Press Releases

Representative Mike Bare opposes the State Assembly's vote to pass Assembly Bill 689. The continued villainization of poor people is continued in this bill where homelessness is criminalized with fines of $500 or 30 day imprisonments. Instead, we should focus on creating viable and evidence-based ideas about how to help the homeless population. 

In a recent press release, Mike Bare calls for addressing partisan gerrymandering's compromising effects through a system of checks and balances.

Representative Bare voiced dissatisfaction with the Wisconsin State Assembly's approval of the 2023-2025 biennial state budget. The revised budget's focus on tax cuts for the wealthiest residents, rather than addressing critical issues and investing in essential sectors, drew criticism from Bare, who emphasized the long-term negative impact of these choices.

Representative Mike Bare opposes the rushed proposal by Assembly Republicans to reform local government funding for its encroachment on local control, undermining public health efforts, and imposing unnecessary restrictions on environmental stewardship funding.

Representative Mike Bare released a statement in response to Governor Evers' 2023 Biennial Budget Address. Bare expresses his strong support for the Governor's proposals to increase funding for education, infrastructure, and necessary assistance programs for working Wisconsin families.

Representative Mike Bare released a statement in response to Governor Evers' State of the State Address. In his statement, Bare praises the Governor for his focus on important issues such as increasing funding for public education.

On January 3rd, 2023, Mike Bare was inaugurated as the newly elected State Assembly Representative for Wisconsin's 80th district. As a State Assembly Representative, Bare plans to continue his commitment to these issues and to work collaboratively with his fellow lawmakers to make a positive impact in the lives of Wisconsinites.