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Rep. Robyn Vining Cheers For Exciting Public Education New

Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly

Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.

Vining Win Reduces Republican Majority in Assembly

Robyn Vining defeats Tom Michalski in newly remapped district.

League of Women Voters presents “Impacts of Abortion Restrictions” forum Oct. 2

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Rep. Robyn Vining Recognized As “Friend of Family Medicine”

Rep. Robyn Vining Recognized as a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election

But state convention shows division, protest against Baldwin on Israel-Palestine issue.

Another Medicaid Miss For Wisconsin

48 states have extend postpartum coverage for new moms on Medicaid. Not Wisconsin.

Rep. Robyn Vining Will Run For Re-Election In The 13th Assembly District

LuAnn Bird launches Assembly campaign with strong support from women and gun safety advocates

Vows to bring her problem-solving track record to the dysfunction in Madison

Rep. Robyn Vining Congratulates Rep. Alex Joers on Passage of Healthy Food Incentive Bill

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Bill to Address LGBTQIA+ Student Mental Health

Rep. Vining Introduces “Save Our Schools” Legislation

Rep. Vining Introduces Second Round of the “Mental Healthcare is Healthcare” Legislative Package

Assembly Passes Broad Parental Rights Bill, Firearm Tracking Ban

Also bills on reciprocal credentialing and expanding definition in statute against strip search.

Rep. Robyn Vining’s Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement On Concern For Our Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Arab Neighbors

“We Can Do Better, and We Should.”

-Rep. Robyn Vining on Assembly’s Action This Week.

Marisabel for Milwaukee Campaign: I am a pro-choice LGBT leader, and I am proud of my advocacy for immigrants and women

Marisabel Cabrera Brings Experience and Dedication to Circuit Court Campaign

Rep. Robyn Vining Votes Against Anti-Trans Bills

“Wisconsinites Trust Pediatricians–Not Politicians”

“Child Labor is Not the Answer to the Childcare Cliff—Neither is Gutting The Safety And Quality of Wisconsin Childcare.”

Rep. Robyn Vining on Republican Bills

Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence

Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.

Rep. Robyn Vining Appointed Vice-Chair of the Speaker’s Task Force on Childhood Obesity

Rep. Robyn Vining Thanks Governor Evers for Signing Epinephrine Access Bill into Law

Groundbreaking Held For Moss Universal Park

First park in county, and perhaps in U.S. that's wholly accessible for people with disabilities.

Rep. Robyn Vining & Sen. Melissa Agard Re-Introduce Universal Changing Stations Bill

Rep. Robyn Vining Blasts Republicans for Abandoning Wisconsin Women–Again.

Rep. Robyn Vining Votes Against Voucher Bailout Bill

Rep. Robyn Vining Votes with Constituents Against Harmful Policies

Rep. Robyn Vining Re-introduces the Pregnancy Protection Act

Wisconsin State Assembly Recognizes May 2023 as Maternal Health Month

In the Year of Mental Health, Republicans Have Failed Our Families

Assembly Passes Bills Making It Harder To Access Unemployment Benefits, BadgerCare

Republicans, in casting party-line vote, say policies will help state workforce shortage.

Rep. Robyn Vining on Today’s Assembly Session: “It’s time for Wisconsin Republicans to show up on this floor ready to expand affordable childcare and in that–expand the workforce.”

Rep. Robyn Vining and Rep. Evan Goyke to Hold Joint State Budget Listening Session

Rep. Vining and Sen. Agard Announce Installation of Universal Changing Station in State Capitol

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement on the Joint Legislative Council Approval of State-Tribal Relations Bills

Rep. Robyn Vining Welcomes Tribal Leaders for State of the Tribes Address

Legislature Urged to Remove All Racial Covenants

Wauwatosa council votes to dissolve its old covenants, pushes legislators for statewide bill.

Rep. Robyn Vining on the Death of Tyre Nichols

Rep. Robyn Vining Applauds Governor Tony Evers for Declaring 2023 The Year of Mental Health

Rep. Robyn Vining Joins Gov. Evers to Restore Roe and Reproductive Freedom

Rep. Robyn Vining Elected Milwaukee Delegation Chair

Rep. Robyn Vining Announces Committee Appointments Focused on Wisconsin’s Women, Children, Families, Health, and Small Business Community

Rep. Robyn Vining on 2023-2024 Legislative Session: We Begin This Session With Less Rights Than Last Session

State’s Gerrymander Could Last Forever

If state high court’s ‘least change’ rule followed in future, gerrymandering might last for decades.

