Born Oceanside, CA, December 11, 1961; married; 6 children. B.A. UW-Green Bay 1986. Full-time legislator. Former manufacturing computer hardware and software salesman, business long-distance salesman. Former real estate salesman. Former member: Optimists; Rotary; Telecommunications Specialists of Wisconsin. Town of Ledgeview chairman 1993-97.
Elected to Assembly 1994-2006; elected to Senate 2010. Majority Caucus Chairperson 2013. Biennial committee
assignments: 2013 — Insurance and Housing (chp., also 2011); Jt. Survey Com. on Tax Exemptions (co-chp.); Financial Institutions and Rural Issues (vice chp., also 2011); Elections and Urban Affairs; Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications. 2011 —State and Federal Relations and Information Technology (vice chp.); Transportation and Elections.
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Legislature Often a Family Affair
Lawmakers Devin LeMahieu, Greta Neubauer and others had parents who served before them.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Another Special Election Controversy
This time Gov. Evers accused of playing politics on filling 7th congressional district seat.
Dec 15th, 2019 by Hayley Sperling and Kristian Knutsen
Real Estate Owners Give Republicans Millions
And GOP legislators pass a raft of laws benefiting landlords, real estate industry.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Election Brings Changes to Capitol
Suddenly jobs for Democrats. And will Vos, Evers do deal on highway funding?
Nov 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Republicans Divided in Two Special Elections
Dueling ads in 1st Senate District slam both GOP candidates.
May 14th, 2018 by Steven Walters
GOP Not Backing Republican Legislator
Rep. Andre Jacque running for 1st Senate seat, but GOP backing newcomer Alex Renard.
May 10th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Special Elections Attract Local Interest
Milwaukee Democrats raising money for outstate special elections Walker resisted calling.
May 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Dark Money Funds Special Election
GOP primary for state's 1st Senate District attracts independent expenditures.
May 9th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Why Walker Waved Red “Danger” Sign
He's experienced a wave election before, but that time it helped him.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Plan to Break the Law
And why Attorney General Schimel didn’t warn him it was folly.
Apr 4th, 2018 by Bruce Thompson
Governor 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 Walker
Scott Walker’s Big Lie
Not doing special elections hasn’t saved money, it’s actually cost taxpayers. A lot.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Tom Barrett Applauds Passage of Bill Prohibiting Straw Purchasing
Senate Bill 408 criminalizes gun purchases on behalf of felons and acting as ‘human holster’
Mar 28th, 2018 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Why Legislators Matter
And why Walker and Republicans should allow special elections for districts lacking them.
Mar 26th, 2018 by Gregory Humphrey
Why Walker Opposes Special Elections
He's not serving the voters. He's serving his party.
Mar 1st, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Landlords Win in the Assembly
Bills makes evictions easier. Real estate industry gave $1.2 million to GOP legislators.
Jan 25th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Can Democrats Win State Senate?
Schachtner win gives hope. But everything would have to go right.
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
GOP 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 Campaign
Bill Helps Real Estate Industry
Weakens historic preservation and tenants rights. Realtors big donors to legislators.
Jan 5th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
With 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 Voters
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
Big Agriculture Rewards Legislators
Industry wants high capacity wells, gives $220,000 to key committee members.
Mar 15th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Walker Would End State Property Insurance
Local governments then must buy from private insurers, who donated to Walker
Mar 14th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
11 Predictions for 2017 Politics
Scott Fitzgerald gets Trump appointment, redistricting is upheld and more.
Jan 2nd, 2017 by Steven Walters
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
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
Conservation Scorecard Shows Record Attacks on Water, Air, and Land
Conservation Scorecard 2015-2016 Released
Jun 15th, 2016 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Governor Walker Signs Bill into Law Protecting Wisconsin’s Property Owners
This is Act 391.
Apr 26th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs Bill Into Law Changing the Approval Process for Nuclear Power Plants
It is Act 344.
Apr 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Senate may take up zombie homes bill
Mar 5th, 2016 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Mary Spicuzza
Governor Scott Walker Participates in REALTORS® & Government Day, Signs Assembly Bill 456
The Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) is one of the largest trade associations in the state which represents the interests of and serves over 14,000 members statewide.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
Acts 154 - 199.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
AFP Reacts to Debate on Pro-Market Reforms In Senate
"State Senate Taking A Bold Stand For Economic Liberty," says State Director Eric Bott
Feb 16th, 2016 by AFP Wisconsin
Polluter Grab Bag (AB 600/SB 459)
Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters' Statement
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Governor 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 Walker
Senator’s Mexico vacation changed budget schedule, sources say
Jul 8th, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Mary Spicuzza
Conservation Scorecard Reveals Bipartisan Conservation Cooperation
Engaged Conservation Voters Trumping Polluters
Jul 1st, 2014 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
Republicans Should Retain Legislature This Fall
Democrats hope to retake Senate but their chances don't look good.
Apr 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
The War Against Wind
Wind power is booming in surrounding states but declining in Wisconsin. Why?
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
City Authority Okays New Beerline Buildings
RACM approves two apartment buildings with 113 units that will increase density on N. Commerce St.
Oct 18th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Landlord registration program could be eliminated
Statement from Alderman Nik Kovac June 20, 2013
Jun 20th, 2013 by Nik Kovac
Legislators think they know what’s best for Milwaukee neighborhoods
Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy June 20, 2013
Jun 20th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
