Senator Jeff Smith
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State Senator for Wisconsin's 31st Senate District, representing the Chippewa Valley.
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Legislative Integrity Begins With Where You Live
State Representative Lee Snodgrass and Senator Jeff Smith introduced a bill to requiring a legislator to have legal residency in the district they represent.
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Legislative Integrity Begins With Where You Live
State Representative Lee Snodgrass and Senator Jeff Smith introduced a bill to requiring a legislator to have legal residency in the district they represent.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Legislative Integrity Begins With Where You Live
State Representative Lee Snodgrass and Senator Jeff Smith introduced a bill to requiring a legislator to have legal residency in the district they represent.
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Legislative Integrity Begins With Where You Live
State Representative Lee Snodgrass and Senator Jeff Smith introduced a bill to requiring a legislator to have legal residency in the district they represent.
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"Priced out of traditional homes during an affordability crisis, thousands in Wisconsin have turned to manufactured housing as a more achievable path to ownership. Most own their home but pay a monthly fee for the land it sits on..."
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Bill would limit rent hikes in Wisconsin mobile home parks
Democratic lawmakers propose capping annual rent increases and adding other resident protections as corporate ownership expands in manufactured home communities.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:55 PM
"Priced out of traditional homes during an affordability crisis, thousands in Wisconsin have turned to manufactured housing as a more achievable path to ownership. Most own their home but pay a monthly fee for the land it sits on..."
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“Student loan borrowers deserve clear answers and a fair shot at repayment, not a maze of fine print and roadblocks,” said Sen. Jeff Smith. “This bill puts borrowers first by holding servicers accountable and giving people a place to turn when things go wrong.”
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February 10, 2026 at 8:11 PM
“Student loan borrowers deserve clear answers and a fair shot at repayment, not a maze of fine print and roadblocks,” said Sen. Jeff Smith. “This bill puts borrowers first by holding servicers accountable and giving people a place to turn when things go wrong.”
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"We would like to open it up so the park residents can actually co-op themselves into a force that they can buy the park if it's up for sale. We want to give them every opportunity to do that."
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Local Democrats introduce bill to increase mobile home affordability
Two local state Democrats are authoring new legislation that addresses housing insecurity for mobile home owners.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM
"We would like to open it up so the park residents can actually co-op themselves into a force that they can buy the park if it's up for sale. We want to give them every opportunity to do that."
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“This bill would require all public, private and charter schools in Wisconsin to keep a usable supply of opioid antagonists like Narcan on site.” Senator Smith explained.
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WI pushes for Narcan in every school as opioid deaths become top killer of young people
Opioid-related deaths are now the leading cause of death among Wisconsin school-aged children—and new legislation aims to change that.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
“This bill would require all public, private and charter schools in Wisconsin to keep a usable supply of opioid antagonists like Narcan on site.” Senator Smith explained.
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"Sen. Jeff Smith, D-Brunswick, called the practice undemocratic and a form of censorship.
“When we get paper ballots, all we get is ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ up or down,” Smith said. “There’s no opportunity to have that discussion or to introduce any different ideas.”
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“When we get paper ballots, all we get is ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ up or down,” Smith said. “There’s no opportunity to have that discussion or to introduce any different ideas.”
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How Wisconsin senators are voting on hundreds of bills in private
Hundreds of bills over the last year were approved in state Senate committees by paper ballot, meaning lawmakers didn't meet in-person to debate them.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
"Sen. Jeff Smith, D-Brunswick, called the practice undemocratic and a form of censorship.
“When we get paper ballots, all we get is ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ up or down,” Smith said. “There’s no opportunity to have that discussion or to introduce any different ideas.”
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“When we get paper ballots, all we get is ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ up or down,” Smith said. “There’s no opportunity to have that discussion or to introduce any different ideas.”
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Sales Tax Relief for Over-the-Counter Medication
Sen. Jeff Smith and Rep. Joe Sheehan introduced new legislation to exempt over-the-counter medication from sales or use tax statewide.
