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  • Jeff Smith, Wisconsin State Senator, District 31
  • News
  • Press Releases
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement regarding Legislative Action on Assembly Bill 1
    • Republicans Eliminate Wisconsin COVID-19 Protections
    • Sen. Jeff Smith’s Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2021 State of the State
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement on COVID-19 Compromise Legislation Passage
    • Sen. Jeff Smith Announces New Staff Hire in Legislative Office
    • Sen. Jeff Smith Looks Forward to 2021-22 Session
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement on Committee Assignments
    • Overwhelming Broadband Expansion Demand Shows Urgent Need
    • Republicans' Proposal is a "Recipe for Disaster"
    • Statement on Nestlé Investment to Expand Eau Claire Facility
    • Sen. Jeff Smith Statement Recognizing Veterans Day
    • Sen. Jeff Smith Elected Democratic Caucus Chair
    • Sen. Smith Welcomes Questions from Wisconsin Residents for COVID-19 Interview with Public Health Experts
    • We Must Act Immediately on Pandemic School Stability Package
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement on Broadband Connectors Pilot Program Cohort Selection
    • Sen. Smith Selected as Member of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force
    • Statement on Introduction of Pandemic School Stability Package
    • State Republicans show up to work for Washington but not Wisconsin
    • Statement on Broadband Expansion Grant Investment
    • Sen. Smith Congratulates Recipients of CDBG-PF Project Award
    • Sen. Smith Congratulates Eau Claire as Recipient of Public Transit Grant
    • Statement on Policing Reform Special Session
    • Sen. Smith Reacts to Evers’ Call for Special Session on Police Reform
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement Regarding His Work on the Student Debt Task Force
    • Sen. Smith Encourages Farmers to Apply in Second Round of Farm Support Program
    • Sen. Smith's Statement on Overturning Executive Order #82 and Emergency Order #1
    • Sen. Smith Introduces Legislation to Help Republicans Solve Unemployment Crisis
    • Statement on Creation of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access
    • Better Broadband Bills
    • Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Ruling
    • Statement on the People's Maps Commission
    • Statement on Two-Week Early Voting Limit Decision
    • Celebrate Our Farmers During June Dairy Month
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement on Supreme Court Decision
    • GOP Unemployment Blame Game Blows Up in Their Faces
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement on The Wisconsin Farm Support Program and CARES Act Initiatives
    • Statement on Governor's Student Debt Task Force
    • The Work Does Not Stop Here
    • Repeal the One Week Waiting Period
    • Sen. Smith to Host End-of-Session Listening Sessions
    • Legislators Request Public Hearing for Non-Partisan Redistricting Reform Legislation
    • Sen. Smith's Statement Regarding Republicans' Rejection of Critical Amendments
    • Sen. Smith's Statement Regarding Gov. Evers' State of the State Address
    • Sen. Smith's Statement Regarding the Introduction of the "Better Broadband" Bill Package
    • Presidential Candidates Must Pay Their Bills
    • Wisconsin Voters Deserve Fair Maps
    • Sen. Smith's Statement Regarding Gov. Evers' Veto of AB 249
    • Weekly Democratic Radio Address: Preserving Wisconsin’s Hunting Heritage
    • Republicans Failed to Make Their Case for Preventing Gun Violence
    • Vindictive Republicans Vote to Limit Governor's Powers...Again
    • Sen. Smith's Statement Regarding Former DATCP Secretary Pfaff
    • Sen. Smith Introduces Legislation to Restore Chippewa Valley RTA
    • Statement Regarding Gov. Evers' Special Session Announcement
    • Legislative Democrats Roll Out Fall Priorities
    • Legislation to Provide In-State Tuition for Members of Tribal Nation
    • Sen. Smith's Statement Regarding Introduction of ERPO Bill
    • Sen. Smith Encourages Hunters to Test and Properly Dispose of Deer This Hunting Season
    • Statement Regarding JFC Action on Farmer Mental Health Funding
    • Statement Regarding Western Wisconsin Broadband Funding Increase
    • Sen. Smith Advocates for CWD Solutions at the National Conference of State Legislators
    • Sen. Smith Statement Regarding Governor Evers' Budget Action
    • Sen. Smith Statement Regarding Budget Vote
    • UWEC Science Building Project Advances in Budget Process
    • Investing in Wisconsin's Future
    • DHS Reports Establish Direct Impact of Medicaid Expansion on 31st Senate District
    • Local Democratic Legislators Demand Action on UW-EC Phillips Science Hall
    • Statement Regarding Bill Introduction to Expedite Conservation Congress Actions
    • Sen. Smith Rolls Back Harsh Penalties for Local Road Budgets
    • Statement Regarding Governor Evers’ Capital Budget Request for UW-Eau Claire’s Science Hall
    • Statement Regarding the Middle Class Tax Cut
    • Sen. Smith Introduces Voter Protection Act as His First Bill
    • Statement Regarding Gov. Evers’ First State of the State Address
    • Senator Smith Announces New Staff, Social Media Sites and Website
