Born Milwaukee, July 3, 1955. Graduate Homestead H.S. (Mequon); B.B.A.; J.D. UW-Madison. Former practicing attorney. Member: Kiwanis-West Bend Early Risers; Washington Co. Bar Assn.; Loyal Order of the Moose-West Bend; UW-Madison Alumni Assn. of Washington Co.; Kettle Moraine Symphony (bd. member). Recipient: Milwaukee Co. Rep. Party Assembly Tax Cutter of the Year 2002; Ind. Bus. Assn. Legislator of the Year 2000; Wis. Counties Assn. Outstanding Legislator Award 1997-98; Wis. Right to Life Pro-Life Hero Award 1996, Sanctity of Life Award 2004; Pro-Life Wis. Legislator of the Year 2010, 1995; Wis. Grocers Assn. Friend of Grocers Award 1997-2012; Wis. Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture Award 1995-2007; Wis. Dairy Business Assn. Milk Bottle Award 2006, 2004; Wis. Curves for Women Legislator of the Year Award 2003; Wis. Builders Assn. Friend of Housing Award 2001-07, Legislator of the Year 2005; Apartment Assoc.
Legislator of the Year 2000; Nat’l Fed. of Independent Businesses Guardian of Small Business Award 1999-2000, 2005-06; WMC Working for Wisconsin Award 1998-2006, Exemplar Award for work on manufacturing tax credit 2012; Wis. Guild of Midwives Legislator of the Year 2006; Eagle Forum Leadership Award 2007; Wis. Bear Hunters Assn. Hero Award 2010; Friends of Wis. Craft Brewers Award 2012; Milw. Metropolitan Assn. of Commerce Champion of Commerce Award 2012.
Elected to Assembly in December 1993 special election; reelected 1994-2002; elected to Senate 2004; reelected since 2008. Assistant Majority Leader 2013, 2011; Assistant Minority Leader 2009; Minority Caucus Chairperson 2007; Majority Caucus Vice Chairperson 2003, 2001, 1999. Biennial Senate committee assignments: 2013 — Judiciary and Labor (chp.); Senate Org. (since 2009); Workforce Development, Forestry, Mining, and Revenue; Jt. Com. on Finance (also 2011); Jt. Com. on Leg. Org. (since 2009). 2011 — Labor, Public Safety, and Urban Affairs (vice chp.); Education (since 2005); Jt. Com. for Review of Administrative Rules (since 2005, co-chp. 2005). 2009 — Judiciary, Corrections, Insurance, Campaign Finance Reform and Housing; Labor, Elections and Urban Affairs (also 2007); Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources; WHEDA Bd. (also 2007). Assembly committee assignments: 2003 — Jt. Com. for Review of Administrative Rules (co-chp. since 1995); Campaigns and Elections; Judiciary (vice chp. 1997, also 1995, mbr. 1993); Labor; Rules (since 1999); Law Revision Com. (co-chp. since 1997, mbr. 1995). 2001 — Children and Families (also 1999); Education Reform (also 1999). 1999 — Legis. Coun. Com. on Use of Prescription Drugs for Children (co-chp.). 1997 — Income Tax Review. 1993 — Spec. Com. on Welfare Reform.
