Middleton Lawmaker to Lead Senate

Wisconsin Senate Democrats have chosen Middleton Sen. Dianne Hesselbein as their new majority leader after a party vote held Tuesday. She will take up the post when the next legislative session begins, becoming the chamber’s first Democratic majority leader since 2012. Democrats won control of both legislative chambers in last week’s election, securing an 18–15 Senate majority. Hesselbein has pledged to focus on government accountability and public service.