-care-initiatives/) - The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Division of Disability and Elder Services, has embarked on an initiative to expand managed long-term care options for elders and people with disabilities in Wisconsin. Long-term care consists of services and supports that people need to meet their daily needs. What is the Managed Long-Term Care Expansion
- [DHS Virtual Pace Initiative](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2012/dhs-virtual-pace-initiative/) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services has released a draft proposal for the provision of integrated care to people who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The proposal will be available for public review for thirty days. In 2011, Wisconsin was competitively selected to receive funding through CMS’ State Demonstrations to Integrate Care for Dual Eligible
- [Health insurance companies form new trade association](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2012/health-insurance-companies-form-new-trade-association/) - Six of the largest health insurance companies in Wisconsin have formed a new trade association, including four that used to belong to another group that includes Dane County's main insurers. The new Alliance of Health Insurers is led by board president James Riordan, president and CEO of Madison-based WPS Health Insurance. Other members are Anthem
- [Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A. Announce 2013 Management and Public Affairs Team](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2013/alliance-of-health-insurers-u-a-announce-2013-management-and-public-affairs-team/) - The Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A, (AHI) is pleased to announce their management and government affairs team for 2013. AHI is a nonprofit health insurance trade association, created in 2012 to provide effective reforms and ensure affordable coverage remains within reach for businesses, families and individuals. The Alliance of Health Insurers, U.A., has selected Rebecca
- [Enrollment Summit](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2013/enrollment-summit/) - Enrollment Summit Presentation by Rebecca Larson, AHI Executive Director - July 16, 2013 View the presentation as a pdf
- [Bill would require equal insurance coverage for oral chemotherapy in Wisconsin](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2013/bill-would-require-equal-insurance-coverage-for-oral-chemotherapy-in-wisconsin/) - Not all types of cancers are treated the same. That’s not only the case when it comes to treatment options but how insurance companies choose to cover those options. While a majority of cancers are treated in hospital or clinic settings through intravenous chemotherapy treatment, a growing number could be treated by taking a pill.
- [The Alliance of Health Insurers strengthens its brand](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2014/the-alliance-of-health-insurers-strengthens-its-brand/) - The Alliance of Health Insurers (AHI) recently unveiled a new logo and website to help heighten awareness of its mission and services. “We see the new logo and website as a great opportunity to increase awareness of our work, as well as engage more effectively with our current and prospective membership,” said Rebecca Larson, AHI
- [Gov. Evers Issues Safer At Home Order](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/gov-evers-issues-safer-at-home-order/) - This morning, Gov. Tony Evers issued Emergency Order #12, the “Safer at Home” order, directing all individuals in Wisconsin to stay at home, limiting non-essential travel, and ceasing all non-essential business operations. The order is effective 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24 through Friday, April 24. The order directs all individuals in Wisconsin to stay at home.
- [Wisconsin Withdraws From ACA Lawsuit](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/wisconsin-withdraws-from-aca-lawsuit/) - Attorney General Josh Kaul has withdrawn Wisconsin from a multistate lawsuit seeking to declare the Affordable Care Act (ACA) unconstitutional. Wisconsin and Texas had originally led the litigation under former Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel. The lawsuit argues that the ACA’s individual mandate is unconstitutional, and, because the individual mandate is “essential” to the ACA,
- [JFC Holds Agency Briefing on 2019-21 DHS Budget](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/jfc-holds-agency-briefing-on-2019-21-dhs-budget/) - The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) has kicked off the budget process in the legislature by holding agency briefings this week. Inviting fewer agencies than usual, JFC heard testimony from six agencies over two days, including the Department of Health Services (DHS). DHS Secretary Andrea Palm’s testimony said Gov. Evers’s budget proposal is “anchored in” Medicaid
- [Gov. Evers Announces Health Care Coverage Partnership](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/gov-evers-announces-health-care-coverage-partnership/) - Gov. Tony Evers, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and the Department of Health Services announced last week a Health Care Coverage Partnership aimed at boosting health care insurance enrollment, through both the individual market and Medicaid. The Partnership will: Educate consumers by promoting HealthCare.gov and using insurance agents and navigators. Engage with stakeholders,
- [Medicaid Budget Projected to End in the Red](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/medicaid-budget-projected-to-end-in-the-red/) - On Sept. 30, the Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted an updated projection for the state’s Medicaid budget to the Joint Finance Committee. DHS estimates the Medicaid expenditures will exceed the budget by $21.4 GPR at the end of the 2019-2021 biennium. The main reason cited for the negative projection is a decrease in the
- [Positive Medicaid Budget Projected by End of Current Biennium](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/positive-medicaid-budget-projected-by-end-of-current-biennium/) - On March 29, the Department of Health Services (DHS) submitted an updated projection for the state’s Medicaid budget to the Joint Finance Committee. DHS estimates the Medicaid budget will end the current 2017-19 biennium with a surplus of $233.9 million GPR. The biennium ends on June 30, 2019. This is an increase of $21.1 million
