Born Appleton, November 26, 1954; married; 2 children. Graduate Hortonville H.S. 1972; attended UW-Fox Valley 1972-74. Full-time legislator. Former owner, fitness center and agri-business; real estate broker. Member: Fox Valley Lutheran Homes (delegate); Greenville Lions Club. Former member: Zion Lutheran Church Council (pres.); Paper Valley Soccer Club (vice-pres.).
Elected to Assembly 2012.
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Milwaukee Chef Dan Jacobs to Compete on ‘Top Chef’
The upcoming season, filmed in Wisconsin, is set to air in March.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Sophie BolichDEI Deal Struck with Universities
Dec 8th, 2023 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Assembly Proposal Shakes Up UW System
Automatic enrollment, stripping racial preferences, adding free speech rules.
Nov 8th, 2023 by Anya van WagtendonkGOP Bill Requires UW to Admit Top 5% Of All High School Graduates
Including from all other states. How would this impact Wisconsin's low-income students?
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Isiah HolmesWhy Doctors Oppose ‘Medical Freedom’
Republican bill allows rebel practitioners to prescribe ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19.
Feb 6th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffState Assembly Pushing For Constitutional Convention
State GOP is pushing the legislature to join others around the country in an attempt to ratify controversial amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinBill to Impound Cars Costly for Cities
Republican bill could cost local governments $50 million per year and charge owners of autos that are stolen.
Feb 3rd, 2020 by Gretchen SchuldtAssembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto
First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Erik GunnRep. 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.
May 30th, 2019 by State Rep. Robyn ViningGovernor Walker Calls on Department of Transportation to Evaluate Expanding the Interstate 41 Corridor in the Fox Valley
"...I am calling on the Department of Transportation to evaluate expanding the Interstate 41 section between Appleton and DePere."
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerVISIT Milwaukee Names 2018-2019 Officers and Board of Directors
Board Directors volunteer their time to assist in providing overall strategic direction to VISIT Milwaukee and by advocating its mission to the community.
Jun 21st, 2018 by VISIT MilwaukeeGovernor Walker Signs Bills on Improving Family Access to High-Quality Child Care, Creating Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin Veterans, and Increasing Funding for Watershed Protection Grants
Governor Walker signs 64 bills into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerPrison Bill’s True Cost Much Higher
Vukmir proposal to toughen revocation rules could cost $201 million per year.
Mar 6th, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtMilwaukee’s Film Industry is Bigger Than Beer
Film industry grew by 10% (2010-2015); double the rate of local economy
Nov 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee FilmWith Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersPresenting the Milwaukee Filmmaker Alliance
Former DreamWorks SKG executive hired as director of new organization created to cultivate, connect, and catalyze Milwaukee area film industry
Aug 29th, 2017 by Milwaukee FilmMacIver Institute applauds introduction of minimum markup bill
Will Wisconsin consumers finally see relief from government-mandated higher prices?
Apr 19th, 2017 by MacIver InstituteWachs Responds to Yet Another Republican Attack on UW-Madison
“...Republicans only seem to care about the University of Wisconsin when they are offended by what is being taught, and not when it comes to properly funding our UW System to compete in today’s economy.”
Dec 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Dana WachsGovernor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
Acts 154 - 199.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerWorking for Wisconsin: Governor Scott Walker Highlights College Affordability Legislative Package
Proposals to Build on Historic Four-Year UW-System Tuition Freeze; Freeze Saved Students an Average of $6,311 Compared to Average 8.1 Percent Yearly Increases in Prior 10 Years
Jan 15th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerWorking for Wisconsin: Governor Scott Walker Rolls Out College Affordability Legislative Package
Proposals to Build on Historic Four-Year UW-System Tuition Freeze; Freeze Saved Students an Average of $6,311 Compared to Average 8.1 Percent Yearly Increases in Prior 10 Years
Jan 12th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerVISIT Milwaukee Names 2014-15 Officers and Board of Directors
VISIT Milwaukee announces its officers and Board of Directors for the business year 2014-15.
Jun 19th, 2014 by VISIT MilwaukeeHow to Reelect Freshmen Legislators
Party leaders let them sponsor high-profile bills likely to win votes.
Aug 26th, 2013 by Steven WaltersRep. Richards calls on Gov. Walker to renounce arresting federal officials who are doing their jobs
Today Rep. Jon Richards (D-Milwaukee), the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Health, released the following statement calling on Gov. Walker to oppose any legislation that would call for the arrest of federal officials who try to implement the Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin.
Nov 15th, 2012 by Jon Richards