Wisconsin Rep Pleads Guilty in Hispanic Heritage Dispute
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Wisconsin State Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge, avoiding jail time. The charge stemmed from a dispute with fellow Democrats over Hispanic heritage resolutions. Ortiz-Velez felt excluded from drafting the resolutions and raised concerns about her late husbands veteran status. She issued a statement after sentencing, focusing on her constituents and delivering results over internal party fights. Tensions had been building due to her support for the 2025-2027 state budget and new legislative maps, moves opposed by many Democrats.
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