Dan Knodl
Dan Knodl (Rep.), 24th Assembly District
Born Milwaukee, December 14, 1958; 4 children. Graduate Menomonee Falls East H.S. 1977; attended UW-Madison. Resort owner. Member: Washington Co. Convention and Visitors Bureau; Ozaukee/Washington Land Trust; Pike Lake Sportsmans Club. Pike Lake Protection District 2000-present (secy.). Washington County Board 2006-08.
Elected to Assembly 2008; reelected since 2010. Assistant Majority Leader 2011. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Labor (chp., mbr. 2009); Jobs, Economy and Mining (vice chp.); Government Operations and State Licensing; State Affairs; Urban Education; Workforce Development. 2011 — Aging and Long-Term Care (chp.); Jt. Survey Com. on Tax Exemptions (co-chp.); Assembly Organization; Colleges and Universities; Rules; Ways and Means (also 2009); Jt. Com. on Legislative Organization. 2009 —State Affairs and Homeland Security.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-3796; (888) 529-0024 (toll free); District: (262) 502-0118.
Voting address: N101 W14475 Ridgefield Court, Germantown 53022.
Mailing address: Office: Room 218 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.
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First Democrat Enters Race To Replace Sen. Darling
Attorney Jodi Habush Sinykin declares for race that already has four Republicans.
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Rep. Janel Brandtjen, kicked out of the Assembly GOP, wants to succeed Alberta Darling.
Dec 5th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyRepublican Rep. Knodl Announces Run To Replace Retiring Sen. Darling
Republicans would lose super majority if Democrats take seat.
Dec 2nd, 2022 by Baylor SpearsSen. Alberta Darling Is Retiring
Veteran Republican will resign Dec. 1. Special election will decide if GOP keeps supermajority.
Nov 26th, 2022 by Baylor SpearsWill You Vote for An Election Denier?
It may be the most important issue in the November election.
Oct 23rd, 2022 by John TorinusGOP Lawmakers Threaten to Sue Secretary of State La Follette
Lawmakers say La Follette didn't forward GOP resolution supporting a constitutional convention of states.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Rich KremerWisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn
Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Henry RedmanTrade Groups Chide Legislature For Professional Licensing Delays
Inadequate staffing in state agency leads to backlog of professional license applications.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Erik GunnWisconsin’s January 6 Collaborators
25 Republicans who sought to overturn a legal election.
Jan 9th, 2022 by Matt RothschildBig Changes Needed In Political Districts
Population changes in Madison, metro Milwaukee require redrawn legislative and congressional seats.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Steven WaltersGOP Bill Moves State Elections Commission to Wausau
Opponents note this moves the commission away from the majority of state population.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Diane BezuchaGOP Bill Gives Payments to Workers Quitting Over Vaccination Requirements
Anyone who quits a job over vaccine requirements to receive unemployment benefits under Republican backed legislation.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Erik GunnWhere Are Act 10 Players Today?
Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven WaltersWhy GOP Wants to Spread COVID-19
72% of state voters support mask mandate. But Republicans worry only about Trump supporters.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Bruce ThompsonGOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election
15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinRep. Hintz: Condemns Republican Legislators’ Lies and Dangerous Rhetoric
Calls on Vos to Remove Legislators from Elections Committee
Jan 14th, 2021 by State Rep. Gordon HintzGwen Moore Positive for COVID-19
The congresswoman is a cancer survivor and recently contracted the virus.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Graham KilmerAmericans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Congratulates Newly Elected and Re-Elected State Lawmakers
Nov 5th, 2020 by AFP Wisconsin
Vos, GOP Use Faked Photos Against Opponents
Assembly incumbents Robin Vos and Dan Knodl use doctored photos to attack opponents.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Melanie ConklinJudge Schimel Won’t Self-Quarantine
Exposed to Sen. Ron Johnson who tested positive, but won’t wear mask in court. Attorneys fear risk for themselves and clients.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Bruce MurphyDid Brad Schimel Break the Law?
He emceed political fundraiser. State law prevents judges from all political activities.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Bruce MurphyRon Johnson Positive for COVID-19
Johnson spoke Friday at Republican fundraiser in Ozaukee County, is third GOP senator to test positive since Trump announced he had virus.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Graham KilmerTrump At Issue in State Assembly Races
“Everything is nationalized” and could drive turnout, votes in legislative races.
Sep 20th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinMilwaukee Suburbs Key To Controlling Assembly
Dems target suburban districts, Republicans try to gain a veto-proof majority in the Assembly
Sep 17th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonAmericans for Prosperity Announces Additional Wave of Wisconsin Legislative Endorsements
Sep 14th, 2020 by AFP Wisconsin
GOP Road Show Attacks Evers’ Plan
Analysis: Republicans want a Badger Bounce Back, but distort details of Evers' plan.
May 9th, 2020 by Erik GunnSome ‘Tougher on Crime’ Bills Passed
Gov. Evers vetoed most, but signed a few.
Mar 9th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesGOP Legislators Push “Tougher on Crime” Bills
Stiffer penalties on variety of crimes even as Evers moves to reduce prison population.
Jan 14th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesAFP-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.
Sep 17th, 2019 by AFP WisconsinRepublicans Oppose Gerrymandering
Voters overwhelmingly favor fair maps, yet Vos spends millions in taxes to fight this.
Jan 29th, 2019 by Bruce MurphyFall Election Could Be Fascinating
More contested seats, tough campaign tactics could make for tighter, intense races.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Steven WaltersTaxis Will Be “At Your Own Risk”
State "deregulation" bill would also put hundreds of local cab drivers out of work.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneRepublican Bill Deregulates Taxis
All city regulations would be moot, including background checks on drivers by police.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey JanneneGOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignLeah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements
Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah
Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Leah VukmirGOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors
Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Matt RothschildRepresentative Vos Re-Elected Assembly Speaker
“I’m humbled to receive this vote of confidence from the 64-member Assembly majority, the largest GOP majority in 60 years.”
Nov 14th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin VosMr. Trump, West Bend Ain’t Milwaukee
Trump stumps for African American votes before a crowd with not one black person.
Aug 21st, 2016 by John TorinusAssembly members propose bill enumerating I-94 corridor project
Traffic and engineering experts say modernizing the I-94 east/west corridor is needed to realize the safety features, reduced congestion and operational capabilities of both the Marquette and Zoo interchanges.
Feb 8th, 2016 by State Rep. Joe SanfelippoThe Pothole Repair Act
Republican legislators debate allowing counties 0.5% sales tax for road repairs and maintenance.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Steven WaltersGovernor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerDon’t Dabble With Future of UW, Tech Colleges
Republican proposal to merge them is neither timely nor well thought out.
Aug 31st, 2015 by John TorinusGovernor Scott Walker Signs Freedom to Work Legislation
New law makes Wisconsin 25th state to give workers power to choose
Mar 9th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerCampaign Lies Difficult to Prosecute
Law against flagrantly false campaign ads makes prosecution difficult.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Bill LuedersThe Decline of ALEC
The right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council, long a big influence on state legislatures and Wisconsin, is bleeding business support.
Oct 16th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyWhy Reform of Unemployment Comp Failed
Health care lobbyists kill bill that would have cut program's medical costs.
Mar 27th, 2014 by Bill LuedersRepublicans Push for “Supermajority” on Tax Hikes
Constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds majority could radically change state government.
Feb 17th, 2014 by Steven Walters