This week, with Citizen Action of Wisconsin, Representative Francesca Hong, and many others, we released a bill creating a 2% income cap on utility bills for the people of WI who need it most. Here are my remarks from Tuesday’s energetic rally at the People’s House (the Wisconsin State Capitol!)

**Our LAST 2025 Office Hours is *this Saturday* from 10am-noon at Kuumba Juice and Coffee (274 E Keefe Ave) in Riverwest!** Stop by for a few minutes, or join for an open conversation about our work. Anyone and everyone is welcome. RSVP HERE: www.facebook.com/share/1GrSNq...

Union busting is disgusting. These workers deserve a fair contract — Starbucks needs to work in good faith to make it happen. Meanwhile, workers are calling for all of us to boycott Starbucks during the strike. Don’t cross the picket line! bsky.app/profile/more...

The 2% Rate Cap Bill that Rep. Francesca Hong and I just introduced will cap monthly utility payments at 2% of income — for every household in Wisconsin. Period. As it is phased in, this becomes a universal, automatic protection. No hoops. No humiliation. No one having to beg for relief. (1/2)

We are so excited to propose a 2% cap on utility bills for households in Wisconsin who need it most. This directly confronts the affordability crisis in Wisconsin, providing direct relief for those struggling with spiraling energy costs.

This Saturday (11/8) at 9 AM the WI Legislative Black Caucus will be hosting our leadership summit to recap our statewide listening tour and continue our efforts to build a Black policy agenda for Wisconsin. Location will be provided upon registration and confirmation: linktr.ee/TheWisconsin...

WHEN: *Tomorrow starting at 10am* WHERE: North Division High School (1011 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53206) WHAT: Our Power, Our Future: Holding We Energies Accountable Presented by Power Wisconsin Forward Read more and RSVP here: powerwisconsinforward.com/our-power-ou...

We had a fun, thoughtful discussion last night at the 5th WI Legislative Black Caucus town hall at the Beloit Public Library. We’re building a Black policy agenda for Wisconsin — one that will uplift everyone

Amanda Seppanen is fundraising on a very short timeline to send students at La Escuela Fratney home with a food bag -- the goal is to provision all 530 students *tomorrow*, October 31st. You can donate here (and/or share this post!) (1/3) gofund.me/8e64d55d4

Over the past month, the WI Legislative Black Caucus led a statewide listening tour to build a Black policy agenda for all to thrive — and to center Black voices in the policy making process. You can find more information about the caucus’ work here: linktr.ee/TheWisconsinBlackCaucus

On Day 27 of Republicans' federal government shutdown, Wisconsin OCI released new data showing many Wisconsinites will be forced to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars more each month for their healthcare coverage if Republicans don't extend Affordable Care Act tax credits.

ICYMI: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resuming abortion services after nearly a month

Check out County Supervisor and State Rep Sequanna Taylor and myself talking about the imminent cuts to FoodShare/SNAP, a critical new detox facility, and the just path to legalizing cannibus in Wisconsin, interviewed by Tory Lowe on 101.7 The Truth yesterday. youtu.be/1dfDHXt7l2E

Our next Office Hours is *this Saturday* (10/25) at the Stone Creek Coffee in Glendale starting at 10am. It's at 6969 N Port Washington Rd. Join us for an open conversation about our work, your ideas, and the future we're building together! RSVP here: www.facebook.com/share/1CrYZp...

Trump promised he would reduce the burden of food insecurity faced by communities across the country. But ten months in, our communities are facing a deeper food apartheid: a sudden lack healthcare access, and a federal governmental shut down due to his Administration's cruel indifference. (1/6)

Today, we met with superintendents and board members from the Nicolet Union, Glendale-River Hills, Maple Dale-Indian Hill, and Fox Point-Bayside school districts to talk about protecting and strengthening public education for *every* student. It’s an ongoing, difficult, open conversation.

Milwaukee area folks! 👉 Please take this 1-minute Climate & Flood Resilience Survey from the Wisconsin Department of Sustainability and Clean Energy: docs.google.com/forms/d/1-AWQ_AglAT1j2XJbhHPT0C1P4a1eRXb4MWdeIceX80c/edit?usp=drivesdk

This week, we honored first responders of all kinds — I'm so thrilled our office got the chance to uplift the work of Reggie Moore, Director of Violence Prevention Policy and Engagement for the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Comprehensive Injury Center (CIC).

This is true and it's both 1) inhumane and 2) something that @govevers.wisconsin.gov can and should change asap.

This Thursday (10/2) from 5-7pm @ Century City Tower (4201 N 27th Street MKE) is the last town hall in this statewide WI Legislative Black Caucus listening tour. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1618527241...

Thank you to Rep. Supreme Moore-Omokunde and Green Homeowners United for hosting this important info session on the resources available to people who've suffered harm from August's MKE-area flooding. WHEN: Friday, September 26th @ 10am WHERE: Via Zoom, register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Prism Foundation, which gives out money to people and organizations helping Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQIA+ communities, has extended its annual application process to 10/13! Apply at theprismfoundation.org/grants

Today is National Voter Registration Day! 🗳️ Your voice matters and your vote counts. Take 5 minutes to register or check your status at vote.gov. Democracy works best when we all participate. Every vote makes a difference! #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #RegisterToVote #YourVoteMatters

It's a well-established, uncontroversial fact amongst *actual researchers of violent extremism* that the vast majority of that violence is done by white supremacist and far-right actors in the United States. This is a cover up, and a lie. Another of many.

