
Born Marinette, February 27, 1964; married; 3 children.
Graduate Marinette H.S. 1982; attended UW-Marinette. Insurance and financial representative. Former restaurant owner and operator.
Member: Jaycees (lifetime mbr., fmr. chapter, state, U.S. pres.); Marinette Kiwanis (fmr. pres.); Marinette Co. GOP (fmr. chm.). City of Marinette Recreation and Planning Bd. 2003-06.
Elected to Assembly 2006; reelected since 2008. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Jt. Com. on Finance (co-chp., also 2013, mbr. 2011); Corrections; Jt. Com. on Audit (also 2013); Jt. Com. on Employment Relations (also 2013); Jt. Legis. Council (also 2013). 2011 — Insurance (also 2009, vice chp. 2007). 2009 — Education (also 2007); Health and Health Care Reform (also 2007). 2007 — Jobs and the Economy.
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Gov. Evers Calls Special Election for 89th Assembly District
Dec 18th, 2020 by Gov. Tony Evers
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Dec 14th, 2020 by Wisconsin Association of Health Plans
Borgerding Joins Wisconsin Dental Association as Director of Government Services
Jul 7th, 2020 by Wisconsin Dental Association
Assembly attempts to provide political cover while constituents suffer the consequences
Playing politics with PFAS crisis is cowardly
Feb 21st, 2020 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersQuestions Swirl Around State Budget Committee Republicans’ Hiring of Lawyer/Lobbyist at Taxpayer Expense
Republicans’ Proposed Solution to the Mess They Made is a Farce
Sep 4th, 2019 by One Wisconsin NowRepublicans Reject Attorney General Effort to Comply With Law They Passed
GOP Legislators Agreed to Confidentiality When Leaders Rigged District Lines for Their Benefit, Refuse Request By Democrat to Discuss Legal Action Potentially Benefiting Wisconsin
Aug 28th, 2019 by One Wisconsin NowRep. Taylor, Democrats mock the Obamacare exchange and the affordability of ACA health insurance
"Expanding Medicaid even further to include able-bodied individuals living above the poverty line would put an even greater weight on the taxpayer."
Jun 12th, 2019 by MacIver InstituteAttack on Milwaukee continues – even with a new occupant of the Governor’s Office
Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis May 16, 2019
May 16th, 2019 by Ald. Chantia LewisA House Divided: Comments from State Rep Show the Current Chasm in Wisconsin
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy April 10, 2019
Apr 10th, 2019 by Ald. Michael MurphyFederal Court Sides With One Wisconsin Now in Twitter Blocking Lawsuit Against Republican State Representatives
‘A Victory for Open, Transparent and Accountable Government’
Jan 18th, 2019 by One Wisconsin NowMacIver Cheers New Revenue Projections, Urges Gov.-Elect Evers To Stay The Course
"Eight years of sound fiscal management by Gov. Walker and the conservative legislature have put Wisconsin back on the right track."
Nov 21st, 2018 by MacIver InstituteOne Wisconsin Now Seeks Summary Judgement in Lawsuit Over Republican State Representatives Twitter ‘Blocking’
‘The Facts in the Case and First Amendment to U.S. Constitution Are Clear’
May 29th, 2018 by One Wisconsin NowGovernor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerCombating the Opioid Crisis: Governor Walker Signs Bipartisan Bills on Opioids into Law
All 30 bills signed by the Governor were created as a part of the HOPE (Heroin, Opiate, Prevention, and Education) Agenda.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerGOP lawmakers again embrace anti-Milwaukee stance with BID measure
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - March 15, 2018
Mar 15th, 2018 by Ald. Michael MurphyGovernor Walker Signs Bill Directing Additional State Funding to Rural Public Schools
Rural school funding included in his Ambitious Agenda for 2018
Mar 12th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerVukmir, Nygren Lead Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
"It is critical that our communities have the tools necessary to combat the rising problems that stem from heroin abuse."
Jan 19th, 2018 by State Sen. Leah VukmirGovernor Walker Highlights Historic K-12 Education Investments at Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ State Education Convention
"We increased funding by $200 per student for every school in the state this year, and we’re adding another $204 per student on top of that next year."
