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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GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti
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Jan 26th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Did Tom Tiffany Lie About Venezuela?
Leads WI Republicans making blatantly false claims. Grothman doubtful.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Bruce Murphy
Should Wisconsin’s Republican Congressmen Be ‘Terrified’?
Even gerrymandered districts could be at risk in 2026 election.
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Both Democratic and Republican health care bills failed to advance.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
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Nov 8th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
Ron Johnson Flips Position on Ending Senate Filibuster
In 2022, Johnson accused Democrats trying to eliminate filibuster of wanting 'absolute power.'
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Tom Tiffany Is a Leading Election Denier
His brazen attempts to overturn a legal election shadow his run for governor.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
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Oct 18th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Rep. Grothman Wants To Lay Off Up to 200,000 Federal Employees
Including at the Department of Defense.
Oct 5th, 2025 by Mackenzie Krumme
State Democratic Leaders Back New House Districts
Would back legislation -- if they win governor's race and control of Legislature.
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Aug 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Why WI Republicans Attacked Canada
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Aug 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
New Democratic Ads Highlight ‘Epstein Files’ In Swing Districts
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Jul 25th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Stokes Political Dispute
As haze clears over Wisconsin, two of its federal lawmakers cast blame on Canada.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Clinic at Milwaukee VA Complex Could Be Renamed For Famed ‘Six-Triple-Eight’ Member
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Jun 12th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
Wisconsin’s Congressional Members Divided on Trump Use of Military in L.A.
Decision defies wishes of California's governor
Jun 11th, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
Wisconsin Republicans in Congress Back Trump Tax Bill, Spending Cuts
Including cuts in SNAP food assistance, Medicaid for many in Wisconsin.
May 20th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Wisconsin Republicans Urge Unity Amid Divisions at State Convention
April election losses bemoaned. Need to unify behind Trump's agenda stressed.
May 19th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Parties Divided on Judge Dugan’s Arrest
An attack on judicial independence or a sign no one is above the law?
Apr 26th, 2025 by WPR Staff
Federal Immigration Officials Wrongfully Told Fox Valley Man to Leave U.S.
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Apr 22nd, 2025 by Joe Schulz
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Mar 16th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
Republicans Pivot to Virtual Town Halls To Avoid Opposition
Rep. Van Orden blames 'Soros-funded agitators.'
Mar 13th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
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Feb 26th, 2025 by Addie Costello
Musk Wants to Buy Wisconsin Justice?
His massive campaign donation to Brad Schimel raises big questions.
Feb 24th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Rep. Fitzgerald Faces Protest In West Bend
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Feb 24th, 2025 by John Torinus
US Rep. Glenn Grothman Faces Hostile Crowd at Oshkosh Public Meeting
Overflow crowd couldn't get in. Constituents grill him about funding cuts, Elon Musk.
Feb 23rd, 2025 by Nick Rommel
Republicans Unfazed by Musk, Grothman Says
Wisconsin House Republicans and their leader fine with a government 'coup'?
Feb 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Congress Members Condemn Musk Takeover
Baldwin, Moore, Pocan outraged. Republican Glenn Grothman not sure.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Grothman Faces Political Newcomer in Bid To Keep His Congressional Seat
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Oct 27th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Bipartisan Coalition, Business Leaders Support New International Terminal
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Aug 30th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Wisconsin Delegates Offer Their Take On Milwaukee, RNC
They love it, well, except for Derrick Van Orden.
Jul 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Trump
Leaders condemn violence against Trump and call for country to unite
Jul 14th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
In Racine Trump Blasts Immigration, Economy, Declares ‘I Love Milwaukee’
Denying his 'horrible city' comment and changing plan to stay in Chicago for RNC.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Trump Calls Milwaukee “Horrible City”
Comment made during meeting with House Republicans.
Jun 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
How Wisconsin Republicans View Trump’s Conviction
It's agreed: A 'dark day' and Democrats have 'weaponized' the legal system.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Healthcare Is Huge in Presidential Race
How Trump’s vow to overturn the ACA could damage Wisconsin and the nation.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion
Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.
