Jonathan Brostoff

Rep. Brostoff and Sen. Larson Reintroduce Public Education Reinvestment Act (PERA)

“Every Kid in Our State Deserves Access to High-Quality Public Education”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Passage of GOP Gun Bills

“Is the GOP Really Willing to Be the Party of School Shootings?”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Assembly Bill 309

Joint Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Waukesha Parade Tragedy

“My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families”

Broad Coalition of Wisconsin Leaders Endorses Jessica Katzenmeyer for Congress

Sen. Larson, Rep. Brostoff introduce bill to repeal punitive “death tax” on poor Wisconsinites

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Passage of Assembly Bill 68

“We Had the Opportunity to Pass a Budget That Worked for Everyone… This Was Not That Budget”

Rep. Brostoff Celebrates Passage of Milwaukee County Resolution in Support of Ending Qualified Immunity for Police

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Votes against Speaker’s Task Force Police “Reform” Bills

“A Rigged Process Produced Rigged Results”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Introduction of LRB-3297

“I Don’t Even Know Where to Begin With This Terrible Bill”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on GOP Denying Affordable Healthcare to Tens of Thousands… Again

Wisconsin Republicans Again Refuse to Expand BadgerCare; Deny Wisconsin Over $1 Billion in Federal Funding

34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent

Rep. Brostoff, Sen. Johnson, and Partners Introduce Legislation to End Qualified Immunity in Wisconsin

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ ‘21-’23 Biennial Budget

“A Bold Biennial Budget That Will… Move Our State Forward”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ Mental Health Budget Initiatives

“Join Me in Thanking Governor Evers for This Important Move”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Assembly Passage of Senate Joint Resolution 3

“Yet Another Shameful, Irresponsible, and Life-Threatening GOP Temper Tantrum”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Senate Joint Resolution 3

“Yesterday Was a Win... But We Can’t Afford to Be Complacent”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2021 State of the State Address

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Assembly Democrats’ Day One COVID-19 Response Legislation

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Police Union Smears Against City Attorney Tearman Spencer

Road of Democracy Project Highlights Connection of Milwaukee’s Arts and Civic Life

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Police-Abetted Terrorism in Kenosha

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Police Shooting of Jacob Blake

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Rep. Bowen’s Integrity

Rep. Brostoff Statement on National Uprising in Belarus

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the ADA

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson July 24, 2020

Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorses its second wave of candidates

Register of Deeds Israel Ramón Announces Early List of Endorsements

Elected officials from across Milwaukee County, state, support Ramón

Reps. Bowen and Brostoff Joint Statement on Incident at Speedway Gas Station in Menomonee Falls

“Incidents Like Last Night’s Are Exactly Why We’re Still Marching Today”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on George Floyd and Justice

“If We’ve Only Got One Shot, We Have to Get This Right”

Reps. Brostoff and Cabrera Statement on AB 1038

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Waukesha County v. J.J.H.

“Deaf Rights are Human Rights”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Molson Coors Shooting

“How many NRA dollars are Wisconsin lives worth?”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Unanimous Passage of AB 816

“‘Never Again’ Should Never Be Just a Phrase”

Rep. Brostoff Statement on AB 605

“To be frank, this bill is a disgrace.”

Rep. Brostoff Reintroduces Public Education Reinvestment Act (PERA)

“Every Kid in Our State Deserves Access to High-Quality Public Education”

Chris Larson Cements Lead in Milwaukee County Executive Race

Rep. Brostoff Statement on AB 76 Veto Override Attempt

“Today, I was Proud to Stand with Governor Evers, Wisconsin’s CNAs, and Those in Need of Care”

Ampersand Theater Opens Downtown

Unique venue to offer improv shows, lessons, workshops, and more

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Voucher Schools and Property Taxes

Voucher Schools Drive up Property Taxes, With Little to Offer in Return

Rep. Robyn Vining Seeks to Make Wisconsin More Accessible

Rep. Brostoff, Rep. Crowley, and Sen. Larson Introduce Legislation to Ensure Gender Parity and Greater Access to Baby Changing Tables in Wisconsin

"When I take my son with me outside of the house, I am consistently struck by how few businesses have changing stations available for parents."

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Final Session Day of 2019

“Republicans apparently care more about scoring cheap political points than saving lives.”

State Representative Jonathan Brostoff Endorses Marina for Alderwoman!

"The support of State Representative Brostoff adds to the growing momentum in our campaign."

Nicholson Calls for Repeal of Federal Crime Bill, More Investment in Public Education

"There is a growing consensus that past efforts supposedly aimed at reducing violent crime in this country were really about the continued repression and subjugation of black and brown bodies."