- [Joint Finance Committee Passes Medicaid Budget](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/joint-finance-committee-passes-medicaid-budget/) - The Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee (JFC) passed an omnibus motion on the Department of Health Services (DHS) budget, specifically addressing Medicaid, public health, FoodShare, behavioral health, and quality assurance. Overall, the motion spends: $187 million (in all funds) less than the governor’s proposal in 2019-20. $1.6 billion (in all funds) more in 2019-20 compared to the
- [DHS Projects $39.8 Million Medicaid Shortfall](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/dhs-projects-39-8-million-medicaid-shortfall/) - In a report sent to the Joint Finance Committee at the end of December, the Department of Health Services (DHS) projected a $39.8 million Medicaid shortfall over the next two years. DHS noted this shortfall is less than one percent of the $6.7 billion Medicaid general purpose revenue (GPR) budget for 2019-21. The letter from DHS attributed
- [Federal Appeals Court Rules on ACA Individual Mandate](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/federal-appeals-court-rules-on-aca-individual-mandate/) - The federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Dec. 18, 2019, that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate is unconstitutional. However, the court remanded the case back to the federal district court in Texas to decide how much of the rest of the ACA is unconstitutional. In December 2018, the district court ruled the entirety of the
- [COVID-19 Update](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/covid-19-update/) - Executive & Emergency Orders Executive Order #72 – Declaring a public health emergency.The order directs the state Department of Health Services to lead the response, including by suspending provisions of administrative rules that would hinder response actions or increase the health threat. The order directs all state agencies to assist as appropriate. Additionally, the order declares
- [OCI Releases Task Force Report on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/oci-releases-task-force-report-on-reducing-prescription-drug-prices/) - On Oct. 21, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI), with Deputy Commissioner and Task Force Chair Nathan Houdek’s signature, released the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices final 2020 report. The report is the product of the task force’s work to identify strategies to improve prescription drug affordability and accessibility for
- [SDMAC Vaccine Subcommittee Considers Next Vaccination Phase Framework](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/sdmac-vaccine-subcommittee-considers-next-vaccination-phase-framework/) - This week, the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (SDMAC) vaccine subcommittee met twice to discuss the groups covered in the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination (Phase 1B). Similar to the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Wisconsin’s SDMAC provides recommendations to the Department of Health Services (DHS) for vaccine prioritization and distribution. Currently, Wisconsin
- [State’s Medicaid Program Projected to End Fiscal Year with Surplus](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/states-medicaid-program-projected-to-end-fiscal-year-with-surplus/) - Despite an unexpected pandemic, Wisconsin is projected to end the current fiscal year on June 30 with a $614.8 million general fund surplus. On January 4, 2021, the state Department of Health Services (DHS) sent the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee the latest update on the overall condition of the state’s Medicaid program. In September, DHS projected the
- [DHS Announces Next Priority Groups for COVID-19 Vaccination](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/dhs-announces-next-priority-groups-for-covid-19-vaccination/) - On Tuesday, January 26, the Department of Health Services (DHS) announced which groups of Wisconsinites will be eligible for the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations. As we reported a few weeks ago, the vaccine subcommittee of the State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee (SDMAC) was soliciting public comments and formulating recommendations to the administration on who
- [With Legal Challenges Pending, OSHA Suspends Vaccine Rule](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/with-legal-challenges-pending-osha-suspends-vaccine-rule/) - Earlier this month, the federal government released the details of two administrative rules affecting an estimated 100 million workers or more, about two-thirds of the United States’ active labor force. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that their employees are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or
- [Biden Administration Releases Employer Vaccine Rules](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/biden-administration-releases-employer-vaccine-rules/) - The federal government has released the details of two administrative rules affecting more than 100 million workers in the United States, about two-thirds of the country’s active labor force. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that their employees are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or tested
- [DHS Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk Has Retired](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/dhs-deputy-secretary-julie-willems-van-dijk-has-retired/) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Deputy Secretary Julie Willems Van Dijk has retired as of September 10. Governor Tony Evers (D) announced one week earlier that Willems Van Dijk would retire and that Deb Standridge would take her place starting September 13. Previously, Standridge directed Wisconsin’s temporary care site for COVID-19 patients at State
- [State Agencies Submit 2023-25 Budget Requests](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2022/state-agencies-submit-2023-25-budget-requests/) - On September 15, Wisconsin state government agencies submitted requests for the next state budget to Gov. Tony Evers (D) and the Department of Administration (DOA). The state budgets on a two-year (biennial) basis, with fiscal years beginning July 1 and ending June 30. The 2023-2025 state budget will cover a two-year period from July 1, 2023, through June 30,
