Graphic on a light blue background with white boxes at the top and text that reads "Keep others safe; cover your face". At the bottom, three blue protective face masks are arranged at alternating angles. The Wisconsin Legislative Democrats' logo is in the lower right corner.

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.

State Repreentative Dianne Hesselbein speaks on the floor of the assembly. She is a white woman with medium brown hair wearing a grey blazer. There is a microphone attached to the lectern in front of her that she is speaking into.

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Senator Jennifer Shilling's Announcement

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

The Wisconsin State Capitol in the spring. The photo is take from down amongst a patch of red tulips. The sun is shining and the sky is blue. In the midground, a large tree is starting to bud.

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Senator Fred Risser's Announcement

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

State Representative Dianne Hesselbein speaks to other legislators from Dane County on the floor of the assembly. They are all white woman with dark hair and are leaned over a single desk, discussing something together.

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Representative Chris Taylor's Announcement

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

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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.

A blue and red graphic on a white background visualizing attitudes toward gun violence prevention. There are 48 silhouettes of people arranged like an American flag, where most are colored red but the eight in the upper left are blue. Below that is text that reads "It is time to listen to the voices of the people of Wisconsin and take meaningful action to prevent gun violence in our state.

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.

A cartoon graphic of a classroom with a desk and chalkboard. On the board, the words "Student Loan Debt" are written at a slight angle.

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.

Governor Tony Evers and Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes stand together in front of an oversized American flag. Gov. Evers is an older white man with glasses wearing a suit and blue tie. Lt. Gov. Barnes is a Black man with a shaved hear wearing a suit and raising his hand to wave at someone.

Gov. Evers Ready to Get to Work for Wisconsin

Governor Tony Evers delivered his second State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature.