Born Hammond, IN, April 28; married; 2 children, 3 grandchildren. Graduate UW-Madison 1966; grad. work UW-Milwaukee 1972-74. Former teacher and marketing director. Member: North Shore Rotary; College Savings Program Bd. (EdVest); Junior League of Milwaukee (former pres.); Tempo Professional Women’s Organization; Blood Center of Wis. Bd. Former member: Next Door Foundation; Public Policy Forum; Wis. Strategic Planning Council for Economic Development; Greater Milwaukee Com.; Goals for Greater Milwaukee 2000 Project (exec. com.); United Way Bd. (chp., allocations com.); Future Milwaukee (pres.); Milwaukee Forum; Children’s Service Soc. of Wis. (bd. of dir.); American Red Cross of Wis. (exec. com., bd. of dir.); League of Women Voters; Today’s Girls/Tomorrow’s Women/Boys Girls Club (founder); NCSL Education Com. (chp.); YMCA (bd. mbr.). Recipient: Shining Star of Education Reform 2011; Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Government Advocates Award; Greater Milwaukee Committee Leadership Award 2011; Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Legislative Leadership Award 2011, Friend of Housing Legislator of the Year 2012, 2006-2011, 2002, Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Working for Wisconsin 2012, 2002; American Conservative Union Foundation Defender of Liberty Award 2012; Friend of Grocers 2014; 2011 Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Tommy G. Thompson Award for Service; Wis. Stem Cell Now Courage Award; Right Wis. Iron Lady Award 2013; Wis. Charter Champion Award 2014; 2006 Inductee into the National MS Hall of Fame; Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce 100% Pro-Business Legislator 2006; Wis. Builders Assn. Friend of Housing 2008; Amer. Cancer Soc. Legislative Champion 2014, 2006; Fair Air Coalition Friend of Education; Metropolitan Milwaukee Assn. of Commerce Champion of Commerce; Wis. Head Start Directors Assn. Award of Excellence; National Assn. of Community Leadership Leadership Award; United Way Gwen Jackson Leadership Award; St. Francis Children’s Center Children Service Award.
Elected to Assembly in May 1990 special election; reelected November 1990; elected to Senate 1992; reelected since 1996. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Jt. Com. on Finance (co-chp. since 2011, also 2003, mbr. since 1999, eff. 2/7/00); Economic Development and Commerce; Education (since 2011, also 2005, 2001, 1999, 1997, 1993); Jt. Legis. Audit (since 2011, also 2003); Jt. Com. on Employment Relations (since 2011, also 2003); Jt. Legislative Council (since 2001). 2013 — Workforce Development, Forestry, Mining and Revenue (vice chp.); Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership Council (since 1995); Wis. Center District Board of Dir. (also 2011, 2005, 2003); UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority Bd. (also 2003). 2011 — Economic Development, Veterans and Military Affairs. 2009 — Economic Development; Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue. 2007 — Economic Development, Job Creation, Family Prosperity and Housing. 2005 — Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long-Term Care. 1999 — Jt. Com. for Review of Administrative Rules (since 1993); Jt. Com. on Information Policy (also 1995); Judiciary and Consumer Affairs; Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Bd. (since 1993). 1997 — Education and Financial Institutions (chp., eff. 4/21/98, also 1995); Business, Economic Development and Urban Affairs (eff. 4/21/98, also 1995); Judiciary (eff. 4/21/98, also 1995); Labor, Transportation and Financial Institutions; Education Comn. of the States (eff. 4/30/98, also 1995).
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-5830; E-mail: Sen.Darling@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: River Hills 53217.
Mailing address: Office: Room 317 East, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, Madison 53707-7882.
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Binge Drinking Cost County $594 Million
New report finds $3.9 billion impact in 2018 for entire state. Wisconsin ranks second in binge drinking.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Senator Darling Leaves Homeless in the Cold
Republican Rejects Her Own Bill to Fund Wisconsin Homeless Centers
Nov 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
State Jobs Will Go Unfilled
Republican Finance Committee co-chairs refuse Evers request for 60 new hires in state government.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Legislators May Hike Public Defenders Pay
Plan would more closely align state public defenders’ pay with that of state prosecutors.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Laurel White
Pipeline Bill Opponents Hope for Veto
Republican-created bill would limit protests of oil, water, fuel pipelines. If it passes, will Evers veto it?
Oct 25th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Senate Republicans Choose Special Interest Cash Over Public Safety of Wisconsinites
Lawmakers with history of NRA backing refuse to support Gov. Evers call for legislation to address gun violence
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
Senate Passes Insurance Industry Bill
Industry gave $1.9 million in campaign donations. Bill allows shorter notice of premium hikes.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
A World Without Scott Fitzgerald
Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Sen. Alberta Darling Plays Politics With Suicide Prevention Hotline
This is the second instance of Sen. Darling playing politics with funds available in the state budget to prevent suicides.