Open Letter to the People of Ukraine

Wisconsin Legislative Democrats Introduce Hazard Pay for Frontline Workers

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement on Republican Attack on Voters and Elections

State Legislation Would Protect Gun Dealers From Lawsuits

Bill passes Assembly and Senate. It also protects manufacturers.

Assembly Passes Unemployment, Medicaid Restrictions

One proposal limits access to unemployment insurance when the unemployment rate is low.

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on Governor Tony Evers’ 2022 State of the State Address

Parents, Legislator, Call Out Ron Johnson for Refusing to Lower Costs For Wisconsin Families

Rep. Robyn Vining and Wisconsin Democrats Go Big for Small Business

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Healthcare Heroes Act

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the United States Capitol Insurrection

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Signing of Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation into Law

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on Rittenhouse Verdict

Rep. Robyn Vining Votes Against Gerrymandered Maps, Supports Fair Maps

Rep. Robyn Vining Condemns Gerrymandered Maps

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Epi Access Legislation

Rep. Robyn Vining Applauds Governor Evers’ Investment in Violence Prevention and Support for Crime Victims

Rep. Robyn Vining Urges Legislature to Focus on Wisconsin Priorities

Tosa Detective Who Labeled Mayor A ‘Higher Value Target’ Gets Promotion

Detective Joseph Lewandowski was promoted to sergeant.

Evers Unveils His Own Bill to Repeal the Personal Property Tax

Governor's legislation includes funding to replace money local government's lose after tax repeal.

College Grads Are Leaving Republican Party

While less educated voters ditch the Democratic Party. How is that changing the state?

Legislature Plans Culture War Against Evers

Fall session could include “born alive” abortion bill, forbidding teachers from discussing race and more.

Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center

Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.

Rep. Robyn Vining Welcomes Afghan Refugees to Wisconsin

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Governor Evers’ Call for Special Session on Education

Rep. Robyn Vining Co-Authors Baby Bonds Bill to Improve Economic Security for Wisconsin Families

Tax Cut Divides Democrats

Evers and some Democratic legislators supported it. GOP hopes to gain new seats from swing-district opponents.

Rep. Robyn Vining Will Continue Advocating for What’s Best for Wisconsin Kids & What’s Best for Our State

Rep. Robyn Vining Highlights Risk of Losing Federal Funding for K-12 Education in Wisconsin

Assembly GOP Doubles Down On Racism, Retaliates Against Member of Color’s Efforts to Address Systemic Racism

Democratic state representatives lift the curtain on racist retaliation in the legislature

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Bill to Support Students, Teachers, School Districts & Summer School Programs

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Call for BadgerCare Expansion Special Session

Rep. Robyn Vining Urges Passage of Fair Maps Legislation

Tosa Police Had Many ‘High Value Targets’

Including Mayor Dennis McBride, Rep. David Bowen, protest leaders, attorneys.

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on the 17th Annual State of the Tribes

Uihleins, Walton Shower GOP Legislators With Cash

Out-of-state donors give $1.9 million to state legislators, 79% of it to Republicans.

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on Joint Committee on Finance Removal of Important Provisions from State Budget

Mass Shootings Are Not Inevitable

Legislature can and must take action, with measures like uniform background checks.

Rep. Robyn Vining Advocates for Small Business Assistance to Support Dreams, Families, and Jobs

Rep. Robyn Vining Calls on Legislative Leaders to Take Immediate Action for Wisconsin Workers

Rep. Robyn Vining Condemns Violence & Hateful Rhetoric Against Asian American & Pacific Islander Community

34 State Legislators Endorse Jill Underly for State Superintendent

Rep. Robyn Vining Applauds Wisconsin Equal Rights Amendment Introduction

Working Families Party Announces Second Round of 2021 Endorsements

Progressive Political Group Throws Weight Behind Jill Underly, Sets Sights on Growing Progressive Bloc in Madison Common Council

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on Passage of Special Session Unemployment Assistance Legislation

Rep. Robyn Vining Applauds Inclusion of Main Street Recovery Package in Wisconsin Act 1

