Rep. Rodriguez votes in favor of ‘Choices in Childcare’
On Thursday afternoon, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and her Assembly colleagues voted to advance the ‘Choices in Childcare’ bill package. The package consists of a number of bills that alter the regulations surrounding childcare and create new programs for families and providers.
‘Returning Your Surplus’ Proposal Moves Forward
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in voting for the ‘Returning Your Surplus’ proposal, which would provide over $2.9 billion in tax relief for retirees and the middle-class.
Tony Evers Vetoes the Largest Tax Cut in State History, Ensures Property Tax Increases for the Next Four Centuries
Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued a statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ 51 budget vetoes. “Yesterday, Governor Evers effectively vetoed what would have been the largest tax cut in state history."
Rep. Rodriguez Votes for a Budget that is Made for Wisconsin
Today, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted in favor of 2023 Senate Bill 70 – Wisconsin’s 2023-25 budget bill.
Rodriguez Praises Passage of the Right to Read Act
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) praises the bipartisan passage of Assembly Bill 321 (AB 321), a bill authored by Rep. Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) that will reform the teaching of reading in the state of Wisconsin.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez Delivers This Week’s Republican Radio Address
Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released the weekly radio address on behalf of Wisconsin Legislative Republicans.
Rep. Rodriguez Votes to Require Financial Literacy for High Schoolers
AB 109, a bill authored by Rep. Alex Dallman (R-Green Lake) that would require one-half credit of personal financial literacy for high school graduation, passed the Assembly with a bipartisan supermajority on Wednesday. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) explained her support for the bill.
Rodriguez Applauds Historic Investments in Local Governments
The Wisconsin Assembly was on the floor on Wednesday to amend and pass 2023 Assembly Bill 245 (AB 245) – a bill that makes reforms to the state’s shared revenue program, provides supports to local public safety, and repeals the Personal Property Tax (PPT).
Assembly Republicans Unveil Shared Revenue, Milwaukee Sales Tax Proposal
Rep. Rodriguez joined her Assembly Republican colleagues, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, and other local officials from Southeastern Wisconsin in unveil a bipartisan package that will make historic changes to the state’s shared revenue program.
Republicans Work to Get Wisconsinites Back to Work
Today Assembly Republicans passed a package of bills aimed at getting Wisconsinites back to work. The package of bills encourages personal responsibility, prevents fraud and abuse, and ultimately gets people back into the workforce. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez released a statement after passage.
Rodriguez Emphasizes the Importance of Reducing Crime in our Communities
The Assembly was on the floor today to take up several initiatives aimed at reducing crime in Wisconsin. Rep. Rodriguez released the following statement explaining her support for the package and emphasizing the importance of reducing crime rates around our state.
Rodriguez Video Reaction to Evers State of the State Address
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) recorded a response to the State of the State Address delivered by Governor Tony Evers.
Bail Reform Goes to Voters in April
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her colleagues in supporting Senate Joint Resolution 2 (SJR 2), which proposes an amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution regarding bail.
Rep. Rodriguez Begins Sixth Term in 106th Wisconsin State Legislature
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) took the oath of office during an Inauguration Day ceremony in the Assembly Chambers Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony marks the beginning of her sixth term representing the 21st Assembly District in the 106th Wisconsin State Legislature.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez Reappointed to Joint Committee on Finance
Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued s statement regarding her appointment to continue serving as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) for the 2023-2024 legislative session.
Finance Committee Approves Opioid Settlement Plan, Support for Meta House
The Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) convened today to consider and unanimously approve a plan for the distribution of $31 million in opioid settlement funds. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez highlighted a portion of the plan that will benefit a Milwaukee provider called Meta House.
Wisconsin Clarifies Post-Judgment Exchange of Financial Information
Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) authored Senate Bill 604, which clarifies the financial documents that are to be exchanged in cases where there is a child support, family support, or maintenance order in effect. This bill was signed into law today.
Evers Vetoes Bill Aimed at Helping Kids Succeed
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released a statement on the veto of Senate Bill 597. SB 597 would allow students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade in choice schools to advance a grade in a certain subject or an entire grade level based on their academic ability [...]."
Wisconsin Simplifies the Process for Legal Separations
Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) authored Senate Bill 603, which will allow court commissioners to grant legal separations when the terms of the separation are fully stipulated. This bill was signed into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 169 today.
