Karen Hurd, Wisconsin State Representative for 69th District | Facebook
Karen Hurd, Wisconsin State Representative for 69th District | Facebook
Representative Karen Hurd, a Republican member of the Wisconsin State House representing the 69th district since 2025, has voiced concerns over proposed fee increases by the Evers-Rodriguez administration. On September 15, 2025, Hurd posted a series of tweets outlining her objections to the plan and its potential effects on local agriculture.
In her initial post, Hurd stated: "The Evers-Rodriguez administration is proposing massive fee increases that will be devastating to our state's livestock producers." [September 15, 2025]
She continued in a subsequent tweet: "If implemented, these fee hikes will threaten smaller livestock markets and increase costs on our farmers, many of whom are already operating under tight margins." [September 15, 2025]
Addressing legislative limitations regarding oversight of agency rulemaking, Hurd wrote: "Unfortunately, the Legislature cannot stop this rule because Governor Evers and Attorney General Kaul sued us and took away our oversight of agency rulemaking." [September 15, 2025]
Hurd was elected to office in early 2025 following her victory in Wisconsin’s 69th House district race. She succeeded Donna Rozar as state representative.
Governor Tony Evers leads Wisconsin's executive branch. The Evers-Rodriguez administration referenced by Hurd includes Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez. Fee increases for agricultural producers have been debated previously in Wisconsin politics as lawmakers and officials consider funding needs versus impacts on rural economies.
Attorney General Josh Kaul is mentioned in relation to legal actions affecting legislative oversight. Disputes over administrative rules and legislative powers have surfaced in Wisconsin government over recent years.
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