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Sales Tax Relief for Over-the-Counter Medication
Sen. Jeff Smith and Rep. Joe Sheehan introduced new legislation to exempt over-the-counter medication from sales or use tax statewide.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Sales Tax Relief for Over-the-Counter Medication
Sen. Jeff Smith and Rep. Joe Sheehan introduced new legislation to exempt over-the-counter medication from sales or use tax statewide.
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Sales Tax Relief for Over-the-Counter Medication
Sen. Jeff Smith and Rep. Joe Sheehan introduced new legislation to exempt over-the-counter medication from sales or use tax statewide.
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Manufactured Home Owners Protection Bill Introduced
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Manufactured Home Owners Protection Bill Introduced
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February 4, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Manufactured Home Owners Protection Bill Introduced
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Manufactured Home Owners Protection Bill Introduced
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The Senate floor session is live now. With WisEye no longer operating, this is a new live feed option.
Live feed: legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/live/
Order of Bills: insession.legis.wisconsin.gov/senate
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Live feed: legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/live/
Order of Bills: insession.legis.wisconsin.gov/senate
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Senate Live
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January 21, 2026 at 5:18 PM
The Senate floor session is live now. With WisEye no longer operating, this is a new live feed option.
Live feed: legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/live/
Order of Bills: insession.legis.wisconsin.gov/senate
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Live feed: legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/live/
Order of Bills: insession.legis.wisconsin.gov/senate
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Today we're talking about a bill to restore the reimbursement rate for special education to 42% in 2025, and 45% in 2026. We’re asking for your help to call your legislators, or Republicans in leadership, to prioritize moving forward with LRB-5599 and LRB-5695.
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January 16th, 2025 | Special Education Needs Your Support
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Smith
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January 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Today we're talking about a bill to restore the reimbursement rate for special education to 42% in 2025, and 45% in 2026. We’re asking for your help to call your legislators, or Republicans in leadership, to prioritize moving forward with LRB-5599 and LRB-5695.
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Housing challenges are showing up in every corner of the Chippewa Valley, from renters living in unsafe conditions to working families priced out of homeownership. I am proud to introduce a comprehensive set of housing bills to help address these issues.
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Jan 9, 2026 | Building Safe, Affordable and Stable Housing in the Chippewa Valley
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Smith
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January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Housing challenges are showing up in every corner of the Chippewa Valley, from renters living in unsafe conditions to working families priced out of homeownership. I am proud to introduce a comprehensive set of housing bills to help address these issues.
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So far this year alone, not a single Democratic-led bill has been brought to the floor of either house for a vote. Not one Democratic bill. Zero. Zilch. That right there is why it feels like nothing gets done in Madison.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
So far this year alone, not a single Democratic-led bill has been brought to the floor of either house for a vote. Not one Democratic bill. Zero. Zilch. That right there is why it feels like nothing gets done in Madison.
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As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to wish you and your family peace, joy and good health during this holiday season. Take care, and I’ll look forward to continuing my work for you all in the Chippewa Valley in 2026.
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Happy Holidays | December 19, 2025
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Smith
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December 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to wish you and your family peace, joy and good health during this holiday season. Take care, and I’ll look forward to continuing my work for you all in the Chippewa Valley in 2026.
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“We must make sure Wisconsin upholds its commitment to our public schools and reimburses special education at the levels promised in this year’s state budget. Something had to be done immediately to remedy the shortfall and that’s exactly what this bill would do.”
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December 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“We must make sure Wisconsin upholds its commitment to our public schools and reimburses special education at the levels promised in this year’s state budget. Something had to be done immediately to remedy the shortfall and that’s exactly what this bill would do.”
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I had the honor of presenting an official citation-of-commendation to Menomonie HS's Lauren McCall for shattering the state meet record for girls cross country by an incredible 12 seconds.
Watch her race live at 1:35 PM CST tomorrow here: nxn.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php...
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Watch her race live at 1:35 PM CST tomorrow here: nxn.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I had the honor of presenting an official citation-of-commendation to Menomonie HS's Lauren McCall for shattering the state meet record for girls cross country by an incredible 12 seconds.
Watch her race live at 1:35 PM CST tomorrow here: nxn.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php...
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Watch her race live at 1:35 PM CST tomorrow here: nxn.runnerspace.com/eprofile.php...
