State Budget Listening Session

media release: State Senator Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) and State Representative Mike Bare (D-Verona) announced today that they will be hosting three listening sessions on Saturday, April 5. These listening sessions will be an opportunity for constituents to share their thoughts about the 2025-2027 biennial state budget introduced by Governor Evers in February.

“I’m excited to hear directly from the people I represent at these listening sessions,” said Senator Hesselbein. “The opinions and concerns of my constituents guide my work here at the capitol, and I am looking forward to this opportunity for feedback.”

“As your Representative, I am committed to being accessible and responsive,” said Representative Bare. “Listening sessions are a key part of that effort. The upcoming sessions will allow us to come together to hear about the specific challenges facing our communities. I encourage all constituents to attend and share their thoughts.”

When: Saturday, April 5

Cross Plains: 9:00 am – 10:00 am, Rosemary Garfoot Public Library, 2107 Julius Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528         

Madison: 10:30 am – 11:30 am, Alicia Ashman Library, 733 N. High Point Road, Madison, WI 53717

Verona: noon – 1:00 pm, Verona Public Library, 500 Silent Street, Verona, WI 53593

These events are free and open to the public, no RSVP required.

Constituents may also share their thoughts with Senator Hesselbein at sen.hesselbein@legis.wisconsin.gov and Representative Bare at rep.bare@legis.wisconsin.gov