State Senator Dianne H. Hesselbein
@SenHesselbein
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Proudly representing the constituents of Wisconsin's 27th Senate District and serving as @SenateDemsWI Leader
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As Wisconsin Democrats have said all along, Republican lawmakers CAN release the millions in already approved investments to fight PFAS, & support healthcare access in Western Wisconsin AT ANY TIME.
In a newly release legal memo prepared by the nonpartisan Wisconsin Legislative
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It’s my first session day as Leader for
@SenateDemsWI
. I’m grateful to be working alongside my Democratic colleagues advocating for the people of Wisconsin.
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I believe that we should lead with kindness, not hate, in Wisconsin.
I am proud that
@GovEvers
vetoed this legislation and vows to veto any proposal that harms LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin.
BREAKING: I just vetoed Republicans’ anti-LGBTQ bill to ban trans and gender nonconforming kids from participating in school sports teams that align with their gender identity.
LGBTQ kids deserve our love and respect and support just like any other kid.
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Yesterday’s ruling from the Wisconsin Supreme Court is a win for our democracy!
We are one step closer to building a Wisconsin that works for everyone and I look forward to our work in 2024!
#FairMaps
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For over a decade
@SenateDemsWI
and an overwhelming number of Wisconsin voters have called for
#fairmaps
that represent the will of the people. Today, myself & the four other Senate Democrats named in the lawsuit submitted constitutional & fair maps to the Wisconsin Supreme
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I showed up for work today for my committee meeting, but I am not willing to risk my health or the health of my family or community due to maskless Republican legislators. It’s time for this disregard for public health to end.
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It is our responsibility as the Audit Committee to ensure tax dollars are not being wasted. I have serious concerns with Gableman’s unaccountable and clearly partisan investigation. If there is any illegal activity, mismanagement, or fraud, the taxpayers of WI deserve to know.
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I am beyond honored to have earned the confidence of this inspirational, hard-working and talented group of Senators. I am proud to lead such a strong group the rest of this session and into the year ahead.
Working together we have great opportunities ahead of us. As leader I
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#ICYMI
@SenateDemsWI
attempted to pass the Right to Contraception Act, a bill I authored with
@LisaSubeck
.
Every single WI Senate Republican voted against moving this proposal forward. They had an opportunity to show Wisconsinites they weren't extremists like their national
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There’s so much to say about Herb Kohl and his compassion, leadership & kindness. He was dedicated to serving the people of Wisconsin, and will always be “Nobody’s Senator Except Yours.”
His work in public service, business and philanthropy will positively impact generations of
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I began our session day in the State Assembly by calling out the elephant in the room. I am deeply concerned about the words being exchanged behind closed doors and the security of our democracy. It’s a mess.
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I voted against the contract in May of 2021 authorizing Gableman to use over $600,000 of taxpayer money to go on a partisan witch hunt. It has been full of gaffes and blunders from the very beginning. This has to stop.
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Our maps answer meet the court’s criteria and fulfill our promise to the people of Wisconsin that we will champion fair, competitive, and constitutional maps.
You can see the maps we submitted here ⬇️⬇️
Senate Map:
Assembly Map:
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A year ago today I was sworn into the State Senate as the first woman to represent the 27th Senate District.
It's been a great year, and I'm excited for another one as Leader of the
@SenateDemsWI
.
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This is an important victory for reproductive freedom in Wisconsin. Abortion is healthcare. Every single Wisconsinite deserves the right to consult their family, their faith, and their doctor to make a reproductive health decision that is right for them, free from partisan
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My Democratic colleagues and I have long argued that voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. Today,
@GovEvers
signed SB 488 and made this a reality.
I look forward to Wisconsin's future with optimism that fair maps and representative democracy
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"This is part of what makes the budget process so confusing for Wisconsinites to follow. We see provisions with broad support like Medicaid expansion, common-sense gun safety proposals, and investments in clean water and energy introduced by the Gov and removed by the JFC."
