I have always supported making voting more accessible for our college students. Let's expand the number of campuses that issue voter-compliant IDs and clean-up confusing rules. I'll keep fighting for these commonsense changes. www.dailycardinal.com/article/2026...
At a recent bipartisan panel of legislative leaders, I made it clear: the Senate still has work to do! We should stay in Madison and focus on lowering health care costs, skyrocketing premiums, supporting our public schools, and protecting our land and water.
STEM education is critical to give young people the skills and entrepreneurial spirit they need to pursue discoveries and innovations. Thank you to Shikha Gupta for sharing information about what her firm is doing to fund and support STEM initiatives in schools and non-profits.
At the Wisconsin Counties Association Conference, interns from the Wisconsin Community Youth Corps had an informative display about the work they are doing on foster care in Racine County. It was a pleasure to meet these engaged, and engaging, young leaders. They are making a difference right now.
As we close out #PublicSchoolsWeek, I am thinking back to my time at LaFollette High School on Madison’s east side. Caring and inspiring teachers, great classmates, good friends, and a very memorable four years. Hope you have fond memories of your public schools. Thank a teacher today!
Happy #PublicSchoolsWeek! Hope you, like me, have fond memories of teachers who believed in you and whose words and wisdom inspired you to reach your goals!
The blue corduroy jackets worn by FFA members were very visible in the Capitol on FFA Day. These students represent the next generation of farmers and rural leaders who help keep Wisconsin strong. Thanks to FFA Students from Wisconsin Heights and Sauk Prairie High schools who visited my office!
Children's Wisconsin does amazing work. Honored to be recognized as a 2026 Children’s Champion Policy Award winner. I will keep fighting to improve every child’s health at home, at school, in our communities and around our State.
For an avid reader like me, it is very meaningful to be recognized as a library champion by the Wisconsin Library association. Check out my video from my recent visit to the Rosemary Garfoot Public Library in Cross Plains.
First responders save lives and care for our communities in the most challenging moments. It was a honor to join with my colleague Rep. Mike Bare to present Chief Ellickson & Cross Plains Area EMS with a citation recognizing their 2025 Excellence in Service Award from the Wisconsin EMS Association.
Nurses are lynchpins in providing quality, compassionate health care. That’s why I support bills to ensure Nurses have a strong voice in their workplace. I always welcome the opportunity to visit with nurses and learn from their insights and front-line perspective. .
@govevers.wisconsin.gov has proclaimed 2026 The Year of the Neighbor and nowhere are good works and good neighbors more evident than throughout communities in the 27th District. From food pantries to first responders and fundraisers for good causes, we’re looking out for each other!
It was a pleasure spending time with Senate Scholar Karinna Zerbel from Waunakee High School. Wisconsin’s future is bright with students like Karinna who are engaged, thoughtful and ready to lead. I look forward to all that Karina will accomplish in the future.
This is good news for Wisconsin.
This is good news for Wisconsin. Let's celebrate the passage of Gail's Law.
The Stewardship Fund is an important, popular program. Unfortunately, Senate Republicans made our Democratic bill to save this program WORSE. Peter Burress from Conservation Voters: “Thank you to Wisconsin Democrats for standing up to Republican efforts to weaken this program.”
Friendly reminder that you can vote until 8:00 p.m. tonight in the February primary! I made it to my polling place bright and early this morning and encourage everyone to make their voice heard! Your vote matters!
I’ll be in the Assembly Chambers this evening as Governor Tony Evers delivers his State of the State Address. I look forward to hearing his accomplishments, priorities and goals for how we continue moving Wisconsin forward.
Reverend Jesse Jackson dedicated his life to civil rights, justice, and ensuring everyone had a seat at the table. His visits to Wisconsin were always for a righteous cause. My daughter Katie will never forget this moment. We mourn Rev. Jackson’s passing and give thanks for his life.
Polls are open until 8:00 p.m. tonight for the February primary Election. Dane County voters will see a Circuit Court primary & County Board primaries (Districts 12, 15, 28) and local races in Cottage Grove, Cross Plains and Mt. Horeb.
Full listing below:
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Happy Presidents Day!
Great catching up with former Dane County Board colleague Leland Pan, now a social worker at LaFollette High School. He, Mary Pustejovsky and I had a thoughtful conversation on transportation issues and the challenges students face in our schools.
Today is a reminder that love shows up in many ways - in our families, our friendships, our communities, and in the work we do to care for one another. I’m especially grateful for the love and support that sustains me every day.
Happy Valentine’s Day from Bob and I❤️.
My bill to provide veterans and Gold Star Families free admission to Wisconsin’s beautiful State Parks received a public hearing. Those who have sacrificed so much should not have to pay a State Park sticker to enjoy nature and the outdoors. Let’s get this bill passed!
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to my friend @baldwin.senate.gov. Thank you for your leadership and service to Wisconsin families and communities.
It was an honor to hear from Chairwoman Nicole Boyd of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, who delivered a powerful State of the Tribes address highlighting tribal priorities and challenges like clean water, quality education and opportunities for future generations.
Grateful to support legislation creating a database to assist with Parkinson’s research for the more than 20,000 Wisconsinites living with the disease. I'm glad to continue this important conversation with Eve Drury and Stephanie Johnson of the Parkinson’s Disease Alliance of Wisconsin.
It is past time to legalize recreational cannabis in Wisconsin. My Democratic colleagues and I have introduced a bill that would establish a regulated market that prioritizes public safety, realize the economic benefits of legalization, and reduce harm to communities.
In the latest edition of my e-newsletter, I share what I’ve been working on at the Capitol and in our community, from efforts to lower child care costs, to bringing home our MIA servicemen and women.
Read the full update below.
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The Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have a distinctly Wisconsin flavor! Join me over the next 17 days in rooting hard for the more than 16 incredible athletes and dedicated staff with Wisconsin ties.
