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3/14/2024
Senator Cowles, Representative Rodriguez Excited to See Cost-Saving Water Management Measure Signed into Law Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) and Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released a statement after the Governor signed Senate Bill 99 into law as 2023 Wisconsin Act 106.
2/15/2024
Rep. Rodriguez Supports Task Force Bills to Fight Human Trafficking On Thursday, Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues in supporting a package of bills offered by the bipartisan Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking. The bills passed today are aimed at addressing human trafficking in Wisconsin.
2/14/2024
Assembly Honors Detective Gary Schneider as a Hometown Hero On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored Detective Gary Schneider as a Hometown Hero. Detective Schneider was nominated by Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) for his body of work as a police officer and FBI task force officer.
2/13/2024
Rodriguez Water Quality Bill Advances to Governor’s Desk Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) applauded her colleagues in the Assembly for unanimously concurring on 2023 Senate Bill 99. This legislation by Rep. Rodriguez and Sen. Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay) will allow use of the Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) for infiltration and inflow reduction projects.
1/23/2024
Rodriguez Responds to Evers State of the State Address State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released her response to the State of the State Address delivered by Governor Tony Evers.
1/23/2024
Legislative Republicans Introduce Comprehensive Tax Relief Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Southeastern Wisconsin Legislative Republican colleagues in a press conference in Greenfield on Tuesday morning to unveil a new plan for comprehensive tax relief.
1/18/2024
Rep. Rodriguez Supports Parent Bill of Rights Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly Republican colleagues in supporting the Parent Bill of Rights.
1/16/2024
Rodriguez Votes for Oral Healthcare Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted for a package of bills aimed at promoting oral healthcare in Wisconsin.
1/8/2024
Assembly Republicans Unveil Medical Cannabis Proposal Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Southeastern Wisconsin Assembly Republican colleagues in a press conference on Monday morning to unveil a bill that will legalize medical cannabis in Wisconsin.
11/14/2023
Rep. Rodriguez Votes to Expand Access to Mental Health Services State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted for several bills aimed at expanding access to mental health services in the state of Wisconsin.
11/9/2023
Rodriguez Supports Common-Sense Election Reforms Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for a package of bills and resolutions that will ensure secure elections in Wisconsin.
10/17/2023
Rep. Rodriguez Praises Bipartisan Compromise on Brewers Stadium Deal Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for a package of bills that will provide for much-needed repairs to American Family Field and keep the Brewers in Milwaukee through 2050.
10/17/2023
Rep. Rodriguez Recognizes Captain Daniel Fournier as First Responder of the Year State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) presented Captain Daniel Fournier of the South Milwaukee Police Department (SMPD) with the First Responder of the Year Award during the Assembly Floor Session on Tuesday afternoon.
10/12/2023
Rep. Rodriguez Votes to Protect Women in Sports Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) voted today for two proposals to protect women in sports.
9/14/2023
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.
9/12/2023
‘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.
7/6/2023
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."
6/29/2023
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.
6/21/2023
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.
6/15/2023
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.
6/7/2023
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.
5/17/2023
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).
4/27/2023
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.
4/25/2023
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.
3/22/2023
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.
1/26/2023
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.
1/19/2023
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.
1/3/2023
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.
12/2/2022
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.
9/8/2022
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.
4/15/2022
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.
4/1/2022
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 [...]."
3/11/2022
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.
2/22/2022
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.
2/18/2022
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.
2/16/2022
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.
2/15/2022
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.
1/25/2022
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.
1/20/2022
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.
1/4/2022
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.
10/27/2021
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.
10/26/2021
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.
7/27/2021
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.
7/8/2021
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.
6/29/2021
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.
6/9/2021
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.
4/13/2021
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.
4/1/2021
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.
3/26/2021
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.
3/23/2021
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.
3/16/2021
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.
2/23/2021
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).
2/18/2021
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.
2/16/2021
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.
2/10/2021
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.
2/4/2021
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.
1/28/2021
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.
1/26/2021
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.
1/7/2021
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.
1/4/2021
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.
12/16/2020
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.
11/10/2020
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.
10/21/2020
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.
8/3/2020
Statement on Pfc. Evan Bath Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) released the following statement on Marine and Oak Creek native Evan Bath.
7/8/2020
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.
7/8/2020
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.
6/24/2020
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.
5/14/2020
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.
4/17/2020
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.
4/14/2020
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.
2/21/2020
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.
2/19/2020
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.
2/12/2020
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.
1/22/2020
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.
1/21/2020
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.
1/15/2020
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.
1/8/2020
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.
11/7/2019
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.
10/10/2019
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.
6/28/2019
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.
6/25/2019
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.
6/20/2019
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.
6/18/2019
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.
5/22/2019
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.
5/15/2019
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.
4/23/2019
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.
2/28/2019
Rodriguez Disappointed with Governor’s Budget Request State Representative Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) expressed concern following Gov. Evers first ever budget address.
2/21/2019
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.
2/12/2019
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.
1/22/2019
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.
1/22/2019
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.
1/17/2019
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.
1/17/2019
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.
1/7/2019
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.
12/11/2018
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.
11/12/2018
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.
7/31/2018
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.
4/16/2018
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.
4/3/2018
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.
4/3/2018
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.
2/20/2018
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.
2/13/2018
Assembly Approves Foster Forward Agenda Legislation proposed by state Representative Jessie Rodriguez passed the Assembly with unanimous approval on Tuesday.
1/24/2018
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.
1/16/2018
Assembly Approves Bipartisan Alternative Drug Treatment Program This legislation creates the infrastructure for an alternative drug rehabilitation program that focuses on developing sober households.
11/28/2017
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.
11/3/2017
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.
10/13/2017
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.
10/6/2017
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.
9/21/2017
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.
9/14/2017
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.
9/7/2017
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.
8/17/2017
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.
7/28/2017
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.
6/28/2017
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.
5/10/2017
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
5/2/2017
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.
4/12/2017
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.
4/4/2017
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.
3/9/2017
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.
3/7/2017
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.
2/8/2017
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:
1/10/2017
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.
1/3/2017
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.