- [Alliance of Health Insurers Urges CMS Not to Cut Medicare Advantage](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2023/alliance-of-health-insurers-urges-cms-not-to-cut-medicare-advantage/) - The Alliance of Health Insurers (AHI) recently urged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider deep cuts to the Medicare Advantage program which CMS had proposed. If the cuts take effect, AHI expressed concern that over 608,000 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Wisconsin alone will experience major premium increases and lose many of
- [Kirsten Johnson Appointed DHS Secretary as Agency Releases State Health Plan, Equity Report](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2023/kirsten-johnson-appointed-dhs-secretary-as-agency-releases-state-health-plan-equity-report/) - Kirsten Johnson Appointed DHS Secretary On Monday, Gov. Tony Evers (D) announced the appointment of Kirsten Johnson as secretary of the Department of Health Services (DHS). Most recently, Johnson was the Milwaukee Commissioner of Health for two years and previously spent 10 years as the director and health officer of the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department. Previous DHS
- [Survey Shows Dental Insurance Enrollees Are Highly Satisfied with Coverage](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/survey-shows-dental-insurance-enrollees-are-highly-satisfied-with-coverage/) - A survey recently released by America’s Health Insurance Plans shows dental insurance enrollees are highly satisfied with their providers and coverage. Overall, the survey found consumers were happy with their ability to find in-network, high quality, and affordable dental care. Highlights of the survey included: 83 percent of respondents said they are extremely/very satisfied or
- [Gov. Evers Signs 2019-21 Budget Bill](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/gov-evers-signs-2019-21-budget-bill/) - On July 3, 2019, Gov. Tony Evers signed into law the 2019-21 state budget as 2019 Act 9. The governor used his partial-veto authority to change 78 provisions adopted by the Legislature. The final budget includes bipartisan priorities such as a middle class tax cut, water quality initiatives, expansions to dental care access, other health care initiatives, and increased education
- [Gov. Evers Announces Caregiving Task Force Members](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/gov-evers-announces-caregiving-task-force-members/) - This week, Gov. Tony Evers announced the members appointed to his Task Force on Caregiving. The governor created the task force by executive order in February. The task force is charged with examining strategies to develop the direct care workforce, reduce health care costs for care givers, and increase access and quality of care. The
- [Gov. Evers Issues Executive Order on Prescription Drug Prices](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/gov-evers-issues-executive-order-on-prescription-drug-prices/) - This week, Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order creating a Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices. The task force is charged with addressing the rising cost of prescription drugs in Wisconsin, which the executive order says cost Wisconsin residents $1.3 billion in 2019 and costs the state’s Medicaid program $400 million annually. The
- [CMS Approves BadgerCare Reform Demonstration Waiver](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2018/cms-approves-badgercare-reform-demonstration-waiver/) - The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Wisconsin’s Section 1115 BadgerCare Reform demonstration waiver. The waiver primarily makes changes to the BadgerCare childless adult (CLA) population in the state’s Medicaid program. The changes include: Work requirements. CLAs are required to participate in 80 hours per month of community engagement, including employment, job training, community
- [Unpacking DHS’s Budget Request](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2018/unpacking-dhss-budget-request/) - On Sept. 17, state agencies submitted their 2019-21 biennial budget requests that, in total, included roughly $2.5 billion dollars in additional funding (according to Wispolitics). Accounting for the bulk of the increase in state general purpose revenue (GPR) are the usual cost drivers – education, health care and corrections. Coming in a distant second to the Department
- [Study Committee Update: Direct Primary Care Committee Discusses Employer Models, Physician Burnout, Legislation](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2018/study-committee-update-direct-primary-care-committee-discusses-employer-models-physician-burnout-legislation/) - The Study Committee on Direct Primary Care (DPC) met for the second time on Aug. 29. The committee heard from several presenters and engaged in discussion on what the future work from the committee might look like. First, Rep. Joe Sanfelippo (R-New Berlin) and Sen. Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) gave the committee an overview of the
- [Evers Releases $43 Million Dental Plan](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/evers-releases-43-million-dental-plan/) - Gov. Evers released a dental access initiative this week that would include $43 million in funding in 2019-21 for various dental programs. The initiative would: Increase the rate for loan repayments to the dentists who serve in rural areas from $50,000 to $100,000. Allocate $39 million for increased reimbursement rates to dental providers if they
- [Federal District Court Strikes Down ACA Mandate](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2018/federal-district-court-strikes-down-aca-mandate/) - A federal district court in Texas has ruled that the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate is unconstitutional. The court further found that, because the individual mandate is “essential” to the ACA, the remaining provisions of the law are also invalid. Congress zeroed out the tax penalty appropriation, yet left in place the ACA’s individual
- [DHS Medicaid Projections Improve](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/dhs-medicaid-projections-improve/) - On Dec. 28, the Department of Health Services (DHS) sent the Joint Finance Committee an update on the state’s Medicaid budget that projects Medicaid benefits costs will be below budgeted levels by $212.7 million GPR by the end of 2017-19. In September, DHS had projected a $149 million difference between budgeted and projected expenditure levels