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on 2021-2023 State Budget Address

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on Passage of Assembly Bill 2

Rep. Robyn Vining Advocates for Standalone COVID-19 Relief Bills

Rep. Robyn Vining Supports Wearing Masks to Save Lives

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Assembly Republicans’ Actions to Disregard the Lives and Livelihoods of Wisconsinites

Rep. Robyn Vining Co-Authors Main Street Recovery Package

Senator Agard Leads on Main Street Recovery Package

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement on Passage of Amended Assembly Bill 1

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Kenosha DA Decision

Rep. Robyn Vining Advocates for Healthcare Heroes, Small Businesses, and Wisconsin Families on Assembly Floor

Rep. Robyn Vining Condemns Insurrection at U.S. Capitol

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement on Assembly Bill 1

Rep. Robyn Vining Sworn in as 14th Assembly District Representative for her Second Term & Announces Committee Assignments

Rep. Robyn Vining & Democratic Colleagues Hit the Ground Running on Day One of New Legislative Session with COVID-19 Response Bill

Rep. Robyn Vining Thanks Election Workers, and Calls On Her Republican Colleagues to Get Back to Work On COVID-19 Response

Rep. Robyn Vining Condemns Threats Against Wisconsin Election Officials

Rep. Robyn Vining & Sen. Dale Kooyenga Statement Regarding Shooting at Mayfair Mall

Are Parties Realigning In Wisconsin?

Lots of new voters for both parties in election. What it means for the future.

Purple Wisconsin Still Has Dark Red Legislature

Republican legislators continue to win big with minority of state's vote.

Following Massive Get Out The Vote Push, WI WFP Candidates Win Seats Across the State

WI Working Families Party organizers secure enough positive IDs to quadruple Trump’s 2016 margin of victory in Wisconsin, power down-ballot candidates to victory

Post-election Day Statement from Tom Palzewicz

No Veto-Proof Majority for Republican Legislators

They flipped two of three seats needed to get two-thirds majority in Senate.

Your Guide to Down Ballot Races

Trump versus Biden isn't the only ballot item. Here's information on 13 other races across the county

$1 Million Legislative Races Now Common

For a job paying $52,000. This year the Democrats are out-spending Republicans.

Ahead of Mike Pence’s Visit, State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, State Rep. Robyn Vining, Highlight Trump’s Leadership Failures

"Having a president that will fight the pandemic, protect our health care, and rebuild our economy stronger than it was before is the future that Wisconsinites deserve."

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Milwaukee County DA Decision

Law Enforcement, Protesters Play Cat-Mouse Game After Mensah Decision

March from Downtown to Mayfair Mall blocked repeatedly by National Guard, Sheriffs, Police.

Rep. Robyn Vining Emphasizes the Severity of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

Be a Hero. Vote.

Trump At Issue in State Assembly Races

“Everything is nationalized” and could drive turnout, votes in legislative races.

Milwaukee Suburbs Key To Controlling Assembly

Dems target suburban districts, Republicans try to gain a veto-proof majority in the Assembly

Election Donors Operate in the Shadows

One third of all state campaign donations, some $12 million, from secretive outside groups.

Non-Profit Didn’t Report Campaign Spending?

Jobs First Coalition spent $1 million to elect Republican legislators but left it off tax forms, complaint to IRS says.

Rep. Robyn Vining Supports Meaningful Policing Reform

Wisconsin Leaders Blast Women for Trump Bus Tour for Campaigning During Pandemic

Candidate List and Election Guide

Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.

First Lady Evers Announces the Wisconsin 19th Amendment Celebration Committee’s New “Women Who Inspire” Nominee

Committee celebrates Deanna Singh, Brookfield

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Endorses Slate of Legislative Candidates

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Calls Out Trump’s Anti-Women Agenda

Rep. Robyn Vining, WOW County Mothers Speak Out About Child Care Struggles

Indivisible Tosa endorses Democrat Robyn Vining for Assembly

Rep. Robyn Vining Co-Sponsors Legislation to Reduce Barriers to Unemployment Insurance

Wisconsin Women Slam Trump For Attacks On Their Health, COVID-19 Response, In-Person Campaigning

Rep. Robyn Vining & Legislative Colleagues Support Federal HEROES Act

State’s Health Care Workers Demand Hazard Pay

As COVID-19 cases rise again, Democratic bill provides increased pay, paid medical leave.