Oct 2nd, 2019 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
Bill Would Eliminate 6-Month Waiting Period To Remarry After Divorce
Bill has bipartisan support, but is opposed by the Wisconsin Family Council.
Oct 1st, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Senator Darling Ignores Domestic Abuse Survivors
Republican refuses to close loophole and prevent criminals from purchasing firearms
Sep 20th, 2019 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
Supervisors Push Ex-Offender Voting Rights
Resolution calls for restoring the voting rights of people on parole or probation.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Lame Duck Laws Hurting the State
Tying hands of Attorney General stalls 15 lawsuits, could cost taxpayers millions.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Questions Swirl Around State Budget Committee Republicans’ Hiring of Lawyer/Lobbyist at Taxpayer Expense
Republicans’ Proposed Solution to the Mess They Made is a Farce
Sep 4th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
GOP Legislators Hire Private Attorney In Clash With AG
15 state lawsuits have been stalled by legislators' dispute with Kaul over confidentiality agreement.
Aug 30th, 2019 by Laurel White
Sen. Alberta Darling’s Corrupt Lame Duck Law Puts Settlement Funds At Risk
Attorney General Kaul blocked by Joint Finance Republicans from settling lawsuit
Aug 28th, 2019 by Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee
Republicans Reject Attorney General Effort to Comply With Law They Passed
GOP Legislators Agreed to Confidentiality When Leaders Rigged District Lines for Their Benefit, Refuse Request By Democrat to Discuss Legal Action Potentially Benefiting Wisconsin
Aug 28th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
NRA’s Favorite Wisconsin State Politicians
Former Gov. Walker was Wisconsin’s top NRA beneficiary.
Aug 9th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Legislators Urge New Strategy on Budget
Stung by Republican cuts in funds to Milwaukee, city-based legislators search for new approach.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Legislators Delay Funds for Homeless, Farmers
Evers, Democrats push for state spending approved in budget, Republicans want review by Senate.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Laurel White
Did Legislators Work Too Fast?
Apparently had no time to address issues like drunk driving and water pollution.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Gregory Humphrey
Senate Sends $82 Billion Budget to Evers
Governor can reject, approve or partially veto the Republicans' revised version of budget.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Laurel White
Accused Polluter a Big Campaign Donor
Johnson Controls International’s subsidiary accused of releasing hazardous chemicals, contaminating drinking water.
Jun 15th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Joint Finance Committee Passes Budget
Majority Republicans rejected many Evers proposals. Minority Democrats assail GOP plan.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Approves $558 Million Health Care Hike
But Republican budget rejects Medicaid expansion that would save the state $320 million, Evers notes.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Laurel White
Attack on Milwaukee continues – even with a new occupant of the Governor’s Office
Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis May 16, 2019
May 16th, 2019 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
Republican Pushes for Medical Marijuana
State Sen. Patrick Testin could be the key man in the success or failure of proposal.
May 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Why Legislators Want Tougher Drunk Driving Law
Wisconsin is the only state that doesn't criminalize drunk driving on the first offense.
May 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Republican Reefer Madness
Aping the old drug-scare film, they back invalidated theories on marijuana’s alleged harm.
May 4th, 2019 by Casey Hoff
Republicans Delaying State Budget Action Until After Fundraiser Hosted by Washington D.C. Lobbying Firm
Delaying Deliberations Until After Special Interest Shakedown a Clear Sign of GOP Budget Priorities
Apr 30th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
GOP Legislators Kill Medical Pot Proposal
Budget committee snuffs out Evers plan. It's “off the wall scary,” says Sen. Darling.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Laurel White
GOP Legislators Defend Foxconn
They offer positive slant to Foxconn executive expressing doubt about 13,000 jobs.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Laurel White
Bill Speeds Up Health Insurance Appeals
Legislators consider bill in response to citizens' complaints about "step therapy," delays in getting needed pain medicine.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #19 Relating to the Creation of the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment
Gov. Evers today designated Mrs. Kathy Evers as the Chairwoman of the Executive Committee.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Evers Too Slow on Prison Reform?
His budget expands prisons, doesn’t offer much reform, critics charge.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Legislators Resist Many Evers Proposals
GOP push back on minimum wage, water quality, corrections worker wages, unemployment compensation and more.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Laurel White
Rep. Robyn Vining Supports Safe Harbor Legislation
"The Safe Harbor Bill is a piece of common-sense legislation that helps protect trafficked youth."