- [Evers Issues Medicaid Expansion, Pre-existing Conditions EOs](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/evers-issues-medicaid-expansion-pre-existing-conditions-eos/) - In some of the first executive actions of his term, Gov. Evers this week signed two executive orders directing state agencies to implement plans for expanding Medicaid and prohibiting pre-existing conditions exclusions in health insurance. Executive Order 3 directs the Department of Health Services (DHS) to develop a plan for expanding Medicaid eligibility. EO 3
- [Gov. Evers 2023-25 Executive Budget Highlights](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2023/gov-evers-2023-25-executive-budget-highlights/) - Gov. Tony Evers (D) gave his third biennial budget address on February 15, unveiling his 2023-25 executive budget. He proposes an operating budget of $103.8 billion over the next two fiscal years, adding a net 816.55 FTE positions. For comparison, the 2021-23 state budget spent $87.5 billion with a net reduction of 174.19 FTE positions. The
- [Floor Report: Assembly Passes Pre-existing Conditions Legislation](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/floor-report-assembly-passes-pre-existing-conditions-legislation/) - In their first floor session of the year on Jan. 22, the Assembly passed a bill placing a state-level prohibition on pre-existing conditions exclusions, if the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is repealed or is otherwise unenforceable. The bill, amended by Assembly Substitute Amendment 1, would exempt short-term, grandfathered, and transitional plans from these prohibitions. At the
- [Health Care Issues Moving in the Legislature](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/health-care-issues-moving-in-the-legislature/) - Although the legislature is not planning to meet in March and may not meet in April, too, for floor action, several notable health care related bills are making their way through committees. Below is an overview of major health care issues this session and their current status in the legislative process. Dental Therapists – Introduced
- [Medicaid Expansion Bill Circulating](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/medicaid-expansion-bill-circulating/) - This week, Sen. Jon Erpenbach (D-Middleton) and Rep. Daniel Riemer (D-Milwaukee) circulated legislation (LRB 2962) to expand the eligibility level for the state Medicaid program to up to 133 percent of the federal poverty line. Under the Affordable Care Act, states which expand Medicaid receive enhanced federal funding. The bill requires the Department of Health
- [Bills of Note: Dental Therapists](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/bills-of-note-dental-therapists/) - The Senate Committee on Health & Human Services this week held a public hearing on a bill that would create a new license in Wisconsin for dental therapists, an intermediate level of dentistry practice between hygienists and dentists. The bipartisan bill has received wide support from a coalition of 62 stakeholder groups but is opposed by
- [Bills of Note: Direct Primary Care](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/bills-of-note-direct-primary-care/) - The Assembly Committee on Small Business Development held a public hearing on Sept. 4 on a bill that would establish parameters for the practice of direct primary care (DPC) in Wisconsin. The bill (SB 28/AB 26), authored by Sen. Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield) and Rep. Joe Sanfelippo (R-New Berlin), is largely the same as the version
- [HOPE Agenda Bills Advance in Legislature](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/hope-agenda-bills-advance-in-legislature/) - Several bills from Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) and various co-authors to address substance use disorder are making their way through the Legislature, with six bills passing on the Assembly floor and several moving in the Senate health committee. In addition to the legislation, Rep. Nygren joined several health plans for a press conference on Jan.
- [Insurers Respond to COVID-19](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/insurers-respond-to-covid-19/) - Wisconsin health insurers are committed to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19. Various companies providing health insurance to Wisconsinites have already taken actions like waiving coronavirus testing costs and related treatment. Anthem, Molina Healthcare, and United HealthCare, the nation’s largest insurer, have waived all patient out-of-pocket costs related to COVID-19, in addition to their initial waivers of
- [Assembly Passes COVID-19 Legislation](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/assembly-passes-covid-19-legislation/) - On April 14, the Wisconsin Assembly met in its first ever virtual session to pass legislation addressing COVID-19. The Senate is expected to pass the bill, also in virtual session, on Wednesday. With the Assembly passing the bill on a bipartisan basis, it is expected that Gov. Tony Evers will sign the bill into law.
- [Gov. Evers Extends Safer At Home Order](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/gov-evers-extends-safer-at-home-order/) - Gov. Tony Evers has extended Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order to May 26. Under Emergency Order #28, starting April 24, some non-essential businesses may begin running minimum basic operations, including deliveries, mailings, and curb-side pick-up. Other changes under the new Emergency Order include: Golf courses reopeningPublic libraries reopening for curbside pickupArts and crafts stores reopening
- [Gov. Evers Signs COVID-19 Legislation](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/gov-evers-signs-covid-19-legislation/) - Yesterday, the Wisconsin state Senate unanimously passed and Gov. Tony Evers signed AB 1038, the comprehensive legislative package to address COVID-19. With the governor’s signature, the bill is now enacted as 2019 Act 185. Gov. Evers statement on the COVID-19 bill. Hamilton Consulting summary of the COVID-19 bill.
- [Wisconsin COVID-19 Response Post-Safer at Home](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/wisconsin-covid-19-response-post-safer-at-home/) - A few weeks after the Wisconsin Supreme Court invalidated the state’s “Safer at Home” emergency order, state and local leaders continue to grapple with the ongoing pandemic and economic recovery. The Department of Health Services (DHS) has declined to promulgate Safer at Home as a statewide rule and instead some local health departments have orders in place.
