Melissa Agard

Republicans Advance Cash Bail and Welfare Referendum Questions

Both likely to be on April ballot, could influence turnout for state Supreme Court election.

Senator Agard Calls for WEC’s Bob Spindell to Resign

Senator Agard Reacts to Regressive GOP Flat Tax Proposal

Higher Minimum Wage Reduces Child Poverty?

Wisconsin among 16 states that haven't raised it and have higher child poverty rates.

Senator Agard Applauds Appointment of Adam N. Payne to DNR Secretary

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Embattled Former DNR Board Chair Resigns, Ending Saga

Prehn, whose appointment had expired, was able to stay on because Republicans wouldn't confirm his replacement.

Senator Agard: Statement on Fred Prehn’s Resignation

Senator Agard Appoints Senator Brad Pfaff to WEDC Board

Jodi for State Senate Announces First Round of Endorsements for Senate District 8

Longtime area resident also announces campaign manager

Legislators Tackle National Guard Sexual Misconduct

Years of reported mishandling leads to bipartisan legislative effort.

State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’

But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.

Sen. LaTonya Johnson Reappointed to Joint Finance Committee

Senator Agard Recognizes DNR Secretary Preston D. Cole’s Contributions to Our State

Senator Agard Thanks Senators Bewley, Erpenbach, and Ringhand

Senate Democrats Elect New Leadership

Sen. Melissa Agard will lead 11 Democrats, just one third of the Senate.

Senator Agard Voted by Colleagues to Serve as Senate Democratic Leader

Legislative Democrats Review Losses, Strategy

Party lost 4 more seats, hopes for compromise on some issues with Republicans.

5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election

Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.

Senator Agard Announces Her Intent to Run for Senate Democratic Leader

Republicans Don’t Win Veto-Proof Legislature

Had to flip five Assembly seats and one Senate district and fell short.

Senator Agard Reacts to the Re-Election of Governor Evers and Attorney General Kaul

Senator Agard Applauds President Biden’s Bold Action on Marijuana Reform

Senator Agard Commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Is Nonpartisan State Audit Bureau Getting Political?

Report on PSC the second one where critics say agency bent findings to please Republican leaders.

Jessica Katzenmeyer Endorsed by Former Candidate, Tom Palzewicz

“Jessica is an inspiring and bold leader who will diligently represent our communities in Madison," said Palzewicz.

Democrats Want Audit of Gableman’s 2020 Election Review

Request comes after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos called Gableman "an embarrassment."

Sen. Agard: Statement on Highland Park Shooter in Madison

Fred Prehn Must Go

Senator Agard: Statement on the Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising

State Democrats Push Legislation Changing Gun Laws

Republicans have stymied all previous attempts by Gov. Evers and Democratic legislators.

State Democrats Push Gun Restrictions After Texas Shootings

Kaul calls for law requiring background checks and preventing sale of 'ghost guns.'

Senator Agard Reacts to GOP Resolutions Ahead of Republican Convention

AG Josh Kaul Pushes Public Safety Legislation

Kaul calls for passage of bill providing $115 million for crime prevention, gun control.

Senator Agard Responds to Medical Marijuana Bill Hearing

Democrats Relaunch ‘Economic Bill of Rights’

Resolution went nowhere in Legislature but now a statewide campaign for fall elections.

Republicans Vote Against Comprehensive Solution to Address PFAS

Gableman Grift Must Be Put to an End

Open Letter to the People of Ukraine

Eight Months in, Gableman Investigation is Still a Sham

Legislation Covers Cost of STI Home Testing

Clergy Mandatory Reporting Bill Would Bring Justice, Accountability

Natural Resources Board Falls Short of Needed Action on PFAS Standards

Sober Housing Legislation Seeks to Help Addiction in Wisconsin

Republicans Continue Undermining Our Democratic Principles

Senator Agard Testifies In Favor of Prohibiting Unsolicited Lewd Images

Rep. Robyn Vining and Wisconsin Democrats Go Big for Small Business

Two GOP Legislators Push Medical Pot Bill

Bill allows medicinal marijuana use for those meeting a narrow list of qualifications.

GOP Lawmakers Try to Strip Evers Power Over Federal Aid

Republican controlled state Senate would change state law to place authority with legislature.

Senator Agard Responds to GOP Medical Marijuana Bill

Republicans Vote Against Cannabis Legalization

GOP ignores will of the people, passes slate of legislation that won’t address issues facing Wisconsinites

Senator Agard Supports Child Victims’ Act

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

Senator Agard Responds to GOP Workforce Legislation

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Healthcare Heroes Act

Republicans Continue to Peddle COVID Lies

While Wisconsin hospitals reach maximum capacity, GOP leaders hold public hearings on bills that spread misinformation

Bill Creates Fines for Texting Unwanted Sexual Images

Democratic lawmakers say state needs to crack down on "cyber flashing."

