Dianne Hesselbein

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) Celebrates Passage of Gail’s Law

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) Statement on Governor Evers’ State of State Address

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein Endorses Charly Ray for Wisconsins 25th Senate District

Sen. Dianne Hesselbein Leading The Charge To Deliver A Democratic Majority

Gillian Battino Announces Candidacy for the 29th State Senate district

In The News: Senate Democrats Standing Up For Wisconsin Veterans

Senator Sarah Keyeski Recognized with Emerging Leaders Award

State Government Affairs Council Honors Five Lawmakers in Inaugural Year of Award

Senate Democrats Hold Series of Healthcare Roundtables as ACA Cuts Impact Wisconsin Families

Rep. Shelia Stubbs, Congressman Mark Pocan, Sen. Minority Leader Hesselbein, Sen. Melissa Ratcliff, Community Partners Host FoodShare Press Event

Senator Ratcliff Raises Alarm on SNAP Benefit Cuts, Emphasizes Urgent Need for Food Security Across District 16

Wisconsin Republicans Demand Accountability: No Show Jill Underly’s DPI Cover-Up of Over 200 Teacher Sexual Misconduct Cases Puts Children at Risk

Halle Berry Joins Rep. Robyn Vining and Sen. Dianne Hesselbein to Advocate for Bipartisan Perimenopause & Menopause Education Bill

Historic First: Wisconsin Legislature Officially Recognizes Filipino American History Month

Landmark resolution led by Representative Angelito Tenorio recognizes Filipino heritage, culture, and contributions.

Democratic Senate Leader Dianne Hesselbein Condemns Vile Messages Sent by Leaders of Young Republican Groups Including Elected Official

Senate Democrats Kickoff Affordable Wisconsin Tour At Necedah Cranberry Farm

Marquette County Educator, Sasha Ripley Announces Campaign for Wisconsins 13th State Senate District

Senate Democrats Announce “Affordable Wisconsin Agenda”, Aimed At Lowering Costs Across Our State

Senators Hesselbein and Wall Call On Republicans To Stand Up For Wisconsin Vets

Sturgeon Bay Business Owner Sean Grorich Announces Campaign for Wisconsin State Senate in the 1st District

Former Racine Alderman Trevor Jung Launches Campaign for Wisconsin State Senate in the 21st District

Legislative Democrats Introduce the “Build A Stronger Wisconsin” Package to Improve Wisconsin’s Economy and Strengthen the Middle Class by Supporting Union Labor

Every Democratic Lawmaker Has Signed On to All Four Bills in the Package

Statement by Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein on Governor Evers’ Decision Not to Seek Re-election

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Veteran Mental Health Bill

District Attorney Kent Lovern’s Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial State Budget

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial Budget

Senator Mark Spreitzer Votes No on 2025-2027 State Budget

WCMA Cheers $150M in New Monies for Agricultural Roads Improvement Program

Sen. Keyeski’s Statement on Tentative Bipartisan Budget Deal

Wisconsin Democrats’ Equality Agenda Promotes Equal Rights, Protections, Safety for All Wisconsinites

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Bipartisan Bill to Retain Key Area Employer in South Central Wisconsin, Protect Nearly 2,000 Local Jobs

Governor’s action ensures Thermo Fisher Scientific can remain competitive and grow in the city of Middleton

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein on Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair’s Decision to not Seek Re-election

– Senator Hesselbein Statement on Trump Tariff Tax

Democratic Lawmakers Support Law Enforcement Officers, Denounce Broad Pardons of Violent Criminals

Governor Evers Demonstrates Strong Leadership During 2025 Budget Address

In stark contrast to President Donald Trump gutting federal funding for programs that support all people, creating economic uncertainty, and launching our nation into new chaos every day, Governor Evers, a steadfast leader in Wisconsin, delivered his 2025 Budget Address with a clear and responsible plan to uplift working people and provide certainty for Wisconsinites throughout our state.

