(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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Assembly Passes Bills to Help Homeless
Also approves grant program changes that could attract more minority teachers.
Jun 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
The Curious Job of Lieutenant Governor
Mandela Barnes finding out there is no manual — and few certainties — for the job.
Jun 10th, 2019 by Steven Walters
New Leaders at Republican State Convention
Ryan, Walker no longer key players, but focus remains on Trump 2020 victory.
May 13th, 2019 by Steven Walters
GOP Defends Anti-Abortion Bills
Bill offers more restrictions on abortions. Medical professionals oppose legislation.
May 8th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Evers Wants $2.5 Billion Capital Budget
Fitzgerald assails “alarming... level of spending and bonding”.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Evers’ Budget Allows Immigrants In-State Tuition
Proposal praised by Democrats, slammed by Republicans.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Phoebe Petrovic
Evers Vetoes GOP Tax Cut
Says plan too risky, lacked long-term financing, and wasn’t bipartisan.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Laurel White
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
Governor Walker Calls on Department of Transportation to Evaluate Expanding the Interstate 41 Corridor in the Fox Valley
"...I am calling on the Department of Transportation to evaluate expanding the Interstate 41 section between Appleton and DePere."
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Walker, State Officials Push to Keep Kimberly-Clark Jobs in the Fox Valley
"We are committed to fighting for Wisconsin workers and communities."
Feb 15th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Counting Down to Capitol “Chaos”
Legislature faces a rush of many proposed bills. Which will pass?
Feb 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Sen. Taylor, Bipartisan Legislators, Introduce Bill to Fund Suicide Prevention Text Hotline
“Wisconsin’s suicide rate has increased between 2005 and 2015, and the suicide rate among teens has doubled between 2007 and 2015,” said Senator Lena Taylor.
Jan 29th, 2018 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
New Study Shows Bipartisan Session Agreements Make a Positive Impact
"We wanted to have a more transparent process that allows for greater public participation in the legislative process."
Nov 20th, 2017 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
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
Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements
Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah
Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
New development in Fox Valley receives support from WEDC
New distribution center leased by Nestlé in Little Chute expected to create 100 jobs
Oct 24th, 2017 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
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
Committee Holds Hearing Today on Regulatory “Sunset” Bill
Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin today called on lawmakers to approve AB 384, a measure that would require the re-adoption of government rules every seven years under a rigorous review process.
Sep 19th, 2017 by AFP Wisconsin
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
Representative Vos Re-Elected Assembly Speaker
“I’m humbled to receive this vote of confidence from the 64-member Assembly majority, the largest GOP majority in 60 years.”
Nov 14th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
The Incredible Decline of Democrats
GOP soared, Democrats floored, in state vote. Dem decline since 2010 is stunning.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Rep. Neylon Releases Statement on Assembly Republicans’ Forward Agenda
“I’m honored to stand with my fellow Republican colleagues in releasing next session’s Forward Agenda.”
Sep 7th, 2016 by State Rep. Adam Neylon
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
Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
Acts 154 - 199.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
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
AFP Applauds Efforts to Modernize State Recruitment and Retention
Bill would reform outdated employment policies improving government efficiency and accountability
Sep 28th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on Recruitment and Retention Reforms
Governor Scott Walker today released the following statement regarding recruitment and retention reform legislation to be introduced by Senator Roger Roth and Representative Jim Steineke
Sep 24th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
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