    • Statement Regarding Senator Jeff Smith’s Swearing-in
    • When Wisconsinites Want Answers, Republicans Give Excuses
    • Statement on Gov. Evers’ Critical Budget Investment in Wisconsin’s Agricultural Industry
    • Wisconsinites Still Waiting on COVID-19 Relief Thanks to Republicans
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement on Governor Evers’ 2021-23 Budget Address
    • Wisconsin Needs a Plan that Puts the People First
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement on the Work Left Undone for UI System improvements
    • Sen. Smith Announces Bipartisan "Final Five" Voting Legislation
    • Sen. Smith Joins the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change
    • Sen. Smith Statement: Republicans’ Missed Opportunity to Help Unemployed
    • Sen. Jeff Smith Honors Wisconsin Farmers on National Ag Day
    • Republicans Cost Wisconsinites with their Latest Power Grab
    • GOP Legislators Continue to Undermine Democracy with Anti-Voting Bills
    • GOP Legislators Pass Voter Suppression Bills
    • Republicans Scurry to Play Politics with COVID Relief Funds
    • GOP Legislators Ignore Experts to Carry On the ‘Big Lie’
    • Sen. Smith: Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict
    • Sen. Smith Calls on Republican Majority to Act on PFAS
    • Sen. Smith Celebrates Earth Day and Calls for Action
    • Sen. Smith Announces Eau Claire Budget Listening Session
    • Unemployment Assistance Bill Co-Authored by Sen. Smith gets Bipartisan Backing
    • JFC Republicans Obstruct Wisconsin’s Road to Recovery
    • Sen. Smith Condemns Passage of Republicans’ Voter Suppression Bills
    • Sen. Smith Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan E-Cycling Legislation
    • Sen. Smith, Rep. Andraca Introduce Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform Legislation
    • Sen. Smith Responds to GOP Proposal Eliminating Federal UI Support
    • Sen. Smith Supports Governor Evers’ Call to Expand BadgerCare
    • Sen. Smith, Legislative Democrats Introduce BadgerCare Economic Recovery Bill
    • Sen. Smith Congratulates Edmund Manydeeds on Being Elected UW Board of Regents President
    • Sen. Smith Votes to Preserve Wisconsin Election Safeguards
    • Sen. Smith Renews Commitment to UW-EC Science Hall Project after JFC Action on Capital Budget 
    • GOP Begins Manipulating Redistricting Process Despite Public Call for Fair Maps
    • Republicans Turn Year of Broadband into Years of Borrowing
    • Bills Co-Authored by Sen. Smith Pass Senate Unanimously
    • GOP Kicks Off Map Manipulation Mayhem
    • Senate Passes 2021-23 Budget – But We Can Do Better
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement on Governor Evers’ Veto Action
    • Sen. Smith Encourages Community Stakeholders to Apply for Broadband Expansion Grants
    • Sen. Smith Introduces Bill to Limit Corporate Election Spending
    • Democratic Lawmakers Call for Public Hearing on Nonpartisan Redistricting Reform Bill
    • Sen. Smith Commends Rep. Kind for his Service to Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District
    • Sen. Smith’s Efforts to Stop GOP from Doubling Down on Gerrymandering
    • Sen. Smith, Sen. Wirch Comment on the GOP Press Stunt with Ted Nugent
    • Western Wisconsin Poised for Major Broadband Expansion Projects
    • Rep. Hebl, Sen. Smith Circulate Constitutional Amendment to Give Wisconsin Citizens a Direct Voice
    • Legislators Introduce Bill Advocating for Student Borrowers
    • Legislation Co-Authored by Sen. Smith Pass with Bipartisan Backing
    • Republicans Leaders Openly Admit to Gerrymandering in the Basement of the Capitol, Out-of-Sight from the Public
    • Sen. Smith Responds to GOP’s Ongoing Accusations of Voter Fraud during 2020 Election
    • Sen. Smith Condemns Republicans’ Passage of Gerrymandered Maps
    • Republicans Rubber-Stamp Their Gerrymandered Maps
    • Sen. Smith Encourages Farmers to Apply for Wisconsin Farm Support Program
    • Legislative Democrats Release “Forward on Climate” Package of Bills
    • Rep. Shankland, Sen. Smith Introduce “Healthy Herd, Healthy Hunt” Legislation
    • Sen. Smith Commends Governor Evers for WI Farm Support Program
    • Sen. Smith Thanks Governor Evers for Rural School Investments
    • 12 Years Later, the Destructive Effects of Citizens United are Unmistakable
    • Record Low Unemployment Rate Shows Evers’ Policies are Paying Off
    • Restoring a Fair Share for all Local Governments
    • Democrats Ready and Willing to Work for Wisconsinites
    • Sen. Smith, Rep. Emerson Resolution Passes State Legislature Celebrating UW-Eau Claire Championship Volleyball Team
    • Sen. Smith’s Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2022 State of the State Address
    • GOP Calls it Quits on Rural Broadband
    • Sen. Smith Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court Redistricting Decision
    • Democrats Work to Make the Most Out of Republicans’ Missed Opportunities
    • Sen. Smith Congratulates New Senators-Elect and New Leadership Members
    • Insider Tactic Endangers Historic Land Purchase
    • Senate Dems Introduce Referendum on Choice
    • Senate Dems Call for Spindell’s Dismissal from the WEC
  • Weekly Columns
    • Committees, Collaboration and Compromise
    • Marsy’s Law: Do It Quick or Do It Right?