Two Rodriguez Bills Simplifying Family Law Move to Governor’s Desk
The Wisconsin Assembly unanimously concurred on 2021 Senate Bills 603 and
604, bills authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Sen. Joan Ballweg (RMarkesan) that seek to improve the family law system and its impact on Wisconsin families.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez Supports Stronger Workforce Initiative
On Thursday, during the Assembly’s floor session, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak
Creek) voted in favor of several bills aimed at strengthening Wisconsin’s workforce and getting
able-bodied people back to work.
Rodriguez Responds to State of the State Address
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued a response after Governor Tony Evers delivered the State of the State address on Tuesday night in the Assembly Chambers.
Rodriguez Joins Assembly Colleagues in Supporting a Constitutional Amendment on Bail
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues today in supporting a constitutional amendment that will give judges more flexibility when setting cash bail.
Rep. Rodriguez Stands with Law Enforcement
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues
today in supporting a package of bills aimed at supporting law enforcement.
Assembly Approves Rodriguez Legislation Licensing Naturopathic Doctors
The Wisconsin State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 529 (AB 529), legislation authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Sen. Kathy Bernier (R-Chippewa Falls), with unanimous support on Thursday. The legislation provides for regulation and licensing of the practice of naturopathic medicine.
Rodriguez Joins Assembly Republican Colleagues in Unveiling Law Enforcement Support Package
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues today in unveiling a package of bills aimed at supporting the law enforcement community.
Rep. Rodriguez Supports ‘Time for Life’ Package
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues
today in supporting a package of bills aimed at reducing the instances of induced abortions in
Wisconsin: the ‘Time for Life’ package.
Rep. Rodriguez Honors Detective Joel Bateman as First Responder of the Year
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) presented Detective Joel Bateman of the Oak Creek Police Department with the First Responder of the Year Award during the Assembly Floor Session on Tuesday afternoon.
Rep. Rodriguez votes to Override Governor’s Veto of AB 336
Rep. Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued the following statement after the Assembly’s attempt to override the Governor’s veto of Assembly Bill 336, a bill that would support workforce recovery by terminating Wisconsin’s participation in the federal programs that have enhanced unemployment benefits.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez Reacts to Signing of State Budget
Today, Governor Tony Evers signed the 2021-2023 biennial budget bill into law as 2021 Wisconsin Act 58 after issuing 50 line-item vetoes.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez Reacts to the Passage of Wisconsin’s Budget
On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a two-year budget plan with
the State Senate expected to follow suit on Wednesday. After working with her colleagues on the
Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) on the budget for the last several months, Rep. Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued a statement.
Rep. Rodriguez Supports Workforce Recovery
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues
today in supporting economic recovery for small businesses throughout Wisconsin by
encouraging able-bodied adults to return to the workforce.
Rep. Rodriguez Supports Legislative Oversight of Federal Dollars
On Tuesday, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted in favor of several bills that use federal dollars allocated to Wisconsin through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) to fund short term priorities for COVID relief.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez Announces In-District Budget Listening Sessions
Today, Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) announced that she will be holding three budget listening sessions in the 21st Assembly District. These listening sessions are meant for constituents to be able to give input on the state’s 2021-2023 biennial budget.
Sen. Ballweg and Rep. Rodriguez Commend Gov. Evers for Updating Family Law
Senator Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) and Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) commend Governor Tony Evers for signing 2021 Senate Bill 116 (SB 116) into law as 2021 Act 20.
Rodriguez Bill Improving Family Law Moves to Governor’s Desk
Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) applauded her colleagues in the Assembly for unanimously concurring on 2021 Senate Bill 116 (SB 116)/Assembly Bill 113 (AB 113), legislation that will allow for changes to a physical custody or placement order contingent upon a future event.
Rodriguez Supports Bills to Improve the Health Care System for Patients
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues in supporting multiple pieces of legislation aimed at ensuring Wisconsinites have access to affordable health care and prescription drugs.
Rodriguez Votes to Improve Unemployment Insurance System
Today on the Assembly floor, the Assembly voted unanimously on January 2021 Special Session Senate Bill 1, which directs Governor Evers to upgrade the unemployment insurance (UI) system at the Department of Workforce Development (DWD).
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez delivers this week’s Legislative GOP Weekly Radio Address
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released the Weekly Radio Address on behalf of Wisconsin State Republicans.
Rodriguez Responds to Governor Evers’ Budget Address
This evening, Governor Tony Evers gave his budget address to the legislature, outlining his proposed 2021-2023 biennial budget. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released a statement following the address.
JFC Puts Kids First, Rewards In-Person Schools
The Co-Chairs of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), Senator Marklein (R-Spring Green) and Representative Born (R-Beaver Dam) were joined by JFC members Senator Stroebel (R-Saukville) and Representative Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) to announce plans to put kids first and get them back in the classroom.
