Vote by Mail Legislation Introduced

Legislative Democrats introduced LRB-5972 which would move all elections in calendar year 2020 to voting by mail in order to preserve voter rights while keeping voters and poll workers safe.

Invoke Full Authority of the Defense Production Act

Wisconsin Legislative Democrats call on President Donald Trump to invoke the full authority of the Defense Production Act (DPA) in order to mass produce personal protective equipment.

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Senator Jennifer Shilling's Announcement

Representative Hesselbein reacts to Senator Shilling's decision not to run for re-election.

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Senator Fred Risser's Announcement

Representative Hesselbein reacts to Senator Risser's decision not to run for re-election.

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Representative Chris Taylor's Announcement

Representative Hesselbein reacts to Representative Chris Taylor's decision not to run for re-election.

Assembly Hastily Adjourns without Addressing Wisconsin's Priorities

The Wisconsin State Assembly met for the last time this session without taking up many priorities important to the people of Wisconsin.

Rep. Hesselbein Champions Clean Water Protections

Assembly passes bipartisan bills to promote water quality in Wisconsin.

State Assembly Ignores Special Session on Education

Speaker Robin Vos ignores Governor Tony Evers’ call for a Special Session of the Legislature to address investments in education.

Democrats Propose Bill to Close the Ghost Gun Loophole

Senator Erpenbach and Representative Hesselbein circulated a proposal to close the ghost gun loophole to keep Wisconsinites safe.

Democrats Find Another Avenue to Provide Student Debt Relief

Senators Erpenbach and Shilling, and Representative Hesselbein circulated a proposal to help address the burden of student loan debt in Wisconsin.