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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Primary Results Set Stage for November
Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Trump Attacks Voting Process
The president attempts to undercut mail-in voting.
Aug 4th, 2020 by John Torinus
The Summer of Glenn Grothman
Wisconsin representative’s latest brainstorm: suggesting anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist speak to Congress.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin
Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Bill Kaplan
The Party of Lincoln No More
Johnson, Grothman, Tiffany redefine Republican Party in an un-Abe-like way.
Jul 26th, 2020 by James Rowen
Rep. Grothman Calls for Schools to Reopen In-Person
Grothman says no one for reopening in-person wants children at risk.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Daniel C. Vock
State Law Allows Suspended Cops on Payroll
Sometimes for years. Grothman supported 2007 bill to add restrictions, which didn’t pass.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism
Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Wisconsin Schools’ Racial Inequality Worst in U.S.
A report from a financial services website finds the highest graduation gap in Wisconsin.
Jun 27th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Congress Battles Over Police Reform
Wisconsin delegation split along party lines over the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Dems in favor, GOP oppose.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Does Your Congressperson Support Police Reform?
The positions of Wisconsin's congressional delegation on police reform.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Megan Hart
WI Congressional Delegation Backs Federal Help
All back CARES Act and Evers' disaster declaration for Wisconsin.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Wisconsin Now the Reddest State?
No state in America has been more opposed to federal coronavirus relief package.
Mar 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
State Republicans Now Love Trump
Big change from 2016, when GOP and talk radio opposed him, now 95% view him favorably.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
State’s Republicans Oppose Coronavirus Bill
Relief bill supported by Trump, passed overwhelmingly, state's 4 GOP Congressmen vote no.
Mar 14th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Nothing Changed After Molson Coors Shooting
Wisconsin's GOP legislators mourned publicly, but continue ignoring calls from Democrats to address gun violence.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Allison Stevens
Why Pocan Voted No on Trade Deal
Madison Democrat the only state representative to oppose historic revision of NAFTA.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Poor Hit Again by Food Aid Cuts
Trump follows Walker model to cut more, as many as 25,000 in state will lose aid.
Dec 6th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Who Lost the City Residency Rule?
Lena Taylor blames Mayor Barrett. But did she fight the state law killing residency?
Nov 27th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
State’s GOP Congressmen Skip Depositions
Sensenbrenner, who led the Clinton impeachment, and Grothman skip closed-door impeachment sessions.
Nov 25th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
Grothman Backs Bill on Payday Lenders
Wisconsin congressman says lenders' business model based on ‘ripping off’ customers.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
Rep. Ron Kind Has Huge 2020 War Chest
Nearly $3 million campaign fund. No Wisconsin congressional representative has more.
Oct 26th, 2019 by Allison Stevens
The Game is Rigged in Wisconsin
We wouldn’t tolerate a rigged football game. Why allow a rigged democracy?
Jul 21st, 2019 by Spencer Black
Meet Paul Ryan’s Rookie Replacement
Bryan Steil has been dubbed Paul Ryan 2.0. True or false?
Jul 18th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
State Republicans Quiet on Trump Tweets
Only Rep. Gallagher offers criticism, only Rep. Duffy offers agreement.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Robin Bravender
State’s Representatives Split on Mueller Report
Republicans, Democrats divided on what it says about Trump but most back transparency.
Apr 19th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Republicans and Colin Kaepernick
Legislators opposition to honoring the NFL star is part of an ugly, historic pattern.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks Player Has $1.5 Million McMansion
Ersan Ilyasova and his family have lived in Mequon 12 years, while he's played with 7 other NBA teams.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Hendricks Top State Donor in Federal Races
34th nationally, spending $4.5 million, mostly on Leah Vukmir.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State Members of Congress Differ on Shutdown
Republicans support Trumps’s call for a wall, Democrats push to end shutdown, fund government agencies.
Jan 6th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
33 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Nov 7th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions
Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.
Oct 30th, 2018 by CV Vitolo-Haddad and Dee J. Hall
Grothman vs. Kohl Race Is Competitive
6th Congresssional District has been Republican since 1960s, but race is close, experts say.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Patty Murray
Trump Op Ed Author Revealed!
Who’s behind the anonymous NYT column about obstructing Trump’s craziness? Read on.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Dan Kohl’s “Hidden” Condo
Democrat challenging Rep. Glenn Grothman downsized into this 4,326-square-foot Mequon home.
Jun 12th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Rep. Grothman Loves, Hates Deficit
GOP Congressman leads in tax-supported newsletters and contradictions on the deficit.
May 23rd, 2018 by James Rowen
Tax Plan Will Increase Black Student Debt
Blacks now have twice the college debt of whites; GOP tax plan would widen the gap.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Which Federal Tax Plan Is Better?