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May 9th, 2023 by Bruce MurphyCapitol Has New Generation of Leaders
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Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on Glenn Grothman
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Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor SpearsBaldwin, Grothman and Fitzgerald Want Action Against Chinese Company
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Oct 2nd, 2022 by Erik GunnFitzgerald Constituent Mailing Draws Ethics Complaint
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Aug 17th, 2022 by Bruce ThompsonWhy Steil Supported Same Sex Marriage
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Jul 20th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyThe Decline of Wisconsin’s Democrats
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Jun 28th, 2022 by Bill BerryPocan Introduces Bipartisan National Scenic Trails Parity Act
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Jun 13th, 2022 by Steven WaltersGrothman, Gallagher Face No Opponents
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Jun 8th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonVos Doing Doors, Faces Challenger
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May 30th, 2022 by Steven WaltersGerrymandering For Personal Gain
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May 29th, 2022 by Peter CameronFitzgerald Leads Letter to DOJ Demanding an Investigation into Violence Against Pro-Life Organizations
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Feb 1st, 2022 by Henry RedmanState High Court Disallows GOP Congressmen’s Amended Political Map
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Jan 11th, 2022 by Henry RedmanRep. Fitzgerald Requests a Moment of Silence on House Floor to Honor Waukesha Christmas Parade Victims
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Jul 26th, 2021 by James RowenGrothman, Fitzgerald Dishonor State Heroes
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Jun 23rd, 2021 by Rob MentzerThe Vanishing Courage of Mike Gallagher
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May 2nd, 2021 by James RowenWho’s the Most Right Wing Of All?
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Apr 27th, 2021 by Melanie ConklinLegislature Often a Family Affair
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Apr 19th, 2021 by Steven WaltersMilwaukee Strikes Out On MLB All-Star Game
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Apr 1st, 2021 by Laura Olson and Ariana FigueroaGrothman: Committee Hearings on Major Legislation are the Latest Victim of the Cancel Culture
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Ron Johnson Declines Vaccine
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Mar 17th, 2021 by Rob MentzerWisconsin Democratic Party Chair Applauds WI Democrats for Advancing American Rescue Plan
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Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven WaltersPocan, Grothman Pass Amendment Adding Ice Age Trail to National Park System
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Feb 15th, 2021 by Henry RedmanDid State GOP Reps Support Cheney?
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Feb 13th, 2021 by James WigdersonConservative Lawsuit Demands a Wolf Hunt
Hunter Nation says the rights of its 20,000 members violated by state ruling against wolf hunting.
Feb 7th, 2021 by Danielle KaedingState’s GOP Congressmen Backed Greene
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Feb 7th, 2021 by James RowenState Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting
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Jan 23rd, 2021 by Danielle KaedingLocal Activists Demand Biden End Immigrant Family Separation
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Jan 21st, 2021 by Isiah HolmesScott Fitzgerald Has Very Bad Week
First he violates congressional oath, then says he doesn’t know if Trump to blame for Capitol takeover.
Jan 17th, 2021 by James RowenWisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment
Republicans voted against impeachment, Democrats for it.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Rob MentzerWisconsin Congressional Delegation on Removing Trump
Democrats want him gone, Republicans support him.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel WhiteTiffany, Fitzgerald Object To Some Biden Electors
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Jan 7th, 2021 by Shawn JohnsonWisconsin Political Leaders React to Capitol Storming
Though many supported Trump for years, all now condemn Capitol chaos he helped cause.
Jan 6th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneGallagher Assails GOP Push to Nullify Election
Wisconsin congressman calls it a 'dangerous idea' that would 'destroy the idea of American government.'
Jan 5th, 2021 by Rob MentzerFoley Firm Faces Blowback on Trump Call
Criticism of Milwaukee firm whose partner Cleta Mitchell helped Trump effort to "find" votes in Georgia.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Bruce MurphyGwen Moore Positive for COVID-19
The congresswoman is a cancer survivor and recently contracted the virus.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Graham KilmerBeware the GOP Redistricting Proposal
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Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce MurphyWisconsin Republicans Refuse to Recognize Election Results
Sen. Ron Johnson says there's "nothing" to congratulate Biden about.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Ariana FigueroaIs Trump a Problem for Down Ballot Republicans?
If he is, Wisconsin's gerrymandered districts could soften the blow.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Melanie ConklinGlenn Grothman Puts on a Mask
100,000 lives could be saved if we wear masks. Republican Grothman offers oddball ad.
Oct 25th, 2020 by James RowenGrothman Is Top Trump Loyalist in Congress
Wisconsin Republican voted with Trump 94% of time, ranking finds.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Henry RedmanJudge 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 Murphy