RT @SenateDemsWI: All 60 Democrats in the legislature are behind our bill to save the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund which protects natura….

RT @LGSaraRodriguez: @MabelTainterArt is a fantastic organization with immeasurable cultural and economic contributions to the Chippewa Val….

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The story of Gail Zeamer is one of courage, advocacy and heartbreaking injustice. Her legacy lives on through the hope of passing Gail’s Law (SB 264). I support Gail’s Law, which passed out of the Sen. Health Committee June 2nd, so let's get this done.

Happy National Dog Day to all of the fellow dog owners out there! . #nationaldogday

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund is a 35 year old program that makes public land available for all Wisconsinites to enjoy. Today, I am proud to co-author a bill to reauthorize this program for the next 6 years. #wisconsin #knowlesnelson

RT @SenHesselbein: American women earned the right to vote after decades of organizing, advocacy, and protests. It is my honor to serve wit….

Childcare shouldn’t be a luxury or a patchwork solution. It should be a foundational part of our state’s economy and our families’ futures. We cannot keep relying on temporary funding or short-term fixes. Let’s make affordable childcare a permanent part of Wisconsin’s promise.

Thanks to River Source Family Center for taking time out of your day to host @LGSaraRodriguez and me to learn more about all of the incredible work you do to support families in the Chippewa Falls area. Keep up the great work! . #wisconsin.#chippewavalley.

On Tuesday, I accompanied Governor Tony Evers on a tour of the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic to learn about their incredible work, which is primarily fueled by volunteers. I’ll keep you all updated as we hear more about the impacts of federal cuts.

Thank you, @GovEvers, for your steady leadership during some very tumultuous times. You are a man of integrity who cares deeply about doing the right thing for the future of Wisconsin.

RT @SenHesselbein: We fought hard to include direct payments to child care providers in the budget. So glad we were successful and delighte….

RT @SenateDemsWI: Legislative Democrats want to fund services for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Thanks to @se….

Hi folks, it's been quite a week with the news on Monday of the closure of Klein Hall for homeless veterans in Chippewa Falls on 9/30/25. Yesterday, I introduced a bill to prevent the closure, but we need Republicans support to move it forward. I hope they will! . #Wisconsin

“The reaction I’ve gotten is it’s shameful that politics has gotten in the way of housing our veterans, and I agree with them. This seems to be something that has alarmed people on both sides of the aisle. Republicans have a chance to redeem themselves.”.

“It’s careless and callous to leave veterans out in the cold at a time when they need us the most,” said Smith, who represents the greater Eau Claire and southern Chippewa Falls area. #Wisconsin.#veterans.

“We introduced an amendment on the floor during the budget hearing, or budget debate and they voted that down as well. It’s not unexpected, they were told this was going to happen, and it is happening now.” . #Wisconsin . #wisconsin .#veterans.

***For Immediate Release***.Closure of Chippewa Falls and Green Bay VHRP Facilities Looms Without Immediate Action. #Wisconsin .#chippewavalley.#veterans.#endhomelessness .#wispol

“Nevertheless, Republican lawmakers ultimately rejected Gov. Evers’ request, instead approving $0 in new funding for the program, which will now cause two of the three VHRP locations to close.". #veterans.#Wisconsin.

Correction: .“I, along with my Democratic colleagues, proposed an amendment to the budget to fund it, but it failed with all but one Republican voting (against) the Amendment. It’s careless and callous to leave veterans out in the cold at a time when they need us the most.”.