Born O’Neill, NE, June 20, 1953; married; 3 children. Graduate Kimball Co. H.S. (Kimball, NE) 1971; B.S. medical technology U. of Nebraska 1975. Full-time legislator. Former medical technologist. Member: YMCA of Northern Rock Co. (bd. mbr.); Health Net of Rock Co.; League of Women Voters; Friends of Rotary Gardens. Former member: Mercy Health Systems Volunteers (pres.); Rock Futbol Soccer League (founding bd. mbr.); PTO Bd.; PTA Bd. Janesville School Board, 2000-09.
Elected to Assembly 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Health; Small Business Development; Transportation; Workforce Development.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-7503; (888) 947-0044 (toll free); District: (608) 756-4311.
E-mail: Rep.Kolste@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: Janesville 53546.
Mailing address: Office: Room 8 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.
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Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws
In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Can Newcomer Turn a Red Seat Blue?
Republicans have held 1st Congressional District for three decades. Ann Roe seeks an upset.
Jul 26th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Pence to Janesville “The Choice is Clear”
Vice-president’s speech at Holiday Inn Conference Center says economy is on the ballot.
Sep 14th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Many Democratic Legislators Resigning
But Assembly Minority Leader Hintz seeks reelection to his post.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Bill Addressing High Drug Prices Advances
Assembly will take up bipartisan legislation, amendments, on Tuesday.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
Assembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation
Despite bipartisan movement, the bills never saw a special session.
Feb 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Assembly Rejects Bipartisan Rape Kit Bill
Republicans pass bill with "poison pills' that will force veto by Gov. Evers.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Will Republicans Kill Rape Kit Bill?
30 states passed bills to assure rape kits are processed. Only Wisconsin has made it partisan, expert testifies.
Feb 10th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Defends Anti-Abortion Bills
Bill offers more restrictions on abortions. Medical professionals oppose legislation.
May 8th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Bill Ends Waivers for Immunizations
In response to measles outbreak, bipartisan proposal ends waivers for “personal convictions”.
May 2nd, 2019 by Brady Carlson
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
Prices of Lifesaving Drugs Skyrocketing
Investigation finds seven widely prescribed drugs rose by 29% to 5241% in recent years!
Nov 28th, 2016 by Sean Kirkby, Dee J. Hall and Bridgit Bowden
E-Cigarettes Lights Up Capitol Fight
Should they be taxed like cigarettes, banned from restaurants/bars or protected from local regulations?
Mar 30th, 2015 by Steven Walters
