MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly voted on the 2025-2027 biennial state budget today, which was approved by the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “A budget is a moral document–it reflects our values. And
MADISON–The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision today invalidating Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Every Wisconsinite deserves access to high-quality and affordable healthcare. Abortion is a decision to be made by a patient and
MADISON–The Assembly was in session today, but not to debate and vote on the state budget. Republican lawmakers instead have stalled the budget process and advanced bills that are unfunded, with no guarantee they will be funded in the state
MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining stood alongside doctors, students, Attorney General Josh Kaul, legislative colleagues, and gun violence prevention advocates yesterday to introduce legislation to end gun violence in Wisconsin. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Gun violence is the
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining introduced the “Mental Healthcare is Healthcare” legislative package of 9 bills today to expand mental health access for Wisconsinites. These 9 bills are in addition to LRB-1684 introduced last week to train mental health professionals on the
MADISON– 96 of the 99 State Representatives serving in the State Assembly represent at least one school district that has gone to referendum since 2024. Failure to adequately fund the schools is pushing school districts to referendum, and forcing taxpayers
MADISON–The Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus and the Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) introduced the “Equality Agenda” at a press conference today, a package of bills to promote equality and improve safety for LGBTQIA+ Wisconsinites. Included in this package is
MADISON—Legislative Democrats introduced legislation to invest in Wisconsin’s childcare infrastructure. The bill supports childcare providers and workers, and working families in every community across the state. Following the press conference, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsin must
MILWAUKEE–Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Judge Hannah Dugan, a sitting Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, at the Milwaukee County Courthouse this morning. In response to this arrest, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “While
MADISON–The State Assembly was in session today to vote on bills that do not improve the lives of Wisconsinites. In response to the Assembly floor session today, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Republican lawmakers are once again
MADISON–The State Senate passed SB 23 today to expand postpartum healthcare coverage for Wisconsin mothers. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement upon passage of SB 23: “I applaud the State Senate for coming together to pass the postpartum
MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining joined Attorney General Josh Kaul at Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee for a victims’ rights roundtable during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding
MADISON–Over 70% of the Wisconsin State legislature has co-sponsored 2025 Assembly Bill 97, a bill that extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a year. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsin women deserve better than the Wisconsin
MADISON–The Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prevention met this week for the first time in 2025. A brief public hearing was held Tuesday, and an even briefer executive session was held Thursday. After speaking with Democratic
MADISON–Last week, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats introduced a resolution calling for the establishment of an Economic Justice Bill of Rights in the state of Wisconsin. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), an author of the bill, released the following statement: “I believe that
Madison–Last week, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Representative Jonathan Brostoff. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) made the following statement: “We all know Jonathan Brostoff’s fire, and I imagine that’s what many of
MADISON– Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), who served on the 2022 Special Committee on State-tribal
MADISON–Legislative Republicans introduced anti-trans legislation this week targeting Wisconsin’s LGBTQIA+ youth. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: “I want to begin by making clear I stand with the LGBTQIA+ community–you are loved and valued. We have fought
Madison–In honor of Public Schools Week, a week-long celebration that honors public schools and highlights the importance of public education, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Public Schools Week is a time to both celebrate our public schools, and
MADISON–Governor Tony Evers delivered his State Budget Address tonight, introducing his proposed 2025-2027 biennial state budget. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement in response: “Public schools are the heart of our communities–they should be the heart of our
MADISON–The Wisconsin State Assembly voted on the 2025-2027 biennial state budget today, which was approved by the Republican-controlled Joint Committee on Finance. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “A budget is a moral document–it reflects our values. And this budget, from my perspective, is a broken promise to
MADISON–The Wisconsin Supreme Court released its decision today invalidating Wisconsin’s 1849 abortion ban. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Every Wisconsinite deserves access to high-quality and affordable healthcare. Abortion is a decision to be made by a patient and their doctor, a decision that should not be made by