- [Governor Evers Declares New Public Health Emergency Extends Statewide Requirement to Wear Masks until November 21](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/governor-evers-declares-new-public-health-emergency-extends-statewide-requirement-to-wear-masks-until-november-21/) - On September 22, Gov. Evers declared a new public health emergency in response to the increase in COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin. Executive Order #90 proclaims a new public health emergency, effective immediately and remaining in effect for 60 days, or until revoked by the governor or by joint resolution of the Legislature. Litigation is ongoing
- [Governor Evers Issues Emergency Order to Provide Flexibilities for Health Care Workforce](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/governor-evers-issues-emergency-order-to-provide-flexibilities-for-health-care-workforce/) - On Oct. 1, Governor Evers issued Emergency Order #2 to make it easier for out-of-state health workers to work in Wisconsin. The order provides temporary interstate licensure reciprocity, extends licenses that may expire during the federal emergency declaration for 30 days after it ends, and allows health care providers with a recently lapsed license to
- [Wisconsin Supreme Court Declares Safer at Home Order Unenforceable](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2020/wisconsin-supreme-court-declares-safer-at-home-order-unenforceable/) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has issued a 4-3 decision in Legislature v. Palm, declaring the Department of Health Services’s (DHS) “Safer at Home” order unenforceable and immediately striking down the order. The court held that the Safer at Home order is a “rule” that was required to go through statutory rulemaking processes and that the
- [Vaccine Update: Almost 2.5 Million Doses Administered; 15 Percent Fully Vaccinated](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/vaccine-update-almost-2-5-million-doses-administered-15-percent-fully-vaccinated/) - As of Tuesday, March 23, Wisconsin had been allocated nearly 2.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from the federal government. Earlier this month, the state began administering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, the third COVID-19 vaccine approved in the United States. As we reported here, Wisconsin was initially allocated 47,000 doses of the Johnson &
- [Wisconsin Democrats Release Legislative Priorities](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/wisconsin-democrats-release-legislative-priorities/) - Ahead of October floor sessions this week, Wisconsin Democrats released a list of legislative priorities called “Forward Together.” Legislators released the initiative at press conferences around the state on Oct. 7. The package is “focused on values that put families, workers, and communities first.” Under Affordable Health Care, Democrats hope to address rising out-of-pocket health
- [New Opioid Legislation Circulating](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/new-opioid-legislation-circulating/) - Rep. John Nygren (R-Marinette) and various co-authors have circulated a new package of bills to address substance use disorder. Nygren has led the legislative effort to combat Wisconsin’s opioid epidemic with his Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) agenda starting in the 2013-14 session and continuing through 2018. Read more about Wisconsin’s work in fighting the
- [Assembly Committee Hearing on Dental Therapy Legislation](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2019/assembly-committee-hearing-on-dental-therapy-legislation/) - The Assembly Committee on Medicaid Reform & Oversight held a public hearing on Dec. 18 on a bill that would newly allow dental therapists, an intermediate level of dentistry practice between hygienists and dentists, to practice in Wisconsin. The bipartisan bill has received wide support from a coalition of over 60 stakeholder groups but is
- [Appeals Court Rules State Can Release Records on Businesses with COVID-19 Cases](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/appeals-court-rules-state-can-release-records-on-businesses-with-covid-19-cases/) - On Monday, April 5, a three-judge panel from the District IV Court of Appeals ruled against Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) and in favor of Governor Tony Evers, his administration, and the media in a case involving information about businesses whose employees have contracted COVID-19. The lawsuit was filed in October 2020 in Waukesha County
- [Wisconsin COVID-19 Update: State Employees Must Vaccinate or Test Weekly; State, Milwaukee Fund Vaccine Incentives](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/wisconsin-covid-19-update-state-employees-must-vaccinate-or-test-weekly-state-milwaukee-fund-vaccine-incentives/) - As of September 27, Wisconsin had administered about 6.34 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with 3.1 million Wisconsin residents or 53.5 percent of the state’s population fully vaccinated. The state’s seven-day average of new confirmed cases was 2,603 cases per day. That number peaked in November 2020 at around 6,500 cases per day. About 7,930
- [Wisconsin COVID-19 Update: Three Million Fully Vaccinated; Case Rates Have Risen Since June Lows](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/wisconsin-covid-19-update-three-million-fully-vaccinated-case-rates-have-risen-since-june-lows/) - As of September 7, Wisconsin had administered about 6.17 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with just over 3 million Wisconsin residents or 51.9 percent of the state’s population fully vaccinated. About 84.9 percent of Wisconsinites aged 65 and older have received at least one dose. All U.S. adults are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine
- [Vaccine Update: 360,000 Fully Vaccinated; State Announces New Vaccine Sites and Online Registry](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/vaccine-update-360000-fully-vaccinated-state-announces-new-vaccine-sites-and-online-registry/) - As of Tuesday, February 23, Wisconsin had been allocated about 1.6 million COVID vaccine doses from the federal government. About 1.2 million vaccine doses have been administered, and about 360,000 Wisconsin residents have completed the two-dose series. Almost half of Wisconsinites aged 65 and older have received at least one dose. Currently, the state is
- [Governor Evers Signs Bill Including COVID Liability Protections, UI Reforms](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/governor-evers-signs-bill-including-covid-liability-protections-ui-reforms/) - On Thursday, February 25, Governor Tony Evers signed 2021 Act 4, legislation including both COVID liability protections and reforms to the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) system. The bill cleared the Legislature with widespread support, passing the Senate by 27-3 on February 18 and the Assembly by 89-0 on February 23. Senate President Chris Kapenga (R-Delafield),