    • Rushing to Fix One Part While Destroying the Whole
    • Walk the Talk for Bipartisanship
    • Part One: Water is Life
    • Part Two: Water is Prosperity
    • Part Three: Water is Precious
    • Walking in Someone Else's Shoes
    • Statement Regarding Gov. Evers’ First Budget Address
    • First Glance at Governor Evers’ Budget
    • Celebrating Women's History Month
    • You be the Judge of the Budget at Our Listening Sessions
    • The Budget Mosaic
    • Leaders or Followers?
    • Paying Again Through Referendum
    • Passing the Baton
    • Earth Day Should Be Every Day
    • Mental Health is Real Health
    • Valuing Our Voices
    • Knowledge is Power
    • We Are All One Wisconsin
    • Politics or the People's Priorities?
    • Health, Science and Wisconsin
    • Where's the Compassion for Dairy Farmers?
    • Looking Inward for Juneteenth Day
    • Budget Vote This Week: Rhetoric or What's Right
    • Independence and Freedom for All
    • Trust the Voters
    • This is No Time for Legislators to Rest
    • Enough of Divide and Conquer Politics
    • Transit For Our Future
    • Questioning Our Economy
    • Legislators Gather for Nonpartisan Conference
    • Politics Behind Gun Inaction
    • Kiddos and Mental Health
    • America is Best When Labor is Strong
    • Test Your Deer for CWD
    • Have a Conversation for Democracy’s Sake
    • Listen Up to Save Lives
    • Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence
    • Believe in America's Dairyland
    • Recognizing Indigenous People’s Day
    • Our Financial Future
    • Broadband Expansion: Better Broadband
    • Broadband Expansion: Broadband for Those Who Need It Most
    • Playing the Blame Game
    • Stop the Spread of CWD
    • What Are You Thankful For?
    • The Ho-Chunk Code Talkers: Honoring Native American History
    • What Will It Take to Close Lincoln Hills?
    • It's Cold Outside for Our Furry Friends
    • Lessons Learned in 2019
    • Every Conversations Sparks a New Idea
    • Let's Finish What We Started
    • Good Government Demands Redistricting Reform
    • Surprise! It's a Bill!
    • It's Time to Prioritize Rural Prosperity
    • Ranking Democrats on Agriculture Call for Action on Special Session
    • Connect Wisconsin with Better Broadband
    • Pay Attention Before Your Car is Towed
    • Cutting Taxes by Supporting Schools
    • Policymaking by the People, for the People
    • I'm Here, Ready to Listen
    • Logic Behind Healthcare
    • Emergency Preparedness to Build Resilient Communities
    • Take COVID-19 Seriously
    • Stay Safer at Home
    • Pandemic Paycheck Protection
    • Wisconsin's Response to Coronavirus
    • The Wisconsin COVID-19 Response Bill
    • We Will Bounce Back Together
    • Connecting During Crisis
    • The Importance of Being Prepared
    • Disappointment and Opportunity
    • Restoring Trust in Trying Times
    • Be the Change We Need
    • June: What We Can Learn From Dairy Month
    • The Movement America Has Been Waiting For
    • Aging in Rural Wisconsin
    • Patriotism: Protecting the Health of Americans
    • Student Debt and Our Future
    • A Trip Worth Taking Right Here
    • The People’s Maps Commission: By the People and For the People
    • Questions Remain Unanswered for Schools
    • Legislature Must Act for Unemployed
    • Pass the Healthcare Heroes Act
    • Big Agenda for Small Farms
    • It's Time to Act on Student Debt
    • Repair Trust in Pursuit of Racial Equality
    • Frances Perkins' New Deal
    • Housing Crisis in a Pandemic
    • How “Doing Nothing” Works for Politicians
    • Every Day, Every Farmer Counts
    • Safe and Secure Absentee Voting
    • Who Will Care for You?
