Republicans Vote Against Cannabis Legalization
GOP ignores will of the people, passes slate of legislation that won’t address issues facing Wisconsinites
Jan 25th, 2022
Senator Agard Supports Child Victims’ Act
Senator Agard has been a leader on this subject in previous sessions
Jan 21st, 2022
Republicans Continue to Peddle COVID Lies
While Wisconsin hospitals reach maximum capacity, GOP leaders hold public hearings on bills that spread misinformation
Jan 12th, 2022
Senator Agard Testifies in Support of DNR’s PFAS Standards
DNR held a public hearing to hear feedback regarding PFAS standards in ground and surface water
Dec 1st, 2021
Republicans Listen to Special Interests instead of Listening to Wisconsinites
Oct 25th, 2021
Senator Agard Slams GOP Leaders for Continued Investigation of 2020 Election
Senate GOP leaders authorize Elections Committee to investigate Madison election data
Oct 25th, 2021
Senator Agard Applauds Biden Administration PFAS Regulations
Biden administration announced PFAS rules through the EPA
Oct 18th, 2021
Medical Professionals Support Legalizing Cannabis
Cannabis prohibition further hurts racial disparities and poses issues for public health
Aug 30th, 2021
Wisconsin Needs $15 Minimum Wage
Raising the minimum wage would create jobs and support working families.
Jul 9th, 2021
Let Kids Play
Anti-Trans bills would prohibit trans-youth from participating in high school or collegiate sports
May 26th, 2021
Republicans Turn their Back on Wisconsinites with Budget Votes
With Republican led votes to strip nearly 300 provisions from the budget, the people of Wisconsin lose out on life-changing and life-saving provisions
May 6th, 2021
High Time to Support Cannabis Legalization
GOP set to strip out cannabis legalization from the governor’s proposal tomorrow
May 5th, 2021
Republicans Continue to Show their True Colors with Upcoming Budget Plans: The Time for Action is Now
With the Joint Finance Committee planning to vote to remove 280 policy provisions, Republicans show Wisconsinites are not their top priority
May 3rd, 2021
Senator Agard: Statement on Shooting Tragedy at the Oneida Casino Complex
May 2nd, 2021
Republicans Lose Lawyers Before Redistricting Starts
Judge voids contracts Republicans made with lawyers to represent them in expected redistricting legal battle
Apr 29th, 2021
Senator Agard Applauds Attorney General Kaul, DOJ Investigation into Clergy Sexual Abuse
AG Kaul announced that state DOJ will conduct a sweeping inquiry into clergy and faith leader abuse in Wisconsin.
Apr 27th, 2021
Senator Agard Applauds President Biden Taking Steps to Address Gun Violence
Apr 8th, 2021
Thousands of Wisconsinites Sign Petition in Support of Cannabis Legalization
Mar 29th, 2021
Senator Agard responds to Speaker Vos comments regarding gun reform legislation
Common Sense Gun Reforms Save Lives
Mar 24th, 2021
Senator Agard Responds to Boulder Shooting, Calls for Immediate Action on Gun Safety in Wisconsin
We must treat domestic terrorism and gun violence as a national crisis
Mar 23rd, 2021
Sexual Assault Kit Bills will help create a Safer, More Compassionate Wisconsin
Senator Agard applauds bipartisan bills passing the Senate unanimously
Mar 16th, 2021
Senator Agard Introduces “People’s Voice Act” Legislation
Legislation would allow the public to petition for public hearings on legislation
Mar 15th, 2021
Refusing to Expand Medicaid is Fiscally and Morally Irresponsible
Report released shows MA expansion would result in $1 billion in state savings
Mar 11th, 2021
Senator Agard Supports UnityPoint-Meriter Nurses in Their Efforts for a Fair Contract
Health Care Heroes deserve respect, protection, and a voice in the workplace
Mar 9th, 2021
Senator Agard Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Exempting Menstrual Products and Diapers from State Sales Tax
Hygiene products are necessities, not luxuries
Mar 2nd, 2021
Senator Agard Votes to Start Modernization of the Unemployment System
The State Senate met to take first steps to upgrade the unemployment system shortcomings after nearly a year of issues.
Feb 18th, 2021
Senator Agard Sends Letter to JFC Co-Chairs in Support of Keeping Legalization of Marijuana in State Budget
Feb 10th, 2021
Senator Agard Supports Governor Evers’ Budget Provision to Legalize and Tax Marijuana in Wisconsin
Feb 7th, 2021
The House is on Fire and Republicans Argue About Process
Senate GOP in Disarray, go back on their word with the Governor
Feb 5th, 2021
Legislation Addressing Sexual Assault Kit Handling Continues to Garner Bi-Partisan Support
Senator Agard originally authored this bill in 2017
Jan 27th, 2021
Senate Republicans set to pass resolution making Wisconsinites less safe, less secure, and less prosperous
GOP to overturn Gov. Evers’ popular Statewide Mask Mandate
Jan 26th, 2021
Republican Bills Hinder Wisconsin’s Efforts to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Committee on Human Services, Children and Families executive session continues to show Republicans unwilling to do the real work for Wisconsinites
Jan 21st, 2021
In his State of the State Address, Governor Evers Talks about how Fair Maps Will Lead to a Fair Shake for Wisconsinites
Governor Evers highlights the need for redistricting reform as a focal point for 2021
Jan 12th, 2021
Senator Agard Releases Statement on the Decision to Not Charge Officer Involved in Shooting Jacob Blake
Jan 5th, 2021
Senator Agard Sworn-In, will be the next State Senator from the 16th Senate District beginning January 4th
Dec 28th, 2020
Audits Show the Need to Modernize and Improve UI System after Years of GOP Neglect
Dec 16th, 2020
Senator-Elect Agard Comments on Committee on Campaigns and Elections “Public Hearing”
Legislative Republicans Hold Sham Public Hearing on Baseless, Unsubstantiated Election Fraud Claims
Dec 11th, 2020
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
