PROPERTY TAXES FOR VOUCHER SCHOOLS DESERVE SAME SCRUTINY AS OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PUBLIC SCHOOLS This fall, Wisconsin voters weighed in on record requests for school referendums. The vast majority were approved, showing again the dedication our friends and neighbors have to supporting students in Wisconsin’s public schools.

HESSELBEIN REACTS TO NEW SURPLUS PROJECTIONS

Thanks to Governor Evers’ leadership, our state now finds itself in a stronger financial position than anyone could have predicted. These new projections make it clear we can answer the governor’s calls for improvements in public safety, middle class tax relief, and investments in our public schools

SENATOR HESSELBEIN MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE V. WADE

This week we should have been celebrating the 50th anniversary of a landmark Supreme Court case that stated that women have the fundamental right to make choices about their bodies. It stated that the decision whether to continue or end a pregnancy belongs to the person, not the politicians.

MORE FOR MILLIONAIRES THAN FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS PLAN TAKES CENTER STAGE

This week my Republican colleagues held a vote on a hasty, last-minute resolution to put an advisory referendum on the ballot asking Wisconsinites about current law. NOT, of course, the current law in our state that drew overwhelming concern from voters last fall.

SEN. HESSELBEIN AND DEMOCRATS PUSH TO RESTORE ROE AND REPRODUCTVE FREEDOM

We believe every single Wisconsinite should have the right to consult their family, their faith, and their doctor to make a reproductive healthcare decision that is right for them. There is no place for partisan politicians in that process.

WHY MEDICAID EXPANSION MATTERS

We hear Republican leaders claim it is a new day for Wisconsin, and I hope this is true. I hope this is a new day, and that we, as a legislative body, will seize the opportunities available to improve the lives of our citizens.

HESSELBEIN STATEMENT ON ERPENBACH AS PAROLE CHAIR

“Jon is an incredible statesman who served our community for over twenty years and I am pleased to see him continue to serve all Wisconsinites as the new Parole Commission Chair."

HESSELBEIN SWORN IN AS STATE SENATOR

I am honored to stand beside my friends and colleagues to take my oath of office. I am very proud to now hold the seat that was held by such Democratic champions as Senator Russ Feingold, State Senator Joe Wineke, and my predecessor State Senator Jon Erpenbach.

Sen-Elect Hesselbein thanks DVA Secretary Kolar for her Service

I want to congratulate Secretary Mary Kolar on an amazing career. I first met Secretary Kolar years ago and she was instrumental in getting my first veterans bill passed in my first term. She has been a strong supporter of veterans and worked hard to improve the life of every single veteran.

SENATOR-ELECT HESSELBEIN RECEIVES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Today, Senator-Elect Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) was appointed by Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) as the Ranking Democrat on the Senate Committee on Health and the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.