Dianne Hesselbein
Born Madison, March 10, 1971; married; 3 children. Graduate La Follette H.S. (Madison) 1989; B.S. UW-Oshkosh 1993; M.A. Edgewood College 1996. Full-time legislator. Member: Dane Co. Democratic Party; Friends of Pheasant Branch; Clean WI; Wis. League of Conservation Voters; Middleton Action Team; VFW Ladies Auxiliary Council. Former member: Parent Teacher Organization (pres.); Boy Scouts of America (cubmaster); Girl Scout troop leader. Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Bd. 2005-08. Dane Co. Bd. 2008-present.
Elected to Assembly 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Colleges and Universities; Education; Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage; Tourism; Veterans.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-5340; (888) 534-0079 (toll free).
E-mail: Rep.Hesselbein@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: Middleton 53562.
Mailing address: Office: Room 9 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.
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Behold the Democratic Green Team
“Forward on Climate” package includes bills on green banks, weatherizing schools.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Republican Inaction on Gun Safety Fails Wisconsin
Governor Evers and legislative Democrats focus on safety while Republicans play politics
Nov 7th, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Republicans Attempt Another Power Grab
Last-minute resolution to overhaul rules brought before an Assembly Committee
Oct 8th, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Hesselbein Visits Octopi Brewing for Craft Brewery Day
"Octopi has been a great part of our community."
Sep 26th, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Hesselbein Supports Common Sense Background Checks
"This legislation on universal background checks is a reasonable, responsible and moderate first step in addressing the overwhelming public health crisis of gun violence in our state and nation."
Aug 15th, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Hesselbein Attends Ho-Chunk Nation Swearing-in
"I am honored to witness the newly sworn-in leaders take their oath of office."
Jul 3rd, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Reflecting on Wisconsin Women’s Suffrage at 100
"Today, we can celebrate our triumphs in the last century, but we must remain steadfast in our effort to ensure Wisconsin is a leader in women’s rights."
Jun 10th, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Special Education Investments Are Paramount
"I’m glad the Governor sees the value in all of our children and wants to help our school districts do what’s best for our kids."
May 13th, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Earth Day
"It is important on Earth Day and every day to recommit to our goal of an environmentally sustainable future."
Apr 22nd, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Hesselbein Opposes Tax Dollars for Private Attorneys
"This is another example of Speaker Vos subverting the will of the people for political gain."
Mar 22nd, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Rep. Hesselbein Supports Governor Evers’ Fair Maps Plan
"Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around."
Feb 26th, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Rep. Hesselbein Supports Bringing Guard Members Home
"I’m thankful that Governor Evers is standing up for our Wisconsin National Guard personnel who were sent to the southwest border for a manufactured crisis."
Feb 26th, 2019 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Gerrymander Caused Women Assembly Losses?
27 women Democrats running for Assembly lost, women leaders point to gerrymandering.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Assembly Democrats Reach Gender Parity
Women make up 50% of Democrats but just 16% of Republicans in state Assembly.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Laurel White
Democratic Program Recruits Women Candidates
Emerge program’s training give women the confidence to run for office.
Sep 24th, 2018 by Steven Walters
No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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
Democrats Continue to Lead the Fight to Protect Taxpayers on Foxconn
Walker’s Republican allies in Legislature reject resolution calling for Foxconn contract to be made public
Nov 7th, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Changing Our Identity for Special Interests
Republicans seek to change Wisconsin’s well-known slogan for influential lobbyists on a whim
Nov 3rd, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Rep. Hesselbein Statement on SCOTUS Hearing Oral Arguments in Gill v. Whitford
"Republicans in the legislature have rigged the system to maintain their power in Wisconsin."
Oct 3rd, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Rep. Hesselbein: Statement on DVA Secretary Zimmerman’s Column
"The divisive and inflammatory rhetoric used by Secretary Zimmerman in his column is counter-productive and well outside the scope of his duties as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs."
Oct 2nd, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Republican Agenda Puts Corporate Welfare Package for Taiwanese Company Ahead of our Public Schools
Hesselbein votes against boondoggle proposal that will hamstring state budgets for years to come
Aug 17th, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Terrible Jobs Numbers and Inability to Fund Wisconsin Schools: Just Another Day in Scott Walker’s Wisconsin
"Six straight years of Governor Scott Walker and six straight years of below average economic growth in Wisconsin."
Jun 7th, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Rep. Hesselbein: The Walker Economy Continues to Disappoint
“Gold Standard” job data shows 2016 was the worst year for job growth under Gov. Walker
May 30th, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Rep. Hesselbein: Statement on REINS Proposal
AB 42 has potential to open state’s regulatory process to corporate influence
Apr 19th, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
On International Women’s Day, Let’s #BeBoldForChange
Reflecting on extraordinary accomplishments of Wisconsin women, Hesselbein calls for continued action
Mar 8th, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Republicans to Privately Approve Slush Fund to Defend Unconstitutional Maps
Hesselbein predicts hundreds of thousands of tax dollars will be wasted by GOP to defend unconstitutional maps
Feb 2nd, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Rep. Hesselbein Honored to Be Recognized By AARP with Capitol Caregiver Award
“Again, thank you to AARP Wisconsin for recognizing me for my work on this vital issue.”
Jan 31st, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Rep. Hesselbein Calls for Open, Transparent, and Public Process for Drawing New Legislative Lines
"For too long, Wisconsin taxpayers have had their voices silenced because of Republicans hiding behind crooked, unconstitutional legislative district lines."
Jan 27th, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Walker’s Tax Cuts for the Wealthy are Costing Wisconsin Big Time
Regressive tax credit claimed by millionaires set to be $800 MILLION over budget
Jan 24th, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Rep. Hesselbein: Scott Walker Ignores the Real State of our State in Annual Address
Walker has turned a blind eye to problems facing our veterans, our working families, and our infrastructure
Jan 10th, 2017 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Rep. Barca Statement on Democratic Leader Reelection
“I am honored and humbled by my reelection.”
Nov 15th, 2016 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Democrats propose Corrections Reform measures to improve public safety
“The lack of urgency by Gov. Walker’s administration and the Republican majority to address complaints of child abuse and assaults in our correctional facilities is appalling”
Jan 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Assembly Democrats Urge Gov. Walker to Veto Assembly Bill 387 and Assembly Bill 388
Bills Will Have a Devastating Impact on Wisconsin’s Tradition of Clean, Open and Transparent Government
Nov 17th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Rep. Hesselbein Warns: Cuts to Public Broadcasting Threaten Public Safety
“The governor’s cuts of $27 million per year and 24 positions put the state’s emergency communication systems in peril.”
May 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Goyke backs proposals to help vets in education, other areas
State senator backs package being circulated by State Rep. Dianne Hesselbein
Mar 12th, 2015 by State Rep. Evan Goyke
Redistricting reform the antidote to Republican extremism
Assembly Democratic freshmen urge support for non-partisan redistricting reform as fall session ends
Nov 13th, 2013 by Press Release
Freshmen legislators push new legislation to correct flawed partisan redistricting process
Freshmen Democratic legislators from the State Assembly today announced new legislation that would remove the redistricting authority from politicians and assigns it to a non-partisan body.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Press Release
A Solution to Our Billion-Dollar Democracy
11 states support a constitutional amendment to overthrow Supreme Court decision allowing unrestrained campaign spending. What about Wisconsin?
Jan 30th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012 by State Rep. Peter Barca
