Melissa Agard (Dem.), 48th Assembly District
Born Madison, March 28, 1969; married; 4 sons. Graduate Madison East H.S. 1987; B.A. UW-Madison 1991. Small business owner. Member: Wis. League of Conservation Voters; Sierra Club; Democratic Party; Wis. Business Alliance; Emerge Wis.; NARAL Pro-Choice Wis.; Make Room for Youth; Friends of Cherokee Marsh. Former member: Midwest Shiba Inu Dog Rescue (pres.); Gompers PTO (pres.). Dane Co. Bd. of Supervisors 2010-present.
Elected to Assembly 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Aging and Long Term Care; Financial Institutions; International Trade and Commerce; Small Business Development; Jt. Legis. Audit Com.
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State Assembly Congratulates the City of Madison on Achieving Platinum Status as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Madison achieved this honor in recognition of the city’s impressive bike paths and bike lanes, strong its partnerships with Trek and B-Cycle, its many cycling amenities, and the welcoming nature of Wisconsin’s capital city to cyclists.
Jan 12th, 2016 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Assembly Democrats Urge Gov. Walker to Veto Assembly Bill 387 and Assembly Bill 388
Bills Will Have a Devastating Impact on Wisconsin’s Tradition of Clean, Open and Transparent Government
Nov 17th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Representative Lisa Subeck Circulates Bill Banning Semiautomatic Weapons
Semiautomatic assault weapons are a class of firearms that are designed to kill large numbers of people quickly.
Nov 4th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Statement from Rep. Brostoff on $15 Minimum Wage
"Our current minimum wage is shameful"
May 1st, 2015 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Representative Lisa Subeck Joins Representative Melissa Sargent’s Call for $15 Minimum Wage
“It is unconscionable that you can work a full time job and still live in poverty.”
Apr 28th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
Report Reveals Wisconsin Health Insurance Rates Still Dramatically Higher than Minnesota’s
Milwaukee Health Insurance Costs 52% Higher than in Minnesota
Apr 8th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Legislation Announced to Accept Federal BadgerCare Funds on Iowa Terms
The bill adopts the approach taken by Iowa’s Republican Governor Terry Branstad.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Redistricting reform the antidote to Republican extremism
Assembly Democratic freshmen urge support for non-partisan redistricting reform as fall session ends
Nov 13th, 2013 by Press Release
Leaders Propose Granting Federal Medicaid Funds to WI Counties, Cite Ohio Model
On 48th anniversary of the start of Medicaid, county leaders point to alternative means of covering citizens
Jul 30th, 2013 by Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Audit of Gov. Walker’s Jobs Agency Confirms Worst Fears
WEDC fails as Wisconsin ranks last in Midwest for Job Growth
May 1st, 2013 by Jon Richards
Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012 by State Rep. Peter Barca
