Will appear before the State Senate Committee on Shared Revenue, Elections and Consumer Protection Thursday morning.

MADISON – Today, Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) and Representative Alex Joers (D - Middleton) introduced legislation to create a gun buyback program in Wisconsin. Senator Agard and Representative Joers released the following statement:

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Blake Gross to serve as Ashland County District Attorney. The appointment fills a vacancy created by District Attorney David Meany’s resignation. Gross will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2025.

Madison - Today, Wisconsin lawmakers held a press conference to introduce a groundbreaking Tenant Protection Package aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of tenants across the state. This legislative initiative, led by dedicated legislators from the Democratic caucus, addresses a wide range of issues, from discrimination based on immigration status to prohibitions on no-cause evictions. The package comprises 22 bills that collectively aim to make housing more equitable and secure for all Wisconsinites.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/eauclairebridge-s5.jpgSen. Smith is embarking on his “Stop & Talks” tour of District 31 and announces his mobile office hours and schedule.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voters-2022-getty-s430.pngEvers says new legislative maps must be implemented and avoid current maps’ “partisan bias” that has been a “detriment of Wisconsin’s democracy".

MADISON – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) introduced legislation to provide state, local, and school buildings with free menstrual products. Senator Agard released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/childcare-dropoff-s460.pngStopgap funding comes as Legislature delays passage of governor’s comprehensive workforce plan even as newly released report shows state coffers at highest balance in state history.

MADISON – Today, Republicans on the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges adopted a substitute amendment to Governor Evers' Special Session Bill 1, the Governor’s workforce initiatives package. Senate Democratic Leader Agard released the following statement:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wisc-capitol-dome-s5.jpgGovernor renews calls for Legislature to invest in addressing generational workforce challenges, preventing looming child care crisis.