    • A Real Halloween Threat
    • Search for Truth During an Election
    • Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence
    • Democracy at Work
    • A Safe and Healthy Hunt
    • Be Thankful for Each Other
    • Now is Not the Time to Get Sick
    • Fend for Yourself Unless Republicans Do Their Jobs
    • Budgeting to Reflect the Will of the People
    • Winter in Wisconsin
    • Out of the Long Shadow of 2020
    • Foxconn: Breaking Up is Hard to Do
    • New Session, Same Story
    • Saving Our Democracy
    • What You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
    • Correct a Cheating System with Fair Maps
    • Honoring Hank Aaron's Legacy during Black History Month
    • What the Budget Says About Us
    • Proven “Pot-ential” for Rural Communities
    • Building Momentum to Vaccinate More Wisconsinites
    • The Climate Change Problem
    • Climate Change Solutions
    • Wisconsin Women to Remember
    • Expand BadgerCare and Bring our Dollars Back Home
    • Imagine the Possibilities during the Year of Broadband Access
    • Schools, Children and their Future
    • How the Budget Connects Our Community
    • Every Worker Deserves a Safe Workplace
    • Community Immunity
    • You Are Not Alone: Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month
    • Fair Maps are the Will of the People
    • Wisconsin Workers Deserve Results, Not Rhetoric
    • Raise Your Glass (of Milk) and Celebrate Dairy Month
    • A Wisconsin Summer Adventure Awaits
    • How a Surplus Can Help Us Bounce Back
    • We Need to Better Connect
    • Celebrate Immigrant Stories
    • This is Our Shot to End the Pandemic
    • The Budget is Just the Beginning
    • A Workforce for Everyone
    • The Facts About the Birds and the Bees
    • Family Fun at the Fair
    • It’s Your Vote – Not Money – that Should Count
    • Honoring American War Heroes
    • Less for Rx Affects Us All
    • Homework to Start the School Year
    • Team Smith is Here to Serve
    • Redistricting: The Responsibility of a Lifetime
    • Enough Talk, Let’s Act
    • We Can Build Back Better
    • Helping Students Reach their Dreams
    • What Does It Take to Fix a Problem?
    • Stop and Talk
    • Restore the Voice of Wisconsin Conservation Congress
    • The Future of Wisconsin is Now
    • Voters Win with Fair Maps
    • CWD’s Unchecked Spread to Western Wisconsin
    • Support Small Businesses this Holiday Season
    • The Time is Now for Affordable Health Insurance
    • Celebrating all Traditions this Holiday Season
    • The Final Five: How Would You Rank Them?
    • Reflecting on 2021: A Year of Action
    • What a New Year Brings
    • It’s Our Democracy if We Choose to Keep It
    • Protect Wisconsin from PFAS
    • A Lesson on Equality
    • It’s On Us to Invest in Innovation
    • Biden’s Economic Boom is Strong for Wisconsin
    • Trust is Complicated
    • Celebrate 150 Years of Eau Claire
    • The Opportunity to Do What’s Right
    • Supporting Public Schools is “A Plus” for Our Kids
    • Let’s Draw the Line on Gerrymandering
    • A Rural Blueprint for Our Future
    • National Agriculture Week: Recognize the Farmers Who Feed You
    • Civil Conversations: The Key for Change
    • Reflecting on the Positive
    • The Work for Wisconsin Must Continue
    • The Reality of Reproductive Rights in Wisconsin
    • The Traditions that Unite Us
    • Summer Adventure Awaits
    • Big Steps Forward for Broadband Expansion
    • Supporting Veteran Opportunity
    • Staying Safe in the Summer Sun
    • Farmers' Market for All to Enjoy
    • Fix the System with Final-Five Voting
    • Women's Equality Day
    • America is Best When Labor is Strong
    • Student Loan Forgiveness Can Strengthen Our Communities
    • Protecting Our Watersheds for a Better Future
    • National Voter Registration Day: Our Vote is Our Voice
    • Celebrate Fall in Western Wisconsin
    • Empowerment Over Shame for Mental Health Awareness
    • Justice for Indigenous Communities
    • Hitting Pay Dirt in the Driftless Region
    • Continuous care benefits the health of our communities
    • Know Your Rights on Election Day
    • Our Enduring Responsibility: To Support and Honor Wisconsin's Veterans
    • With Broadband, Strong Connections Build Strong Communities
    • New Energy Efficiency Incentives Abound
    • Building Strong Local Economies, One Small Business At A Time
    • It's Time To Move Forward Past Political Division
    • Do You Hear What I Hear
    • Your Chance to Improve Broadband Connectivity Is Now
    • A New Year Means Renewed Priorities
    • You Deserve Representation You Can Trust
    • Flat Tax Helps Rich Get Richer and Solves Zero Problems
    • Don’t Take Amending Our Constitution Lightly
    • Fifty Years After Roe, The Struggle Continues
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