Jonathan Brostoff

Nitty Leads Peaceful March While Protecting Against Assassination

Seventh-day is a charm as two large marches take place without incident

Rep. Jonathan Brostoff Joins the Protest

Rep. Brostoff Statement on George Floyd and Justice

Weaponizing the Pandemic

April in-person election amounted to Republican terrorism. The way forward is voting by mail.

Reduced Nurses Aid Training Part of COVID-19 Bill

Evers vetoed a bill that reduced CNA training requirements in 2019, GOP slipped provision into aid package.

Assembly Bill Responds to Pandemic

Passes 97-2 but Hintz says more needed. "I refuse to admit this is all we can do.”

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

Reps. Brostoff and Cabrera Statement on AB 1038

Lessons of the Pandemic

It’s exposed weaknesses in Wisconsin that legislators must address after the crisis ends.

Mayor Tom Barrett Exposed to COVID-19, In Self-Quarantine

Barrett will continue to work from home for the next 14 days.

State Rep. Brostoff Quarantining After Coronavirus Exposure

Brostoff, the latest Wisconsin politico to be exposed to the virus, is "keeping a cool head".

Kaul Calls for More Gun Safety Laws

Molson Coors shootings reignite debate over background checks, red flag laws.

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

“Deaf Rights are Human Rights”

The Life of Father James Groppi

New documentary captures life and impact of Milwaukee civil rights crusader.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Molson Coors Shooting

“How many NRA dollars are Wisconsin lives worth?”

Will School Choice Help Reelect Trump?

Democratic attacks on choice and charter schools favored by minority voters could backfire.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Unanimous Passage of AB 816

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

Brostoff Slams Occupational Licensing Legislation

The Milwaukee representative assails legislation, says it could have a hazardous outcome.

Farmers Forgotten?

Despite bipartisan reception, farm legislation delayed during special legislative session.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on AB 605

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

GOP Gerrymandering and School Choice

Republicans proclaim vouchers for minorities while seeking ways to disenfranchise their votes.

Rep. Brostoff Reintroduces Public Education Reinvestment Act (PERA)

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

Private School Vouchers Boost State Economy?

So argues study by conservative group, which pushes for more funding. Public school advocates object.

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”

State Occupational Licenses Under Scrutiny

Legislators, pushed by conservative groups, seek to review, relax occupational licensing.

Ampersand Theater Opens Downtown

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

Seven Will Run for County Executive

Gwen Moore endorses Lipscomb, Crowley has raised $53,000, no word from Abele.

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

Why I’m Supporting Elizabeth Warren

The right policies. And willing to fight for them.

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."

Six Now Running for County Executive

Democrat Chris Larson and Trump supporter Purnima Nath join four other candidates.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Final Session Day of 2019

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

Who’s Afraid of Occupational Licensing?

Actually state licensing gets overwhelming support. Except from right-wing activists.

Let’s Talk Honestly About Suicide

More than 50% are committed with guns. As a teen I could have been one of those statistics.

Evers Calls Special Session on Guns

Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.

Owners Lobbying For Service Workers

New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers

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."

Will Wisconsin Become a ‘Sanctuary State’?

Rep. Cabrera pushes ban on using Wisconsin facilities to detain undocumented immigrants.

Sanctuary Rally Announces Pro-Immigrant Bills

“These people are us!” Proposed state laws provide more protection for immigrants.

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

Jonathan Brostoff Finally Cuts His Hair

Legislator discusses his sign language interpreter bill and why he grew his hair for this.

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."

Bill Ends Waivers for Immunizations

In response to measles outbreak, bipartisan proposal ends waivers for “personal convictions”.

Foxconn As High Comedy

Tech publication The Verge tries to figure out what Foxconn is actually doing here. LOL.

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

Republicans and Colin Kaepernick

Legislators opposition to honoring the NFL star is part of an ugly, historic pattern.

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

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

Larson Bills Reform Campaign Finance

Would reduce donation limits, increase transparency requirements.

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."

ACLU Organizer Targets Police Practices

Jarrett English, who grew up in Sherman Park, led effort to sue police for racial disparities.

Trump Op Ed Author Revealed!

Who’s behind the anonymous NYT column about obstructing Trump’s craziness? Read on.

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.

New Patisserie For Walker’s Point

Plus: new south side Pita Palace and new Peruvian food truck, Triciclo Peru.

This Is It! Celebrates 50th Birthday

State's oldest LGBT+ bar celebrates a half century in business with weekend party.

2020 Census Citizen Question Could Silence Immigrant Communities

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

No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races

Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.

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.

Deaf Community Ill-Served by Legislature

Republicans water down bill to upgrade skill levels of sign language interpreters.

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

State Moving Downtown Offices

Will 27th and WI site be selected? State planning $50 million building.

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."

GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White

Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.

Preserving Net Neutrality

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

Wetlands Destruction Bill Targets Water, Wildlife

Threatens 1,000,000 acres, opposed by hunting and fishing groups.

Felesia Martin Announces key endorsements

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

Grad Students Oppose GOP Tax Plan

Rally unites UWM and Marquette students, who say plan makes grad school unaffordable.

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

Harbor District To Have 40 “Habitat Hotels”

Planning for district's 1000-acre site nearly done. "Hotels" naturalize sheet pilings.

Why I Oppose Foxconn Deal

Rep. Brostoff on corporate extortion, suicide nets and the race to the bottom.

State Park Fees Keep Rising

New hikes proposed, already higher than in any Midwestern state.

Local Leaders Demand Clarke’s Removal

Legislators, community leaders call on Gov. Walker to remove sheriff from office.

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.