Chris Kapenga (Rep.), 99th Assembly District
Born Zeeland, MI, February 19, 1972; married; 2 children. Graduate Holland Christian (Holland, MI) 1990. B.S. in accountancy, Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI) 1994. Business owner. Former certified public accountant. Member: Elmbrook Church Financial Counseling (dir.). Former member: WSCA School Bd. (vice chm., treas., secy.); WICPA; Metro-Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce; Institute of Management Accountants (bd. mbr.).
Elected to Assembly 2010; reelected 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Constitution and Ethics (chp.); Financial Institutions (vice chp.); Health; Jobs, Economy and Mining; Labor. 2011 — Labor and Workforce Development (vice chp.); Insurance; Jobs, Economy and Small Business; Ways and Means.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-3007; (888) 529-0099 (toll free).
Voting address: Delafield 53018.
Mailing address: Office: Room 220 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.
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State Occupational Licenses Under Scrutiny
Legislators, pushed by conservative groups, seek to review, relax occupational licensing.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Another Evers Cabinet Pick Under Fire
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Dec 24th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
All They Want for Christmas
The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
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Nov 27th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
A World Without Scott Fitzgerald
Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Can Democrat Tom Palzewicz Win the 5th Congressional District?
He lost to Sensenbrenner with 38% of the vote in 2018, better than previous Dems had done
Oct 10th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Congressional Primaries Can Be Unpredictable
Sensenbrenner seat could draw a wide field.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Fitzgerald Will Run for Congress
Senate Majority Leader to run for Sensenbrenner’s 5th Congressional district seat.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Laurel White
Line Forming for Sensenbrenner’s Seat
8 Republicans (Vukmir, Nicholson, Fitzgerald, Farrow etc.) considering a run, along with one Democrat.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Laurel White
50 Years of Jim Sensenbrenner
The numbers, the gruffness, the tales. And who will run for his seat?
Sep 5th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
About Those UW Free Speech Violations
Not one violation on 26 campuses of UW Regents’ policy. But legislators want to pass tough law.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Bill Lueders
UW Students Oppose Free Speech Bill
Student groups say UW Regents policy already protects free speech, law not needed.
Aug 16th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
GOP Got 5 Times More Corporate Cash
State Republicans get $321,910 in corporate donations, Democrats $64,875 in first half of 2019.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Uses 78 Partial Vetoes on Budget
Vetoes will help pay for $65 million more in education funding in revised budget.
Jul 3rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Senate Sends $82 Billion Budget to Evers
Governor can reject, approve or partially veto the Republicans' revised version of budget.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Laurel White
Tesla, Sen. Kapenga Helped by State Budget
Republicans add item letting Tesla sell vehicles directly to consumers. Kapenga owns business that sells Tesla parts.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Assembly Passes State Budget By 60-39
To secure Senate approval adds amendment to help a company championed by Republican senator.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Steve Nass Won’t Vote For Budget
Nass making it harder for GOP colleagues to pass their budget.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
The Anti-Gas Tax Gang
Why just five Republican naysayers could kill a gas tax hike.
Jun 16th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Kimberly-Clark Won’t Get Tax Break
Company demands subsidy by September 30. Why that won’t happen.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters
UW Officials Stonewall State Audit Bureau
Legislators consider ways to compel their compliance.
Jun 27th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Voters Want Checks and Balances
That’s the message on Supreme Court race, Treasurer referendum. Was message received?
Apr 11th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
New GOP Senators Have Clout
They may decide if Walker gets last minute laws he’s pushing for his reelection campaign.
Mar 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Legislature Partially Restores Historic Preservation Program
Has state finally decided on new rules for program or will they continue to make changes?
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Bills Prohibit Local Labor Rules
WMC and Kochs favor overriding long list of local government laws.
Jan 12th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Lets Tesla Sell Cars in State
Opposed by auto and truck dealers, who’ve donated $1.1 million to state politicians.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
We Hate DOT, But Here’s $712 Million
GOP senators would borrow big for Department of Transportation they distrust.
Jul 24th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Vos Goads WMC for Their Roads Plan
Business group's lobbying killed trucks fee, leaving roads budget still far short.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Regent Nominees Gave Walker $22,550
The two nominees also gave more than $64,000 to other candidates.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Radical Plan To Scrap U.S. Constitution
State legislators support constitutional convention, banning all deficit financing.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
GOP Bill Bars Abortions by UW Doctors
UW doctors under contract with Planned Parenthood targeted.
Mar 7th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Constitutional Convention, No Dems Allowed
State bill says GOP picks all delegates to convention championed by Kochs.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Commerce Groups Want Highway Funding Deal
But only if legislature adopts certain changes they propose.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Will Schools, Health Care Pay for Roads?
Republicans argue over how to fund highways, could raid other funding.
Dec 11th, 2016 by Tamarine Cornelius
Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate
Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.
Oct 31st, 2016 by Steven Walters
”CPA Caucus” Seeks Major Tax Changes
Four Republican lawmakers would simplify taxes and end some sales tax exemptions.
Oct 10th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Top 10 Victories Over Walker
10 policy changes Gov. Walker and Republicans failed to pass in the last year.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Conservative Power Rises in Senate
With the replacement of two key GOP moderates, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has far more power.
May 18th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Southeast Wisconsin Rules the Capitol
Almost every Republican -- and Democratic -- leader is from a small part of the state.
Sep 16th, 2013 by Steven Walters
