Press Releases

Sen. Habush Sinykin, Reps. Andraca and Snodgrass Introduce Bill to Clarify Ballot Referendums to Voters.

Today, Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin (D - Whitefish Bay), Rep. Deb Andraca (D - Whitefish Bay), and Rep. Lee Snodgrass (D - Appleton) announced legislation that requires statewide ballot referenda to be written using straightforward language and must indicate whether any part of the proposed amendment is already existing law. 

Rep. Andraca Honors the Life and Service of Jonathan Brostoff

Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly considered 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 18, which honors the life and public service of Milwaukee Alderman and former Rep. Jonathan Brostoff, who died by suicide on November 5, 2024. 

Democratic Lawmakers Support Law Enforcement Officers, Denounce Broad Pardons of Violent Criminals.

Senator Dianne Hesselbein and Representative Deb Andraca authored a joint resolution condemning the pardons of individuals involved in the violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Rep. Andraca Commends Gov. Evers’ Budget Address

Following Governor Tony Evers’ 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message, Rep. Deb Andraca praised the proposal for its focus on community investments, public education, and cost-saving measures for Wisconsin families. 

Rep. Andraca praises Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address

Rep. Andraca praises Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address after attending. She applauds measures to prevent gun violence and invest in Wisconsin communities.

Andraca Applauds Office of Violence Prevention Announcement

Governor Evers announces the new Office of Gun Safety and Violence Prevention Efforts.

Rep. Deb Andraca Re-Appointed to Joint Committee on Finance

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer reaffirms confidence in Rep. Deb Andraca, re-appointing her to the Legislature’s influential Joint Committee on Finance.

Three Statewide Medical Groups Recognize Rep. Deb Andraca

A longtime proponent of a healthier climate and affordable healthcare for all, Rep. Andraca was recently honored by three statewide healthcare organizations for her work in the 2023-2024 legislative session.

Rep. Deb Andraca Highlights Bills that #NeverHadAHearing

Bills addressing Wisconsinites' top priorities were routinely blocked by Republican legislative leaders during the 2023-2024 legislative session. To highlight bills that died in committee, Representative Deb Andraca’s office created a series of social media posts with the tagline #NeverHadAHearing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@RepAndraca).

Rep. Andraca’s Statement on SCOWIS 6-1 Stewardship Decision

In a 6-1 decision today the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the Joint Finance Committee cannot anonymously block conservation projects funded by the Knowles Nelson Stewardship program – the same process used in an attempt to stop the Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs project in Ozaukee County. Rep. Andraca issued this statement about the decision.