Press Releases

Dodge County Sheriff: Evers Must Close Allouez and Waupun Prisons

“For nearly six years, Governor Evers has ignored the experts, the staff, and the taxpayers by not
decommissioning these two crumbling, 19th century buildings. It is well past the time for the Governor
to put his politics aside and do the right thing: close GBCI and WCI..."

Evers Continues to Oppose Closure of Failing GBCI

In a stunning letter to the Village of Allouez, Governor Tony Evers formally rejected
multiple state-funded structural engineering reports and community demands to decommission
Wisconsin’s 126-year old maximum security prison.

Rep. Steffen Announces Listening Session in Oconto Falls

WHO: David Steffen, State Representative of the 4th Assembly District
WHAT: Listening session open to the public
WHERE: Oconto Falls Community Library
251 N. Main Street
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
4:30PM-6:00PM

Creative Solution to Shortage of Mental Health Services in Schools Becomes Law

"...Rather than creating a costly new government-run program, this legislation recognizes the pool of highly trained Marriage and Family Therapists who are ready and able to support our students today,” said Rep. Steffen.

Governor Evers Vetoes another Tax-Cut for Wisconsinites

“Thanks to the Governor’s veto, Wisconsinites won’t receive this much needed relief. Instead, the state’s multi-billion dollar taxpayer-funded surplus will continue to grow,” said Rep. Steffen.

New Law Assists Visually Impaired to Join Workforce

“This new law is all about removing barriers for those who want to work,” said Rep. David
Steffen. “The logistical and financial challenges of getting to and from work is a primary reason
so few in the visually impaired community are employed.”

Bill Prohibiting Student Strip Searches Becomes Law

“Being treated with dignity and basic privacy is something that every student should expect
when they enter our schools. The event at Suring revealed a statutory loophole that needed to be
closed,” said Rep. Steffen. “This bill will protect our students from experiencing such intrusive
searches in the future and I am pleased that it has been signed into law.”

Rep. Steffen Responds to Evers’ Veto of Tax-Free Retirement

“In the aftermath of historic inflation, Governor Evers continues to support higher taxes in Wisconsin. His action could not be more out of touch. Thanks to his veto, retirees on average will pay $1,582 more in 2024 taxes..."

Bill to Assist Workers Who are Blind Heads to Governor

"...This bill recognizes the valuable abilities of those who are legally blind and will reduce their financial burden of getting to and from work,” said Rep. Steffen.

 

Legislature Approves Tax-Free Retirement

“We are one step closer to a tax-free retirement in Wisconsin. Our retirees are invaluable to our communities and our economy. I urge Governor Evers to sign this bill, which is key to making Wisconsin a more affordable place to retire,” said Rep. Steffen.