Rep. Andraca Selected for Great Lakes Legislative Fellowship
Rep. Andraca was named as a fellow of the Birkholz Institute of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus. The Institute, held in Detroit in April, will be an in-depth workshop on building climate resilience in Great Lakes communities.
Assembly Education Committee Democrats Statement on Assembly Session
Today, the Wisconsin Legislature voted on AB 53 and AB 69, a school crime reporting bill and school resource officer (SRO) use in school respectively. Democrat members of the Assembly Education Committee released this statement.
Rep. Andraca Announces Budget Listening Sessions
State Representative Deb Andraca announced two budget listening sessions, one in Milwaukee County on March 10th at 3:00 pm and another in Ozaukee County on March 11th at 11:00 am.
Rep. Deb Andraca Reacts to Governor Evers's Budget Address
Governor Evers announced a biennial state budget that uses a record $7 billion
surplus to make sound investments in Wisconsin’s future. Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) issued this statement in response to the Governor’s speech.
Prioritizing Veterans from the Blue Ribbon Commission to the State Budget
Representative Deb Andraca, a member of the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, issued the following statement about the Governor’s proposed budget initiatives announced today.
Rep. Deb Andraca Applauds Governor Evers’s Proposed Reforms to Joint Finance Review
Rep. Andraca applauds Governor Tony Evers's announcement that he is including an end to the Joint Finance Committee’s “anonymous objection” tactic as part of his forthcoming state budget.
Andraca Announces Committee Assignments
Rep. Deb Andraca was appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer (D – Racine) as the Ranking Democrat on the Assembly Committee on Forestry, Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Andraca was also appointed to the Committees on Education, Energy and Utilities and Veterans and Military Affairs.
Rep. Andraca Thanks Sen. Darling--Declines Opportunity to Run
State Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) released the following statement regarding the retirement of Senator Alberta Darling.
Andraca Statement on Reckless Gun Incident in WFB
Representative Deb Andraca released this statement regarding the reckless use of a gun during trick-or-treating in Whitefish Bay.
Andraca Honored as MADD Legislator of the Year
In response to her “tireless and unwavering efforts in helping to support and
advance the mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving,” MADD has named Rep. Deb Andracaas a 2022 Legislator of the Year.
Andraca Named MMAC Champion of Commerce
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) has named Representative Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) a “Champion of Commerce” for her support of the Milwaukee Region’s business community and its key priorities during the 2021-2022 Wisconsin legislative session.
Wisconsinites Deserve to be Heard By Their Elected Representatives
Today Legislative Republicans gaveled in and out of Governor Evers’ special session to establish a binding referendum process that would have created a pathway for voters to overturn the archaic 1849 abortion law.
Rep. Deb Andraca Supports Governor Evers’ Vision for Education
Representative Deb Andraca (D–Whitefish Bay) joined Governor Evers and
State Superintendent of Education Jill Underly this morning at Milwaukee Public Schools’
Academy of Accelerated Learning as they announced their education priorities for the
2023-2025 state budget.
Rep. Andraca Highlights Bills that #NeverHadAHearing
Bills addressing top priorities were routinely blocked by GOP legislative leaders during the 21-22 session. Representative Deb Andraca’s office is highlighting several of these bills in a series of social media posts called #neverhadahearing on Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok (@RepAndraca).
Rep. Deb Andraca Celebrates Funding for Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs
DNR Secretary Preston Cole & Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) announced today that Governor Evers is doing what the Republican-led Joint Finance Committee refused to do: allocate funding to ensure that five conservation projects, including Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs in Ozaukee Co., can move forward.
Rep. Andraca Promotes Shoreline Resilience
Rep. Deb Andraca's statement following a meeting of conservation and legislative leaders who gathered to discuss the “Rising Waters” report, which identifies high-priority toxic risks to the Great Lakes, including three in Wisconsin.
Rep. Andraca Joins Legislative Democrats, Wisconsinites in Protecting Access to Reproductive Healthcare
Today, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) joined Governor Evers
and Legislative Democrats in advocating for the protection of reproductive rights in
Wisconsin.
