State Representative Karen Kirsch

04/20/2026

Friends and neighbors, if you or your home have been impacted by the recent storms and flooding, please reach out to 211 for connection to local services and agencies to help. We will pull through this as a community supporting each other.

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04/16/2026

Are you tired of all the referendums happening in your community? The good news is, we know how to fix the issue.

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Rather than following the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding report’s recommendations, Republicans are doubling down on private school vouchers.

04/10/2026

04/09/2026

DACA Alert 🚨

Mi convicción es que mi comunidad debe contar con las herramientas necesarias para alcanzar su máximo potencial. Y este proyecto de ley sobre licencias ocupacionales para beneficiarios de DACA abre las puertas para cubrir más de 200 licencias en Wisconsin, las cuales necesitamos tan desesperadamente.
De este modo, podrán convertirse en los enfermeros, profesionales de la salud mental, plomeros y agentes inmobiliarios que necesitamos. Deseo agradecer al senadors Tim Carpentera la representante Ortiz-Velez y al representante Amaad Rivera-Wagner por su arduo trabajo y dedicación para llevar esta iniciativa hasta la meta.
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My belief is that my community must have the necessary tools to reach its full potential. And this bill regarding occupational licenses for DACA recipients opens the doors to cover more than 200 licenses in Wisconsin, which we so desperately need.
In this way, they will be able to become the nurses, mental health professionals, plumbers, and real estate agents that we need. I want to thank Senator Tim Carpenter and Chris Larson, Representative Ortiz-Velez, and Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner for their hard work and dedication to bringing this initiative to the finish line.

04/08/2026

🚨 Attention Milwaukee! 🚨
I’m excited to share an incredible opportunity for anyone looking to launch a career in the skilled trades. On April 18, 2026, the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters is hosting the Making the Cut Hiring Event at American Family Field. 🛠️
This is your chance to:
* Showcase your skills in a 10-station, hands-on challenge
* Meet union contractors ready to hire on the spot
* Start a career with excellent pay, healthcare, pension, and retirement benefits
Let’s get our community working and building the future together!
📌 Register today: https://airtable.com/app5zwM6FxduT.../pagvNqzJmZNmbuEv2/form
📣 Please share with friends, family, and anyone ready to step up to a career in construction

04/02/2026

I concur. Everyone has the right to due process and from what we witnessed in Minnesota, DHS is not reliable for truthful information.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore is calling on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Salah Sarsour, President of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, following his recent detention.

“This is completely unacceptable. Salah Sarsour is a respected leader in the Milwaukee community, and his detention raises serious concerns about the continued targeting of lawful residents based on the color of their skin or their political beliefs.

We cannot allow federal agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate in a discriminatory and politically motivated manner, which is why I will keep opposing funding for DHS that allows them to continue to kidnap people and inflict abuse in our communities.

I will do everything in my power to bring Salah Sarsour home to his family and community.”

03/30/2026

I was proud to join my colleagues as we introduced the Badgercare public option. This bill would give individuals and small buisness the chance to buy into a trusted affordable health plan.

03/28/2026

No Kings, Greenfield

It was great to see so many constituents out and worried about our democracy.

03/26/2026

Happy opening day to all of those who celebrate! Thanks for coming to visit the amazing 7th Assembly District.

1-0 is a great way to start the year. Go Brewers!

03/25/2026

We saw the devastating impacts of climate change first hand last August, with over 12 inches of rain in 24 hours, and continue to see impacts as energy bills go up nearly 50% year over year.
Investing in a clean energy system will protect Wisconsinites, their bank accounts, and our shared environment.
I'm proud to co-sponsor this clean Wisconson by 2050 bill.

03/23/2026

This year as we celebrate women's history month, Governor Tony Evers signed two bills to help women. Gail's law, and postpartum expansion are two of the biggest wins for women this legislative cycle. These passed because of the tireless work of Governor Evers and legislative Democrats pressuring Republicans to do the right thing!

03/14/2026

We have a plan!

MADISON, WI – On March 14, State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), alongside Representative Angelina Cruz (D-Racine), introduced a proposal to use $1.3 billion of the state’s surplus to provide significant property tax relief and increase state funding for public schools.

State Representative Christian Phelps (D-Eau Claire), a member of the Assembly Committee on Education and former special education paraprofessional, released the following statement:

“While Speaker Vos and Assembly Republicans pack up and head home early, we know that there is still work to be done. All session long, Wisconsinites have been asking for more funding for our schools and action to lower property taxes. We need to act on these priorities.

“We have a straightforward solution: pick up the tab for constitutionally-mandated public school services, and meaningfully keep down local property taxes without further shortchanging our communities. When the state pays its fair share, property taxes stay down. It’s that simple.

“Our proposal increases general school aid paid by the state, using just some of the surplus funds at our disposal. By doing so, we project the state can deliver serious relief to property taxpayers who have been footing the bill left to them by years of Republican budgeting.

“Second, our proposal addresses a universal strain on public school districts’ tight budgets: the low reimbursement rate for special education services. While Legislative Republicans claimed they would reimburse 42% of special education costs in public schools this year and 45% next year, they budgeted insufficiently and are expected to fall some 7% short of their promise. Our bill uses existing surplus funds to increase reimbursement rates to 60%, allocates enough money to meet that commitment, and would significantly reduce the need for operating referendums across Wisconsin.

“We know this proposal will have bipartisan support in our neighborhoods. What remains to be seen is whether it will have bipartisan support inside the Capitol. I hope Legislative Republicans and Governor Evers are ready to listen to public education professionals, parents, and local taxpayers, and pass our bill.”