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Wisconsin Senate Democrats

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Working for equality and justice for all Wisconsinites, no matter what zip code.

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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
If we’re serious about making Wisconsin more affordable, we have to talk about health care. Families shouldn’t have to struggle to afford a prescription, doctor’s visit or medical bill. Senate Democrats proposed ways to lower costs. Every Senate Republican voted no! Wisconsinites deserve better.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
For years, Wisconsin communities dealt with PFAS contamination while $125 million to address it remained out of reach due to Republican inaction. Democrats fought to get that money moving. Now, it can help protect Wisconsin families.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Wisconsin drivers are paying an average of $4.44 a gallon at the pump. That’s nearly $1.53 more per gallon than a year ago. Wisconsin families shouldn't have to pay the price for reckless decisions made by Republicans and President Trump.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today, more than 80,000 American service members remain missing or unaccounted for from conflicts dating back to World War II. Nearly 1,500 of them are from Wisconsin. This empty chair in the Capitol is a reflection of their absence. We must do more to bring our heroes home.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
National Voter Registration Day is the perfect opportunity to make sure you’re ready to vote! Take a moment to register to vote or check your registration status at myvote.wi.gov. Your vote is your voice. Make sure it’s heard.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, we will never forget.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day, Wisconsin!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Wisconsinites who use insulin face unpredictable & overwhelming out-of-pocket costs. To address this, @senatorbradpfaff.bsky.social introduced legislation to cap insulin costs at $35 for a monthly supply. It’s time for Wisconsin to join states across the country and make insulin more affordable!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Overturning Roe v. Wade put access to contraception in jeopardy. That's why @senhesselbein.bsky.social introduced the Right to Contraception Act last year to safeguard access to contraception for Wisconsinites and prevent government interference in personal health care decisions.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Make a plan and vote today! Polls are open until 8 p.m.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Wisconsin agriculture thrives because of the dedication of our farmworkers. Today, we recognize their invaluable contributions to our state.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Wisconsin households are paying over $2,000 more this year for healthcare, gas, utilities and other goods under President Trump's tariffs, rising costs tied to the conflict with Iran, and Republicans' failure to address health care costs. The numbers speak for themselves!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
President Trump promised to end foreign wars and lower costs. Instead, the conflict with Iran is driving up gas prices, making it even harder for Wisconsin families already struggling with rising costs. Wisconsinites shouldn't have to bear the cost of President Trump's reckless decisions.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Last session, Sen. LaTonya Johnson introduced legislation creating Wisconsin's Missing Child Alert to help law enforcement quickly notify the public when a case doesn't qualify for an AMBER Alert. Now, eligibility has expanded from children under 10 to under 12, helping protect more WI families.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
2/3 of Wisconsinites support legalizing recreational cannabis. It's time for the Legislature to act. Every year, Wisconsinites cross state lines to buy legal cannabis, sending tax dollars to neighboring states instead of investing them here at home. Let's move Wisconsin forward!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This session, Senate Democrats introduced 446 bills to address the issues that matter most to Wisconsinites. By refusing to act on these bills, Senate Republicans have ignored the voices of Wisconsinites. We need action, not obstruction. Senate Democrats are ready to get to work.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
This Disability Pride Month, let’s celebrate the diversity, talent, and leadership of people with disabilities while continuing the work of building a more inclusive world for everyone.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Some people leave a lasting mark on their communities. Tom Diehl was one of them. Kudos to Sen. Sarah Keyeski for championing the bipartisan legislation that @GovEvers signed into law, designating US Highway 12 in Lake Delton as the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Congress recently overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill to help lower housing costs and build more homes but President Trump is refusing to sign it into law. What was his take on families across Wisconsin struggling with rising rents and high home prices? “It’s a yawn.”
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Here’s to the next 250 years. Happy Fourth of July, America!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
It is a shame that after nearly 50 years of established precedent, the U.S. Supreme Court stripped away the federal right to abortion four years ago. Here in Wisconsin, abortion remains legal. But until reproductive freedom is permanently protected in state law, the fight continues.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Everyone should be free to live as their authentic selves without fear of discrimination or exclusion. This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and continue the work of building a Wisconsin where everyone belongs. Happy Pride Month!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Happy Wisconsin Founding Day! For 178 years, Wisconsin has been shaped by people who believe in community, opportunity, and the freedom to build a better future. Those values continue to guide the work we do to create a stronger, more equitable Wisconsin for all.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
From our prairies to our waterways, Wisconsin’s environment deserves our continued investment. Grateful for leaders like @senhesselbein.bsky.social who continue advocating for conservation efforts that protect the natural beauty and resources that make our state special.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. May we take time to remember their sacrifice, reflect on the freedoms they protected, and support the veterans and families who carry their legacy forward.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Thanks to leaders at Emplify Health for the informative and wide ranging discussion with Senator Dassler-Alfheim, Senator Keyeski, @senatorwall.bsky.social, @sensmithwi.bsky.social and @senatorbradpfaff.bsky.social at the Health Care System’s La Crosse Headquarters.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
During Jewish American History Month, we focus on highlighting the deep and broad contributions of Jewish Americans and on educating the public in order to stem the rising tide of anti-Semitism.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A strong healthcare system depends on nurses. Legislative Democrats have introduced bills to ensure safe staffing and support their voices in the workplace. This National Nurses Day and Week, we recognize and salute these dedicated professionals and all they do!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
There is an epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Wisconsin and across the United States. These incidents are tragic, as is the fact they are often left uninvestigated and unsolved. Today’s Day of Awareness calls on us to replace silence with action.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
About 98% of Wisconsin employers are small businesses which provide 1.2 million jobs. During Small Business week and month (and every month) let's support our neighbors who create these businesses and who are struggling with rising costs due to Trump's failed policies.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
International Workers’ Day is a time to celebrate all workers. This May Day we also recognize the historic struggle for workers’ rights and the vital connection between the labor movement and social justice advocates.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Too many workers lose their lives on the job. Today, we remember them and fight for the living for safer workplaces, strong Unions, and a return to adequate protections which have been decimated by the Trump Administration.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Today, is Drug Take Back Day a convenient, safe, and important way to dispose of unused and expired medications so they do not find their ways into the wrong hands. To learn more and find a collection site near you, visit www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/drug...
