Press Releases

Rep. Andraca Introduces Bills to Fund Schools, Feed Kids, and Lower Taxes

Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and Democratic colleagues introduced a package of public education bills to increase general school aid, index revenue limits to inflation, require property tax bills to disclose the impact of voucher programs, and ensure that every student in Wisconsin gets a nutritious breakfast and lunch.

Rep. Andraca Introduces Suicide Prevention Legislation

Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced three bills to help prevent suicide, especially those involving firearms.

Rep. Andraca Co-Authors College Campus Gun Safety Legislation

In an effort to keep Wisconsin college campuses safe, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) joined legislative colleagues and gun safety advocates today to announce the introduction of legislation that would prohibit individuals from possessing firearms in buildings or on the grounds of a college or university, similar to other gun-free school zones in the state. 

Rep. Andraca Co-Authors Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Reauthorization

Today, Wisconsin Democrats announced the introduction of compromise legislation to reauthorize the Warren Knowles-Gaylord Nelson Stewardship Program. Wisconsin State Representative Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) released the following statement following the announcement:

JFC Dems Urge Action to Modernize Unemployment Insurance

Today, the Joint Committee on Finance once again met without addressing Wisconsin’s outdated unemployment insurance (UI) system, an issue made more urgent after their DC counterparts cut funding to delay Wisconsin’s modernization efforts.

Thank You Governor Evers for Doing What’s Best for Wisconsin

With Governor Evers’ announcement that he will not seek re-election for a third term as Governor, Rep. Deb Andraca (D–Whitefish Bay) released the following statement.

Rep. Andraca's Statement on Assembly Passage of State Budget

Rep Andraca votes against passage, critical needs for Wisconsinites are left unmet in the budget bill.

Rep. Andraca Statement on “Safe Summer” Gun Safety Package

Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D - Whitefish Bay) joined her colleagues to introduce a package of gun safety legislation in the State Capitol.

Rep. Andraca Statement on Arrest of Milwaukee County Judge

State Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan. 

Rep. Andraca Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision

Today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court announced its decision to uphold Governor Evers’ partial line-item veto in the 2023-25 state budget that increased per-pupil funding by $325 annually through 2425.