May 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed
Its editor, stalwart Republican James Wigderson watched as readers and his party went off the rails.
May 15th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Why Are Wisconsin Republicans So Hostile to Ukraine?
All 5 of state's remaining Republican House members voted against aid to Ukraine.
May 15th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
How Partisan Is Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation?
DW-NOMINATE shows our members are typically more partisan than the median.
May 1st, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Congressmen Call For Protasiewicz Recusal on New Maps Case
Court faces new lawsuit charging congressional district maps are gerrymandered.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Who Are These Guys?
Who filed second gerrymandering lawsuit and why? Nine questions the case raises.
Jan 18th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
How Wisconsin’s GOP House Members Explained Speaker Fight
Despite their names sometimes percolating, one member even missed the vote while on a trip to Israel.
Oct 30th, 2023 by Steven Walters
How Rich Are Wisconsin’s Members of Congress?
Most are poorer than average members of Congress. Then there’s Ron Johnson.
Oct 4th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Grothman Calls for Military Transparency Amid UFO Controversy
The Wisconsin Rep. suggested an accelerated timeline to release classified documents.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Rob Mentzer
Republicans Discuss Unity, Abortion at State Convention
"This is not your pop's Republican Party. We've got tattoos, piercings."
Jun 19th, 2023 by Shawn Johnson
Grothman Vs. Biden On Federal Judges
Did president not appoint enough 'white guys'? Let's look at the numbers.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Bruce Thompson
Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?
The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?
May 9th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders
44% of Legislature's 132 members changed in last four years.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Steven Walters
How Much Clout Does Your U.S. Rep Have?
Which committee does each one sit on and why it matters to Wisconsin.
Feb 12th, 2023 by Katjusa Cisar
Rep. Grothman Displays Christian Nationalist Flag at His Federal Office
Flag connected to religious sect members involved in planning of Jan. 6 riot.
Jan 14th, 2023 by Henry Redman
Van Orden Defeats Pfaff in Western Wisconsin Congressional District
AP calls race, with Republican at 52% of vote and 95% of ballots counted.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
State Has Many Uncontested Legislative Races
Why newcomers Ryan Clancy on East Side, Dave Maxey in New Berlin face no opponent.
Nov 8th, 2022 by Baylor Spears
Baldwin, Grothman and Fitzgerald Want Action Against Chinese Company
Bipartisan call comes after Wisconsin company was awarded $106 million in intellectual property theft lawsuit.
Oct 2nd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Fitzgerald Constituent Mailing Draws Ethics Complaint
Taxpayers fund mailing that blasts Biden and ‘liberal policies.'
Sep 26th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin’s Banana Republicans
Why are Grothman, Johnson, Michels defending Trump’s illegal hoarding of top secret files.
Aug 17th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Why Steil Supported Same Sex Marriage
Rep. Bryan Steil is only Republican in state to support House bill, as his party swings ever further right.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
The Decline of Wisconsin’s Democrats
Big money and gerrymandered congressional districts make it impossible for Democratic challengers.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Bill Berry
Will State GOP Wake Up To Reality?
Grothman, Tiffany ignore Jan. 6 hearings, threats to Pence as candidates for governor embrace Trump.
Jun 19th, 2022 by John Torinus
House Districts’ Maps Protect Incumbents
State's 8 congressional districts typically won by incumbents, resulting in long tenure.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Grothman, Gallagher Face No Opponents
Only Wisconsin congressional districts without a Democrat on the ballot.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Vos Doing Doors, Faces Challenger
Assembly Speaker's Republican primary challenger called Vos a 'treasonous traitor.'
May 30th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Gerrymandering For Personal Gain
Republican redistricting put Fitzgerald brothers in separate congressional districts. Democrats put them back together again.