Senator Hesselbein Celebrates Gov Evers’ Year of the Kid Declaration

Senate Democrats Launch New Compete Everywhere Fund

Not Cost-of-living, Not Health Care, Not Gun Violence, But a Constitutional Amendment

Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin Sworn in as State Senator to Represent the 8th Senate District of Wisconsin

Six New Democrats Sworn Into The State Senate

Sen. Keyeski Sworn in as Senator of 14th Senate District, Announces Committee Assignments

Sen. Hesselbein Announces Senate Democrats’ Committee Assignments

Hesselbein Heralds Ruling in Favor of Workers’ Rights

Democratic Party of Wisconsin on Election Results

Senate Democrats Flip Every Targeted Senate District

Wall Declares Victory in the 30th Senate District

Habush Sinykin Declares Victory in the 8th Senate District

Keyeski Declares Victory in the 14th Senate District

Pfaff Declares Victory in 32nd Senate District

Senator Hesselbein Applauds Governor Evers’ Veto of Hateful, Anti-LGBTQ+ Proposal

Senator Hesselbein Statement – Tax Relief Must Be Responsible & Targeted

Senator Hesselbein Statement: After More than a Decade of Political Gerrymanders, Fair Maps are Signed into Law in Wisconsin

Republicans Cannot Be Trusted with WI’s Redistricting Process

Senator Hesselbein Commends Governor Evers’ Action to Veto Yet Another Set of Gerrymandered Republican Maps

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein Announces Committee Reassignments

Senator Hesselbein Applauds Sen. Lena Taylor’s Appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Senator Hesselbein Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Hesselbein & Neubauer Respond to Republican Proposal Making Abortion Less Accessible

Senator Hesselbein Denounces Republicans’ Continued Attacks on Abortion Access

Senate Democratic Leader Reacts to Republican Medical Marijuana Proposal

Senate Democratic Leader Dianne Hesselbein Reacts to Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling that Wisconsin’s Legislative Maps are Unconstitutional

“An exciting day” – Sen. Larson congratulates Sen. Dianne Hesselbein on her election as Senate Democratic Leader

Open Letter to the People of Ukraine

Rep. Neubauer Elected Assembly Democratic Leader

Rep. Hintz Thanks Rep. Hesselbein For Her Leadership

Assembly GOP Doubles Down On Racism, Retaliates Against Member of Color’s Efforts to Address Systemic Racism

Democratic state representatives lift the curtain on racist retaliation in the legislature

Republicans Scapegoat Struggling Families to Score Political Points

Hesselbein Votes No to Republican Private Investigators

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Republican Attempt to Control Federal Funding

Gov. Evers Saves Food Assistance for Wisconsin Families

Rep. Hesselbein Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Emergency Orders

Republicans Aim to Prolong Pandemic and Slow Down Distribution of Federal Funds

Hesselbein Calls on State Legislature to Take Immediate Action on Federal UI Funding

34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent

Hesselbein Applauds Governor’s Budget Address

Sporting Heritage Committee Chair Denies Remote Participation Again

Underly Campaign Announces Endorsement of 12 State Legislators

Wisconsinites Put Pressure on Republicans to Stop Playing Politics

Representative Hesselbein Prevented from Attending Committee Hearing Remotely

Representative Hesselbein Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Hesselbein Sworn In for 5th Term

Hintz Re-Elected to Lead Assembly Democrats

Rep. Hesselbein Re-Elected Assistant Democratic Leader

Republicans Give Up on Governing

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Student Debt

Assembly Hastily Adjourns without Addressing Wisconsin’s Priorities

Short Session with Missed Opportunities

Gov. Evers Ready to Get to Work for Wisconsin

The people we represent deserve to have elected officials who show up and get things done for their families. That’s what I’m here to do.

Hesselbein Advocates for Fair Maps Constitutional Amendment

Republican Inaction on Gun Safety Fails Wisconsin

Governor Evers and legislative Democrats focus on safety while Republicans play politics

Republicans Attempt Another Power Grab

Last-minute resolution to overhaul rules brought before an Assembly Committee

Hesselbein Visits Octopi Brewing for Craft Brewery Day

"Octopi has been a great part of our community."

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."

Hesselbein Attends Ho-Chunk Nation Swearing-in

"I am honored to witness the newly sworn-in leaders take their oath of office."

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."

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."

Earth Day

"It is important on Earth Day and every day to recommit to our goal of an environmentally sustainable future."

Hesselbein Opposes Tax Dollars for Private Attorneys

"This is another example of Speaker Vos subverting the will of the people for political gain."

Rep. Hesselbein Supports Governor Evers’ Fair Maps Plan

"Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around."

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."

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations

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