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In my video address this week, I joined Rep. Jodi Emerson and Rep. Christian Phelps to discuss how Republicans in the Assembly passed several bills offering financial incentives for Wisconsin school districts to merge.
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Nov 21, 2025 School Consolidation Update
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Smith
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November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In my video address this week, I joined Rep. Jodi Emerson and Rep. Christian Phelps to discuss how Republicans in the Assembly passed several bills offering financial incentives for Wisconsin school districts to merge.
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Today, is Veterans Day. It’s a day to honor our neighbors who have served our country overseas to secure our freedoms at home. Thank you to every veteran, and their families, for the sacrifices you have made to serve our great nation.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Today, is Veterans Day. It’s a day to honor our neighbors who have served our country overseas to secure our freedoms at home. Thank you to every veteran, and their families, for the sacrifices you have made to serve our great nation.
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"Smith noted that Republicans, who control both the Senate and Assembly, have already stated they would not seek to use state surplus dollars to cover the cost of SNAP benefits. About 260,000 children... benefit from SNAP."
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Legislators, Community Table urge SNAP benefits to continue
EAU CLAIRE — The state Legislature is not likely to approve last-minute funding to keep Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in place for the 690,000 food share recipients in
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October 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"Smith noted that Republicans, who control both the Senate and Assembly, have already stated they would not seek to use state surplus dollars to cover the cost of SNAP benefits. About 260,000 children... benefit from SNAP."
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“This won’t reopen the veterans homes already lost by Republican inaction, and not a single cent would go to help veterans in the Chippewa Valley.”
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Republican legislators propose state grants for homeless veterans in Wisconsin
The program would provide a $25 per day, per veteran grant to non-state entities already receiving federal per diem payments.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
“This won’t reopen the veterans homes already lost by Republican inaction, and not a single cent would go to help veterans in the Chippewa Valley.”
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Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) and I introduced the Wisconsin Opportunity Act earlier this week. This bill is a comprehensive initiative to address the root causes of poverty from every angle.
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10/17/25 | Sen. Jeff Smith and Rep. Ann Roe talk about the Wisconsin Opportunity Act
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Smith
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October 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Rep. Ann Roe (D-Janesville) and I introduced the Wisconsin Opportunity Act earlier this week. This bill is a comprehensive initiative to address the root causes of poverty from every angle.
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Thanks to Congressman @pocan.house.gov for joining me for this week’s video address to talk about the urgent need to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent unprecedented increases in insurance premiums.
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Everyone Will Be Affected By This | October 10th, 2025
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Smith
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October 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Thanks to Congressman @pocan.house.gov for joining me for this week’s video address to talk about the urgent need to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent unprecedented increases in insurance premiums.
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Yesterday, Rep. Deb Andraca and I introduced a bill that would disclose the cost of the voucher program on property owners’ tax bills. All of us are paying for voucher school program. And you should have the right to know how much it costs you.
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Voucher School Property Tax Transparency | September 12th, 2025 #chippewavalley #wisconsin
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September 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Yesterday, Rep. Deb Andraca and I introduced a bill that would disclose the cost of the voucher program on property owners’ tax bills. All of us are paying for voucher school program. And you should have the right to know how much it costs you.
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“It is not about Democrat or Republican. This is about people that we owe every available resource to, to be sure that they are able to recover or to have housing.”
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Wisconsin veterans home gave them a new life. Now it’s set to close
Some Wisconsin lawmakers say it's time to put politics aside and prevent closures that could leave veterans with fewer services.
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September 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
“It is not about Democrat or Republican. This is about people that we owe every available resource to, to be sure that they are able to recover or to have housing.”
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I'm proud to be part of the Build a Stronger Wisconsin bill package that was released today. It's up to the majority party now to move forward with these ideas. The ball is squarely in their court to do what’s right for Wisconsin workers.
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September 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I'm proud to be part of the Build a Stronger Wisconsin bill package that was released today. It's up to the majority party now to move forward with these ideas. The ball is squarely in their court to do what’s right for Wisconsin workers.
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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.
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8 29 25 Gail's Law Continues to Sit on Ice
YouTube video by Senator Jeff Smith
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August 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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.
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