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Republicans adjourned for the year in typical Republican fashion—gaveling the session closed without even finishing the people's business.
They are running scared in the face of accountability this fall. It is clear that Senate Republicans are terrified of voting on the bills
The state Senate has adjourned, likely for the final time this session
Earlier today, critics panned them for not taking up legislation to allow the Monday processing of absentee ballots, allowing results to be reported faster on Election Night
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Wisconsin is one of ten states that has not expanded
#medicaid
.
Republicans who refuse to accept the Medicaid expansion here in Wisconsin are negatively impacting their constituents and the health of our whole state.
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I’m pleased to be selected by my new colleagues to serve as Senate Minority Caucus Vice-Chair. I am looking forward to working together with them to advance progressive priorities like nonpartisan redistricting, reproductive freedom, and free and fair elections.
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For our trans youth listening to the debate on the floor of the State Assembly right now.
We see you. We hear you. We support you.
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
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#Birthcontrol
is viewed favorably by the majority of voters and people overwhelmingly support access to over-the-counter contraceptives.
There is simply no good reason to leave its access in limbo as my Republican colleagues have chosen to do.
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Today’s call for a floor period to take up
#redistricting
is a desperate stunt by power-hungry Republicans to keep their manufactured majority.
Any map that has been altered to protect their incumbents and choose their voters is self-serving and crass.
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I wish
@RepGreta
great success as she leads our caucus into the future. I have watched and supported Representative Neubauer’s incredible career as a rising star among us. She is extraordinarily smart, energetic, and knows how to inspire a new generation of leaders.
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Wisconsin has had enough of the
#TrumpWalkerAgenda
. So much more meaningful legislation we could be passing on the floor today than what's before us. Sad that we won't be back on the floor to try and help WI residents until 2018.
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What we’ve learned today on the Assembly floor: the
@NRA
beholden
@WIAssemblyGOP
are absolutely terrified of having to vote on life-saving background checks.
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It is crystal clear that Republicans in the State Assembly are complacent at best, and destructive at worst, when it comes to upholding fair elections and the rule of law.
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This morning, I’m standing with the Coalition on Gun Safety to reintroduce common-sense solutions to keep Wisconsin families safe.
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This is fantastic news
@repmarkpocan
! It’s one of my favorite places Thank you!
Hiking the Ice Age Trail is one of the best outdoor activities Wisconsin has to offer.
That's why
@RepGrothman
& I just passed an amendment making the Ice Age Trail part of the National Park Service—ensuring federal investment to protect it for decades to come.
Senate is next!
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The representative from the 89th openly suggested that Republicans should cheat in elections or at least bend the rules so that their party can prevail against the will of the people.
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So Justice Prosser is retiring.
@SenRonJohnson
do you think Gov. Walker should appoint or wait until after next Gov race?
#Wisconsin
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While GOP bosses privately meet/fight among themselves, Dems work on budget in open meeting w/ bdgt agency. Which approach do you prefer?
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I am honored to have gained the confidence of
@AssemblyDemsWI
to serve as Assistant Democratic Leader. We begin this session w/ a caucus that is more diverse and a majority of women, with a renewed interest in fighting for our shared values of opportunity, fairness, and community
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‼️Wisconsin will foot the bill for OTHER STATES to expand Medicaid to the tune of $1 billion a year.‼️
That’s our money and we should be using it to provide healthcare here.
.
@wi_revenue
announced that Wisconsin taxpayers will pay $2 billion over the next biennium to support Medicaid expansion in states like New Jersey. We should keep that money in WI and use it to make healthcare more affordable & accessible across our state.
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Doctor
@KristinLyerly
sees the "profound impact" access to contraceptives has on her patients as a practicing OB/GYN in Northeast Wisconsin.
Birth control is essential healthcare, is often used to treat a variety of health conditions, and is critical to preventing unintended
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Right here in WI, we had the opportunity to protect access to contraception, yet Republicans chose to leave this fundamental right in limbo.
