- OP-EDS
- Sens. Melissa Agard and Kelda Roys: Overturning Roe v. Wade is just the beginning
- Sens. Melissa Agard and Rep. Lee Snodgrass: Pollinator protection bills would protect economy
- Sen. Melissa Agard: BEST agenda for Wisconsin's future
- Want to make a difference? Here are some tips
- Gun measures have bipartisan support
- Fair maps would help put an end to 'The Big Lie'
- Wisconsin can be the gold standard for PFAS legislation
- Dems have an agenda to support all Wisconsinites
- Democrats support public safety
- Digital World Requires Consent, Too
- Wisconsin employers must step up to protect abortion access
- What to expect from me, new legislative session beginning in January
- Beware of a Republican Supermajority
- 2023 Biennial Budget Process
- Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard’s Vision for Wisconsin
- Conversion Therapy, Protect Our LGBTQ Youth
- Local Government and Essential Services
- Child Care Counts
- A Five-Point Plan to Address Wisconsin's Workforce Needs
- Cannabis Legalization is Popular Throughout the State
- "Majority" Party Again Ignores Will of the Majority
- Wisconsin Deserves a Budget That Works for Everyone
- Gun Deaths are Preventable, Continued Inaction is Complicity
- E-Updates
- E-Update 5.13.22
- E-Update 4.29.22
- E-Update 4.15.22
- Important Cannabis Update! 4.14.22
- E-Update 4.1.22
- Special Edition! Senator Agard's E-Update 3.25.22
- E-Update 3.18.22
- E-Update 3.4.22
- E-Update 2.18.22
- E-Update 2.4.22
- E-Update 1.21.22
- E-Update 1.7.22
- Happy New Year from Senator Agard!
- E-Update 12.22.21
- E-Update 12.10.21
- E-Update 11.24.21
- E-Update 11.12.21
- E-Update 10.29.21
- E-Update 10.14.21
- Special Edition: Cannabis Presentation
- E-Update 10.1.21
- E-Update 9.17.21
- E-Update 9.3.21
- E-Update 8.19.21
- Special Edition: Cannabis Update
- E-Update 8.5.21
- E-Update 7.23.21
- E-Update 7.8.21
- E-Update 6.25.21
- E-Update 6.11.21
- E-Update 5.27.21
- E-Update 5.14.21
- E-Update 4.30.21
- Walk in the Park Listening Session
- E-Update 4.16.21
- E-Update 4.2.21
- E-Update 3.19.21
- Budget Listening Session Invitation
- E-Update 3.5.21
- Special Edition: Budget Breakdown
- E-Update 2.19.21
- E-Update 2.5.21
- E-Update 1.22.21
- Special Edition E-News: How Can I Help?
- E-Update 5.27.22
- E-Update 6.10.22
- E-Update 6.24.22
- E-Update 7.8.22
- E-Update 7.22.22
- E-Update 8.5.22
- E-Update 8.19.22
- E-Update 9.1.22
- E-Update 9.16.22
- E-Update 9.30.22
- E-Update 10.13.22
- E-Update 10.28.22
- E-Update 11.11.22
- E-Update 11.23.22
- E-Update 12.9.22
- E-Update 1.6.23
- E-Update 1.20.23
- E-Update 12.22.22
- E-Update 2.3.23
- Office Hours Update 2.10.23
- E-Update 2.17.23
- E-Update 3.3.23
- E-Update 3.17.23
- E-Update 3.31.23
- E-Update 4.14.23
- E-Update 4.28.23
- E-Update 5.12.23
- E-Update 5.26.23
- E-Update 6.9.23
- E-Update 6.23.23
- E-Update 7.7.23
- E-Update 7.21.23
- E-Update 8.4.23
- E-Update 9.1.23
- E-Update 8.18.23
- Press Releases
- Refusing to Expand Medicaid is Fiscally and Morally Irresponsible
- Senator Agard Supports UnityPoint-Meriter Nurses in Their Efforts for a Fair Contract
- Senator Melissa Agard to Hold Virtual Budget Breakdown
- Senator Agard Releases Statement on Large Crowds Gathered Inside the State Capitol
- Senator Agard Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Exempting Menstrual Products and Diapers from State Sales Tax
- Senator Agard Responds to Anti-Trans Legislation
- Senator Agard Testifies in Support of Sexual Assault Kit Bills
- Senator Agard Votes to Start Modernization of the Unemployment System
- Democratic Joint Statement on Audit of 2020 Elections
- Senator Agard Sends Letter to JFC Co-Chairs in Support of Keeping Legalization of Marijuana in State Budget
