Sen. Patrick Testin highlights legislative work and criticizes utility rate increases

Patrick Testin, Wisconsin State Senator for 24th District
Patrick Testin, Wisconsin State Senator for 24th District
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Sen. Patrick Testin, a Republican representing Wisconsin’s 24th Senate district since 2017, has recently used his social media platform to address several issues and initiatives relevant to his constituents.

On April 1, 2026, Testin reached out to outdoor enthusiasts and hunters in Wisconsin by highlighting a volunteer opportunity: “Do you happen to be an avid hunter, recreationist or outdoor enthusiast who wants to give back to the state’s natural resources and sporting heritage community? If so, the Wisconsin DNR is looking for volunteer instructors for its safety education program, particularly in the https://t.co/TTg5waqhmX”.

The following day, April 2, he announced plans to review legislative achievements throughout the spring and summer: “For the remainder of the spring and summer, I will be spending each Thursday looking back at all the meaningful results I was able to deliver during our most recent legislative session. More specifically, I plan to focus on my pieces of legislation that were signed into law, https://t.co/6H85lcCrXs”.

Later on April 2, Testin criticized recent decisions by state regulators regarding utility rates: “When will it ever end? Since 2019, Gov. Evers’ hand-picked members of the state Public Service Commission have approved increasing utility fees by more than $2 billion. That has led to Wisconsin having one of the highest electricity rates in the Midwest. Well, hold on to your https://t.co/XPrIhpon2r”.

Testin succeeded Howard Marklein as senator for District 24 after being elected in 2017.



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