MADISON–The Assembly was in session today, but not to debate and vote on the state budget. Republican lawmakers instead have stalled the budget process and advanced bills that are unfunded, with no guarantee they will be funded in the state budget. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsinites
MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining stood alongside doctors, students, Attorney General Josh Kaul, legislative colleagues, and gun violence prevention advocates yesterday to introduce legislation to end gun violence in Wisconsin. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in Wisconsin, but it is
MADISON–Representative Robyn Vining introduced the “Mental Healthcare is Healthcare” legislative package of 9 bills today to expand mental health access for Wisconsinites. These 9 bills are in addition to LRB-1684 introduced last week to train mental health professionals on the rights of LGBTQIA+ youth. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the
MADISON– 96 of the 99 State Representatives serving in the State Assembly represent at least one school district that has gone to referendum since 2024. Failure to adequately fund the schools is pushing school districts to referendum, and forcing taxpayers into a difficult choice whether or not to fund their
MADISON–The Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus and the Transgender Parent and Nonbinary Advocacy Caucus (TPANAC) introduced the “Equality Agenda” at a press conference today, a package of bills to promote equality and improve safety for LGBTQIA+ Wisconsinites. Included in this package is a bill authored by Rep. Robyn Vining and members of
MADISON—Legislative Democrats introduced legislation to invest in Wisconsin’s childcare infrastructure. The bill supports childcare providers and workers, and working families in every community across the state. Following the press conference, Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsin must fund childcare. Childcare professionals are the workforce … Please log in
MILWAUKEE–Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested Judge Hannah Dugan, a sitting Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge, at the Milwaukee County Courthouse this morning. In response to this arrest, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “While we wait for more information, I am deeply concerned about
MADISON–The State Assembly was in session today to vote on bills that do not improve the lives of Wisconsinites. In response to the Assembly floor session today, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Republican lawmakers are once again politicizing this legislature instead of proposing solutions that actually help
MADISON–The State Senate passed SB 23 today to expand postpartum healthcare coverage for Wisconsin mothers. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement upon passage of SB 23: “I applaud the State Senate for coming together to pass the postpartum Medicaid extension, shifting coverage from 60 days to the critical
MADISON–Rep. Robyn Vining joined Attorney General Josh Kaul at Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee for a victims’ rights roundtable during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding is essential to providing critical services to victim-survivors of human
MADISON–Over 70% of the Wisconsin State legislature has co-sponsored 2025 Assembly Bill 97, a bill that extends postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a year. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement: “Wisconsin women deserve better than the Wisconsin State Legislature is doing for them right now. The Wisconsin
MADISON–The Assembly Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Prevention met this week for the first time in 2025. A brief public hearing was held Tuesday, and an even briefer executive session was held Thursday. After speaking with Democratic members of the committee, Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville), and Rep.
MADISON–Last week, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats introduced a resolution calling for the establishment of an Economic Justice Bill of Rights in the state of Wisconsin. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), an author of the bill, released the following statement: “I believe that every person in Wisconsin–urban, suburban, or rural; white, African American,
Madison–Last week, the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former Representative Jonathan Brostoff. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) made the following statement: “We all know Jonathan Brostoff’s fire, and I imagine that’s what many of us thought of first when we lost him. His fight,
MADISON– Chairman Thomas Fowler of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin delivered the 21st annual State of the Tribes address today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), who served on the 2022 Special Committee on State-tribal Relations, released the following statement on the State of the
MADISON–Legislative Republicans introduced anti-trans legislation this week targeting Wisconsin’s LGBTQIA+ youth. Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) released the following statement in response: “I want to begin by making clear I stand with the LGBTQIA+ community–you are loved and valued. We have fought for you in previous legislative sessions, and we will fight
Madison–In honor of Public Schools Week, a week-long celebration that honors public schools and highlights the importance of public education, Rep. Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement: “Public Schools Week is a time to both celebrate our public schools, and advocate for them. “Public schools week is a time to
MADISON–Governor Tony Evers delivered his State Budget Address tonight, introducing his proposed 2025-2027 biennial state budget. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement in response: “Public schools are the heart of our communities–they should be the heart of our state budget. In the ‘2025 Year of the Kid’, we