Rep. Barbara Dittrich, a Republican elected in 2025 to represent Wisconsin’s 99th House district, posted several updates on her Twitter account on April 29, 2026, addressing topics ranging from distracted driving to legislative efforts involving animal welfare and engagement with the Wisconsin Alumni Association.
In a tweet published at 13:00 UTC, Dittrich highlighted concerns about distracted driving as Distracted Driving Month concluded. She wrote, “Did you now that in 2023, drivers spent an average of 1 minute and 38 seconds per hour handling their phones while driving?As we bid farewell to Distracted Driving Month, let us not forget the dangers of driving while distracted. Stay safe everyone! https://t.co/oqacSSPZsM” (April 29, 2026).
Later that day at 19:00 UTC, Dittrich shared news about meeting with representatives from the Wisconsin Alumni Association. She stated, “Today, we welcomed in a couple of individuals on behalf of the Wisconsin Alumni Association. It was great to hear about their priorities headed into next session. https://t.co/28SY1MLYob” (April 29, 2026).
In another post at 22:19 UTC, Dittrich addressed public concern over animal welfare issues at Ridglan Farms and referenced her involvement in legislation related to animal testing. She wrote, “By now, most people have heard about the nightmare at Ridglan Farms with all of those sweet beagles. What you may NOT know is that I was one of only 5 original sponsors of AB 865, authored by @RepGustafson. The bill would have prohibited using live animals to train medical https://t.co/pkxoSaegQC” (April 29, 2026).
Dittrich assumed office following her election in November 2025 and succeeded Cindi Duchow as representative for Wisconsin’s 99th House district.