- Senator Agard Applauds Governor Evers’ People First Budget
- Senate Passes Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Resolution
- Senator Agard Supports Governor Evers’ Budget Provision to Legalize and Tax Marijuana in Wisconsin
- Senator Melissa Agard and Representative Gary Hebl Respond to Racist Assignment at Patrick Marsh Middle School
- Senator Agard Leads on Main Street Recovery Package
- Legislation Addressing Sexual Assault Kit Handling Continues to Garner Bi-Partisan Support
- Republican Bills Hinder Wisconsin’s Efforts to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
- Legislature must take action on PFAS after latest DNR testing results
- In his State of the State Address, Governor Evers Talks about how Fair Maps Will Lead to a Fair Shake for Wisconsinites
- Senator Agard Sends Letter to Vice President Mike Pence, Calling on him to invoke the 25th Amendment
- More Work to Do on COVID-19 Relief
- Senator Agard Releases Statement on the Decision to Not Charge Officer Involved in Shooting Jacob Blake
- Afraid of Compromise, Republicans Fall Short in their COVID-19 Bill Package
- Happy Pride Month
- Senator Agard Calls for Urgent Action on PFAS after DNR Fish Consumption Warning
- Statement on Bills Prohibiting the Teaching of Critical Race Theory
- Senator Agard Applauds President Biden Taking Steps to Address Gun Violence
- Senator Agard Introduces “People’s Voice Act” Legislation
- Senator Agard Continues to Stand with UnityPoint Meriter Nurses
- Sexual Assault Kit Bills will help create a Safer, More Compassionate Wisconsin
- Sen. Melissa Agard Denounces Atlanta Shootings of Asian Women and All Forms of Anti-Asian Violence
- Senator Melissa Agard to Host “Walk in the Park” Listening Sessions
- Senator Agard Applauds Attorney General Kaul, DOJ Investigation into Clergy Sexual Abuse
- Save the Bees with the Pollinator Protection Package
- Media Advisory: Senator Agard, Representative Hebl to Introduce People’s Voice Act
- Sen. Agard, Rep. Anderson Celebrate DOT Grant Awarded to Fitchburg
- Governor Evers Provides Steady Leadership, Republicans Play Political Games
- Senator Agard’s Statement on the Shooting of Daunte Wright
- Senator Agard Applauds President Biden Taking Steps to Address Gun Violence
- Senator Agard joins Attorney General Josh Kaul, Senator LaTonya Johnson in Support of Governor Evers’ Gun Safety Budget Provisions
- Senator Agard: Statement on Supreme Court Decision
- Sen. Agard Statement on Derek Chauvin Case Verdict
- Republicans Lose Lawyers Before Redistricting Starts
- Senator Agard: Statement on Shooting Tragedy at the Oneida Casino Complex
- Republicans Continue to Show their True Colors with Upcoming Budget Plans: The Time for Action is Now
- Senator Melissa Agard to Host “Walk in the Park” Listening Sessions
- High Time to Support Cannabis Legalization
- Senator Agard, Representative Subeck Introduce Legislation to Restore Collective Bargaining Rights at UW Health
- Senator Agard Commends Governor Evers’ Special Session Call to Expand BadgerCare in Wisconsin
- Senator Agard, Representative Meyers Introduce First Nations Parks Pass Bill
- Senator Agard Applauds State of the Tribes Address
- Senator Agard Welcomes New Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett
- Republicans Turn their Back on Wisconsinites with Budget Votes
- Let Kids Play
- Senator Agard: Statement on Republican Attacks on Abortion Rights
- Republicans Choose Political Games over their Constituents, Reject Medicaid Expansion Again
- Wisconsinites Deserve a Budget that Reflects their Shared Values, GOP Effort Falls Short
- Thousands of Wisconsinites Sign Petition in Support of Cannabis Legalization
- Let’s Get Back to the Wisconsin Way
- Republican Budget Proposal is Missing the Mark