Statement on Senate Joint Resolution 3
Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released a statement after voting against 2021 Senate Joint Resolution 3, which nullifies Governor Evers’ latest public health emergency.
Rodriguez Supports Legislation to Improve Vaccination Efforts
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today to approve two pieces of legislation that will streamline vaccination efforts in our state.
Rep. Rodriguez Supports Amended COVID-19 Relief Bill
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues again in voting to approve Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1), the COVID-19 relief bill.
Rodriguez Supports Assembly Bill 1 – COVID-19 Relief
Today, Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted in favor of Assembly Bill 1 (AB 1), which provides assistance to residents, businesses, and local governments, giving them the tools they need to respond to the pandemic.
Rep. Rodriguez Begins Fifth Term in 105th Wisconsin State Legislature
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) took the oath of office during an Inauguration Day ceremony in the Assembly Chambers Monday afternoon. The ceremony marks the beginning of her fifth term representing the 21st Assembly District in the 105th Wisconsin State Legislature.
Rodriguez Appointed to Joint Committee on Finance
Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released a statement
regarding her appointment to serve as a member of the Joint Committee on Finance for the 2021-2022 legislative session.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez Re-Elected Majority Caucus Secretary
Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) was re-elected unanimously by her colleagues on Tuesday to serve as Majority Caucus Secretary for the 2021-2022 biennium. This will be her fourth time serving the caucus in this capacity.
Statement on Tax Year 2020 Individual Income Tax Reductions under 2019 Wisconsin Act 10
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) announced an estimated $256.4 million in tax relief for Wisconsin taxpayers as the result of 2019 Wisconsin Act 10, legislation authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez and Senator Dale Kooyenga.
Statement on Pfc. Evan Bath
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released the following statement on Marine and Oak Creek native Evan Bath.
Rep. Rodriguez Joins Assembly Republicans in Calling on Gov. Evers to Provide Financial Assistance to the Unemployed
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) was joined by her southeastern Wisconsin colleagues in Oak Creek on Wednesday afternoon for a press conference regarding unemployment.
Rodriguez Applauds WisDOT for Reinvigorating the I-94 East-West Project
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued a statement after Governor Tony Evers’ announcement that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will seek federal approval to resume the rebuild of the East-West corridor of I-94 in Milwaukee County between 70th St. and 16th St.
Statement on Civil Unrest in Madison
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued a
statement regarding the civil unrest that occurred in Madison on Tuesday night.
Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court “Safer at Home” Ruling
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued a
statement after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling in Wisconsin Legislature v. Andrea Palm,
which declared Emergency Order 28 unenforceable.
Rep. Rodriguez Responds to Gov. Evers’ Extension of Safer at Home Order
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released a statement Friday in
response to Gov. Tony Evers’ decision to extend the Safer at Home emergency order.
Rep. Rodriguez Supports COVID-19 Response Bill
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) supported the COVID-19
Response Bill in a historic extraordinary session on Tuesday. The Assembly convened in a
partially virtual floor session, with members having the option to participate virtually for the first
time in state history.
Assembly Approves Rodriguez Legislation Modernizing Certification for Respiratory Care Practitioners
With unanimous support, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 558, legislation authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) on Thursday. The legislation updates state statutes to reflect changes in the respiratory healthcare setting that have occurred over the last several years.
Rep. Rodriguez Praises Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly
Republican colleagues in supporting a package of bills aimed at addressing water quality in
Wisconsin.
Rodriguez Supports Consumer Protection and Public Safety Reforms
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her legislative Republican colleagues in supporting a variety of bills aimed at fighting crime in Wisconsin.
Rep. Rodriguez Responds to State of the State Address
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued a response following Gov. Tony Evers' State of the State Address.
Rodriguez Supports Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Agenda
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting six bills aimed at preventing substance abuse. The package of bills come from an ongoing effort within the legislature called the Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Agenda.
Rodriguez Supports Adoption Bills
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting eight bills aimed at improving the adoption process on Wednesday.
Speaker Vos, Rep. Rodriguez Praise Milwaukee Area Company
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) want to formally thank company leaders at WPC Technologies for their efforts fighting for Wisconsin jobs.
Rodriguez Supports Suicide Prevention Legislation
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting several bills aimed at suicide prevention on Thursday.
Rep. Rodriguez to Honor Fire Chief Joe Knitter as First Responder of the Year
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) awarded Joe Knitter, South Milwaukee Fire Chief, with the First Responder of the Year Award during the Assembly floor session on Thursday afternoon.