Mar 25th, 2019 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
Gov. Evers Moves Forward on Plans to Close Lincoln Hills
"We are committed to getting kids out of Lincoln Hills and closer to home as soon as we safely and responsibly can."
Mar 12th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Evers Budget Targets Rich Taxpayers
And helps middle class. But Republicans oppose plan.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large
What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
GOP May Resist Kaul on ACA Lawsuit
Attorney General wants to drop lawsuit, Republican legislators hint they won’t let him.
Feb 8th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
AFP-WI Backs Expungement Reform Bill
The bill makes smart reforms to Wisconsin’s criminal justice system to help provide second chances to people who have paid their debt to society.
Jan 29th, 2019 by AFP Wisconsin
Tavern League Still Has Clout in Capitol
Which is why bill to criminalize drunk driving unlikely to get legislative approval.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Announces Senate Standing Committees, Chairs
"I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate this session as we continue to pass reforms that put hard-working families first."
Dec 17th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
MacIver Cheers New Revenue Projections, Urges Gov.-Elect Evers To Stay The Course
"Eight years of sound fiscal management by Gov. Walker and the conservative legislature have put Wisconsin back on the right track."
Nov 21st, 2018 by MacIver Institute
Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions
Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.
Oct 30th, 2018 by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall
Local Leaders Demand Big Store Tax Reform
18 municipal leaders say big box tax loopholes costly, push legislators to change law.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
American Heart Association recognizes Sen. Alberta Darling with Friend of Heart award
Lawmaker recognized for efforts on dispatcher-assisted CPR, FoodShare incentives laws
Jun 20th, 2018 by American Heart Association
Legislative Committee Approves Highway Funding
“The roads in Illinois are much better,” Republican Sen Alberta Darling charges.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
U.S. Supreme Court Nears Decision on Wisconsin Redistricting Case
Ruling could impact the nation’s elections and democracy for decades.
Jun 2nd, 2018 by Cathleen Draper
A State MPS Reform Proposal. Again
Scott Walker joins a list of governors and others who’ve proposed reforms.
May 21st, 2018 by Steven Walters
Why Mitchell Street Sun Fair Was Cancelled
Republican law aimed at Milwaukee BIDs made it harder to raise money for fair.
May 11th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Farm Bill Will Leave Millions of Kids Hungry
Analysis of federal bill show 11% of state food stamp recipients, including 23,369 kids, lose eligibility.
May 4th, 2018 by Jon Peacock
Audit Shows Big Problems at State Fair Park
Management issues, revenue shortfalls, contracts not tracked, environmental laws violated.
May 3rd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Combating the Opioid Crisis: Governor Walker Signs Bipartisan Bills on Opioids into Law
All 30 bills signed by the Governor were created as a part of the HOPE (Heroin, Opiate, Prevention, and Education) Agenda.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Supporting Wisconsin’s Children and Families: Governor Walker to Sign 11 Bills to Improve Outcomes for Children in Foster Care
This legislative bill package was created by the 2017 Speaker’s Task Force on Foster Care.
Apr 4th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker Signs Bills on Improving Family Access to High-Quality Child Care, Creating Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin Veterans, and Increasing Funding for Watershed Protection Grants
Governor Walker signs 64 bills into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Mayor Tom Barrett Applauds Passage of Bill Prohibiting Straw Purchasing
Senate Bill 408 criminalizes gun purchases on behalf of felons and acting as ‘human holster’
Mar 28th, 2018 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Legislators’ Donations Up 40% in 2017
Most of it to Republicans, who have 3.2 times more campaign cash than Democrats.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP lawmakers again embrace anti-Milwaukee stance with BID measure
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - March 15, 2018
Mar 15th, 2018 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Governor Walker Announces Administration Staff Changes
Governor Scott Walker today announced the following administration staff changes
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Sen. Taylor, Bipartisan Legislators, Introduce Bill to Fund Suicide Prevention Text Hotline
“Wisconsin’s suicide rate has increased between 2005 and 2015, and the suicide rate among teens has doubled between 2007 and 2015,” said Senator Lena Taylor.
Jan 29th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Landlords Win in the Assembly
Bills makes evictions easier. Real estate industry gave $1.2 million to GOP legislators.
Jan 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Darling Bill To Restore Historic Tax Credit Has Public Hearing
"Many downtowns throughout Wisconsin owe their revitalization to the Historic Tax Credit."
Jan 10th, 2018 by State Sen. Alberta Darling
Senate Committee Approves WINS Act Darling Bill Encourages Business Clusters in Wisconsin
"This bill will help build on the many successes stories in Wisconsin and take our business climate to the next level."
