LaTonya Johnson

09/16/2026

President Trump has added a $2179 tax burden to each Wisconsin household since taking office.

Since taking office, Trump's tariffs have added an estimated $5.5 billion to the cost of imports in Wisconsin, affecting the raw materials and manufacturing equipment our businesses need to compete.

Can someone explain to me when all these new taxes are gonna bring prices down?

https://tariffs.org/wisconsin/

09/15/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

Take a few minutes to make sure you’re ready to vote. Visit myvote.wi.gov to register, check your voter information, find your polling place, request an absentee ballot, or view what’s on your ballot.

Once you've verified your own, check in on a friend to make sure they're registered!

09/10/2026

Black babies have been dying at higher rates than white babies for longer than I've been alive, but Wisconsin still does not treat these disparities with the urgency they demand. I've spoken with more doctors, families, and advocates than I can keep track of, all telling us what needs to change, only to watch legislation addressing these disparities repeatedly get blocked in the Republican-controlled Legislature.

I am grateful to The Capital Times for shining a light on this issue and to my colleagues in the Legislature who continue to fight for solutions. Every mom deserves to celebrate her baby's first birthday, and Wisconsin has the means to make that possible.

See their full coverage in the comments below!

09/09/2026

Gas keeps going up. Instead of working to bring costs down, Trump is telling us today to get used to it for the next couple of months.

So much for ending wars and lowering prices.

09/08/2026

Every child deserves to be safe in their community, so I’m glad to see Children’s Wisconsin expanding its work to prevent firearm injuries before a child ever reaches the emergency room. By helping families access safe storage devices, training providers to have conversations about firearm safety and su***de prevention, and screening families for potential risks, they are building prevention into everyday care.

In 2025 alone, Children’s Wisconsin treated 100 children for gunshot injuries. If that isn't a wake-up call, I don't know what is. And while the state should be doing more to prevent these tragedies, giving families practical tools is critical in the meantime to keeping children safe. You can read more about the work Children’s Wisconsin does in the link below!

What if we could prevent gun injuries from happening in the first place?

09/04/2026

September's Community Connections newsletter is out now!

Each month, I use this newsletter to keep you up to date on what's happening at the Capitol, in Milwaukee, and across Wisconsin. This month, I’m covering fall health resources, ways to support our neighborhoods, and I'm providing a deep dive on what the growing trade fight with Canada will mean for Wisconsin.

I hope you’ll give this month’s issue a read, share it with your neighbors, and, as always, reach out to my office with any questions or concerns! You can see the full article in the comments below.

09/02/2026

Yesterday, Wisconsin's Public Service Commission held public hearings in Milwaukee on We Energies' request to increase our electric and gas rates in 2027-2028.

The PSC has not made a final decision, and you still have an opportunity to weigh in. Public comments will be accepted through Friday, September 18th to become part of the Commission's record before they decide. If you are a We Energies customer, consider providing feedback using the link below!

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09/01/2026

Earlier this month, I had the honor of joining the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Wisconsin - ACS CAN to receive recognition for our work in passing Gail's Law.

Gail's Law ensures that women with dense breast tissue who have an inconclusive cancer screening get insurance coverage for additional testing that doctors recommend. For too many women, cost has been a barrier, leading to later diagnosis when treatment is less effective.

This legislation was years in the making and came about thanks to advocacy from patients, families, and health care professionals. I am so grateful to everyone who kept pushing to finally get this law passed.

08/29/2026

It was great to help kick off the first-ever Rooted in Wisconsin Cannabis Festival today! I opened by sharing my legislation to legalize cannabis in Wisconsin, before getting the chance to hear the feedback and priorities directly from the people who built this industry.

Wisconsin’s cannabis industry is already here, built by growers, processors, retailers, advocates, patients, consumers, and small businesses across our state, and it's past time our laws reflected that reality.

Thank you to the Wisconsin Cannabis Group and everyone who came out to Rooted in Wisconsin to share your experiences and ideas for what legalization should look like in our state.

08/28/2026

It was great meeting with dentists from the Wisconsin Dental Association during their visit to the Capitol this week.

We talked about oral health, the challenges facing dental providers, and how Wisconsin can improve access to care for children and families.

Thank you to the dentists and advocates for making the trip to Madison and sharing their experiences directly with the Legislature!