- [U.S. to Extend COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2022/u-s-to-extend-covid-19-public-health-emergency-declaration/) - The federal government’s ongoing public health emergency (PHE) is expected to be extended again. Last month, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced the renewal of his department’s PHE determination with respect to COVID-19 in the United States. Wisconsin, like other states, has been working towards a potential July expiration of the
- [Gov. Evers Signs EFDA Bill, Vetoes APRN Bill as 2021-22 Session Ends](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2022/gov-evers-signs-efda-bill-vetoes-aprn-bill-as-2021-22-session-ends/) - On April 15, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) issued what are likely to be his final signatures and vetoes of the 2021-22 legislative session. With the Assembly and Senate standing adjourned as of their final floor days in February and March, respectively, any outstanding bills passed by both houses were sent to the governor’s desk
- [Legislature Adjourned After Final Senate Floor Session: March 8](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2022/legislature-adjourned-after-final-senate-floor-session-march-8/) - The Wisconsin Legislature stands adjourned following the Senate’s final planned floor day on March 8. The Assembly adjourned two weeks earlier after its final votes on February 23 and 24. Barring any unusual circumstances, the Legislature will not convene again until the next legislative session begins in January 2023. Also on March 8, Republican leaders
- [Gov. Evers Signs Telehealth Definition Bill](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2022/gov-evers-signs-telehealth-definition-bill/) - On February 4, Gov. Tony Evers (D) announced his actions on 18 bills recently presented to him by the Legislature. The governor signed 14 bills into law and vetoed four others. Notably, Gov. Evers signed Senate Bill (SB) 309, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 121, which incorporates the definitions of “telehealth” and other related terms from the Medical Assistance program
- [Assembly Floor Session: January 20](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2022/assembly-floor-session-january-20/) - The Wisconsin Assembly met on January 20 for a floor session to vote on bills and resolutions. Both the Assembly and Senate also met on January 25, which we covered in this article. Assembly Floor Calendar, January 20 The Assembly passed 39 bills and three resolutions, mostly via voice votes. Notably, the Assembly voted 95-0
- [Senate and Assembly Floor Sessions: January 25](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2022/senate-and-assembly-floor-sessions-january-25/) - The Wisconsin Senate met on the morning of January 25 for a floor session to vote on bills and resolutions, while the Assembly met that afternoon to take a series of votes. The Assembly also met on January 20, which we covered in this article. Senate Floor Calendar, January 25 The Senate passed 55 bills
- [Wisconsin COVID-19 Update: Pfizer Vaccine Available to Kids Five and Older](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/wisconsin-covid-19-update-pfizer-vaccine-available-to-kids-five-and-older/) - Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Available to Children Ages Five and Up Following approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control, children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. In Wisconsin, that age group includes about 500,000 kids. The Wisconsin Department of Health
- [Senator Asks Legislative Leaders to Sue UW System, Seeking Legislative Oversight of COVID Rules](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/senator-asks-legislative-leaders-to-sue-uw-system-seeking-legislative-oversight-of-covid-rules/) - The Legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) held an executive session on August 3 to vote on the University of Wisconsin System’s COVID-19 policies. On a 6-4, party-line vote, the committee ordered the UW System to submit its COVID-19 protocols as an emergency rule within 30 days, arguing that measures such as regular testing
- [Wisconsin COVID-19 Update: Federal Health Emergency Renewed; Employers Awaiting Details of National Vaccine Mandate](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/wisconsin-covid-19-update-federal-health-emergency-renewed-employers-awaiting-details-of-national-vaccine-mandate/) - On October 15, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra signed an order to renew the federal public health emergency due to COVID-19. The extension will last for 90 days, into mid-January 2022. This is the seventh time that the COVID-19 health emergency has been extended since it began January 31, 2020
- [Wisconsin Has Administered 800,000 Vaccine Doses; State Announces First Community Vaccine Clinic](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/wisconsin-has-administered-800000-vaccine-doses-state-announces-first-community-vaccine-clinic/) - As of Tuesday, February 9, Wisconsin had been allocated about 1,150,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses from the federal government. Vaccinating providers in the state had ordered about 900,000 doses, while the remaining doses were set aside specifically for the residents and staff of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Nearly 800,000 vaccine doses have been administered,
- [Vaccine Update: More Than Ten Percent Fully Vaccinated; State Announces Next Priority Group; Third Vaccine Approved](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/vaccine-update-more-than-ten-percent-fully-vaccinated-state-announces-next-priority-group-third-vaccine-approved/) - As of Tuesday, March 9, Wisconsin had been allocated nearly 1.9 million COVID vaccine doses from the federal government. About 1.74 million vaccine doses have been administered, and more than 600,000 Wisconsin residents or 10.5 percent of the state’s population have completed the two-dose series. Over 60 percent of Wisconsinites aged 65 and older have