Bill By State Democrats Targets ‘Stealthing’

Charges, fines for people who sabotage their partner’s birth control without consent.

Hintz Will Quit As Assembly Minority Leader

Democrat will resign position in January, cites need to spend more time with family.

Senator Agard and Representative Snodgrass Introduce Bills to Stop “Stealth” Sexual Assault and the Sending of Unsolicited Lewd Images

Evers Signs Law to Prevent Rape Kit Backlog

Attorney General Kaul campaigned on the issue and Republicans had stalled the bill.

Senator Agard and Representative Shelton Introduce Bike Legislation

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Signing of Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation into Law

Senator Agard Testifies in Support of DNR’s PFAS Standards

DNR held a public hearing to hear feedback regarding PFAS standards in ground and surface water

Senator Agard Introduces Legislation to Close Gun Loophole in Wisconsin

Sexual Assault Kit Reform Bills Move on to Governor’s Desk

Senator Agard Applauds AG Kaul’s Safer Wisconsin Legislative Package

City of Sun Prairie receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of downtown property

WEDC investment to help fund redevelopment for Glass Nickel Pizza

Republicans Listen to Special Interests instead of Listening to Wisconsinites

Senator Agard Slams GOP Leaders for Continued Investigation of 2020 Election

Senate GOP leaders authorize Elections Committee to investigate Madison election data

Abortion is Healthcare

Senator Agard Applauds Biden Administration PFAS Regulations

Biden administration announced PFAS rules through the EPA

Senator Agard Hosts Virtual Roundtable on Cannabis Legalization

Senator Agard Testifies In Favor of Sexual Assault Kit Bills

Senator Agard Introduces Legislation to Ban Bump Stocks

GOP Legislators Push To Continue Gerrymandering

Pushing for redistricting to diverge from current districts as little as possible.

Big Changes Needed In Political Districts

Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.

Kaul Supports Gun Bills Proposed by Democratic Legislators

Bills includes increased background checks and new court orders blocking individuals from gun possession.

Kleefisch Borrows “Tampon Tax” Idea From Democrat

Ending "pink tax" on feminine products was opposed by Walker-Kleefisch administration.

Medical Professionals Support Legalizing Cannabis

Cannabis prohibition further hurts racial disparities and poses issues for public health

Sen. Agard Unveils Marijuana Legalization Bill

Outside a dispensary in Illinois, the state lawmaker called for legalization.

Could ‘Baby Bonds’ Close Racial Wealth Gap?

A similar program run by the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin offers some clues.

State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms

Lawmakers say they face "uphill battle" to pass bills in republican controlled Legislature.

State Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage

Housing, retirement and baby bond proposals also included in legislative package.

Rep. Robyn Vining Co-Authors Baby Bonds Bill to Improve Economic Security for Wisconsin Families

Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone

Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.

Still Fighting for $15

It’s been 12 years since the state or federal minimum wage was increased.

Tax Cut Divides Democrats

Evers and some Democratic legislators supported it. GOP hopes to gain new seats from swing-district opponents.

Wisconsin Needs $15 Minimum Wage

Raising the minimum wage would create jobs and support working families.

Pollinator Protection Package Proposed

Bills to benefit Badger State bees aim to 'achieve a bright, healthy, and buzzing future.'

Save the Bees with the Pollinator Protection Package

Legislators prioritize well-being of pollinators to ensure healthy ecosystems for generations

Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills

The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."

Statement on Bills Prohibiting the Teaching of Critical Race Theory

Let Kids Play

Anti-Trans bills would prohibit trans-youth from participating in high school or collegiate sports

Senator Agard: Statement on Republican Attacks on Abortion Rights

Bill Gives Union Rights to UW Health Staff

Nurses demand collective bargaining rights, but GOP legislators may balk at overriding Act 10.

Nurses Call For Union Rights at Capitol Rally

'We were deeply betrayed at all levels of power while drowning in... dying patients.’

Senator Agard Welcomes New Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett

Republicans Turn their Back on Wisconsinites with Budget Votes

With Republican led votes to strip nearly 300 provisions from the budget, the people of Wisconsin lose out on life-changing and life-saving provisions

High Time to Support Cannabis Legalization

GOP set to strip out cannabis legalization from the governor’s proposal tomorrow

Republicans Continue to Show their True Colors with Upcoming Budget Plans: The Time for Action is Now

With the Joint Finance Committee planning to vote to remove 280 policy provisions, Republicans show Wisconsinites are not their top priority

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