Gov. Evers Saves Food Assistance for Wisconsin Families

This is an important deal Governor Evers delivered for the people of Wisconsin. This pandemic had
devastating impacts on low-income households, and saving federal food assistance dollars was critical in
helping Wisconsinites make ends meet during this pandemic,” said Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D - Middleton).

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Emergency Orders

The unfortunate ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court today severely undercuts our ability to put an
end to this nightmare of a pandemic. We all want to get back to normal, but this ruling will only extend the
effects of this pandemic as Wisconsinites continue to suffer. Republicans in the legislature and conservatives
on the Supreme Court have done nothing to guide our state through this pandemic. They have taken every
avenue to undermine public health guidance, stall recovery, and prolong the divisive rhetoric in opposition to
finding solutions.

Hesselbein Offers Adjournment Honors to Victims of Hate Crimes and Gun Violence

Representative Dianne Hesselbein adjourned the legislative body in honor of the victims of the deadly hate crimes and gun violence in Atlanta, Georgia, and Boulder, Colorado.

Republicans Aim to Prolong Pandemic and Slow Down Distribution of Federal Funds

The Wisconsin State Assembly met in regular session, and took action on several Republican-led bills that will likely make Wisconsin’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic more difficult and take longer.

Hesselbein Calls on State Legislature to Take Immediate Action on Federal UI Funding

President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law, which provides an additional $300 per week in federal funding for unemployed Americans over the next several months.

Hesselbein & Agard Advocate for Earth Day Access to State Parks

Representative Dianne Hesselbein and Senator Melissa Agard circulated legislation highlighting Earth Day next month and its founder, former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson.

Hesselbein Statement on Passage of Special Session Senate Bill 1

The Wisconsin State Assembly passed Special Session Senate Bill 1, which addresses urgent issues necessary for unemployed Wisconsinites to get support in the COVID-19 pandemic and will take some first steps toward addressing deficiencies in the state’s unemployment insurance infrastructure.

Hesselbein Applauds Governor's Budget Address

Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2021-23 Budget Address, outlining Wisconsin’s spending plan for the next biennium.

Rep. Hesselbein: Statement on Assembly Republican Vote to Jeopardize Wisconsinites' Health and Safety

The Wisconsin State Assembly voted to overturn Governor Tony Evers’ statewide mask order. Despite ever-increasing cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin and strong public support for mask orders, Republicans decided to jeopardize Wisconsinites’ health and safety.

Wisconsinites Put Pressure on Republicans to Stop Playing Politics

The Wisconsin State Assembly intended to be in session to take up Senate Joint Resolution 3 which would terminate the COVID-19 public health emergency and repeal Governor Evers’ mask mandate. After stalling for over four hours, the Republican majority decided not to vote on the bill.