Robin Vos

Wisconsin Assembly Is Done Legislating for 2026

Here's what lawmakers got done -- and left unfinished.

How Robin Vos Transformed Wisconsin

Longest serving Assembly Speaker in history had a controversial tenure.

WI Assembly Passes Deals on PFAS, SNAP Funding

The bills must pass the WI Senate before they could head to Gov. Evers' desk.

Milwaukee Democrat Faces Primary Challenger

Challenger will take on three-term Democrat who has fallen out of favor with colleagues.

Another Black History Month, Another Capitol Fight In Wisconsin

A resolution naming eight late Black Wisconsinites is the latest flashpoint in a yearslong partisan dispute.

“Wisconsin: You Demanded What You Deserve, and You Won.”

–Rep. Robyn Vining on Gail’s Law and Postpartum Medicaid Expansion Passing the Assembly

Representative Anderson’s Statement on Speaker Vos’ Retirement From the Assembly

Rep. Ryan Clancy Celebrates Assembly Passage of Gail’s Law, Postpartum Medicaid Expansion

Bills finally receive votes after years of organizing, procedural pressure from Democrats and public outrage

Rep O’Connor Statement on Speaker Vos’ Retirement Announcement

County Executive David Crowley Releases Statement Regarding the Retirement of Speaker Robin Vos

WisDems Statement on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Retiring

WisGOP Thanks Speaker Robin Vos for Years of Service

Robin Vos Announces Retirement

Longest serving Assembly Speaker in Wisconsin history won't run for reelection.

Speaker Vos Announces He Will Not Seek Another Term

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Speaker Vos Retirement

Assembly GOP Reverses Course on Health Care Bills

After years of resistance, Republicans back plan to expand Medicaid access and lower barriers for breast cancer screenings.

Bipartisan Deal Would Fund WisconsinEye After Shutdown

Senate passes bill including nearly $600,000 and seeks competitive bids for future broadcast rights.

Rep. Robyn Vining Signs Letter Asking Speaker to Allow for Vote on Gail’s Law to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Screenings

In Final State of the State, Evers Pushes School Funding, Fair Maps

Blames Republican for higher property taxes, but still open to tax cut and spending bill.

Speaker Vos’ Statement on the Governor’s Final State of the State Address

Vos, LeMahieu Agree on $2.3 Billion Plan to Spend Surplus

But will Evers? Plan has tax rebates but no general school aid, a top goal of governor.

Lawmakers at Odds on Funding WisconsinEye As Time Running Out

Senate Republicans now want a competitive bidding process.

Republican Senate Leader Says He’s Left Out of Tax Relief Talks

Devin LeMahieu miffed. Governor's office chides Republicans: 'try talking to each other.'

Wisconsin Voters Back Legal Weed, Lawmakers Still Say No

Despite public support and booming hemp shops, GOP divisions keep marijuana bills stalled.

Vos Backs Off Demand to Repeal Evers’ 400-Year Veto

Move could advance Republican negotiations with governor on property tax relief.

Speaker Vos Blocks UW MIA Recovery Project Funding

How Gale Klappa Got Rich

21 years of huge pay financed by We Energies ratepayers. Has any state CEO pocketed more?

Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up

Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.

Wisconsin Democrats Announce Bill to Legalize Marijuana

The plan is not expected to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature.

Speaker Vos’ Statement on University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookins Departure

Environmental Coalition Calls For Pause In Data Center Development

Statewide coalition wants state to create sustainable development framework before more projects move forward.

Representative Piwowarczyk Introduces Task Force Legislation

Assembly Reaches Bipartisan Deal To Fund WisconsinEye

But now Senate needs to take up bill. Network remains offline.

Wisconsin Assembly Passes GOP Bill to Regulate Data Centers

Democrats say bill will constrain renewable energy, cause higher emissions.

Wisconsin Democrats Decry Proposed Constitutional Amendment on DEI

Blasting 'dangerous' Republican proposal that could be on ballot in November.

Rep. Ryan Clancy Proposes Ending Tipped Employee Sub-Minimum Wage

Democratic Colleagues Join Rep. Clancy to Propose Pro-Worker Amendment on Assembly Floor

Republicans Trade Blame With Evers for Rising Property Taxes

Governor must 'admit he made a mistake,' says Vos. Nope, says Evers.

Speaker Vos Statement on Gov. Evers Property Tax Increase

Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature

Will governor's last State of the State speech call out Robin Vos?

Maria Lazar Continues Courting Right-Wing Extremists in BID for Seat on Wisconsin Supreme Court

Gableman Challenges Liberal Justices’ Refusal to Recuse

Claims it violates 14th Amendment if they rule on his law license suspension.

Lazar, Tiffany Must Answer for Close Ties to Election Deniers and January 6

Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority

'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.

We Won’t Act Like Republicans, Wisconsin Democrats Say

Democrats hope to gain legislative majority in 2026 election.

After Dugan Verdict Comes Politics and Courthouse Uncertainty

Milwaukee judge has become national symbol of clash over ICE arrests.

Wisconsin Republicans Threaten to Impeach Judge Hannah Dugan

Resign or face impeachment, state Assembly and Senate leaders warn.

