Robin Vos

Wisconsin will extend Medicaid coverage for mothers to one year postpartum starting July 1, benefiting an estimated 16,000 mothers through 2027. The policy, signed into law in March, faced opposition from Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos but was supported by Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which highlights its potential to reduce maternal deaths and improve health outcomes.

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) has identified nine Wisconsin legislative districts as targets for the 2026 elections, including six Assembly and three Senate seats. These targets are held by Republican incumbents or are open due to retirements, with DLCC aiming to shift legislative control. The organization will provide resources and fundraising support for Democratic candidates in these districts.

Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein outlined Democratic priorities for the next legislative session, including school funding and affordable housing, as the party aims to flip four Senate seats to secure a majority. Hesselbein criticized Republican leadership for a 'stranglehold' on the state legislature and addressed conflicts with Governor Tony Evers over a rejected tax cut and school funding deal.