Madison, Wis. — Today, the Assembly Republican majority ended work months early. Since day one of the 2025–2026 Wisconsin Legislative Session, Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) and Assembly Democrats have focused on lowering costs and improving lives. Even as Republicans gavel out under an arbitrary deadline, Democrats are not done working and will continue fighting to ensure Wisconsin delivers on its promises.
After the Assembly concluded business on Friday, potentially for the remainder of 2026, Rep. Roe issued the following statement:
“This session showed that bipartisan wins are possible — from securing funding for PFAS grant programs to expanding access to professional and occupational licenses for DACA recipients in Wisconsin. On Thursday, the Assembly did the right thing by passing Gail’s Law and Postpartum Medicaid Extension — two huge victories. However, the majority party has chosen to conclude its work early.”
“Assembly Democrats are not done fighting for practical solutions. This is about keeping our word to students, families, workers, educators, seniors, and veterans across Wisconsin. After months of delays and obstruction, and with Wisconsinites demanding action, choosing to stop governing now is simply unacceptable,” Roe continued.
“Many key priorities remain on the table, including fully funding the promised special education reimbursement rate for school districts, supporting veterans through passing the Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project, and making life more affordable for families and workers.”
Rep. Roe concluded by stating:
“Republicans may be done governing — Democrats are not. Ending work months early to take a 10-month paid vacation while critical issues remain unaddressed is not public service — it’s walking away. The work isn’t finished and neither are Wisconsin Democrats.”