- Senator Agard and Representative Subeck introduce Raise the Wage Legislation
- Senator Agard: Statement on Budget Signing
- Senator Agard Launches BEST Agenda Website
- Senator Agard and Democratic Colleagues Introduce Building Economic Security Together (B.E.S.T.) Package
- Senator Agard Applauds Governor’s Special Session on Education
- Senator Agard: Responds to Continued Republican Attacks on Our Democracy
- Disgraced Former Sheriff and Wisconsin Republican Leaders continue perpetuating the Big Lie
- Senator Agard Responds to Senator Kapenga’s Healthcare Comments
- Senator Agard Introduces Bill to Legalize Cannabis for Adult, Responsible Use
- Senator Melissa Agard Sends Letter Applauding Senate Leader Chuck Schumer’s Efforts to End Cannabis Prohibition
- Farmers Support Legal Cannabis
- Senator Agard Welcomes Afghan Refugees Coming to Wisconsin
- Senator Agard Supports UW-Madison’s Efforts to Provide Sexual Assault Services to Survivors
- Senator Agard Applauds CARES Team
- CDC Director Recommends Treating Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis
- Wisconsin GOP Fast Tracks Hateful, Homophobic Legislation
- Blank Check Election Investigation is a Farce
- Senator Agard Introduces Gun Violence Prevention Bills
- Senator Agard Testifies In Favor of Sexual Assault Kit Bills
- Senator Agard Introduces Legislation to Ban Bump Stocks
- Senator Agard Commends People’s Maps Commission
- Republicans Reinforce Their Support of Gerrymandered Maps
- Senator Agard Applauds AG Kaul’s Response to Election “Investigation”
- Senator Agard Applauds Biden Administration PFAS Regulations
- Senator Agard Hosts Virtual Roundtable on Cannabis Legalization
- Abortion is Healthcare
- Senator Agard Slams GOP Leaders for Continued Investigation of 2020 Election
- Republicans Listen to Special Interests instead of Listening to Wisconsinites
- Joint Audit Committee Democrats React to 2020 Election Audit
- Rigged Maps Hurt Wisconsinites
- Senator Agard Honored with Community Impact Recognition
- Senator Agard Elected SCERB Vice-Chair
- Joint Legislative Audit Democrats React to 2020 Election Audit Hearing
- Sexual Assault Kit Reform Bills Move on to Governor’s Desk
- Senator Agard Supports Forward on Climate Package
- Senator Agard: Statement on Milwaukee County DA’s Internal Review Announcement
- Senator Agard Reacts to Rittenhouse Verdict
- Senator Agard and Representative Shelton Introduce Bike Legislation
- Senator Agard Introduces Legislation to Close Gun Loophole in Wisconsin
- Senator Agard Testifies in Support of DNR’s PFAS Standards
- Senator Agard Applauds Federal Investment in Clean Water in Wisconsin
- Governor Signs Sexual Assault Kit Reform Bills into Law
- Senator Agard Supports Governor’s Veto
- Joint Democratic Statement on Supplemental Audit on Madison Election Records
- Senator Agard and Representative Pope Introduce Menstrual Products Bill
- Senator Agard, Representative Stubbs Introduce 48-Hour Waiting Period Legislation
- Senator Agard Supports Child Victims’ Act
- Republicans Continue to Peddle COVID Lies
- Senator Agard Responds to GOP Medical Marijuana Bill
- Senator Agard Applauds Senator Bewley on a Great Career
- Senator Agard Introduces Bipartisan Teen Dating Violence Prevention Bill
- Republicans Vote Against Cannabis Legalization
- Senator Agard Responds to Democrat-Led Medical Marijuana Bill
- Senator Agard Responds to GOP Workforce Legislation
- Governor Evers Delivers for Wisconsin
- Senator Agard Testifies in Favor of Prohibiting Unsolicited Lewd Images
- Natural Resources Board Falls Short of Needed Action on PFAS Standards
- Republicans Continue Undermining Our Democratic Principles
- Senator Agard Introduces Legislation to Lower Rates of Suicide in Wisconsin