@SenateDemsWI
believe that people should have the freedom to decide when & whether they want children, without political interference.
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As Wisconsinites get ready to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, I wonder if
@speakervos
will be using a state plane to get around and avoid the
#ScottHoles
on
#wiroads
.
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This habitual and flagrant violation of people’s safety during this pandemic is immoral and illegal. Pronschinske noted that I could visit his office in-person to cast my votes but this is no compromise when he chooses to conduct business without a mask.
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I have been informed my vote will now be counted.
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We’ve known for years that Wisconsin is among, if not the most, gerrymandered state legislature in our nation, allowing Republicans & their unconstitutional gerrymander to ignore the voices of the majority. The time has finally come for that to change, once & for all.
This is a
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules legislative maps unconstitutional, orders new boundaries for 2024 vote
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Today is the last scheduled session day for the State Senate & presumably we will not meet again this year.
Republicans deciding to end the lawmaking session today when there are several weeks left remaining is an insult to hardworking Wisconsinites everywhere.
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"When I joined the court, I was given a voice—a voice that I have not hesitated to use."
No you have not, Justice Abrahamson. Thank you for your service to the people of this state on the high court for over four decades.
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We know that
#birthcontrol
is essential healthcare, is critical to preventing unintended pregnancy, & is often used to treat a variety of health conditions.
There is simply no good reason to leave its access in limbo as my Republican colleagues have chosen to do up to this
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A beautiful celebration of culture and community, the State of the Tribes is an opportunity for Wisconsin and its 11 federally-recognized tribes to strengthen their relationship and expand the understanding of the issues facing Native Nations.
Today, we were honored to hear from
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Today, Republicans passed in committee Senate Bill 300, which:
❌Limits abortion access for Wisconsinites
❌Jeopardizes the national accreditation of UW Health’s OB/GYN residency training program
❌Exacerbates our state’s workforce needs
My Democratic colleagues & I will
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Thank you nurses for everything you are doing, especially now, to keep our communities healthy and safe.
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Thank you
@SenatorBaldwin
for moving this forward. I'm proud of my husband Bob's efforts to honor his friends.
Legislation moves Vietnam Helicopter Crew Memorial closer to Arlington National Cemetery
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I am grateful to Governor Evers for his steadfast promise to veto any legislation that harmfully targets the ability of LGBTQ+ people and youth to live their lives authentically. Legislative Republicans tried to enact a dangerous law that would prohibit youth from receiving
BREAKING: I just vetoed Republicans' bill banning gender-affirming care for LGBTQ youth.
I promised I would veto any bill that makes Wisconsin a less safe, less inclusive, and less welcoming place for LGBTQ folks and kids—and I keep my promises.
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@kharyp
@MomsDemand
@WisDems
@GordonHintz
@repjocasta
@rep_melissa
@ChrisTaylorWI
@fred_guttenberg
Thank you
@kharyp
for being here today. Republicans continue to refuse to take up the Special Session bills, but the will of the people cannot be ignored.
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This is the last session day of 2019 and Republicans have refused to consider many issues important to WI:
❌ Medicaid Expansion
❌ Medical Marijuana
❌ Non-Partisan Redistricting
❌ Universal Background Checks
❌ Closing Dark Store Loophole
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Let's do this, Wisconsin.
As we continue to build the future of Wisconsin, I look forward to working with
@SenateDemsWI
,
@AssemblyDemsWI
and
@GovEvers
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Thanks,
@GovEvers
for continuing to make Wisconsin a more inclusive state for everyone.
#PrideMonth
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Fun to finally meet
@nickfleisher
who I’ve been following on twitter for years. Thanks for stopping by!
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My reaction to
@WDNR
secretary saying there is ongoing debate about human activity impacting climate change:
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RT if you agree with 70% of WI to accept our Medicaid expansion dollars which would:
✅ Save $324M in the budget.