May 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron
Republicans Speak At Event With Anti-Government Flag
Kleefisch, Nicholson, Grothman, others speak. Photos of this removed from GOP Facebook page.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Henry Redman
State High Court Disallows GOP Congressmen’s Amended Political Map
But will consider amended maps by Evers and Black Leaders Organizing for Communities.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Grothman, Fitzgerald Oppose Bill Protecting Pregnant Workers
House votes 315-101 for it, with even Congressman Tom Tiffany voting yes.
Aug 1st, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State Republicans Oppose Federal PFAS Law
Just one of state's five GOP House members backs bill regulating 'forever chemicals.'
Jul 26th, 2021 by James Rowen
Grothman, Fitzgerald Dishonor State Heroes
Vote against removing Confederate statues from U.S. Capitol dishonors Civil War dead.
Jul 6th, 2021 by James Rowen
Johnson, GOP Congressmen Want Answers on Unemployment Fraud
Evers asked to respond to report that states vulnerable to ‘massive’ Nigerian fraud scheme.
Jun 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
The Vanishing Courage of Mike Gallagher
Wisconsin congressman took a stand against Republican lies and then turned chicken.
May 11th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
10 Amazing Opinions Of Glenn Grothman
Cardi B is indecent, the War on Men will destroy America and other classics.
May 2nd, 2021 by James Rowen
Who’s the Most Right Wing Of All?
Conservative group ranks state’s most conservative members of Congress and Legislature.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Legislature Often a Family Affair
Lawmakers Devin LeMahieu, Greta Neubauer and others had parents who served before them.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Strikes Out On MLB All-Star Game
Denver, not Milwaukee, lands All-Star Game.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Which Members of Congress Got Vaccine?
One third are Republicans, survey of 22 states find. But Wisconsin divided by party.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Laura Olson and Ariana Figueroa
Ron Johnson Declines Vaccine
As polls show about 50% of GOP men will refuse vaccine, state’s Republican congressmen won’t speak out.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Where 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 Walters
How The Republican Party Lost Control
Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Did State GOP Reps Support Cheney?
Gallagher voted to keep her House position. Other four congressmen won’t say.
Feb 13th, 2021 by James Wigderson
Conservative 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 Kaeding
State’s GOP Congressmen Backed Greene
They opposed removing Rep. Greene, who supported the killing of Democrats, from House committees.
Feb 7th, 2021 by James Rowen
State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting
Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Local Activists Demand Biden End Immigrant Family Separation
Activist groups call for a reversal of the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Scott 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 Rowen
Wisconsin Delegation Votes Party Line on Impeachment
Republicans voted against impeachment, Democrats for it.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Wisconsin Congressional Delegation on Removing Trump
Democrats want him gone, Republicans support him.
Jan 8th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Tiffany, Fitzgerald Object To Some Biden Electors
Hours after chaos at the Capitol, two members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation vote to overturn part of the election, effort fails.
Jan 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin 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 Jannene
Gallagher 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 Mentzer
Foley 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 Murphy
Gwen Moore Positive for COVID-19
The congresswoman is a cancer survivor and recently contracted the virus.
Dec 28th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Beware the GOP Redistricting Proposal
Republicans want 10 more years of gerrymandering. To do this they would hand all power to state Supreme Court.
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Republicans Refuse to Recognize Election Results
Sen. Ron Johnson says there's "nothing" to congratulate Biden about.
Nov 12th, 2020 by Ariana Figueroa
Is Trump a Problem for Down Ballot Republicans?
If he is, Wisconsin's gerrymandered districts could soften the blow.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Glenn 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 Rowen
Grothman Is Top Trump Loyalist in Congress
Wisconsin Republican voted with Trump 94% of time, ranking finds.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Judge 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 Murphy
Did Brad Schimel Break the Law?
He emceed political fundraiser. State law prevents judges from all political activities.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Representative Votes Against Condemning QAnon
Other Wisconsin republicans joined Democrats to condemn the conspiracists.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Ron 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 Kilmer
