Finally: Action on Agriculture

The Legislature Needs To Do Its Job

To me, getting to work means putting in the time to hear bills that our colleagues write. Getting to work means staying in session until the work is done.

Assembly Misses Opportunity on Mental Health

This afternoon, the Wisconsin State Assembly met to vote on a number of bills, including some regarding mental health.

First Assembly Floor Session in 2020

Rep. Considine on Hemp Bill Passing the Assembly

This legislation updates state law regarding hemp, and creates more certainty for hemp producers, processors, and consumers in Wisconsin.

Rep. Considine Reacts to Legislature’s Inaction During Special Session

"I believe that the two bills Governor Evers specifically called for would make our communities safer."

Dane County District One EMS Director Jim Wick Honored on Assembly Floor

"Today the Assembly honored Jim and other first responders like him from across the state."

Growing Opportunities Act Introduced to Reinforce Expanding Hemp Industry

Bi-partisan Authors Optimistic about Crop’s Future

Rep. Considine Statement on Governor’s Budget

"Tonight I heard Governor Evers’ budget initiatives to invest in things that matter to the people of Wisconsin"

School Mental Health Program Funding Needed

Evers proposes $63 million in funding, an investment that could have big payoff.

Rep. Considine statement on Baraboo photoRep. Considine statement on Baraboo photo

"This photo is a clear reminder of the racism that is still present in our Baraboo community and in our country."

Rep. Considine Statement on CBD Analytical Note

"DOJ needs to clarify immediately what this analytical note means for farmers and their families."

Bipartisan animal first aid bill passes Assembly

Next stop: Governor Walker’s signature

Legislature Must Act On Prison Safety

More protections needed for prison workers, proposed bill provides solutions.

Rep. Considine appointed to new state committee

"I am proud to bring my experience in agriculture and education to the table on this committee..."

Industrial hemp bill passes legislature

"Industrial hemp is a part of Wisconsin’s agricultural future, and that is why I voted for SB 119."

Rep. Considine responds to high capacity well vote

SB 76 would exempt high capacity well repairs, reconstructions, replacements, and ownership transfers from any oversight by the state Department of Natural Resources.

Legalize Industrial Hemp

Many other states have. It could be a boon to state’s economy.

1.2 Million On Medicaid At Risk

Proposal to cap spending threatens state's blind, elderly, disabled and poor.

Rep. Considine reintroduces bill to build sustainable hemp industry in Wisconsin

This bill would finally allow Wisconsin farmers and tribes to take full advantage of the great agricultural opportunity hemp presents.

State PSC Doesn’t Listen to Citizens

Concerns about the environment, about transmission lines, get ignored.