Representative Andraca Supports Governor Evers’ Call for Special Session to Protect Abortion Rights
Rep. Andraca released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers's call for a special session to repeal Wisconsin's 1849 law criminalizing abortion in Wisconsin.
Rep. Andraca Joins Legislative Democrats Calling for Gun Safety
Today legislative Democrats and members of the Wisconsin Coalition for Gun Safety called for action on gun safety measures. Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) released the following statement.
Rep. Deb Andraca’s Statement Following the Uvalde, Texas School Shooting
As a mother and former elementary school teacher, words are inadequate to express
my sadness and frustration over the tragic loss of lives at Robb Elementary School in
Uvalde, Texas.
Rep. Deb Andraca Appointed to Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity
Governor Evers announced the appointment of Representative Andraca to serve on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity.
Representative Deb Andraca Urges Support for Attorney General Kaul’s “Safer Wisconsin” Proposals
With crime and gun homicides at record levels Representative Deb Andraca joined Attorney General Josh Kaul in urging support for the “Safer Wisconsin” legislative package to strengthen our communities by investing in data-driven solutions.
Joint Finance Committee Meets, Refuses to Discuss Knowles-Nelson Grants
Republicans refuse to hold the most powerful legislative committee to the same standards of transparency that they demand of our school boards and local election clerks.
DNR Secretary Cole: Stewardship Objections Letter to JFC Co-Chairs
Secretary Cole asks the co-chairs of JFC to schedule a committee meeting to review six proposed DNR Knowles-Nelson Stewardship passive review requests currently stalled in the committee due to anonymous objections, on which hearings have never been scheduled.
Letter to Joint Finance Chairs Regarding Cedar Gorge Clay Bluffs Grant
Rep. Andraca urges the co-chairs of the powerful Joint Finance Committee to take action on the proposed Knowles-Nelson Stewardship grant for the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust, which was received by the Joint Finance Committee on June 14, 2021.
Bipartisan Letter of Support for Build Back Better Grant Application
Rep. Andraca joins a bipartisan letter of support for a Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant Application entitled "A Wisconsin forest products cluster: a catalyst for sustainable, enduring transformation."
Assembly Democrats Send Letter to Vos Regarding Gableman
Rep. Andraca joins colleagues in urging Speaker Robin Vos to close the Office of the Special Counsel, fire Mike Gableman, and demonstrate that he is ready to move on from the 2020 election
Open Letter to the People of Ukraine
Rep. Andraca joined her legislative colleagues in sending a letter of support to the people of Ukraine.
Statement on the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Redistricting Decision
Following the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision on legislative redistricting, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) released the following statement.
Democrats Introduce Fair Maps Constitutional Amendment
Representatives Dianne Hesselbein (D - Middleton), Mark Spreitzer (D – Beloit), and Deb Andraca (D – Whitefish Bay) and Senator Jeff Smith (D – Brunswick) circulated new legislation today advocating for a Fair Maps Constitutional Amendment in Wisconsin.
Statement on Priorities for Education
Following the conclusion of the February 22, 2022 Assembly floor session, Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) released this statement.
Rep. Andraca signs letter to Sen. LeMahieu regarding WEC Commissioner Spindell
Rep. Andraca joins colleagues in signing a letter calling on Sen. LeMahieu to stand up for the integrity of our free and fair elections by rescinding his appointment of Robert Spindell as WEC Commissioner.
Rep. Andraca signs letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding actions of fraudulent GOP electors
Rep. Andraca joins her colleagues in requesting a Department of Justice investigation into the actions of fraudulent GOP electors in Wisconsin and other states in December of 2020.
Andraca Introduces Bill to Help Improve Emergency Services
To help municipalities in the 23rd district and across the state provide high-quality emergency services, State Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) introduced a bill (LRB 4360) today to assist cities, towns and villages consolidate emergency dispatch services.
Partisan Bills Without Long-Term Funding Wrong Way to Keep Communities Safe
Rep. Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) released the following statement on Tuesday’s floor
session.
Legislative Democrats Introduce Criminal Justice Legislation
Today legislative Democrats introduced smart criminal justice legislation that will keep
Wisconsin communities safer. This evidence-based bill package will work to prevent crime, support victims, and provide much-needed resources to local governments to increase public safety.