- [Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Against Gov. Evers in Public Health Emergency Case, Ending Statewide Mask Mandate](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/wisconsin-supreme-court-rules-against-gov-evers-in-public-health-emergency-case-ending-statewide-mask-mandate/) - On Wednesday, March 31, the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a ruling in Jeré Fabick v. Tony Evers, holding 4-3 that the governor cannot issue successive emergency declarations on the same subject. Petitioner Jeré Fabick sought a declaratory judgement on Governor Tony Evers’ authority to issue multiple public health emergency declarations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Vaccine Update: Nearly 4 Million Doses Administered; State Pauses Administration of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/vaccine-update-nearly-4-million-doses-administered-state-pauses-administration-of-johnson-johnson-vaccine/) - As of April 21, Wisconsin had administered nearly 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with more than 1.6 million Wisconsin residents or 28.8 percent of the state’s population fully vaccinated. Almost 80 percent of Wisconsinites aged 65 and older have received at least one dose. All U.S. adults are now eligible to receive a COVID-19
- [Vaccine Update: About 40 Percent Fully Vaccinated; State Resumes Administration of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/vaccine-update-about-40-percent-fully-vaccinated-state-resumes-administration-of-johnson-johnson-vaccine/) - As of May 19, Wisconsin had administered almost five million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with more than 2.3 million Wisconsin residents or 39.8 percent of the state’s population fully vaccinated. About 82.5 percent of Wisconsinites aged 65 and older have received at least one dose. All U.S. adults are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine
- [Two Key 2022 Congressional Races Shaping Up in Wisconsin](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/two-key-2022-congressional-races-shaping-up-in-wisconsin/) - In 2022, Wisconsin will host at least two key congressional races affecting the political balance of power in Washington, D.C. First, one of the state’s two seats in the U.S. Senate will be on the ballot statewide. The seat is currently held by Republican Senator Ron Johnson, who has yet to announce whether he will
- [Governor, Legislators Introduce Prescription Drug Package](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/governor-legislators-introduce-prescription-drug-package/) - On August 4, Governor Tony Evers (D), Rep. Lisa Subeck (D-Madison), and Sen.Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) announced a package of bills that they argue will reduce the cost of prescription drugs in Wisconsin. Called the “Less for Rx” prescription drug plan, the package includes a variety of proposals recommended by the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing
- [Round 2 Federal COVID-19 Relief Legislation: What It Means for Wisconsin](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/round-2-federal-covid-19-relief-legislation-what-it-means-for-wisconsin/) - In December 2020, Congress passed a 5,600-page spending bill totaling roughly $2.3 trillion. In addition to funding the federal government for nine months to the tune of $1.4 trillion, the bill featured a $900 billion economic stimulus and COVID-19 relief package. The House approved the package by a 359-53 margin, while the Senate passed it
- [Assembly and Senate Pass Differing COVID-19 Plans; Gov. Evers Endorses Senate Version](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/assembly-and-senate-pass-differing-covid-19-plans-gov-evers-endorses-senate-version/) - The 2021-22 legislative session is officially underway here in Wisconsin. Right out of the gate, both the Legislature and Governor Evers have focused on passing another COVID-19 response package. Back in April, the Legislature passed and the governor signed Wisconsin Act 185. Many of the provisions included in Act 185 have since expired. Late last year, Governor Evers and
- [Senate Votes to Terminate Governor Evers’ Latest Public Health Emergency and Related Mask Mandate; Assembly Defers for Now](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/senate-votes-to-terminate-governor-evers-latest-public-health-emergency-and-related-mask-mandate-assembly-defers-for-now/) - On Tuesday, January 19, Gov. Evers issued Executive Order #104, declaring a new statewide public health emergency related to COVID-19. Pursuant to this order, the governor also issued Emergency Order #1, requiring individuals to wear face coverings while indoors or in an enclosed space (other than a private residence), if other individuals not from the
- [Assembly Adds Contested Provisions Back to AB 1; Senate Makes a Minor Addition and Passes the Assembly’s Updated Version](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/assembly-adds-contested-provisions-back-to-ab-1-senate-makes-a-minor-addition-and-passes-the-assemblys-updated-version/) - Earlier this week, the Assembly and Senate again considered Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1), a comprehensive COVID-19 response package that was introduced at the start of the session by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and quickly passed by the Assembly along partisan lines. AB 1 was then amended by the Senate via Senate Substitute Amendment 1
- [Governor Vetoes AB 1 and Orders a New Health Emergency and Mask Mandate](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/governor-vetoes-ab-1-and-orders-a-new-health-emergency-and-mask-mandate/) - After a contentious first month of the new legislative session, Governor Tony Evers vetoed Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1), the first bill to reach his desk this year. AB 1, a comprehensive proposal to address COVID-19 in Wisconsin, included broad protections from COVID-19 liability claims for businesses, non-profits, and other entities, Unemployment Insurance reforms sought by the
- [Assembly, Senate Health Committees Approve PBM Bill; Senate Committee Approves Five Others](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/assembly-senate-health-committees-approve-pbm-bill-senate-committee-approves-five-others/) - On Thursday, February 11, the Senate and Assembly health committees passed AB 7/SB 3, companion versions of a bill authorizing the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) to license and regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The Assembly committee passed the bill unanimously, while Senator Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) was the only one to vote no on
- [PBM and PA Bills Head to the Governor; Senate Considers Dental Therapy Bill](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/pbm-and-pa-bills-head-to-the-governor-senate-considers-dental-therapy-bill/) - On Friday, March 19, Governor Tony Evers was presented with Senate Bill 3, a bill authorizing the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) to license and regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The governor can now choose to sign the bill into law or veto it. The Assembly passed the bill on March 16 on
