Democrat from Eau Claire representing the 91st district in the Wisconsin State Assembly since January 2019.
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Bill Limits Rent Hikes in Wisconsin Mobile Home Parks
Democrats seek to preserve one of 'last remaining sources of truly affordable housing.'
Feb 11th, 2026 by Addie Costello
Bill Hikes State Funding for Demonstration Charter School
Encouraging innovative education or taking funding from public schools?
Feb 10th, 2026 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Assembly Passes GOP Bill to Regulate Data Centers
Democrats say bill will constrain renewable energy, cause higher emissions.
Jan 21st, 2026 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Legislators Offer Dueling Bills to Reduce IVF Costs
Each 'cycle' of in vitro fertilization treatment can cost tens of thousands.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Trevor Hook
This Veterans Day Wisconsin Serves Fewer Homeless Vets
State officials argue over closing of veterans agencies in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls.
Nov 11th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program
Another bill would reverse Act 10 for most UW system employees.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Bill Would Crack Down on Fake Service Dogs
Service dog owners would be required to have a prescription.
Oct 1st, 2025 by Evan Casey
Where ‘Monday Processing’ and Other Election Changes Stand
Republicans, Democrats have competing proposals, but proponents pledge to work together.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair
Succeeds Ben Wikler, who said of Remiker: 'He gets rural. He gets grassroots.'
Jun 16th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Legislature Pauses To Remember Jonathan Brostoff
But will it act on proposal to add waiting periods to gun purchases?
Mar 20th, 2025 by Erik Gunn
Republican Lawmakers No Show As Farmers Deplore Trump Changes
Complaints about funding cuts, tariff threats, deporting workers.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Henry Redman
Greta Neubauer Reelected as Assembly Minority Leader
Democrats gained 10 seats, the largest increase in more than half a century.
Nov 20th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly
Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.
Nov 6th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps
Both parties poised to spend $1 million apiece on key state Assembly and Senate races.
Sep 22nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature
National group helps with funding, messaging; goal is Democratic Assembly takeover.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate
State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.
Jun 29th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Visiting Eau Claire, Evers Chides Legislators for Blocking Hospital Funds
As Republicans withhold aid, hospital closings create health-care gap in western Wisconsin.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Health Care A Big Issue in Western Wisconsin
As hospitals close and health care access shrinks Republicans face voter worries.
Feb 12th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Women Politicians Still Face Double Standard
Getting more criticism and social media insults than men. 'We get attacked more.'
Dec 11th, 2023 by Steven Walters
State Democrats Introduce Bill To Limit Book Bans
Proposal would set high standards for instituting ban, seeks cosponsors.
Nov 10th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Assembly Proposal Shakes Up UW System
Automatic enrollment, stripping racial preferences, adding free speech rules.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Bill Ends Race-Based College Aid, Retention Programs In Wisconsin
Republican bill bars consideration of race in scholarships, grants and loans.
Oct 25th, 2023 by Robert D'Andrea
No More Maple Syrup Imposters
In state with $14 million maple syrup industry, bill prevents restaurants from falsely labeling generic syrups.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence
Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.
Aug 28th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Bipartisan Bills Target State’s Affordable Housing Gap
Wisconsin needs to build 120,000 additional rental units, WHEDA leader says.
May 21st, 2023 by Henry Redman
GOP State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on UW System Liberal Bias
Hearing held in response to results of free speech survey.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
GOP Legislators Plan Hearings on UW System’s Lack of ‘Intellectual Diversity’
Rep. Dave Murphy accuses universities of 'indoctrinating' students.
Mar 30th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Bill Would Ban Shackling of Pregnant Inmates, Create Doula Program
An estimated 58,000 pregnant people are incarcerated every year, and thousands give birth while in custody.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Baylor Spears
Republicans Concerned About Housing Shortage, Local Zoning Rules
Need for more housing pushes conservatives to consider loosening local zoning rules.
Mar 8th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Legislature Urged to Remove All Racial Covenants
Wauwatosa council votes to dissolve its old covenants, pushes legislators for statewide bill.
Feb 28th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Federal Judge Allows Ballot Assistance for Disabled Voters
Judge strikes down state Supreme Court ruling that all voters must return ballots themselves.
Sep 1st, 2022 by Henry Redman
Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate stresses ‘kitchen table’ issues and abortion rights.
May 24th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Unlock the Vote!
Four proposed bills buttress civil rights, making it easier for more people to vote.
Feb 13th, 2022 by Iuscely Flores
School Voucher Lobby Wants More State Funding
Pushing for more public funding of private schools.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Michael Gableman Has No Shame
Head of GOP election probe was a nasty bully, making slanderous, irresponsible charges to Assembly committee.
Dec 5th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Democratic Legislators Refuse to Meet Privately With Gableman
Head of elections probe refuses to answer questions in public, committee members charge.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Henry Redman
The Return of McCarthyism
Michael Gableman is the new Joe McCarthy, with the same bullying, sneering, demagogic style.
Nov 13th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Bill Would Criminalize Homeless Living on Public Property
The Republican-sponsored bill received a hearing in the state Assembly.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Christine Hatfield
GOP Bill Moves State Elections Commission to Wausau
Opponents note this moves the commission away from the majority of state population.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Diane Bezucha
State Legislature Passes Policing Bills
The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes
Legislature Tries Again to Control Federal Stimulus Money
Evers twice vetoed bills to do this. Assembly’s latest bills violate federal rules, LRB warns.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Legislators Pass Bill Blocking Vaccine Mandates
And giving Legislature oversight over federal stimulus funds. Veto by Evers likely.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
Republicans Attack Zuckerberg Election Grants Again
Using emails from Green Bay's former clerk, GOP lawmakers are calling for an investigation.
Mar 11th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Republican Bill Makes Voting Harder
List of restrictions will make it less likely that disabled, nursing home residents and others vote.
Feb 24th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Will School Choice Help Reelect Trump?
Democratic attacks on choice and charter schools favored by minority voters could backfire.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Bill Would Prohibit Free Campaign Rallies
Trump, Clinton campaigns still owe Eau Claire, other cities for security, sanitation costs.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Proposal Would Ban Gerrymandering
Fair Maps Constitutional Amendment would amend state constitution, require non-partisan redistricting.
Jan 13th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
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
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
Democratic Bill Allows Felons to Vote
They "pay taxes, pay rent, own homes” and should be able to vote, Sen. Taylor argues.
Jul 25th, 2019 by Laurel White
Legislators Want to Protect ACA Coverage
Laws needed to assure health coverage continues if courts overrule it, Democrats say.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
