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.

Hesselbein Alzheimer's Bill Passes Unanimously

The Wisconsin State Assembly today voted unanimously to pass Rep. Dianne Hesselbein’s bill to give the University of Wisconsin-Madison $50,000 in grants to launch two adult blood studies of adult children of Alzheimer’s sufferers.

Hesselbein Streamlines Government - Painlessly

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein today won an Assembly floor vote to eliminate a joint committee of the Legislature. She argued that the Joint Survey Committee on Tax Exemptions should be eliminated because its work is now handled by legislative staff professionals.

Hesselbein Troubled by Rushed Bills

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein raised the alarm today regarding the rushed process on several bills of deep concern to Wisconsin veterans.

Bill to Cut Veterans Services Being Rushed Through Legislature

A bill that would allow counties to eliminate their County Veterans Service Officers (CVSOs), being rushed through the legislature in the final days of the current session, would cause serious harm to the state’s veterans.

Dems Unveil Bills for Alzheimer's and Dementia Funds and Grants; Legislation has Bipartisan Support

Four bills authored by Assembly Democrats will provide significant new funding for services and research into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Risser/Hesselbein Bill Would Empower Students on Regent Choice

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein and Sen. Fred Risser are introducing legislation that would require the Governor to select the two student representatives on the UW System Board of Regents from a pool recommended by student governments of the UW System.

Hesselbein Pushes for Safety at State Prisons

Rep. Dianne Hesselbein today announced an initiative to bring safe working and living conditions back to the state’s adult and juvenile prisons.