Dugan Must Go

After Shutdown, WisconsinEye Discussing Future With Legislators

Nonprofit seeking partial public funding to resume operation.

A Wisconsin Political Trivia Quiz

Have a little holiday fun and see how many you get right.

Legislative Panel Approves Teaching Requirements for UW Faculty

Republicans added the requirement to the recently approved state budget.

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026

Democrats gaining power, could flip Assembly in 2026, she says.

Justice Protasiewicz Won’t Recuse From Gableman Disciplinary Case

But one of court's liberal judges has already recused herself.

Wisconsin Eye Could Go Out of Business

Does it matter? Only if you care about government transparency.

Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto

Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.

Assembly Advances GOP Election Bills, But No Monday Processing

One proposal would eliminate 'central count' locations, which clerks use to be more transparent and efficient.

“It Shouldn’t Be This Hard To Get Republican Lawmakers To Do The Right Thing.”

–Rep. Robyn Vining on Continued Republican Failure to Pass Postpartum Medicaid Expansion

Assembly Republicans End the Year Blocking Postpartum Medicaid and Attacking Public Schools

Representative Anderson Reacts to Speakers Failure to Expand BadgerCare Coverage for New Mothers

Health Care a Top Issue for Sara Rodriguez in Governors Race

Wisconsin's Lt. Governor, a Democrat, is a former nurse and CDC health official.

Why Robin Vos Blocked Bill Pushed by Pro-Life Groups, Passed in 48 States

Two-thirds of Assembly backed extended Medicaid coverage for new mothers.

Beware of Data Center Darkness

There's little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.

Milwaukee Legislators Draft Bills to Improve State Prison Conditions

16 bills range from rights to sunlight to county-control of jails.

Milwaukee Legislators Push Fire Sprinkler Bills After Deadly May Fire

Legislation would provide grants for sprinkler installation, allow municipal regulations.

Justice Crawford Recuses From Gableman Proceedings

Liberal justice’s recusal leaves court evenly divided on whether to suspend Gableman's law license over 2020 election investigation.

Speaker Vos’s Statement on DPI’s Shielding of Teacher Sexual Misconduct

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Still Weighing Whether To Run For Reelection

Vos has been speaker since 2012.

Speaker Vos Announces 2025 Speakers Task Force Membership

Referee Recommends Michael Gableman Lose License For 3 Years

Report outlines 10 ethics violations against former Supreme Court justice.

Republican Rep. Scott Krug Seeks Compromise on State Election Policies

Veteran lawmaker hopes to quiet the conspiracy theories and rebuild public faith.

Robin Vos Supports Home Security for Legislators, Justices

But GOP Assembly speaker opposes turning state Capitol into 'armed fortress.'

Wisconsin Lawmaker Says He Received Death Threats For Comments On Bill Blocking Pride Flags

Lawmaker claims he was told he needs to be 'Charlie Kirk'd' after comments.

Wisconsin Depends on Immigration

Immigrants are 7% of state's workforce, 11% of business owners, 16% of physicians, report finds.

Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute

Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.

Vos, Felzkowski Statement on Yet Another Gov. Evers Power Grab

Wisconsin Politicians Condemn Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

Republicans, Democrats call for end to political violence.

Milwaukee Joining Push for Commuter Rail Line

City formalizing commitment to Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee rail line.

Assembly Republicans Announce Package of Education Bills

Plus four task forces. With jabs at Democratic proposals.

Representative Piwowarczyk to Lead New Task Force Focused on Modernizing Wisconsin Government

Crowley Launches Campaign for Governor

'My story is Wisconsin's story,' County Executive David Crowley declares.

Legislative Committee Approves Pay Raises Evers Already Awarded

Vos complains the governor, after Supreme Court ruling, is 'drunk with power.'

Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over

State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez abandons party after arguments, allegations.

Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program

Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Youth Sue State to Overturn Laws Affecting Climate Crisis

Environmental groups representing Wisconsin youth aged 8-17 filed lawsuit.

GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking

Supreme Court previously gave Evers approval to avoid Legislature, which governor is now embracing.

Vos, Felzkowski Statement on Evers’ Unconstitutional Power Grab

State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District

Gov. Evers didn’t veto funds sought by Assembly speaker as part of budget deal.

Republican DA Eric Toney Will Head Investigation Of Ballot Box Removal

Wausau mayor removed drop box. Toney previously argued the boxes were illegal.

Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers

Evers administration says Supreme Court ruling means he can skip final approval for already funded action.

UW System Pays To Settle DEI Demotion Lawsuit

Settlement ends lawsuit brought by former UW-Eau Claire DEI administrator who claimed she was demoted because she's white.

Speaker Vos’ Statement on Governor Evers Decision Not to Seek Third Term

UW-Madison Closes DEI Division

The university is not ending any scholarships, support programs for minority students.

District Attorney Kent Lovern’s Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial State Budget

Evers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations

'For years, a small group of Republican lawmakers overstepped their power.'

Speaker Vos’s Statement on Liberal Supreme Court’s Continued Effort to Remove Power from the People

Senate Bill Aims to Prevent Delays in Releasing Public Records

Backed by open records supporters. But will Vos, state Assembly consider bill?

New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget

For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial Budget

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding

Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.