✅ Attract $1.6B in federal healthcare investments.
✅ Cover 82,000 w/ affordable care.
✅ Lower insurance premiums.
Time for the GOP to listen to the people!
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Tip of the cap to congressional Dems. Classy move.
Congressional Democrats won the baseball game, but gave the trophy to GOPers to put in the office of Congressman Steve Scalise. 🇺🇸 ⚾️
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I am proud to be the first woman to represent this district.
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Thank you
@GovEvers
for putting people before politics.
I’m proud we were able to work with our federal partners and come to an agreement that ensures we can continue providing assistance to Wisconsinites across our state as we keep working to fight this virus.
See the full announcement here ⬇️
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When u repeatedly turn down fed $ saying it has 2 many strings attached but then end up asking for a fed bailout, you deserve to be ripped
Democratic budget committee member
@RepShankland
rips
@GovWalker
road proposal, says he's seeking federal bailout
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Wisconsinites don't want the most restrictive medical
#marijuana
program in the country, we need the most effective.
NOW: Assembly Republicans unveil their medical marijuana bill in South Milwaukee.
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🎄Happy Holidays from Team Hesselbein!🎄
It's the holiday season and the Capitol Rotunda is decorated so beautifully. If you want to come to take a picture of your own, the building is open from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm on weekdays & 8:00 am until 4:00 pm on weekends and holidays.
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Thanks to
@CapTimes
for publishing my column about the importance of Wisconsin accepting the Medicaid expansion money. We need to respect the will of the people and provide affordable health coverage to thousands of Wisconsinites.
Dianne Hesselbein: Public opinion shows it's time to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Republicans continue to attack your reproductive rights.
I, like an overwhelming number of Wisconsinites, do not support any proposal that makes abortion more difficult to access than it already is.
#BansOffOurBodies
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Today Rep.
@LisaSubeck
,
@RepDrake
, and I introduced the Right to Contraception Act which would establish an individual's right to access and a health care provider's right to provide contraceptives and information regarding contraception.
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.
@SenateDemsWI
remain committed to passing fair maps that include public input and follow a democratic process. Today’s maps brought forth by Republicans do not meet this criteria.
With no public hearing and no opportunity for public input, this map was not brought forth in
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I am beyond disappointed in my Republican colleagues and their decision to rush this harmful bill through committee. This choice to push forward a bill designed to hurt transgender and nonbinary youth is scary and dangerous.
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70% of Wisconsinites want the Medicaid expansion money, but it's clear Republicans care more about their donors in DC than the people they represent. /6
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I’m here today, ready to get to work.
Happy Monday! Legislative Dems are ready to meet this moment and take up meaningful reforms for our justice system and policing practices.
Representative democracy depends on elected officials being responsive to the big issues.
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Representative Pronschinske just informed my office that my votes cast in committee will not count. I submitted my votes on paper from a safe distance, but he says I have to speak to the clerk in-person.
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It's National Wisconsin Day! In 2019
@GovEvers
declared February 15th National Wisconsin Day to celebrate the hardworking Wisconsinites who came before us to create a state where everyone can work, live, and play.
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Not only is this legislature taking away our best tool in fighting this virus today, but we have unmasked another spiteful power display by the majority party.
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Today, I am standing with
@RepAndraca
and
@sensmithwi
as they introduce
#FairMaps
legislation for Wisconsin. As I've said before, voters should choose their elected officials, not the other way around. A nonpartisan redistricting process will get us there.
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This audit confirms what we already knew: Wisconsin had an accurate, honest, and fair election last year. Now, it is time to use this information to further assist our local clerks with the administration of our elections as recommended by the audit.
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Abortion is healthcare. Today’s announcement that Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume abortion care services on September 18th at the Water Street Health Center in Milwaukee and the Madison East Health Center is incredibly important. This is a critical victory for
BREAKING: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will resume abortion care services on Monday, September 18th at the Water Street Health Center in Milwaukee, and the Madison East Health Center.