- [Legislature Advances COVID-19 Policies](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/legislature-advances-covid-19-policies/) - On Tuesday, March 23, the Legislature advanced a series of bills related to COVID-19, including many policies that were originally part of Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1). In February, Gov. Evers vetoed AB 1, an omnibus COVID-19 response package, after he and the Legislature failed to reach a compromise. We covered the story of AB
- [PA Modernization Bill Signed Into Law](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/pa-modernization-bill-signed-into-law/) - On Friday, March 26, Governor Tony Evers signed into law 2021 Wisconsin Act 23, a bipartisan piece of legislation to update how Wisconsin regulates physician assistants (PAs). The bill (Assembly Bill 125) passed the Assembly on March 16 and the Senate on March 23, both on voice votes. Most of the provisions will take effect
- [Legislators Reintroducing Physician Assistant Modernization Bill](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/legislators-reintroducing-physician-assistant-modernization-bill/) - A bipartisan group of legislators are reintroducing legislation to update how Wisconsin regulates physician assistants (PAs). This group includes Senators Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls), Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield), and Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) and Representatives Nancy VanderMeer (R-Nekoosa), James Edming (R-Glen Flora), and Dave Considine (D-Baraboo). Similar legislation passed the Assembly on a voice vote in February
- [Governor Evers’ 2021-23 Executive Budget Highlights: Health Care and Insurance](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/governor-evers-2021-23-executive-budget-highlights-health-care-and-insurance/) - On Tuesday, February 16, Governor Tony Evers gave his second biennial budget address and released his 2021-23 executive budget. All told, the governor proposes an operating budget of $45.4 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2021-22 and $45.6 billion in FY 2022-23. The proposed state budget adds 308.74 FTE positions by FY 2022-23 compared to FY 2020-21. The
- [Governor Evers Signs Two Laws on Vaccine Administration](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/governor-evers-signs-two-laws-on-vaccine-administration/) - Governor Tony Evers recently signed into law two bills intended to improve vaccine distribution in Wisconsin. The governor signed Assembly Bill 4 into law as 2021 Act 3 on February 19. The bill allows pharmacy technicians, who provide services under the direction of pharmacists, to administer vaccines under the supervision and with proper training. The
- [Finance Committee Overhauls State Budget, Removing Hundreds of Policies and Resetting Spending Levels](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/finance-committee-overhauls-state-budget-removing-hundreds-of-policies-and-resetting-spending-levels/) - The Legislature has taken steps to overhaul Wisconsin’s 2021-23 state budget by removing hundreds of policy proposals and resetting spending levels to the 2019-21 baseline. On May 6, the Republican-led Joint Committee on Finance (JCF) met to vote on major aspects of the 2021-23 state budget put forward by Governor Tony Evers (D). Gov. Evers’
- [Legislature Passes Extraordinary Session Bills Affecting Health Care Industry](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2018/legislature-passes-extraordinary-session-bills-affecting-health-care-industry/) - Earlier this week, the legislature held an extraordinary session. In addition to confirming over 50 appointees from Gov. Scott Walker, the legislature approved three bills, with the Senate failing to pass a piece of legislation related to preexisting conditions coverage. The Senate convened first, and the Assembly then convened early in the morning on Wednesday
- [Gov. Evers Signs PBM and COVID-19 Bills](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/gov-evers-signs-pbm-and-covid-19-bills/) - On Friday, March 26, Governor Tony Evers announced that he had signed 14 bills into law, including several key healthcare-related bills. One of these bills was Senate Bill 3, now 2021 Wisconsin Act 9. The law authorizes the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) to license and regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The Assembly
- [Governor Calls for Special Session on Medicaid Expansion; Legislative Leaders Plan to Gavel Out Immediately](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/governor-calls-for-special-session-on-medicaid-expansion-legislative-leaders-plan-to-gavel-out-immediately/) - On May 19, Governor Tony Evers (D) signed Executive Order 116, directing the Legislature to convene a special session on his proposal to expand Wisconsin’s Medicaid program, also known as BadgerCare. The bill put forward by the governor, LRB-3568, would accept federal money to expand Medicaid coverage to about 90,000 additional people. Over the next
- [State Budget Recap: Health Services, Insurance, Children and Families (June 15)](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/state-budget-recap-health-services-insurance-children-and-families-june-15/) - On Tuesday, June 15, the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee (JFC) held an executive session to consider various motions related to the 2021-23 state budget. Below is a list of motions that JFC considered on June 15, including whether each motion was adopted and how the committee voted. The committee includes 12 Republican members and
- [Legislature Passes State Budget](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/legislature-passes-state-budget/) - This week, the Wisconsin Legislature passed a state budget for the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium, which began on July 1. The Assembly approved the budget bill (Assembly Bill 68) on June 29, with the Senate concurring in the bill the following day. The two-year budget proposal, assembled by the Republican-led Joint Finance Committee (JFC), would spend
- [Governor Signs State Budget With 50 Partial Vetoes](https://www.allianceofhealthinsurers.com/2021/governor-signs-state-budget-with-50-partial-vetoes/) - On Thursday, July 8, Governor Tony Evers (D) signed 2021 Act 58, the state budget for the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium, which began July 1. The Wisconsin Assembly approved the budget bill (Assembly Bill 68) on June 29, with the Senate concurring in the bill the following day. The two-year budget, assembled by the Republican-led Joint Finance Committee

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