Statement on Election Year Gimmicks and Giveaways

Today on the floor of the Wisconsin State Assembly, Assembly Republicans pushed forward harmful legislation which will hurt our state’s proud natural resources and sporting heritage and place onerous restrictions on Wisconsinites in need of assistance.

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Vote Against Closing Dark Store Loophole for Corporations

Representative Hesselbein released this statement following Assembly Republicans voting against closing the “Dark Store” loophole, which allows corporate retailers to shift millions of dollars in taxes to homeowners and other businesses.

State of the State Response

"Governor Walker and Republicans in the legislature have tried to paint a rosy picture of the State of the State this year – but the early indications are that Wisconsin families are not buying it."

Letter to AG Schimel on Net Neutrality

Democratic members of both the Assembly and the Senate wrote a joint letter to Attorney General Schimel on Net Neutrality and the issues it will cause for consumers.

Assembly Democrats Circulate Bill to Counter Speaker Vos's Overtly Partisan Task Force Selections

LRB 4862/1 would statutorily require taskforces comprised of legislative members to have representation from members of the majority and minority party.

Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Legislative Package to Honor Wisconsin's Veterans

Dems call for audit of Veteran’s Trust Fund, introduce legislation that would benefit state’s veterans.

Statement on Benefit Corporation Bill Clearing Full Assembly Vote

AB 354 will create no-cost economic development tool for values-based corporations in WI

Democrats Continue to Lead the Fight to Protect Taxpayers on Foxconn

Walker’s Republican allies in Legislature reject resolution calling for Foxconn contract to be made public

Changing Our Identity for Special Interests

Republicans seek to change Wisconsin’s well-known slogan for influential lobbyists on a whim

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Joint Audit Committee Hearing on King Home

Representative Hesselbein released the following statement after following today’s Joint Legislative Audit Committee hearing on the Audit Bureau’s comprehensive audit of the Veterans Home at King.