(Rep.), 5th Assembly District
Born Milwaukee, November 23, 1970; married, 3 children. Graduate Wauwatosa West H.S. 1989; attended UW-Milwaukee and UW-Oshkosh. Regional manager. Former realtor, salesman. Former member: Realtors Assn. of Northeast Wis.; Wis. Realtors Assn. Town supervisor, Town of Vandenbroeck 2005-07; town chp. 2007-11. Outagamie Co. supervisor 2006-11.
Elected to Assembly 2010; reelected 2012. Assistant Majority Leader 2013. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Assembly Organization; Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage; Rules; Jt. Com. on Legislative Organization. 2011 — Rural Economic Development (vice chp.); Housing; Natural Resources.
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Republicans and Colin Kaepernick
Legislators opposition to honoring the NFL star is part of an ugly, historic pattern.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Legislators Clash on Black History Month
Republicans remove Colin Kaepernick from resolution, Rep. Bowen cries foul.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Laurel White
Republicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana
Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Evers Tells Kaul to Drop ACA Lawsuit
Governor says people voted for this, but GOP legislators insist AG must obey their new law.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Laurel White
Kimberly-Clark Won’t Get Tax Break
Company demands subsidy by September 30. Why that won’t happen.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Counting Down to Capitol “Chaos”
Legislature faces a rush of many proposed bills. Which will pass?
Feb 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Hunters, Wildlife Groups Oppose Wetlands Bill
Bill threatens 1 million acres of wetlands, pushed by state’s largest business lobby.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
What Happened to Wisconsin?
Decades of bipartisan commitment to protecting environment have been abandoned. Why?
Oct 12th, 2017 by State Sen. Mark Miller
One Million Acres of Wetlands Endangered
Republican bill backed by big business could eliminate one-fifth of state’s wetlands.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Moody’s State Debt Upgrade is Perplexing
Walker says it’s due to his reforms. But... the deficit is rising.
Aug 14th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Bill Buries State Regulations
After 7 years they would expire. Kochs and WMC back the bill.
May 17th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bear Hunters Association Has Big Clout
Donated $369,000, wants less rules on guns, no photos of hunters.
May 1st, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors
Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
The Incredible Decline of Democrats
GOP soared, Democrats floored, in state vote. Dem decline since 2010 is stunning.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
The Report That Walker Killed
Its warning: Ending civil service means less qualified will serve. Why didn’t legislators see it?
May 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Republican Spoils System
The bill to kill civil service aims to create a one-party government, from top to bottom.
Oct 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Measure Limits Recalls But Allows Unlimited Fundraising
Republican proposal would provide great protection to incumbent politicians.
Dec 9th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Legislative Musical Chairs
A new Republican leader and many other changes coming this fall.
Aug 19th, 2013 by Steven Walters
