State Must Address Sexual Assault Issue
Will Legislature pass bipartisan bill to assure backlog of rape kits doesn’t recur?
Dec 6th, 2019
Let’s End the “Tampon Tax”
Bill targets inaccessibility of essential menstrual hygiene products in public restrooms.
Oct 25th, 2019
Limited Legal Pot Is Not Enough
Fully legal cannabis has far more economic, social and health benefits.
Jul 25th, 2019
The Most Dangerous Thing about Marijuana in Wisconsin is that it is Illegal
"Far too many lives and communities have been damaged by out of date and backwards cannabis policies..."
Apr 18th, 2019
Rep. Sargent Statement on Child Tax Rebate and Annual Sales Tax Holiday
"This is a one-time sales tax holiday and a one-time $100-check to be delivered right before an election—if that doesn’t scream ‘election-year gimmick,’ I don’t know what does."
Feb 14th, 2018
Republican Bill Second-Guesses, Restricts Local Governments
Assembly bill would add restrictions to local governments raising money for transportation projects
Dec 14th, 2017
Democrats Introduce Bill to Support Working Families, Increase Minimum Wage to $15
Legislation introduced today would increase Wisconsin’s minimum wage, tie minimum wage to inflation
Nov 17th, 2017
Rep. Sargent’s Statement on Second Request for Public Review of Foxconn Contract, WEDC Board’s Two-Day Review
There’s no excuse for the lack of transparency or accountability with this much on the line for Wisconsin taxpayers.
Nov 7th, 2017
Bills Introduced Repealing ‘Tampon Tax,’ Requiring Hygiene Products in Bathrooms
The Hygiene Product Accessibility Act removes barriers to affording, accessing hygiene products
Oct 30th, 2017
Rep. Sargent’s Statement on Governor Walker’s Letter to the NFL
"Well, after seven years in office, I’m glad Scott Walker finally woke up this morning and realized domestic violence in the NFL is a problem."
Oct 16th, 2017
King Audit, Hearing Highlight Need for Legislative Oversight and Accountability
DVA unresponsiveness to Legislature, LAB audits should prompt legislative action
Oct 10th, 2017
Legislators Condemn Las Vegas Shooting, Demand Action on Gun Violence
Reps. Sargent, Berceau, and Taylor announce bill denouncing gun violence, call on state and federal legislators to act on legislation preventing gun violence
Oct 4th, 2017
Reps. Sargent and Taylor Request LAB Audit of DOJ Sexual Assault Kit Testing
Legislators today requested an official state audit relating to Wisconsin’s sexual assault kit backlog
Oct 2nd, 2017
ENDA Report Underscores Need for Domestic Violence Prevention in Wisconsin
Rep. Sargent joined advocates today to announce the 2016 results of End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin’s annual Domestic Violence Homicide Report
Sep 26th, 2017
Walker Prioritizes Politics Over Public Schools (Again)
State budget bill signing scheduled during State Supt. Evers’ State of Education Address
Sep 21st, 2017
Legislature Shouldn’t Get Too Comfortable After Latest LAB Audit on Wisconsin Veterans Home at King
LAB King audit announced today highlights need for continued reform, legislative oversight
Aug 25th, 2017
Unconstitutional Bill Addressing Republican-Manufactured Crisis to Pass Assembly
Republicans set to pass bill spearheaded by Speaker Robin Vos attacking free speech rights on campus
Jun 21st, 2017
WEDC Audit Reveals Continued Dereliction, Insubordination
Governor Walker agency continues economic discouragement and taxpayer dollar malfeasance
May 17th, 2017
Representative Sargent Introduces Bill to Stop “Stealth” Sexual Assault
New legislation prevents sexual assault via nonconsensual removal of a sexually protective device
May 4th, 2017
Audit of Wisconsin’s Financial Statements Another Hit to GOP’s Budget Fairytale
Financial records show billion-dollar General Fund deficit and bleeding Transportation Fund
Mar 31st, 2017
Republican-Sponsored Gun Bill Irresponsible, Dangerous for Wisconsin
Republican legislation makes a mockery of Wisconsin’s gun violence epidemic
Mar 28th, 2017
Sober Housing Legislation Helps Address Addiction Epidemic
Rep. Sargent introduces bill to support and expand access to sober living residences in Wisconsin
Mar 22nd, 2017
DNR Audit Underlines Consequences of Starving State Government
DNR underfunding, understaffing causing lack of enforcement, accountability
Mar 14th, 2017
GOP Continues Six-Year War on Wisconsin Workers
GOP’s bill banning project labor agreements hurts hardworking Wisconsinites
Mar 9th, 2017
Water in six Madison schools have higher lead levels than national standard
Rep. Sargent: Statement on Reports of High Lead Content in Local Schools
Mar 4th, 2017
Progressive Tax Reform Plan Helps Middle Class Wisconsinites
Legislative progressives are putting money back in the pockets of hardworking families
Mar 2nd, 2017
Lack of Urgency, Transparency in Sexual Assault Kit Testing Necessitates Audit
Representative Sargent requests an official audit of the DOJ’s sexual assault kit backlog and testing policies and procedures
Feb 7th, 2017
Rep. Sargent: Statement on the Republican Plan to Increase the EITC
Republicans Take Credit for Putting Out Fires They Started
Feb 1st, 2017
Redistricting Ruling Victory for Wisconsin Democracy
People should get to pick their legislators, not vice versa
Jan 27th, 2017
Transportation Audit Shatters GOP Budget Fairytale
Caution! Road Work Ahead (That We Can’t Pay For)
Jan 26th, 2017
Governor Walker and GOP Out of Touch With Wisconsin
"Governor Walker and the GOP could not be more wrong about the state of Wisconsin."
Jan 10th, 2017
Scott Walker Helped Create Trump
Governor's divisiveness and use of fear set stage for Donald Trump's style.
Mar 1st, 2016
