Wisconsin Senate Democrats
@senatedemswi
Working for equality and justice for all Wisconsinites, no matter what zip code.
Wisconsin agriculture thrives because of the dedication of our farmworkers. Today, we recognize their invaluable contributions to our state.
Wisconsin households are paying over $2,000 more this year for healthcare, gas, utilities and other goods under President Trump's tariffs, rising costs tied to the conflict with Iran, and Republicans' failure to address health care costs. The numbers speak for themselves!
President Trump promised to end foreign wars and lower costs. Instead, the conflict with Iran is driving up gas prices, making it even harder for Wisconsin families already struggling with rising costs. Wisconsinites shouldn't have to bear the cost of President Trump's reckless decisions.
Last session, Sen. LaTonya Johnson introduced legislation creating Wisconsin's Missing Child Alert to help law enforcement quickly notify the public when a case doesn't qualify for an AMBER Alert. Now, eligibility has expanded from children under 10 to under 12, helping protect more WI families.
2/3 of Wisconsinites support legalizing recreational cannabis. It's time for the Legislature to act. Every year, Wisconsinites cross state lines to buy legal cannabis, sending tax dollars to neighboring states instead of investing them here at home. Let's move Wisconsin forward!
This session, Senate Democrats introduced 446 bills to address the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites. By refusing to act on these bills, Senate Republicans have ignored the voices of Wisconsinites. We need action, not obstruction. Senate Democrats are ready to get to work.
This Disability Pride Month, let’s celebrate the diversity, talent, and leadership of people with disabilities while continuing the work of building a more inclusive world for everyone.
Some people leave a lasting mark on their communities. Tom Diehl was one of them. Kudos to Sen. Sarah Keyeski for championing the bipartisan legislation that @GovEvers signed into law, designating US Highway 12 in Lake Delton as the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway.
Congress recently overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill to help lower housing costs and build more homes but President Trump is refusing to sign it into law. What was his take on families across Wisconsin struggling with rising rents and high home prices? “It’s a yawn.”
Here’s to the next 250 years. Happy Fourth of July, America!
It is a shame that after nearly 50 years of established precedent, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped away the federal right to abortion four years ago. Here in Wisconsin, abortion remains legal. But until reproductive freedom is permanently protected in state law, the fight continues.
Everyone should be free to live as their authentic selves without fear of discrimination or exclusion. This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and continue the work of building a Wisconsin where everyone belongs. Happy Pride Month!
Happy Wisconsin Founding Day! For 178 years, Wisconsin has been shaped by people who believe in community, opportunity, and the freedom to build a better future. Those values continue to guide the work we do to create a stronger, more equitable Wisconsin for all.
Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. May we take time to remember their sacrifice, reflect on the freedoms they protected, and support the veterans and families who carry their legacy forward.
Thanks to leaders at Emplify Health for the informative and wide ranging discussion with Senator Dassler-Alfheim, Senator Keyeski, @senatorwall.bsky.social, @sensmithwi.bsky.social and @senatorbradpfaff.bsky.social at the Health Care System’s La Crosse Headquarters.
During Jewish American History Month, we focus on highlighting the deep and broad contributions of Jewish Americans and on educating the public in order to stem the rising tide of anti-Semitism.
A strong healthcare system depends on nurses. Legislative Democrats have introduced bills to ensure safe staffing and support their voices in the workplace. This National Nurses Day and Week, we recognize and salute these dedicated professionals and all they do!
There is an epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Wisconsin and across the United States. These incidents are tragic, as is the fact they are often left uninvestigated and unsolved. Today’s Day of Awareness calls on us to replace silence with action.
About 98% of Wisconsin employers are small businesses which provide 1.2 million jobs. During Small Business week and month (and every month) let's support our neighbors who create these businesses and who are struggling with rising costs due to Trump's failed policies.
International Workers’ Day is a time to celebrate all workers. This May Day we also recognize the historic struggle for workers’ rights and the vital connection between the labor movement and social justice advocates.
Too many workers lose their lives on the job. Today, we remember them and fight for the living for safer workplaces, strong Unions, and a return to adequate protections which have been decimated by the Trump Administration.
Today, is Drug Take Back Day a convenient, safe, and important way to dispose of unused and expired medications so they do not find their ways into the wrong hands. To learn more and find a collection site near you, visit www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/drug...
Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge is alive and growing! Celebrate Arbor Day by putting the tree you plant on the map! Learn more at dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/forest...
More than 50 years ago, Wisconsin’s Gaylord Nelson turned concern for our environment into a national movement. Today, Senate Democrats carry that responsibility forward by protecting our natural resources and fighting for a more sustainable future.
Wisconsin was the first state to officially commemorate the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Today @senkeldaroys.bsky.social @senchrislarson.bsky.social, Sen. Bob Wirch, & Sen. Mark Spreitzer joined this year’s commemoration, honoring the 1.5 million lives lost & renewing our commitment to a more just world.
Over two-thirds of Wisconsinites support legalizing cannabis which will generate revenue, create jobs, and support local businesses. It’s past time to pass our Democratic bill that will do just that!
Senate Democrats were ready to ban partisan gerrymandering at today's special session. We are ready to lower gas, grocery, and housing costs. Republicans failed to show up and have not scheduled any more legislative sessions in 2026. Time for a change!
Today, on Yom HaShoah, Senate Democrats join communities across Wisconsin and around the world in remembering the six million Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust. We honor their memory by continuing the work to fight antisemitism and build a more just and inclusive society.
Investing in our kids = investing in Wisconsin’s future. STEM education is critically important to encourage, inspire, and equip the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs! In the Coulee Region, @senatorbradpfaff.bsky.social was out supporting students at the FIRST Robotics event.