State Legislature Must Take Action to Protect Health Coverage

Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions, marketplace health insurance, at grave risk of having coverage taken away by conservative federal judges

Statement from Rep. Brostoff on Passage of Republican Budget

Where Governor Evers Gave us the “People’s Budget,” Republicans Default to Partisanship Yet Again

Legislators Cheer Passage of Landmark Bill to Protect Wisconsin’s Deaf and Interpreter Communities

Skowronski, Brostoff, Thiesfeldt, and Kolste Applaud Passage of AB 250

Ryan Clancy announces candidacy for Milwaukee County Supervisor, District Four

"I am running for County Supervisor to restore funding and focus on human needs."

Statement from Rep. Brostoff on Successful Adoption of Assembly Joint Resolution Recognizing April 2019 as Deaf History Month in Wisconsin

Encouraged by Bipartisan Support

Statement from Rep. Brostoff in Support of Gov. Evers’ Redistricting Plan

Governor’s First Budget Address Offers a Way Forward for Wisconsin

Statement from Rep. Brostoff in Support of Colin Kaepernick’s Achievements

Despite Republican intransigence over Black History Month Resolution, Kaepernick deserves recognition

Statement from Rep. Brostoff on Gov. Evers’ Inaugural State of the State Address

Representative looks forward to working with Governor Evers

City-wide School Board Candidate Bob Peterson announces endorsement from 23 elected officials

The full list of elected officials to have endorsed Bob Peterson for MPS school board represents a broad span of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Republican Effort to Override Will of Wisconsin Voters

"Wisconsin Republicans should be ashamed of themselves for this immoral attempt to override the will of the people."

Sequanna Taylor Announces Candidacy for MPS Board of School Directors

Elected Official, MPS Parent, and Educational Assistant Will Put the Students First

Sen. Chris Larson & Rep. Jonathan Brostoff Endorse Tom Palzewicz for Congress

Legislators say Tom will be a strong advocate for Southeastern Wisconsin and a supporter of progressive values

Sarah Godlewski wins Democratic nomination for State Treasurer

Godlewski is ready to work with Tony Evers and the whole Democratic ticket as they head into the general election.

Sarah Godlewski earns key endorsement from End Citizens United

Godlewski is the first statewide candidate in Wisconsin to earn this major endorsement.

2020 Census Citizen Question Could Silence Immigrant Communities

"Prior to this administration, the commitment to creating a fair and efficient census was not partisan."

WILL Wins Open Records Fight with Representative Brostoff

Despite this settlement, the legal issue of whether custodians must provide records in their electronic format when requested remains unresolved.

Universal Background Checks Fail on Party Line in WI State Assembly

90% of Americans support this modest safety check, but Wisconsin’s Assembly Republicans refused to pass it.

WILL Sues Rep. Brostoff in E-mail Dispute

Brostoff is refusing to turn over electronic records, instead insisting on printing them and charging unnecessary fees.

State Representatives JoCasta Zamarripa, Christine Sinicki, And Jonathan Brostoff Endorse Chris Rockwood For State Assembly

More current Assembly members join Rockwood’s effort to win the 14th District

An Update on the Wisconsin Wetlands Destruction Bill

Republicans are now trying to amend the bill to bring Ducks Unlimited and other hunting groups on board with destroying the very wetland habitats.

Brostoff to Walker on SOS: “It’s time to have a Democrat back in the governor’s office.”

"The best ideas he's had as Governor all came in the last month and all from Democrats."

Preserving Net Neutrality

"Wisconsin must take steps to protect our citizens against price gouging, severely narrowed access to information, and market manipulation."

Felesia Martin Announces key endorsements

I am humbled by the outpouring of community support for my candidacy.

Democrats Introduce CNA Pay Act alongside CNAs and Individuals Who Depend on Their Car

The rate of CNAs leaving the profession continue to increase as they leave the industry for jobs with higher wages and better benefits.

Strong Support for Sign Language Interpreter’s Bill

Joint press release on strong support for sign language interpreter’s bill

Representative Jonathan Brostoff Announces his Support for the Tiny House Initiative

"The tiny homes are already funded, and we have neighbors in need of affordable housing."

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

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

Rep. Brostoff Condemns the Sulfide Mining Bill

The bill, Assembly Bill 499/Senate Bill 534, looks to lift environmental protections regulating sulfide ore mining in Wisconsin.

Democrats Introduce CNA Pay Act to Address Nursing Aide Shortage

The rate of CNAs leaving the profession continue to increase as they leave the industry for jobs with higher wages and better benefits.