Majority of taxpayers lose under both plans, but in different ways.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Tamarine Cornelius
Can Walker Win Reelection?
And what’s the secret -- so far -- of his success?
Nov 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Voter Suppression Hurts Everyone
New research shows votes -- for both blacks and whites -- were suppressed in 2016.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Can Democrats Beat Ryan, Grothman?
Odds are slim. But the added turnout for those races could help reelect Tammy Baldwin.
Oct 12th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
How Legislature is Bypassing the Courts
Foxconn law builds on 2013 law that restricts court review of state legislation.
Sep 15th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Dan Kohl Race Could Be Historic
If he beat incumbent Glenn Grothman, would equal precedent last set in 1892.
Aug 7th, 2017 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
We Couldn’t Find Any Voter Fraud
Ex legislator Dale Schultz exposes Republican scam on voter fraud.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Tax Handout for Rich Kids
State's “neo-vouchers” reimburse wealthy for kids at elite private schools.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
How We Lobbied Congress
Asking officials not to bar states from using transportation funds for bicycling.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Dave Schlabowske
Ryan Health Care Plan Misfires
Private companies left out of discussion, may be pushed to drop employee coverage.
Mar 9th, 2017 by John Torinus
The Hypocrisy of the WMC
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce wants no judge recusals -- except when it benefits them.
Oct 6th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Mr. 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 Torinus
Will Republican Party Lose Its Soul?
GOP should stick to its principles and reject Trump. Ryan could lead the way.
May 23rd, 2016 by John Torinus
Why Republicans Love Photo ID
It may not make a huge difference in the vote. Just enough to win.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Domination Through Voter Suppression
Republicans use gerrymandering and Voter ID confusion to win with fewer votes.
Apr 10th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Five Years After Act 10
Most players in the contentious Act 10 drama have since moved on to other positions.
Mar 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Millionaire Paul Ryan’s Magnificent Home
House Speaker's Georgian home might befit a founding father. Take that, Donald Trump.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Walker Bets on the Radical Right
He plans to beat Bush and Rubio from the far right. But his success could make him unelectable in the general election.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Conservative Power Rises in Senate
With the replacement of two key GOP moderates, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has far more power.
May 18th, 2015 by Steven Walters
State Crackdown on Food Stamp Fraud
12-fold increase in recipients suspended under Walker. Critics assail it as politically motivated.
May 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Is Now a Republican Oligopoly
Election results reveal Democrats now start all elections with a ten percent disadvantage.
Dec 11th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
The Wealth of Wisconsin’s Senate & House Members
10 members of state's congressional delegation worth between $54 million and $171 million, new research group shows.
Nov 25th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
GOP Had More Campaign Cash — And Votes
Republican victories weren't about redistricting, but about more votes. But they did have a huge cash advantage.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Pols Raise Cash Behind Closed Doors
Both parties have ever-more secret fundraisers attended by lobbyists and insiders who influence state policy.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Underdogs for Congress
Only one congressional race is (barely) competitive in Wisconsin. The seven incumbents have a 14-1 advantage in campaign cash.
Oct 1st, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Low-Turnout Election Had Big Results
For first time, voters could elect two female candidates to top state-wide offices.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Abele Goes O-fer On Election Night
Sheriff Clarke wins democratic primary. Plus: The rest of election night's winners and losers.
Aug 13th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Pick Tuesday’s Primary Winners
Burke v. Hulsey won't be close. But the 19th Assembly District Democratic primary looks to be very competitive, who will win it?
Aug 11th, 2014 by Steven Walters
GOP Leaders Run Away from Same Sex Marriage Issue
Republicans who championed amendment barring gay marriages now avoid defending the measure.
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Republicans Purge Their Elders
No matter how experienced, moderates willing to negotiate with Democrats are getting purged from the party.
Apr 21st, 2014 by Steven Walters
Why Moderates Are Extinct
The retirement of Petri, Ellis and Cullen suggests neither party has room for moderates.
Apr 17th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Casualties of War
The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
The Republican Voter Suppression Bill
Cities already have less turnout and lower percent of early voters than rest of state, but bill will cut that even more.
Mar 13th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Will Grothman Kill Mental Health Reform Bill?
Bill has overwhelming bipartisan support but Sen. Grothman runs committee that can stall it.
Feb 25th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Finally, Something the Parties Agree On
Republican and Democratic legislators both support tax credits to rehab old buildings, but cost could be high.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
New Bill Would Make Asbestos Suits More Difficult
GOP legislators say law needed to protect builders, manufacturers from "double dipper" plaintiffs.