That's right! Our second in a series of Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Town Halls is TONIGHT (9/16)! WHERE: Greater Mt Eagle Missionary 929 State Street Racine, WI 53404 WHEN: Tuesday, September 16th from 5:00-7:00pm RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/racine-tow...

Our first in a series of Black Caucus Town Halls is TODAY (9/15): WHERE: Starz Barber & Beauty of Green Bay 1697 Main Street Suite B Green Bay, WI 54302 WHEN: TODAY from 5:00-7:00pm RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/green-bay-...

"The Supreme Court said that it was permissible, legally permissible in the United States of America to use racial profiling, to use accents, and to use race itself as a predicate for denying someone access to due process" @staceyabrams.com Watch the full interview: youtu.be/CNyd8A87xis

Thank you to *everyone* who came to our first, packed session of Wisconsin Energy University, held earlier today at the Wisconsin State Capitol. (And to @senchrislarson.bsky.social and his office for partnering to plan the series!)

The Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus is launching a statewide listening tour to build a Black policy agenda. This statewide tour will center Black voices in the legislative process so that we can build an agenda that bridges the gap between *all* corners of Wisconsin.

This week we released Keep Families Together: five bills that would help protect people in Wisconsin from the Trump Administration's escalating acts of intimidation and violence. Read more here: wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/28/w...

I’m so proud to join my colleagues in the Wisconsin Legislative Socialist Caucus to lead on these vital protections for our communities, called “Keep Families Together.” We cannot let the Trump Administration and ICE terrorize our communities. You can read our full statement in this 🧵:

During budget negotiations, Republicans stripped out funding for Knowles-Nelson, a program that protects and expands Milwaukee's legacy of great parks, for the people. Thankfully Rep. Vincent Miresse and my Democratic colleagues are stepping up to save the program. www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...

I joined Citizen Action WI members, Green Homeowners United, and Revitalize Milwaukee today to highlight federal grants, available through the Inflation Reduction Act to Milwaukee area residents to help with flood recovery -- including basement insulation and electrical panel upgrades.

FEMA Surveys Milwaukee Area Storm Damage

Tomorrow! From 10am to 12pm at the Shorewood Colectivo (4500 N Oakland Ave) RSVP here: www.facebook.com/share/17Ccrm...

This weekend, we met for our first of three August Office Hours and enjoyed our first indoor/outdoor session! Thanks to SPLASH for stopping by on their bikes — we talked about the role elected officials can and should play in supporting the efforts of young environmentalists.

This Saturday (8/16) from 10am-12pm at the Riverwest Colectivo (2999 N. Humboldt Blvd): join us for our next District 10 Office Hours! This is a great chance to stop by and share your questions/concerns/ideas with me and my staff.

Join us for Glendale’s 75th Anniversary Community Picnic! WHEN: Saturday, August 16th, 4pm - 9pm WHERE: Glendale City Hall Campus, 5909 N Milwaukee River Parkway, Glendale, WI 53209 WHAT TO BRING: lawn chairs for comfortable seating COST: free community event

Thanks to Urban Ecology Center's Riverside Park location for hosting me and my staff today as we talked about the future of our office. We're developing legislation that meets this critical moment, working with the constituents of District 10 to build the just future we all deserve.

Yesterday, North Division High School hosted a forum on the next Director of the Office of Community Wellness & Safety for the City of Milwaukee. I attended with Senator Dora Drake and many, many deeply engaged community members.

Wisconsin Democrats want to keep our state clean and beautiful for generations to come. Stand with them: buff.ly/4nyRXNo

NOTE: we have not had a single hearing in the Wisconsin Assembly this session on the environmental and economic impacts of data centers. We have, however, passed at least one bill that uses public resources to build private data centers. Make it make sense.

"[Carol] Perez moved into the apartment in the Rufus King neighborhood in June, but it's nothing like she signed up for. There's no hot water for her to shower or wash her dishes. A large hole in her bedroom closet exposes the pipes and plumbing." www.jsonline.com/story/news/i...

MADISON, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin State Assembly will convene to consider the Wisconsin 2025-27 state budget proposal negotiated by Governor Tony Evers and Speaker Robin Vos. Myself, @ryanclancywi.bsky.social, Rep. Christian Phelps, and @repfrancescahong.bsky.social will vote no.

Today, the JFC voted 12-4 (on party lines) to advance a budget that absolutely fails to meet the needs of the people of Wisconsin. Tomorrow, barring substantial changes, I will vote against it. Here is my statement explaining why:

Join us tomorrow (6/26) at Stone Creek in Glendale, starting at noon. We’re close to an important budget deadline (June 30th) so we’ll have plenty to talk about — don’t be shy!

A systematically dope Socialist who is 6 years older than me just beat former New York Governor for mayor in the democratic primary. This ray of hope is shining ☀️on the roses 🌹 that are piercing through concrete! Rose bushes are blooming in New York maybe they can in Wisconsin too.

Today, the Wisconsin Assembly unanimously passed AB 17, a law that would directly support employee-owned businesses in WI. I'm very proud to work on and support this legislation. It's now up to the Senate to bring it to the finish line. Read more here: www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/ar...