Rep. Deb Andraca Stands Against Reckless Firearm Legislation
“These bills are reckless and are opposed by school leaders, churches, law enforcement, and parents everywhere,” said State Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) speaking in opposition to bills passed by the Republican majority in the Assembly today.
Statement on Reckless Gun Legislation
Rep. Andraca's complete statement about a series of firearm bills before the Assembly.
Wisconsin Republicans to Hold Hearing on Bill Allowing Guns in Schools One Week after Michigan School Shooting Tragedy
Just one week after a mass shooting at a Michigan high school where four students were killed, and seven people were injured, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs is holding a public hearing on AB 597, legislation that makes it easier to possess a gun in some Wisconsin schools.
"Safe Storage for Gun Safety" Package Addresses Violence Prevention
Rep. Andraca joined colleagues in releasing the “Safe Storage for Gun Safety” package of six bills designed to address the challenge of keeping legally-owned firearms away from children and people prohibited from owning guns, such as violent criminals.
Senator Chris Larson and Representative Deb Andraca Team Up to Stop Drunk Driving Before it Happens
Sen. Chris Larson and Rep. Deb Andraca's statement on the introduction of legislation to require ignition interlock devices (IIDs) for all first-time alcohol-related operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenders as wells as incorporating Wisconsin into the interstate Driver's License Compact.
"Forward on Climate" Bills Urge Legislative Action to Address Climate Change
Representative Andraca joined legislative colleagues in releasing the "Forward on Climate" package of 22 bills designed with input from people across Wisconsin and the Governor's Task Force on Climate Change.
Redistricting Statement
Rep. Andraca provided remarks about redistricting at the Assembly Floor Session on November 11, 2021.
Reading Readiness
Rep. Andraca shared her experiences as a teacher to express concerns about the impact of AB-446.
Floor Speech in Opposition to AJR-80
Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) delivered remarks in opposition to Assembly Joint Resolution 80 which established certain priorities for redistricting.
Gun Safety Legislation Introduced in State Legislature
State Representative Deb Andraca (D-Whitefish Bay) and legislative colleagues introduced two firearm safety bills and called for bipartisan support to help prevent gun deaths in Wisconsin.
Letter Requesting a Hearing on Nonpartisan Redistricting Bill
Democratic members of the Senate Committee on Government Operations and the Assembly Committee on State Affairs sent a letter to the committee chairs, Sen. Duey Stroebel and Rep. Swearingen, requesting a public hearing on legislation to establish a nonpartisan redistricting process in Wisconsin.
Democratic Lawmakers Call for Public Hearing on Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform Bill
Rep. Deb Andraca and Sen. Jeff Smith, co-authors of AB 395/SB389, call for a public hearing on nonpartisan redistricting. There is heightened urgency to establish a nonpartisan redistricting process given the U.S. Census redistricting data will be released on Aug. 16.
Statement on Budget Vote
Rep. Andraca's statement on the 2021-2023 Biennial Budget vote.
A Tale of Two Redistricting Bills: Floor Speech on June 16, 2021
Rep. Andraca speaks in opposition to AB-369, regarding municipal redistricting timelines, and in support of AB-395, which creates a transparent process for state-wide redistricting.
Sen. Smith and Rep. Andraca Introduce Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform Legislation
Senator Jeff Smith and Representative Deb Andraca introduce legislation to establish a nonpartisan redistricting process in Wisconsin, joining advocates statewide calling for fair electoral maps.
Sen. Smith, Rep. Andraca to Introduce Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform Legislation
Senator Jeff Smith and Representative Deb Andraca will re-introduce nonpartisan redistricting reform at the State Capitol at noon on Monday, May 17th.
Freshman Lawmaker Creates Virtual Madison Field Trip
Representative Andraca reimagines the iconic Capitol Tour for a virtual audience.
Assembly Workforce Development Committee Democrats: Statement on Assembly Bill 237
Democrats serving on the Workforce Development Committee comment on AB-237 regarding allocation of ARPA funds.
New Poll Shows "Overwhelming Bipartisan Support" for Background Checks
A new poll demonstrates public support for common sense firearm safety legislation.