Support for Schools, Healthcare and the Middle Class
On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed a two-year budget plan with the State Senate following suit on Wednesday afternoon.
Rodriguez and Assembly Approve New Spending Plan
After 10 hours of debate extending late into the evening on Tuesday, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and the Wisconsin State Assembly approved the biennial budget along party lines.
Rodriguez Marketplace Provider – Tax Cut Bill Passes Assembly
With unanimous support, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 251, authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), on Thursday afternoon.
Assembly Approves Rodriguez Legislation Aimed at Combatting Homelessness
On Tuesday, the Assembly approved Assembly Bill 122, authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), legislation intended to improve employment opportunities for members of the homeless community. The bill passed with unanimous support.
GOP Unveils Pro-Kid K-12 Budget
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues this afternoon for a press conference to announce the GOP proposal for K-12 Education in the next biennial budget.
Rodriguez Comments on New State Revenue Estimate
The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau announced new revenue projections today that anticipate $753 million more than expected in general fund tax collections over the next three years. The state will have $2.9 billion in new revenue during the current budget cycle.
Rodriguez and Colleagues Urge Support for Legislation to Curb Homelessness
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined two of her Assembly GOP colleagues to testify on legislation that aims to curb homelessness in Wisconsin on Tuesday.
Rodriguez Disappointed with Governor’s Budget Request
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) expressed concern following Gov. Evers first ever budget address.
Rodriguez and Assembly GOP Propose Package of Bills to Fight Homelessness
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) unveiled legislation that aims to curb homelessness through workforce development efforts, at a news conference with fellow lawmakers on Thursday. The legislation is part of a broader package of bills introduced by Assembly Republicans.
Rodriguez Votes to Approve GOP Middle Class Tax Cut
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her colleagues today, voting to approve the GOP Middle Class Tax Cut that will provide $340 million in tax relief for families throughout Wisconsin.
Rodriguez Supports Bill Ensuring Coverage for Pre-existing Conditions
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues voting to approve Assembly Bill 1, legislation that protects individuals with a pre-existing condition from being denied insurance coverage.
Rep. Rodriguez Responds to State of the State Address
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued a statement after Gov. Tony Evers delivered the State of the State Address before a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature.
Assembly Republicans Unveil Middle Class Tax Cut Proposal
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues this morning to unveil the Middle Class Tax Cut proposal. If approved, the tax cut will provide $340 million in tax relief for middle class families in Wisconsin.
Rodriguez Votes to Support Bill Protecting Individuals with Preexisting Conditions
Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) and Assembly Republicans on the Assembly Health Committee voted to approve Assembly Bill 1, legislation that prohibits health insurers from denying coverage to an individual with a preexisting condition.
Rep. Rodriguez Begins Fourth Term in 104th Wisconsin State Legislature
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) took the oath of office during an inauguration day ceremony Monday beginning her fourth term representing the 21st Assembly District in the 104th Wisconsin State Legislature.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez Re-appointed Chair of Family Law Committee
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez, R-Oak Creek, was re-appointed chair of the Assembly Committee on Family Law for the 2019-2021 legislative session.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez Re-Elected Majority Caucus Secretary
On Monday, Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) was re-elected unanimously by her colleagues to Majority Caucus Secretary, her third time serving in the role.
Rep. Rodriguez Receives 2018 Building Wisconsin Award
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez, R-Oak Creek, was presented with the 2018 Building Wisconsin Award on Friday for co-authoring legislation that aims to broaden the field of contractors eligible to compete for state constructions jobs.
Innovative Healthcare Pilot Program Becomes Law
Legislation authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez, and Rep. Joe Sanfelippo was signed into law. The proposal encourages hospitals to adopt intensive care coordination, a pilot program intended to reduce Medicaid costs and improve care for patients that substitute the emergency room for primary care.
Gov. Walker Approves Rodriguez Legislation Clarifying Relocation Law
The updated policy eliminates confusion in state law regarding placement and custody when one parent intends to move 100 miles or more away from the other parent.
Bipartisan Alternative Drug Treatment Program Signed Into Law
Today, Gov.Walker signed Wisconsin Act 203, legislation that will pave the way for counties across the state to implement family drug treatment court programs.
Assembly Approves Intensive Care Coordination Pilot Program
Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved Assembly Bill 871, authored by Rep. Jessie Rodriguez and Rep. Joe Sanfelippo that will allow for the implementation of intensive care coordination programs across the state.
Assembly Approves Foster Forward Agenda
Legislation proposed by state Representative Jessie Rodriguez passed the Assembly with unanimous approval on Tuesday.
