Jesse James

State Program Helps Police Connect People in Crisis to Mental Health Experts

$2 million telemedicine pilot program offers grants to local law enforcement agencies.

Psychedelic Research Blooms in Wisconsin

Bipartisan bill backs pilot program to study the effects of psilocybin on combat PTSD.

Anti-Transgender Bill Would Change Where Inmates Are Held

Bill would require detention in facility that aligns with gender at birth. Gov. Evers promises veto.

Bipartisan Child Victims’ Act, Receives Public Hearing

Bill Could Make Drunk Drivers Pay Child Support If a Crash Kills Parents

Judges could require payments as part of restitution a defendant is required to pay.

Final Five Bill Changes Congressional Elections in Wisconsin

Bipartisan proposal pushes less partisan, ranked-choice elections.

Bipartisan Bill Creates Ranked Choice Voting for Congressional Races

With a single primary for all candidates. What are its chances of passage?

Republican Child Care Proposals Are Inadequate Say Gov. Evers, Other Democrats

Democrats have called for continuing provider subsidy program.

Bill Makes Sexual Misconduct Against Students a Felony

Bipartisan proposal targets harassment of students by teachers, staff.

GOP Bill Would Restrict Books, Prosecute School Staff

Goal is to 'help school districts do their jobs to prevent obscene material.'

Bipartisan Bill Gives Suicide Prevention Grants to Gun Shops

'We lost 888 Wisconsinites last year to suicide,' says Rep. Jesse James.

Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison

Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.

Bill Allows DACA Recipients To Become Police Officers

Bipartisan bill could help immigrants, boost recruiting for state's law enforcement agencies.

Uneasy Start to School Year in Waukesha

National trend 'to attack school boards, LGBTQ rights and ban books is playing out.'

A Map of County’s Overdose Deaths

78% of deaths last year involved fentanyl. But use of new drug, Xylazine, rising.

LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Pride Amidst Rising Political Attacks

Gov. Evers commits to fight 'Don't Say Gay' bills and other legislation at Pride event.

Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature

Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.

Senator Agard Supports Child Victims’ Act

Senator Agard has been a leader on this subject in previous sessions

Bipartisan Support for Legalizing Fentanyl Testing Strips

Republicans and Democrats say bill will save lives.

Bill Increases Criminal Penalties for Butane Hash Oil

Bill passed state Senate committee on a 5 to 1 vote.

Bill Allows Billboard Ads To Hire Corrections Workers

State law currently doesn’t allows this, but legislators cite need for more staff.

As State Looks to Bounce Back from Pandemic, Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Support for $2.38 Billion in Capital Budget Investments to Provide Estimated 29,000 Family-Supporting Jobs, $4.3 Billion in Economic Impact 

Governor's 2021-23 capital budget to be taken up by State Building Commission this week includes major projects in both Republican and Democratic districts

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Congratulates Newly Elected and Re-Elected State Lawmakers

Americans for Prosperity Announces Additional Wave of Wisconsin Legislative Endorsements