Rep. Brent Jacobson: Votes to criminalize grooming and enshrine protections against discrimination
MADISON, WI – In today’s floor session, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) voted to pass Assembly Bill 677. This legislation would define and criminalize sexual grooming of a child. He also voted to send Assembly Joint Resolution 102 to the
Rep. Duchow: Assembly criminalizes grooming
Madison, WI – Today, State Representative Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) voted for a package of bills that prioritizes the safety and well-being of Wisconsin youth. Among these bills is Assembly Bill 677, which creates a crime of grooming a child for sexual
Rep. Palmeri: Statement on first floor day of 2026
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly returned for the first floor day of 2026. Rep. Lori Palmeri released the following statement: “Today was the first session day of 2026. It was also the first time in 19 years
Protect Our Care: 17,257 Wisconsinites drop ACA coverage amid GOP health care crisis, enrollment data shows
Each Day Republicans Fail to Restore Tax Credits, More Wisconsinites Are Paying More or Dropping Coverage Altogether WISCONSIN – Today, the Trump Administration released an Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment snapshot that shows 17,257 Wisconsinites are dropping coverage after
Rep. Piwowarczyk: Assembly passes Representative Piwowarczyk’s E-Verify bill
Madison- Representative Jim Piwowarczyk (R–Town of Erin) released the following statement after the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bill 281 today. The bill requires the State of Wisconsin and contractors with state contracts totaling $50,000 or more to use the
Rep. Nedweski: Anti-grooming bill passes Assembly with overwhelming support
MADISON – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed legislation authored by Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R–Pleasant Prairie) to create a specific felony offense for grooming a child for sexual activity, closing a major gap in Wisconsin law and giving prosecutors the tools they
Rep. Penterman: Four bills authored by Rep. Penterman pass the state Assembly
MADISON, WI – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed four bills authored by State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford). These proposals strengthen public safety, keep students safe, and eliminate outdated government regulation. Assembly Bill 89 — Combats retail theft sprees by allowing prosecutors
Sen. Larson: Praises final passage of Senate Joint Resolution 103
Madison, WI – Senator Chris Larson released the following statement upon the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 103, condemning the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, including the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia. “In times
Rep. Armstrong: Assembly unanimously passes Armstrong housing bill
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin State Assembly held its first session of 2026 today and passed a series of resolutions and bills, including a proposal by State Rep. Dave Armstrong (R-Rice) to update the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program (LIHTC). “LIHTC is an
Rep. Neubauer: Statement on floor session
MADISON, Wis. — Regarding AB677, Rep. Neubauer released the following statement: “We all share a commitment to protecting kids in school and ensuring they can safely learn and grow. This is one of our top priorities as Assembly Democrats. “I
Rep. Allen: AJR 102 passes the Assembly
Madison, WI – Rep. Allen released the following statement on the passage of AJR 102 in the Assembly: “The citizens of Wisconsin should have their say on whether the government may discriminate against or grant preferential treatment on the basis
Sen. Wimberger, Rep. Franklin: Bill to support homeless veterans shelters receives Senate hearing
Legislation Will Spend Funds the Evers Administration Refuses to Use MADISON – Representative Benjamin Franklin (R-De Pere) and Senator Eric Wimberger (R-Oconto) released the following statement after testifying before the Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and
Rep. Kaufert: Municipal court bill passes Assembly
MADISON – A bill to help fully fund our municipal courts, authored by Rep. Dean Kaufert [R–Neenah], passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support. The bill (AB 443) increases the maximum fee a municipal court can charge a defendant by
Assembly passes bill to withhold pay for judges suspended for alleged criminal misconduct
Three Democrats – Rep. Steve Doyle of Onalaska, Rep. Jenna Jacobson of Oregon and Rep. Tara Johnson of Shelby – crossed party lines to send AB 380 to the Senate on a 57-42 vote.
Rep. Rodriguez: Protecting kids from grooming
MADISON – The Wisconsin Assembly convened today to consider a variety of bills, including one that will define and criminalize grooming a child for sexual activity. Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues in supporting the proposal. 2025 Assembly