Jan 9th, 2018 by State Sen. Alberta Darling
Bill Helps Real Estate Industry
Weakens historic preservation and tenants rights. Realtors big donors to legislators.
Jan 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Historic Preservation Tax Credits Survive
Republican tax plan changes program, but doesn't eliminate it.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Governor Walker Signs Bill Into Law Designating Richard A. Grobschmidt Memorial Bridge in Milwaukee
"Richard was a dedicated public servant who helped move Wisconsin forward for over 25 years."
Nov 28th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Why Does GOP Want To Raise My Taxes?
And why do I get nothing back in return but a bigger federal deficit?
Nov 15th, 2017 by Bruce Thompson
Historic Preservation in Peril
Job-creating historic preservation tax credits face cuts again, this time from Congress.
Nov 15th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Anti-Fraud Law’s Repeal Hurts Taxpayers
State losing millions in federal settlements because Walker, GOP killed whistleblower law.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Julie Spitzer and Dee J. Hall
Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements
Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah
Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
The Secrets of Foxconn
Walker administration won’t release details of massive subsidy until after contract is signed.
Oct 26th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Workforce and Innovation Network for Success
The Act will encourage and expand industry clusters in our state.
Oct 19th, 2017 by State Rep. Adam Neylon
The Water Council Supports the Wisconsin WINS Act
The Wisconsin WINS Act will help transform economic growth in communities across Wisconsin.
Oct 19th, 2017 by The Water Council
Leah Vukmir Unveils Finance Committee for U.S. Senate
Long-time Wisconsin GOP Donors Back Leah for Senate
Sep 21st, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
Committee Holds Hearing Today on Regulatory “Sunset” Bill
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today called on lawmakers to approve AB 384, a measure that would require the re-adoption of government rules every seven years under a rigorous review process.
Sep 19th, 2017 by AFP Wisconsin
Bill Has $10 Million Giveaway to Fiserv
Included in Foxconn bill. Fiserv employees donated $15,400 to state politicians.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The News That Wasn’t
JS story on I-94 project in danger is six months old. So why was it a banner headline?
Jul 25th, 2017 by George Mitchell
We Hate DOT, But Here’s $712 Million
GOP senators would borrow big for Department of Transportation they distrust.
Jul 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Senate and Assembly Flip on Highway Debt
Senate now likes big increase in debt, Assembly no longer does.
Jul 20th, 2017 by George Mitchell
H.O.P.E. for Wisconsin: Governor Walker Signs Four Special Session Bills into Law at Medical College of Wisconsin – Green Bay
"Like many states in our great nation, Wisconsin is experiencing a dangerous trend – a growing number of cases of opioid abuse and overdose."
Jul 17th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Walker, Darling Flip Flop on Vouchers
Their new message to school choice supporters: Drop dead.
Jul 14th, 2017 by George Mitchell
State Park Fees Keep Rising
New hikes proposed, already higher than in any Midwestern state.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Virginia Small
Koch-Funded Group Backs Tax Cut
Cut could reduce state forestry funding.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
How MMAC Peddles Influence
Milwaukee business group has spent $2.4 million on campaigns and lobbying.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Republican Legislators Rejecting Student Loan Refinancing Themselves Attended College at One-Fifth the Cost Today
Cost of Their Own Schooling May Explain Ignorance of Student Loan Debt Crisis, But it Doesn’t Excuse Their Refusal to Help
May 26th, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
Bill Buries State Regulations
After 7 years they would expire. Kochs and WMC back the bill.
May 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Drunk Driving Bill Costs $15 Million Per Year
Department of Corrections estimates minimum cost of get-tough bill.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Regent Nominees Gave Walker $22,550
The two nominees also gave more than $64,000 to other candidates.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Republican Extremists Eye Fetal Tissue Bill for the Second Straight Legislative Session
"Not only is this proposal out of touch with the needs of everyday Wisconsinites, it does nothing to move our state forward."
Mar 16th, 2017 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Heavy Trucks Cause Most Road Damage
State isn’t enforcing weight limits. Big donors support bigger trucks.
Mar 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
2017 State of the City
As Delivered by Mayor Tom Barrett
Mar 6th, 2017 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Governor Walker Appoints Jay Risch to Serve as Department of Financial Institutions Secretary
Mr. Risch will begin his new duties at DFI on March 6, 2017.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Legislators Could Trim Walker Budget
Does governor expect them to throw out his bag of goodies?
Feb 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Tavern League Favors Drunk Driving Bill
Big donor to politicians wants tougher penalties but easy on first-time offenders.
Feb 8th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
