Oklahoma Recognizes Service-Connected Stress Disorder as Mitigating Factor in Criminal Sentencing of Vets; Rep. Hesselbein Praises Governor, sponsor

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin signed legislation into law today that allows criminal courts to use service-connected PTSD as a mitigating factor in sentencing military veterans.

Risser and Hesselbein Welcome GOP Support for "Right to Try"

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein welcomed the inclusion of “Right to Try” experimental drug legislation in the Assembly Republican agenda that was announced yesterday by party leadership.

Rep. Hesselbein Asks to See Merit Raises at Veterans' Agency

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein asked the Walker administration to give her a list of individual merit raises and dollar amounts awarded in FY 2016 to employees of the state Department of Veterans Affairs.

Hesselbein Rips Neglect at King Vets Home, Urges Federal Probe

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein, ranking member of the Assembly Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, condemned the neglect of residents and mismanagement of facilities and funds at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King.

Both State Political Parties Pass Resolutions Backing County Veterans Officers, Opposing Changes by Department of Veterans Affairs

Both the Republican Party of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Democratic Party passed resolutions at recent state conventions supporting the County Veterans Service Officers in 72 counties.

Rep. Hesselbein Named Sierra Club Champion for Environmental Votes

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein has been named a 2016 Environmental Champion for scoring 100 percent on important environmental votes, the Sierra Club announced today.

Business Lobby Can't Connect the Dots

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein today blew the whistle on the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce’s (WMC) incredible claim that a special tax credit, expected to average $2 million at the very top for 11 multi-millionaires in 2017, was responsible for creating 34,000 new manufacturing jobs.

Remembering the Cost of War

Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor those who gave the last full measure of devotion to their nation. It is important to remember this principal fact while we enjoy family outings and barbeque events so typical of this fine national holiday.

Hesselbein Questions DVA Hassling of County Veterans Offices

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein today challenged the state Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) to defend its recent rejections of financial requests submitted by County Veterans Service Officers.

Hesselbein Receives Alzheimer's "Outstanding Advocacy" Award

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein received the 2016 Advocacy Award from the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter Network.

The Tax Giveaway Nobody Talks About

Governor Walker defends Glenn Grothman’s parting gift as “tax relief for job creators.” But job creators use state services too. They ought to pay their fair share.

Hesselbein says Families Need More Information on Campus Cuts; Grothman Tax Giveaway Will Dwarf UW's Sacrifices

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein today chided the UW Board of Regents for limiting chancellors’ reports on the impact of state budget cuts to one-page summaries. And, as Tax Day approaches, she released new figures showing that the cost to the treasury of a special-interest tax credit will dwarf

Berceau, Hesselbein Request Public Hearing on Campus Budget Cuts

In the most recent state budget, Gov. Scott Walker and Legislative Republicans imposed a drastic $250 million cut on Wisconsin’s public colleges and universities.

Republicans Shun Alzheimer's and Dementia Research, Let Down Veterans

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein is disappointed that Senate Republicans have killed three bills that offered hope to Alzheimer’s families and help to disabled veterans.

Senate Should Honor Reagans, Advance Alzheimer's Bills

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein, issued the following statement today in response to the news of former first lady Nancy Reagan’s passing.

Hesselbein Bill on PTSD Passes the State Assembly

Assembly Bill 180 passed unanimously in the Wisconsin State Assembly today. This bill would expand current law to require criminal courts to PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychological problems to be included as a mitigating factor in the sentencing of Veterans.