- Sober Housing Legislation Seeks to Help Addiction in Wisconsin
- State of the Tribes Address Provides a Shared Vision for Wisconsin
- Clergy Mandatory Reporting Bill Would Bring Justice, Accountability
- Eight Months in, Gableman Investigation is Still a Sham
- Legislation Covers Cost of STI Home Testing
- Gableman Grift Must Be Put to an End
- Republicans Vote Against Comprehensive Solution to Address PFAS
- Senator Agard Announces Spring District Listening Sessions
- Senator Agard Congratulates Senator Ringhand on a Great Career
- Senator Agard Reacts to Last Senate Session Day
- Senator Agard Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Wisconsin Legislative Maps
- Senator Agard Comments on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision
- Senator Agard Denounces Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision on Legislative Maps
- Senator Agard Congratulates Representative Hebl on Years of Public Service
- Attorney General Kaul, Legislative Democrats Renew Commitment to Progressive Public Safety
- Senator Agard Responds to Medical Marijuana Bill Hearing
- Senator Agard Encourages Wisconsinites to Participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- Sen. Agard, Rep. Vining Applaud SCERB Action on Universal Changing Stations in Wisconsin State Capitol
- Senator Agard to Testify Against Medical Marijuana Bill at Public Hearing
- Sen. Agard Slams SCOTUS Conservatives’ Intention to Overturn Roe v. Wade
- Perpetrator of Election Fraud Must Be Held Accountable
- Vos, Gableman Hide Public Records, Wisconsinites Foot the Legal Bills
- Sen. Agard Commends Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Lawsuit for PFAS Contamination in Wisconsin Water
- Sen. Agard: Statement on Highland Park Shooter in Madison
- Fred Prehn Must Go
- Senator Agard: Statement on the Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
- Sen. Agard Reacts to SCOTUS Decision Overruling Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey
- Sen. Agard: Republicans Set to Reject Reproductive Rights for Wisconsinites
- Sen. Agard Applauds Governor Evers’ Executive Order to Ban Price Gouging of Gas and Diesel
- Senator Agard Responds to Proposed PFAS Standards, More Action Needed
- Sen. Agard: Statement on AG Opinion Regarding UW Nurses Collective Bargaining Rights
- Legislative Democrats Call for Action on Gun Safety Reforms
- Senator Agard Grieves Lives Lost to Gun Violence; Condemns Inaction on Gun Safety
- Senator Agard Stands with SMART Local 565 on Strike against Mandatory Overtime
- Senator Agard Reacts to GOP Resolutions Ahead of Republican Convention
- Senator Agard Backs Governor Evers’ Special Session to Repeal Criminal Abortion Ban in Wisconsin
- Senator Agard Applauds Governor Evers, AG Kaul Challenge to Wisconsin’s 1849 Criminal Abortion Ban
- Senator Agard Stands with Attorney General Kaul to Celebrate Implementation of Sexual Assault Kit Legislation
- Sen. Agard Stands with Attorney General Kaul for Launch of Online Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System
- Audit Democrats Continue to Urge GOP to Audit the Office of Special Counsel
- Senator Agard Applauds Termination of Office of Special Counsel
- Senator Agard Supports Dane County Sheriff’s “Gift Cards for Guns” Event
- Audit Committee Democrats Request Comprehensive Audit of the Office of Special Counsel
- Senator Agard Remains in Solidarity with UW Health Nurses
- Senator Agard Supports Governor Evers Including Marijuana Legalization in Upcoming State Budget
- It’s Time for Wisconsin Republicans to Honor MIA Service Members with State Funding for Recovery Project
- Senator Agard Applauds Agreement Between UW Nurses and UW Health
- Senator Agard Supports Governor Evers’ Call for a Special Session