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Healthcare Heroes Act

Legislators Decry Racially Insensitive Actions at Wauwatosa Anytime Fitness

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Nitty Leads Peaceful March While Protecting Against Assassination

Seventh-day is a charm as two large marches take place without incident

Rep. Robyn Vining Applauds the “We’re All In” Small Business Initiative

Healthcare Workers Want PPE, Sick Pay, Hazard Pay

17 percent of COVID-19 cases statewide are healthcare workers. They are calling on the Legislature to help them.

Rep. Robyn Vining Sends Letter to Legislative Leadership Supporting Healthcare Heroes during COVID-19

Rep. Robyn Vining: “The Moment is Bigger than Competing Tax Cut Plans”

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces “Epi Access” Legislation

Rep. Robyn Vining Stands with Victims & Survivors of Sexual Assault

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

“I look forward to continuing my work with Governor Evers and my colleagues in the legislature on the issues that Wisconsinites care about. Forward together.”

Rep. Robyn Vining Proposes Bill to Curb Youth Vaping & Protect Consumers

Bill is part of the Vaping Awareness Prevention package to improve public health in Wisconsin.

Rep. Robyn Vining on Passage of Assembly Bill 26

Republicans pass legislation making it easier for direct primary care providers to discriminate on who they’d like to give care to.

Legislature Must Act on Human Trafficking

Safe Harbor legislation has been introduced repeatedly in the past several sessions, without passage.

All They Want for Christmas

The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.

Rep. Robyn Vining Seeks to Make Wisconsin More Accessible

Rep. Robyn Vining Launches Next Forward Wisconsin Project: Fair Maps

"This session, I introduced a bipartisan bill with my colleagues that would take this power away from the politicians, and place the responsibility with a non-partisan service agency called the Legislative Reference Bureau."

Rep. Robyn Vining Wants Wisconsin to Go Big for Small Business

This bill creates a one-stop shop for all the information a business owner needs.

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Recent Violence and Threats at High Schools

"Our children are looking to their elected officials to do something."

AG Kaul Urges Assembly Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Legislation to Prevent Future Backlog of Untested Sexual Assault Kits

"This legislation will help prevent another backlog of untested sexual assault kits."

It’s time to Hold Lawmakers Accountable for Votes on Education

SOS Wauwatosa calls on legislators to provide adequate school aids.

Evers Calls Special Session on Guns

Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.

Rep. Robyn Vining Recognizes Officer Tracy Burbach as “First Responder of the Year” for 14th Assembly District

"Officer Tracy Burbach serves the city of Wauwatosa with honor and distinction as a School Resource Officer, and has been nominated by citizens of the 14th Assembly District for the honor of the First Responder of the Year."

Majority of Wisconsin Wants Non-Partisan Redistricting

Polling results and votes in two-thirds of counties show support for a non-partisan process

Two-thirds of Wisconsin counties endorse reform for redistricting process

Sheboygan County Board passes resolution 20-4 to become 48th county to call for Fair Maps

Rep. Robyn Vining Backs Extreme Risk Protection Order Legislation

"I stand with Governor Evers, Attorney General Kaul, and my colleagues in support of extreme risk laws, as we continue to work towards a safer Wisconsin, one with less tragedies caused by gun violence."

Rep. Robyn Vining Joins Governor Evers to Announce Additional Assistant District Attorney Positions in Waukesha County

"I advocated on behalf of my district for these needed positions there and in Milwaukee County."

AFP-WI Launches New Wave of Grassroots Lobbying Efforts

The group will mobilize activists throughout the state to canvass communities, have conversations with their neighbors, and ask them to encourage their lawmakers to work toward policies that expand opportunities for Wisconsinites.

We Need Redistricting Reform Now

Proposed bill would make process more representative, more transparent.

Rep. Robyn Vining Echoes Call to Action Against Gun Violence

"The Wisconsin State Legislature has a role to play in this epidemic of gun violence in our country."

Rep. Robyn Vining Co-Sponsors NEW Medicaid Expansion Legislation

"Medicaid expansion is what the people want and it’s what they deserve."

Rep. Robyn Vining Defends Colleague Rep. Anderson

"Speaker Vos has demeaned remote involvement by Rep. Anderson."

