The challenge is now to prepare for the 2026 election. Help us be in a position to hit the ground running.

Democratic events in

Pierce County and beyond

Check out the upcoming events in our calendar above.

2026 Office Hours:

Starting January 7, the office at 111 E Locust Street, River Falls will be open the following hours:

Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Call us at 715-821-1259 or email us at PierceCtyDems@gmail.com.

Pierce Democrats
Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 16
6:00 PM Social Time
6:00 PM Dinner

Junior's Restaurant & Tap House
414 S Main St, River Falls, WI

Let’s gather together to enjoy the spirit of the season and prepare for the coming year with hope and joy.

$20 per person; pay at the door.
To save your seat(s), please RSVP by Dec 12 with the names of everyone in your party to PierceCtyDems@gmail.com

M E N U
~ Social Time ~
Meat and Cheese Board

~ Dinner ~
Rosemary Chicken
Pork Tenderloin
Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Green Bean Almondine
House Salad and Rolls

Servers will be available for paid drink orders.

December 11, 2025

Wisconsin Democrats on Wisconsin Republicans Refusing to Extend ACA Subsidies

MADISON, Wis. — After today’s senate vote where Republicans refused to continue crucial ACA subsidies, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement:

“With this vote, Republicans are doubling down on their agenda that steals health care from the working class to fund tax breaks for the billionaires like Elon Musk. Wisconsin House Republicans, led by Tom Tiffany, content with their taxpayer funded health care, have made clear that they will vote against health care funding for the rest of Wisconsin. As a result nearly 300,000 Wisconsinites may have to choose between paying for their medicine and paying for their increasingly costly groceries.

“Make no mistake, whether you live in the country or in a city, this was a direct attack on working people across the state. Republicans have been trying to get rid of healthcare funding and protections for pre-existing conditions for over 15 years to enrich their corporate elite donors. By Tom Tiffany’s own admission they still have no plan to replace it besides letting the system fail, the people suffer, and the richest get even richer.

“That’s why we continue to see voters rejecting Republicans and their devastating, cost-raising, policies. Next November Wisconsinites will fire Republicans up and down the ballot for their betrayal of working people.”

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Source: https://wisdems.org/news/

December 12, 2025

Keeping Our Promise for Special Education Funding

This week, I introduced a new bill with Rep. Angelina Cruz (D–Racine) to ensure Wisconsin keeps its promise to students, families and school districts when it comes to special education funding.

When the Legislature passed the state budget in July, lawmakers committed to reimbursing school districts at 42% through 2026 and 45% through 2027. However, on November 17th, the Department of Public Instruction informed districts that the reimbursement rate would fall to just 35% due to unexpected and significant increases in the need for special education services across Wisconsin.

For years, special education costs have grown faster than state support. These services are legally mandated, local districts are forced to cover funding gaps with their general funds. This is one of the primary pressures contributing to the rise in school referenda across the state.

My bill provides an immediate fix to this unexpected shortfall and restores the funding levels promised in the budget. Wisconsin must keep its word and ensure our public schools have the resources they need to serve every student.

It’s now up to the majority party to take action. I’m urging them to advance this bill quickly so it can reach the Governor’s desk and deliver the support our schools were guaranteed.

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Senator Smith currently represents District 31 in the Wisconsin State Senate. The 31st Senate District currently includes portions of Dunn, Eau Claire, and Trempealeau counties. While he doesn't represent Pierce County specifically, Senator Smith endures to represent everyone in Wisconsin.

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For more from Senator Smith, go to his website at:
https://legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/31/smith/.