National Association of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter to Present State Representative Jonathan Brostoff with Public Service Award

Representative Brostoff has organized against regulatory bills that could threaten social work and other professions.

WEDC’s Poor Jobs Accountability Record Makes Foxconn Deal a Scandal Waiting to Happen

14,000 jobs deficit for existing corporate tax credits and loans is greater than the direct job creation claim for the Foxconn deal

We Are Stronger Together: Legislature Must Take a Stand Against Islamophobia and Hate After Brutal Attack

"We must continue to stand up against the misguided hate and violence being fueled by a loud but small minority"

Larson, Stuck, and Brostoff Announce Reintroduction of Save Our Water Act

Democratic legislators reintroduce anti-privatization bill and announce Save Our Water Tour

Rep. Brostoff Condemns Use of Wisconsin State Troopers against NoDAPL Water Protectors

"We, as a state, must not participate in further subjugation of the political power of Native American people to the benefit of the interests of the rich."

Wisconsin deserves better than an arsonist who wants credit for putting out the fire

Statement from Rep. Brostoff Regarding Education Funding in Governor Walker’s Proposed Budget

Visa ban protest Thursday

Academics United: No Visa and Immigration Ban

Statement from Rep. Brostoff on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

"Today, please remember the immensely meaningful work that Martin Luther King Jr. did for this whole country..."

Representative Jonathan Brostoff to Governor Scott Walker: “Why You Lyin’?”

“I hope this year Walker will finally try to help Wisconsinites, but I fear we will see more of the same; using hard-earned taxpayer dollars to pay off his millionaire friends.”

Representative Jonathan Brostoff is Honored to be Sworn into Office for the 2017-19 Session, is Eager to Tackle Fresh Agenda

Brostoff will be the Ranking Member for the Assembly Democrats on the Committee for Regulatory and Licensing Reform.

Statement urging the resignation or removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.

Today, Senator Chris Larson, Representative Jonathan Brostoff, and Representative Christine Sinicki released the following statement urging the resignation or removal of Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke.

Reps. Bowen and Brostoff: Response to Gov. Walker’s comments on opening a Milwaukee-based youth correctional facility

Governor Walker made comments that he is willing to work with Milwaukee elected officials on a local juvenile corrections facility.

Rep. Brostoff Calls for Change after the Tragic Homicide of a Man with Mental Illness

Terrill Thomas died in the Milwaukee County Jail just nine days after being arrested.

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns Milwaukee Police Department Arrests of Organizer Jarrett English and State Representative Jonathan Brostoff

Both men were handcuffed, forced to the ground, involuntarily searched and placed in a paddy wagon.

Rep. Brostoff Welcomes the Mexican Consulate to the 19th Assembly District

The Mexican Consulate in Milwaukee will provide a much-needed service to our community offering legal advice, passports, consular IDs, and voter registration cards.

Darrol Gibson Announces Impressive Slate of Endorsements Including Congresswoman Gwen Moore

Darrol is the only candidate running for a seat in the Wisconsin State Legislature this fall to receive a primary endorsement from Congresswoman Moore.

UWM Alumni Assocation to Honor More Than 20 Indivduals, Businesses

The 22 individual recipients and one corporate partner were chosen for awards based on their outstanding professional achievements, civic involvement and partnerships with the university.

Representative Brostoff Thanks the UW Credit Union for their Commitment to their Employees

Last Session, Rep. Brostoff was a co-sponsor of Assembly Bill 264 which would have raised minimum wage to $15 per hour.

Representative Brostoff Stands with Inmates Protesting for Humane Treatment

"There is endless evidence for the harmful psychological effects that solitary confinement has on an individual."

Jonathan Brostoff announces re-election bid

Brostoff promises to keep up the fight in Madison for progressive values

Ready to Work

I am looking forward to serving the interests of district residents on Milwaukee's Common Council.

State Senator Chris Larson Blasts Abele for Flawed Bucks Deal

“To be clear, before he walked in the room, County taxpayers were on the hook for zero extra dollars."

Representatives Brostoff, Bowen, Kessler, and Sinicki Take Stand Against Legislation Attacking Milwaukee Taxpayers, Local Control

Assembly Bill 885 mandates a government takeover of Milwaukee County’s debt collection efforts.

Representatives Stuck and Brostoff Introduce Legislation to Prevent Privatization of Wisconsin’s Water Utilities

Representatives Stuck and Brostoff are introducing LRB 4602/1 along with Senator Chris Larson in order to keep Wisconsin’s drinking water under local control .