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Last night the WI Republican leadership was wining and dining their wealthy DC donors when they decided they are going to try to block the Medicaid expansion once again. /1
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Today
@LisaSubeck
@LGSaraRodriguez
and I introduced Medicaid Expansion in Wisconsin as part of the
#HealthyWisconsin
legislative package. Every person in Wisconsin deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare 1/
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@GovWalker
You raised tuition 11% in your 1st budget & repeatedly voted for budgets that raised tuition during your time in State Assembly.
#WIbudget
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Rep. Dianne Hesselbein: Jobs numbers are the elephant in Scott Walker's office | Column |
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Thanks
@UWWhitewater
Interim Chancellor Henderson for visiting me today and keeping me up to date on the Warhawks.
@uwochancellor
- notice properly placed pillow in background
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This week,
@GovEvers
called for a special session to take up legislation on policing accountability and transparency. My Democratic colleagues and I showed up at the Capitol, ready to take action but the majority party failed to do their job. /1
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This week, Governor Evers called for a special session to take up legislation on policing accountability and transparency. I join in his call to set politics aside and push for legislative action.
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On Tuesday, I will have the honor of recognizing the first responders who saved many lives in the Middleton shooting last fall. These officers are my nominees for the WI State Assembly Hometown Heroes Award. I join our community in thanking them for their bravery and service.
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Wow - was that easy to drop off my ballot at the secure drop box in Middleton. Did you drop off your ballot yet or are you voting Tuesday?
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Now that
@GovEvers
introduced his budget, what comes next? Check out this timeline to learn what to expect in the coming months.
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It’s hard to keep track of the Republican dysfunction, but tomorrow we are back in session where the majority party will make another attempt to get rid of Wisconsin’s mask mandate while simultaneously stalling on real COVID relief.
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Anyone remember back when
@GovWalker
took not just 1 - BUT 3 - stances in 1 week during his failed presidential run on another policy that would tear immigrant families apart...?
Three answers, one week: Scott Walker on birthright citizenship
http://t.co/KdoGKGJSw9
http://t.co/AJxtyUHYXY
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My dad would have been 84 today but
#Alzheimers
took him too early in 2011. I was fortunate to have an amazing dad who loved his family, faith & everything Irish.
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It was an honor to have First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at Glacier Edge Elementary School in Verona yesterday to welcome teachers and staff back to school. With
@RepBare
and
@SenatorAgard
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Changing the veto override process does nothing to help the people of Wisconsin. We should be here addressing the issues the people of WI face, not Republican power grabs.
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.
@RepJoers
and I have the honor of escorting
@GovEvers
for his budget address. We are keeping our dads close tonight, wearing our Just Love People shirts inspired Rep. Joer's father Bob Joers, and US flag pins in memory of my dad, Don Conway.
@SenHesselbein
and I are looking forward to escorting
@GovEvers
tonight for his budget address. We are keeping our dads in our hearts, wearing our Just Love People shirts inspired by my dad, Bob Joers, and US flag pins inspired by the military service of her dad, Don Conway.
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Veterans Day is this Saturday and I want to take a moment to thank our veterans and recognize the significance of this day. It is an important day to recognize the service and dedication of our nation’s veterans and to thank them for their service. I also want to highlight the
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Birth control is basic healthcare.
This is great news for Wisconsinites!
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Masks save lives. It’s as simple as that. It doesn’t have to be political. It doesn’t have to be difficult. And it doesn’t have to be forever. We just have to work together and wear a mask to protect the people we love.
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Let’s review what WI wants:
✅ 80% support medical marijuana.
✅ 80% support universal background checks.
✅ 70% support accepting our Medicaid money.
Why does the majority ignore these issues? Partisan gerrymandering.
#sots2020
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I thank Governor Evers for calling this special session to repeal Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban. In light of the recently leaked draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, it is critical that Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban be repealed now. 1/
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