Vos Previews Assembly’s Fall Agenda

Possible legislation in three areas: water quality, suicide prevention and adoption.

Rep. Robyn Vining Continues Fight for Fair Maps

"We are committed to nonpartisan redistricting reform, and will continue to advocate for fair and representative legislative maps."

Gerrymandering Bill is Bipartisan

Three Republican legislators are co-sponsers of bill calling for nonpartisan redistricting.

Redistricting Now Up to Citizen Action

U.S. Supreme Court decision leaves it up to voters to demand non-partisan redistricting.

Rep. Robyn Vining Says Fight for Fair Maps Is Not Over

"72% of Wisconsinites believe we need non-partisan fair maps, so we will fight for them with everything we’ve got."

U.S. Supreme Court Allows Gerrymandering

Ruling effectively ends challenge to Republicans’ skewed legislative maps.

Rep. Robyn Vining Blasts Fiscal Negligence of GOP Legislators

"Republican legislators have shown that they do not care about fiscal responsibility."

Rep. Robyn Vining Supports “Wear Orange” for Gun Violence Prevention

"Gun violence is a crisis that our country is facing."

Rep. Robyn Vining Appointed to Task Force on Adoption

This committee will focus on addressing the barriers facing biological and adoptive parents in the adoption process.

Rep. Robyn Vining Condemns Removal of Lead Service Line Replacement from Budget

"I cannot believe we are turning our backs on children born into homes with lead in their water."

Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags

Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to GOP Rejection of Medicaid Expansion

"This is a blatantly partisan move from the Republicans, and one that does not reflect the will of the people."

AFP-WI Kicks Off New Grassroots Lobbying Efforts

AFP-WI’s efforts will expand to additional legislative districts throughout the spring.

Rep. Robyn Vining Launches “Words Matter” Pledge

"I stand with our Brookfield Muslim Community and their call to all elected officials to consider how our words affect actions."

Rep. Robyn Vining Supports Safe Harbor Legislation

"The Safe Harbor Bill is a piece of common-sense legislation that helps protect trafficked youth."

Rep. Robyn Vining Comments on Lame Duck Court Ruling

"The court’s ruling today is a win for democracy and the people of Wisconsin."

Rep. Robyn Vining Cheers The People’s Budget

“From the beginning of his term, Governor Evers has made it clear he is listening to the people of Wisconsin."

Rep. Robyn Vining Embraces Gov. Evers’ Inclusion of Redistricting in Budget

"Non-partisan redistricting can help bring our state together and force members from each party to work together like my constituents asked me to do."

Wisconsin Working Families Party Congratulates Megan O’Halloran on Commanding Primary Victory in Distrcit 8 School Board Race

O’Halloran garnered more than 65 percent of the vote in the three-way race and will face Kathryn Gabor in the spring election on Tuesday, April 2.

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Gov. Evers’ Plan to Close Dark Store Loophole

"The Dark Store Loophole is wrong, and we need to close it."

Rep. Robyn Vining Comments on Pre-Existing Conditions Bill

"Though we must acknowledge the remaining issues, we achieved a small victory with the amendment recognizing annual and lifetime benefit limits..."

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Seek Common Ground

But Republicans won't budget on accepting expanded federal funds for Medicaid.

Rep. Robyn Vining Announces 2019-2020 Legislative Session Staff

Maddie Palzewicz, a former Wisconsin State Senate intern and congressional campaign staffer, has joined the office of Rep. Vining as Legislative Assistant.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Slate of Candidates for Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Create Strong Pro-Public School Majority

Electing a school board to serve MPS students; strengthen and fund public education; fight back against ineffective charter programs

Rep. Robyn Vining Announces 2019-2020 Committee Assignments

"I want to thank Rep. Gordon Hintz for these committee appointments..."

Rep. Robyn Vining Sworn In to Wisconsin State Assembly

"It is an honor to serve the residents of the 14th Assembly District."

Robyn Vining Declares Victory in 14th Assembly District

"It is an incredible honor to be elected to represent the people of the 14th Assembly District."

Primary opponent withdraws, endorses Vining for the 14th Assembly District

This week Vining also received the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction.

Wisconsin Mother of the Year declares for the 14th Assembly District

"I’m determined to fight For The People on three fronts: people, planet and profit."