Sen. Smith's Press Releases

Aerial photo of the Capital at night.

Another Memo Shows JFC has the Authority to Release Funds

Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Rep. Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) released a new memo showing 10 examples of JFC releasing money after partially vetoed bills passed into law...

Senator Smith standing and speaking during a Senate Session.

New Memo Shows JFC has the Authority to Release Funds

On the heels of a Legislative Council memo released yesterday, a new nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau memo released today shows ten examples over the last two administrations of the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) releasing funds after a partial veto...

Senator Smith consulting with others during a Senate Session.

Statement Regarding Recent HSHS Crisis Claims

Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) issued the following statement regarding recent claims about playing politics with the HSHS crisis and the $15 million available for area health care providers...

Hearing room for the Joint Finance Committee.

Gov. Evers Shouldn't Have to Tell Republicans to Do Their Jobs

Senator Smith and Representative Emerson Support Governor’s call for a special meeting of the Joint Finance Committee to take action on HSHS funding and PFAS Pollution...

Photo of the senate floor while in session.

Schedule Right of First Refusal Bill for a Vote

Failure to Pass AB 470/SB 481 could cost WI Ratepayers over $1 billion...

Photo of the late HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Sen. Smith's Statement Regarding HSHS Veto Action

Today, Governor Tony Evers (D) vetoed Senate Bill 1014 (SB 1014) and signed Senate Bill 1015 (SB 1015) into law to become 2023 WI Act 97.  Senator Jeff Smith (D–Brunswick) released the following statement in response to the Governor’s action...

Senator Smith speaking in a group of people holding signs that read "Stabilize Wisconsin Hospitals".

Flawed HSHS Bill Clears State Senate

Today, senate bills 1014 (SB 1014) and 1015 (SB 1015) were passed during the senate session floor period. These bill are aimed at alleviating the health care crisis in the Chippewa Valley area after HSHS decided to close area hospitals and clinics by April 21st, 2024...

Governor Evers giving his State of State address.

Gov. Evers' 2024 State of the State

Governor Tony Evers delivered the 2023 State of the State Address this evening. Senator Jeff Smith (D–Brunswick) released the following statement in response to the address...

Photo of the late HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Closure of Sacred Heart, St. Joseph's and Prevea Clinics

The shocking hospital closures we have seen here in western Wisconsin seemed to open the door of opportunity to false information and rumors. Not unusual when we are desperate for answers — especially when your health is at stake...