- Senator Agard Applauds Superintendent Underly’s Commitment to Wisconsin Students
- Senator Agard Commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Senator Agard: Statement on Special Session
- Senator Agard Applauds President Biden’s Bold Action on Marijuana Reform
- Senator Agard Brings Awareness to the PFAS Firefighting Foam Collection and Disposal Program
- Senator Agard Announces Her Intent to Run for Senate Democratic Leader
- Senator Agard Reacts to the Re-Election of Governor Evers & AG Kaul
- Senator Agard Voted by Colleagues to Serve as Senate Democratic Leader
- Senator Agard Thanks Outgoing Colleagues
- Senator Agard Recognizes DNR Secretary Preston D. Cole’s Contributions to Our State
- Senator Agard Announces Joint Committee on Finance Appointments_11.21.22_FINAL
- Senator Agard Reacts to WERC's UW Health Nurses Union Decision
- Senator Agard Appoints Senator Brad Pfaff to WEDC Board
- Senator Agard Announces Committee Assignments for Senate Democrats
- Senator Agard: Statement on Fred Prehn’s Resignation
- Senator Agard Hails the Beginning of New Legislative Session as New Opportunity
- Senator Agard Reacts to Governor Evers’ Appointment of James Bond to Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Senator Agard Applauds Appointment of Adam N. Payne to DNR Secretary
- Senator Agard Statement on GOP’s Refusal to Protect LGBTQ Youth
- Senator Agard Reacts to GOP Flat Tax Proposal
- Senator Agard Statement on Floor Session
- Senator Agard Calls for Bob Spindell's Resignation
- Senator Agard Announces Office Staff
- Senator Agards Reacts to 50th Anniversary of Roe v Wade Ruling
- Senator Agard and Democratic Colleagues Introduce Advisory Referendum on State’s Archaic Abortion Ban Statute
- Senator Agard Reacts to Governor Evers' State of the State Address
- Shauntay Nelson Steps Down from Ethics Commission
- Senator Agard and Senate Democrats Call on Sen. LeMahieu to Remove WEC Bob Spindell
- Senator Agard Appoints Carousel Bayrd to the Ethics Commission
- Senator Agard Applauds Governor Evers’ Plan to Keep Brewers in Milwaukee.
- Senator Agard Reacts to Governor Evers’ Proposed Investments in our Schools
- JOINT: Senator Agard and Representative Neubauer Support Child Care Counts Program
- Senator Agard Reacts to Governor Evers' Budget Address
- Senator Agard Visits White House for Communities in Action, Building a Better Wisconsin Series
- Senator Agard Reports Shared Revenue Increases for 16th Senate District Under Governor Evers Proposal
- Senator Agard_Statement on Governor Tony Earl's Passing
- JOINT: Senator Agard & Rep. Ratcliff Hold Press Conference in Support of Child Care Counts Program
- Senator Agard Celebrates Public Schools
- Senator Agard Statement on the Year of Mental Health
- Senator Agard Reflects on International Women's Day
- Sen Agard Statement, Legislative Democrats Introduce Economic Justice Bill of Rights
- Senator Agard Participates in White House Briefing on Eve of Equal Pay Dau
- State of the Tribes Address Outlines Shared Vision for Future of Wisconsin
- Senator Agard Denounces Republican Bill to Control Women's Healthcare Decisions
- Senator Agard Statement, Wisconsinites Paid over $36 Million in Sales Tax to Illinois on Cannabis Purchases
- Senator Agard Hosts Senate Scholar from Madison East High School
- Senator Agard Statement on Retirement of Secretary of State Doug La Follette
- Senator Agard Statement, Gov Evers' Budget Lifts up Working Wisconsinites
- Senator Agard Backs Restore Roe Legislation Introduced by Democratic Colleagues
- Senator Agard Disappointed in Republicans Doubling Down on Anti LGBTQ+ Actions
- Democratic Leaders Agard and Neubauer Call on JFC to Invest $340 Million in Child Care Counts
- Senator Agard Reacts to JFC Co-Chair Indicating Removal of Firearm Safety Proposals
- Senator Agard to Host Budget Listening Session
- Senator Agard Supports Gov. Evers' Proclamation Recognizing Today as Transgender Day of Visibility
- Senator Agard Reacts to Judge Janet's Election to Wisconsin Supreme Court
- Senator Agard Reacts to Texas' Court Abortion Pill Ruling
- Senator Agard Reacts to Record Low Unemployment Rates
- Senator Agard Reacts to Senate Floor Session
- Senator Agard Reacts to Vos Medical Marijuana Comments
- Senator Agard Announces “Grass Routes” Tour to Discuss the Status of Cannabis Legalization Across Wisconsin
- Senator Agard Statement on Assembly GOP's Shared Revenue 'Plan'
- Senator Agard to Host Press Conference in Green Bay as Part of Her Statewide “Grass Routes” Tour with Representative Kristina Shelton
- Senator Agard Statement - Republican-Controlled Joint Finance Committee Ignore the Will of the Majority, Strip More than 500 Provisions from Governor Evers’ Budget
- Platteville Grass Routes Tour
- Wauwatosa Grass Routes Tour
- Democratic Leaders Agard and Neubauer Issue Statement on Tentative Shared Revenue Deal
- Sen Agard Statement, Senate Floor Session
- Legislation to Provide Free State Park Admission to 4th Graders Receive Public Hearing
- Sen Agard Statement on Republican PFAS Proposal
- Wausau Grass Routes Tour
- Statement on Legislation to Update Wisconsin National Guard's Sexual Misconduct Procedures
- Eau Claire Grass Routes Tour
- Senator Agard Statement on Shared Revenue Bill Public Hearing
- Sen Agard Applauds President Biden's Bipartisan Investment in Wisconsin's Drinking Water
- Senator Agard: Statement on Governor Evers Signing State Budget
- Senator Agard Statement on Recent Dane County Court Ruling
- Senator Agard Statement: Republicans’ War on Trans Kids Continues
- Senator Agard Reacts to Dobbs Decision One Year Later
- Senator Agard and Democratic Colleagues Introduce Pollinator Protection Package
- Senator Agard Commemorates Juneteenth
- Senator Agard Responds to Republican JFC Members Cutting UW System Budget
- Senator Agard, Global Leader Manjit K. Gill, and Local Advocates Discuss their Work for Menstrual Equality
- Rep. Robyn Vining & Sen. Melissa Agard Re-Introduce Universal Changing Stations Bill
- Senator Agard Statement: Cannabis Becomes Legal in Minnesota
- Senator Agard Statement on Redistricting Court Filing
- Senator Agard Statement on the Life and Legacy of Ada Deer
- Senator Melissa Agard and Representative Jimmy Anderson Introduce Anti-SLAPP Legislation
- Every Single Senate Republican Votes Against Child Care Counts Program
- State Senate's Budget Action
- Joint Statement with Alder Dina Nina: SSM Discontinuing Gender-Affirming Surgeries
- Investiture of Justice Janet Protasiewicz
- Agard Supports Governor Evers’ Special Session Call to Save Child Care Counts and Support Working Families
- Senate Public Hearing to Update Wisconsin National Guard's Sexual Misconduct Procedures
- Statement on Justice Protasiewicz Impeachment Threats by Wisconsin GOP
- Senator Knodl's Continued Relitigation of the 2020 Presidential Election
- Legislative Democrats Condemn GOP Attempt to Subvert Democracy
- Senator Agard Reacts to Republican Redistricting Plan
- Senator Agard: Statement on Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Resuming Abortion Services
- Senator Agard Denounces Republicans' Anti-Abortion Legislation Hearing
- Senator Agard Reacts to Republican Impeachment Efforts
- Senator Agard and Representative Madison Introduce Legislation to Legalize Cannabis in Wisconsin
- Senator Agard and Representative Madison Introduce Legislation to Legalize Cannabis in Wisconsin
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