Nov 6th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
5 Candidates Running for Jeff Stone’s Assembly Seat
Four Republicans and one Democrat seek to win this heavily Republican suburban district.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Michael Horne
Don’t Take Away Our School Buildings
Republican bill would force MPS to sell buildings used to expand successful schools like Golda Meir.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Angela McManaman
How to Kill a Democracy
Glenn Grothman’s proposal would shield 96% of all political donations, ending transparency in campaigns.
Oct 8th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Southeast Wisconsin Rules the Capitol
Almost every Republican -- and Democratic -- leader is from a small part of the state.
Sep 16th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Ignores Climate Change
Republicans join Koch Brothers, opposing actions to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Sep 12th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
27 Miles of Bike Lanes
Lots of new bike lane segments add up to 27 miles of new lanes within Milwaukee.
Sep 10th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Bail Bond Bill Will Create Debtor’s Prisons
Why are Republicans pushing a bill opposed almost unanimously by criminal justice professionals?
May 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Not-So Fiscally Conservative Governor
Scott Walker hasn’t solved the state’s longterm fiscal deficit. He may actually make it worse.
May 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Rent-To-Own Industry Wants Less Disclosure
Seeks to overturn law making it disclose interests rates. Industry supported Gov. Walker, who backs the change.
Mar 20th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Republicans Will Oppose Gun Controls
There may be national outrage on the issue, but Gov. Walker and others oppose changes.
Jan 7th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Mining Bill Compromise?
State Sen. Dale Schultz expects this. But will his Republican party colleagues play along?
Nov 28th, 2012 by Bill Lueders
Riemer: “Ready to Run”
This terse note from Riemer almost sounds like a Bill Christofferson soundbite, which means it's a good one.
Feb 14th, 2005 by Michael Horne
Burke Gets Break
The Supreme Court granted a stay Friday, and Burke’s trial is postponed.
Sep 20th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Let My People Shop!
Ald. Zielinski is upset, because Jewel Osco has taken steps to prevent a new grocery store in his district.
Aug 30th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Dem Challenge for Panzer Seat
The disarray of the Republican 20th Senate District has convinced the Democratic Party to field a write-in candidate for primary.
Aug 23rd, 2004 by Michael Horne
Plale Recall Drive Begins
Can a group of south side political activists pull themselves together enough to acquire 13,212 signatures to force a recall election against Sen. Jeff Plale? Rep. Jon Richards said he doubts it. “This thing is going nowhere,” says Rep. Josh Zepnick. “These people are so lazy! They’ve taken out a newspaper ad asking people to come by and sign a recall petition. Who is going to do that?” True enough. To win an election, you’ve got to knock on doors, post signs in windows and do all kinds of grass-rooted activities. There is scant evidence of this in the Plale recall attempt, and absolutely no evidence of it in the northern fringes of Plale’s district, including Brady Street and the East Side. That hasn’t stopped Plale from printing up thousands of football schedules that he is handing out at every turn. The South Milwaukeean made the journey to St. Rita’s Church last week to attend the Brady Street Association monthly meeting where he was asked about the recall. “They’ve got until September 7th to get the signatures to recall me,” Plale told the audience. When told there seemed to be no effort on the East Side to circulate petitions, Plale said, “well, these people wouldn’t know how to find Brady Street.” Plale was also in the Brady Street area for what the neighborhood hopes is an annual Artisinal Food Festival. The gig was held Sunday, July 25th, and Plale was there along with his schedules. The recall effort against him stemmed from his crucial vote to uphold Governor Doyle’s veto of a republican-sponsored measure to limit property tax increases. Plale says the upcoming plans to sponsor a constitutional amendment known as the Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, (TABOR) is similarly flawed, and a potential recipe for disaster. He cites Colorado, a state that has enacted similar provisions into its laws and is now in the midst of its worst fiscal crisis ever. Amendment on the Run The legislature republicans spent the last unedifying session promoting the agenda of Gays, Guns and Gambling. The Madison gang came up with loads of goofy legislation, none of which could sustain a veto by the governor. Leave it to this group to be able to reconvene and pass a constitutional amendment, no less, in just one week. This was the decision of Sen. Mary Panzer, the republican leader who had earlier been criticized for not rushing a Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights law through the Solomonic deliberations of the nation’s most august lawmakers. But, as soon as she faced a primary challenge from Rep.Glenn Grothman, an ambitious fellow republican who covets her senate seat, Panzer decided to schedule a vote for this week. Then, the legislature can go home and come back next year to vote again. Then, finally, the matter will be put to public vote in a referendum, if it is still alive. But, if the legislature does not act by August 5th, the whole procedure would have to be repeated in yet one […]
Jul 26th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Is The Legislature Giving Free Money To Fat Cat Investors?
Glenn Grothman is not a happy camper.
Jan 5th, 2002 by Bruce Murphy