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge is alive and growing! Celebrate Arbor Day by putting the tree you plant on the map! Learn more at dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/forest...
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
More than 50 years ago, Wisconsin’s Gaylord Nelson turned concern for our environment into a national movement. Today, Senate Democrats carry that responsibility forward by protecting our natural resources and fighting for a more sustainable future.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Wisconsin was the first state to officially commemorate the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Today @senkeldaroys.bsky.social @senchrislarson.bsky.social, Sen. Bob Wirch, & Sen. Mark Spreitzer joined this year’s commemoration, honoring the 1.5 million lives lost & renewing our commitment to a more just world.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Over two-thirds of Wisconsinites support legalizing cannabis which will generate revenue, create jobs, and support local businesses. It’s past time to pass our Democratic bill that will do just that!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Senate Democrats were ready to ban partisan gerrymandering at today's special session. We are ready to lower gas, grocery, and housing costs. Republicans failed to show up and have not scheduled any more legislative sessions in 2026. Time for a change!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Today, on Yom HaShoah, Senate Democrats join communities across Wisconsin and around the world in remembering the six million Jewish lives lost in the Holocaust. We honor their memory by continuing the work to fight antisemitism and build a more just and inclusive society.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Investing in our kids = investing in Wisconsin’s future. STEM education is critically important to encourage, inspire, and equip the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs! In the Coulee Region, @senatorbradpfaff.bsky.social was out supporting students at the FIRST Robotics event.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Appropriate honors for those who served is non-negotiable. Legislative Democrats joined with veterans and families to celebrate a meaningful new law, which increases reimbursements for Military Funeral Honors and ensures the Hmong and Laotian allies who fought alongside US Forces are included.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Expanding access to occupational licenses for Dreamers opens doors to the American Dream, addresses workforce shortages, and boosts our economy. Legislative Dems fought hard for this bill. Thanks to Tim Carpenter and @senchrislarson.bsky.social for their advocacy on this legislation!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Democratic Senators are focused on reducing the costs that burden Wisconsin families including housing affordability. Thanks to @senatorwall.bsky.social for highlighting new construction in Green Bay that will expand housing options and help meet growing demand.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Today is Election Day in Wisconsin. Find your polling place at myvote.wi.gov and make a plan to vote!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Funding for remediating contamination from forever chemicals has been stalled by Republicans for far too long. Legislative Democrats fought to get these dollars out to communities across Wisconsin. Access to clean, safe drinking water should not be partisan issue.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The days of Passover are a time for reflecting on the possibility of a world in which all people live in freedom, in peace and understanding. Chag Sameach to all who celebrate!
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Our public school educators inspire young people and strengthen our communities. Wonderful to see State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim surprise Ryan Lindley, a choir teacher at Perry Tipler Elementary in Oshkosh with a citation as this year’s Outstating Young Choral Director.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The Senate Special Committee on Oversight of the DOJ ended today with the release of an unserious and inaccurate report. @wistatesenjodi.bsky.social and Senator Melissa Ratcliff forcefully made the point: we should focus on lowering costs for struggling families not political theatre.
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Dozens of Wisconsin communities hosted #NoKings rallies over the weekend. At the State Capitol, estimates are that 9000 people gathered for a peaceful show of democracy. Democratic Senators stood strong in their communities including Senator Sarah Keyeski and Senator Melissa Ratcliff. .
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Wisconsin Senate Democrats @senatedemswi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Reauthorizing the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Fund has been a Democratic priority. Instead, Republicans refused to debate any bill, leaving Knowles Nelson at risk of expiring. Thanks to @wistatesenjodi.bsky.social for her leadership to ensure Stewardship endures. www.wxpr.org/energy-envir...
wxpr.org
Stewardship program likely to expire after Wisconsin Senate fails to take up bills
The program is set to sunset in June unless Republicans and Democrats reach a deal
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