E-Updates

I was honored to speak at the Denmark FFA Annual Awards Banquet last weekend! These students are truly a dedicated and accomplished group strongly supported by the community....

A flurry of bills have made their way to the Governor's desk since my last update. As you'll see, we've had some wins in the 1st Senate District, but we've also had some head-scratching disappointments as well. For example, the Governor vetoed middle class tax cuts for the third time - even...

I wanted to provide an update on several of the initiatives I’m working on for you in 2024, including: broad-based tax relief for Wisconsin families, protecting our children from sex traffickers, empowering our disabled citizens, and keeping our families safe.

As we reflect on the blessings we enjoy this holiday season, I am thankful to have the confidence of the people of the 1st Senate District to continue my work at the State Capitol and get results for my constituents - whether it’s helping cut through red tape with state agencies, or passing...

As autumn cools us down while the fall legislative period heats up, I truly appreciate the conversations, activities and sights as I continue traveling throughout the beautiful 1st Senate District. From Jacksonport to Kimberly, Hilbert to Two Rivers, De Pere to Kewaunee, and so much more...

I want to thank everyone who came out to the six budget Listening Sessions I held earlier this year in every county of the 1st Senate District, as well as those who contacted me and my office personally. Thanks in large part to your input, the state budget enacted this summer contains a number...

I continued my efforts to empower individuals with disabilities as the State Senate this month passed my legislation creating tax-exempt savings accounts to help cover the cost of services that help those with physical and cognitive challenges live full, independent lives.  The bill also unanimously cleared an Assembly committee last month.  Wisconsin is currently just one of four states that do not have their own Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account program...

It was a privilege for me to testify alongside Hollis Brown, 2022 Miss Wisconsin USA, at a Senate hearing last week in support of the “Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors Act,” which I authored to prevent a future backlog of untested sexual assault kits. Hollis is not only a Miss Wisconsin USA; she is also a sexual assault survivor, and a powerful voice who has focused her platform on survivor advocacy, and how to find strength after unimaginable trauma.