Mike Kuglitsch (Rep.), 84th Assembly District

Born Milwaukee, February 3, 1960; married; 4 children. Graduate New Berlin West H.S. 1978; B.A. Business UW-Whitewater 1983. Business consultant. Former member: Wisconsin Restaurant Assn. (pres.); Wisconsin Bowling Centers Assn. (pres.); New Berlin Chamber of Commerce (pres.).

Elected to Assembly 2010; reelected 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — State Affairs (chp.); International Trade and Commerce (vice chp.); Jobs, Economy and Mining; Labor; Workforce Development. 2011 — Homeland Security and State Affairs (vice chp.); Jobs, Economy and Small Business; Labor and Workforce Development.

Telephone: Office: (608) 267-5158.
E-mail: Rep.Kuglitsch@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: New Berlin 53146.
Mailing address: Office: Room 129 West, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.

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Gov. Evers Signs Electric Scooter Bill, Expanding Transportation Options and Attracting Startup Companies to Wisconsin

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GOP Legislators Push Harsher Bail Rules

State constitutional amendment opposed by defense lawyers, supported by City of Milwaukee.

Vukmir veterans’ tuition bill now law
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Governor Walker Signs Bills Supporting Veterans into Law at Applied Fab & Machining in Wausau

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Vukmir, Kuglitsch author bill to reimburse veterans for full tuition costs

"Those who serve our country deserve the certainty that we will keep our promises to them."

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