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker Takes Additional Action to Fight Opioid Crisis
Wisconsin continues to lead the way forward
Jan 19th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerStudent Success: Governor Walker Champions Sparsity Aid and Low Revenue Ceiling Increase for Rural Schools
"Our top priority is driving student success and ensuring our children receive a quality education, regardless of where they live."
Jan 8th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerWith 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 VotersGovernor Walker Signs Bill Banning Synthetic Types of Fentanyl
The bill adds forms of fentanyl to the synthetic opiates category under Schedule I.
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerLeah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements
Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah
Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Leah VukmirGovernor Walker Directs DHS to Increase Investment, Improve Access to Treatment for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders
Behavioral health rate increase builds on historic efforts to address mental health needs and fight the opioid epidemic
Oct 24th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerH.O.P.E. for Wisconsin: Governor Walker Signs Four Special Session Bills into Law at Medical College of Wisconsin – Green Bay
"Like many states in our great nation, Wisconsin is experiencing a dangerous trend – a growing number of cases of opioid abuse and overdose."
Jul 17th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerRepublican Legislators Rejecting Student Loan Refinancing Themselves Attended College at One-Fifth the Cost Today
Cost of Their Own Schooling May Explain Ignorance of Student Loan Debt Crisis, But it Doesn’t Excuse Their Refusal to Help
May 26th, 2017 by One Wisconsin NowKleefisch, Nygren go ‘On the Issues’ to discuss opioid abuse
Kleefisch and Nygren, both Republicans, are co-chairs of the Governor’s Task Force on Opioid Abuse.
Feb 17th, 2017 by Marquette UniversityAG Schimel Renews Rebate Agreement with Manufacturer of Lifesaving Opiate Antidote
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals has agreed to continue providing a $6 rebate for each Amphastar naloxone syringe purchased by public entities in Wisconsin from now until February 1, 2018.
Feb 1st, 2017 by Brad SchimelGovernor Walker Calls Legislature into Special Session and Orders New Actions in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse
“This is a public health crisis, and that’s why I’m calling a special session of the Legislature and directing state agencies to ramp up the state’s response”
Jan 5th, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerSpeaker Vos Announces JFC Assembly Chair
He will be serving his third term as the JFC co-chair.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin VosGovernor Walker Announces Members of the Task Force on Opioid Abuse
Group to hold its first meeting on October 28 in Green Bay
Oct 25th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerWEDC Awards $500,000 Grant for Wisconsin Maritime Center of Excellence in Marinette
Award will be used to help fund cleanup work for new facility
Sep 1st, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationGovernor Walker Works to Combat Opioid Addiction in Wisconsin, Across the Nation
46 of the nation’s governors sign the Compact to Fight Opioid Addiction
Jul 15th, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerWalker Administration, JFC Republicans Must Educate Wisconsinites on Photo ID Law
GAB requests $250,000 from Joint Finance Committee To Educate Voters
Apr 28th, 2016 by Democratic Party of WisconsinGovernor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Scott Walker and Legislative Leaders Make Statement on Government Transparency
Governor Scott Walker, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and the Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs, Senator Alberta Darling and Representative John Nygren, released the following statement
Jul 4th, 2015 by Gov. Scott WalkerRep. Barca Responds to GOP Finance Co-Chairs’ Attacks
"It almost appears as if Republicans are putting together a Nixon-style enemies list for anyone who dares to disagree with their agenda."
Feb 19th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter BarcaRegional Symposium on Heroin/Opiates Addiction is Wednesday
Southeast Wisconsin Regional Heroin/Opiates Symposium will be held on Wednesday, June 4.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Ald. Michael MurphyWEDC Data Shows Partisan Correlation to Job Creation
Report finds WEDC job creation/retention figures much higher in Republican districts, large geographic variation
Feb 20th, 2014 by Citizen Action of WisconsinRep. Taylor statement on voucher petition drive
Democratic lawmakers delivered 16,809 petitions to Governor Scott Walker and state budget committee co-chairs.
May 22nd, 2013 by Chris TaylorImportant information from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Ald. Michael MurphyImportant information from Alderman Jim Bohl
The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Ald. Jim BohlImportant information from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Mar 28th, 2013 by Nik KovacImportant Information from Alderman Willie C. Wade
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