09/14/2026
Financial barriers shouldn’t stand in the way of a person’s access to quality healthcare. Unfortunately, too many people are forced to choose between paying for life-saving medications or necessities like groceries and rent. That’s not right.
That’s why some of the first bills I introduced this session focused on tackling the high cost of prescription drugs. This legislation would have capped the cost of insulin, streamlined the prescription drug importation process, established a drug repository program, and more. I also supported legislation that would require insurance to cover key fertility services.
While many of our bills didn’t make it to the floor for a vote due to the Republican majority, we did get some important bills passed this year. I was proud to fiercely advocate with and for Wisconsin women to deliver on two major bills: Gail’s Law and postpartum Medicaid expansion.
With Gail’s Law now in effect, Wisconsin women have greater access to breast cancer screenings and critical care. And since postpartum Medicaid expansion was signed into law, new moms are able to keep their health insurance for a full year, rather than 60 days after giving birth.
There’s so much more that can be done to lower healthcare costs in Wisconsin, and I won’t stop fighting to make quality care more affordable and accessible for everyone.