Rep. Rodriguez Responds to State of the State Address
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez released the following statement in response to Gov. Scott Walker’s State of the State Address.
Assembly Approves Bipartisan Alternative Drug Treatment Program
This legislation creates the infrastructure for an alternative drug rehabilitation program that focuses on developing sober households.
Rodriguez Bill Becomes Law Designating Grobschmidt Memorial Bridge
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined Gov. Scott Walker to sign Senate Bill 99 into law marking the Richard A. Grobschmidt Memorial Bridge located along the Hank Aaron State Trail in honor of former state Senator Richard Grobschmidt.
Assembly Approves Rodriguez Legislation Honoring Former Senator Grobschmidt
On the first day of the fall floor session, state Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) lauded her colleagues in the Assembly for unanimously approving Senate Bill 99, legislation that will name the bridge on the Hank Aaron State Trail after former state representative and senator, Richard Grobschmidt. Grobschmidt served in the Assembly for five terms before serving three terms in the state Senate.
Rep. Rodriguez Joins La Casa de Esperanza and Charter Communications to Announce Broadband Program for Low Income Families
On Thursday evening, state Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined local elected officials, leadership from La Casa de Esperanza, and executives from Charter Communications to introduce Spectrum Internet Assist, a program for low-income families to purchase high speed broadband internet at a reduced price.
Rep. Rodriguez Celebrates National Manufacturing Day with Local Students at PPG
On Friday morning, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), joined Oak Creek High School students for a tour at PPG to share with students the opportunities available through careers in manufacturing.
Rep. Rodriguez Statement on Final Approval of the State Budget
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), released the following statement after Gov. Walker gave final approval to the 2017-2019 state budget.
Rodriguez and Assembly Approve Two-Year Spending Plan
After a marathon floor session lasting approximately 11 hours, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) gave approval to the 2017-2019 state budget that passed the Assembly late Wednesday evening.
Rodriguez Budget Motion Supports Small Businesses
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) praised her colleagues on the Joint Finance Committee for approving a motion on the final day of budget deliberation that requires the Department of Revenue to use statistical sampling for sales and use tax audits on businesses over a certain threshold in revenue.
Rodriguez and Assembly Greenlight Foxconn Bill
After seven hours of debate Thursday evening, Rep. Rodriguez and her Assembly colleagues approved legislation that will allow Foxconn Technology Group to move forward with plans to invest more than $10 billion in a plant to be located in southeastern Wisconsin.
Rep. Rodriguez Supports Plan to Bring Foxconn to Wisconsin
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her legislative colleagues by supporting the announcement of a $10 billion investment by Foxconn Technology Group.
Rep. Rodriguez Appointed to Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care
At a Capitol press conference Wednesday afternoon, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) was appointed to the Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care.
Rodriguez Bill Diminishes the Benefit Cliff
On Tuesday, the Assembly passed Assembly Bill 241, authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), legislation that mitigates the benefit drop-off in Wisconsin Shares. The
Assembly Supports Rodriguez Bill Combatting Homelessness
With strong bipartisan support the Wisconsin State Assembly approved legislation, authored by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), that aims to end homelessness in Wisconsin through employment efforts.
Rep. Rodriguez Aims to Bridge Gap Between Homelessness and Unemployment
At a Capitol press conference Wednesday, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek), joined by several Republican colleagues, unveiled a proposal that aims to end homelessness in Wisconsin through employment efforts.
Rep. Rodriguez Supports Special Session Bills
On Tuesday evening, state Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted in favor of several bills aimed at battling drug abuse and addiction, a crisis that is worsening across the country.
Rodriguez and Assembly Designate Birth Defects Day in Wisconsin
State Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) introduced Assembly Resolution 7, proclaiming March 3, 2017, Birth Defects Day in Wisconsin.
Assembly Welcomes Mexican Consulate to Capitol
The Wisconsin State Assembly officially welcomed the newest consulate office to the state at the beginning of its legislative session on Tuesday.
Rep. Rodriguez Comments on Budget Recommendations
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez, R-Oak Creek, released the following statements after Gov. Walker unveiled his recommendations for the 2017-19 biennial budget before a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature:
Rep. Rodriguez Responds to State of the State Address
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) issued the following statements after Gov. Scott Walker delivered the annual State of the State Address before a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature.
Rep. Rodriguez Begins Third Term in 103rd Wisconsin State Legislature
State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) took the oath of office during an inauguration day ceremony Tuesday beginning her third term representing the 21st Assembly District in the 103rd Wisconsin State Legislature. Rep.