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John Nygren

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
John Nygren Announced as Association Executive Director
Rep. Nygren to Resign Seat in State Assembly
Borgerding Joins Wisconsin Dental Association as Director of Government Services
15+ Wisconsin Lawmakers May Attend ALEC Annual Meeting in Orlando Amid Spiking Coronavirus Cases
Assembly attempts to provide political cover while constituents suffer the consequences
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Assembly attempts to provide political cover while constituents suffer the consequences

Playing politics with PFAS crisis is cowardly

Questions Swirl Around State Budget Committee Republicans’ Hiring of Lawyer/Lobbyist at Taxpayer Expense
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Questions Swirl Around State Budget Committee Republicans’ Hiring of Lawyer/Lobbyist at Taxpayer Expense

Republicans’ Proposed Solution to the Mess They Made is a Farce

Republicans Reject Attorney General Effort to Comply With Law They Passed
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Republicans 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

Rep. Taylor, Democrats mock the Obamacare exchange and the affordability of ACA health insurance
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Rep. 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."

Attack on Milwaukee continues – even with a new occupant of the Governor’s Office
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Attack on Milwaukee continues – even with a new occupant of the Governor’s Office

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis May 16, 2019

A House Divided: Comments from State Rep Show the Current Chasm in Wisconsin
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A House Divided: Comments from State Rep Show the Current Chasm in Wisconsin

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy April 10, 2019

Federal Court Sides With One Wisconsin Now in Twitter Blocking Lawsuit Against Republican State Representatives
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Federal Court Sides With One Wisconsin Now in Twitter Blocking Lawsuit Against Republican State Representatives

‘A Victory for Open, Transparent and Accountable Government’

MacIver Cheers New Revenue Projections, Urges Gov.-Elect Evers To Stay The Course
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MacIver 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."

One Wisconsin Now Seeks Summary Judgement in Lawsuit Over Republican State Representatives Twitter ‘Blocking’
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One 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’

Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
Combating the Opioid Crisis: Governor Walker Signs Bipartisan Bills on Opioids into Law
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Combating 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.

GOP lawmakers again embrace anti-Milwaukee stance with BID measure
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GOP lawmakers again embrace anti-Milwaukee stance with BID measure

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - March 15, 2018

Governor Walker Signs Bill Directing Additional State Funding to Rural Public Schools
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Governor Walker Signs Bill Directing Additional State Funding to Rural Public Schools

Rural school funding included in his Ambitious Agenda for 2018

Vukmir, Nygren Lead Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
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Vukmir, 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."

Governor Walker Highlights Historic K-12 Education Investments at Wisconsin Association of School Boards’ State Education Convention
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Governor 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."

Governor Walker Takes Additional Action to Fight Opioid Crisis
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Governor Walker Takes Additional Action to Fight Opioid Crisis

Wisconsin continues to lead the way forward

Student Success: Governor Walker Champions Sparsity Aid and Low Revenue Ceiling Increase for Rural Schools
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Student 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."

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
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With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations

Governor Walker Signs Bill Banning Synthetic Types of Fentanyl
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Governor Walker Signs Bill Banning Synthetic Types of Fentanyl

The bill adds forms of fentanyl to the synthetic opiates category under Schedule I.

Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements
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Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements

Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah

Governor Walker Directs DHS to Increase Investment, Improve Access to Treatment for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders
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Governor 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

H.O.P.E. for Wisconsin: Governor Walker Signs Four Special Session Bills into Law at Medical College of Wisconsin – Green Bay
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H.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."

Republican Legislators Rejecting Student Loan Refinancing Themselves Attended College at One-Fifth the Cost Today
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Republican 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

Kleefisch, Nygren go ‘On the Issues’ to discuss opioid abuse
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Kleefisch, 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.

AG Schimel Renews Rebate Agreement with Manufacturer of Lifesaving Opiate Antidote
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AG 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.

Governor Walker Calls Legislature into Special Session and Orders New Actions in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse
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Governor 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”

Speaker Vos Announces JFC Assembly Chair
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Speaker Vos Announces JFC Assembly Chair

He will be serving his third term as the JFC co-chair.

Governor Walker Announces Members of the Task Force on Opioid Abuse
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Governor Walker Announces Members of the Task Force on Opioid Abuse

Group to hold its first meeting on October 28 in Green Bay

WEDC Awards $500,000 Grant for Wisconsin Maritime Center of Excellence in Marinette
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WEDC Awards $500,000 Grant for Wisconsin Maritime Center of Excellence in Marinette

Award will be used to help fund cleanup work for new facility

Governor Walker Works to Combat Opioid Addiction in Wisconsin, Across the Nation
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Governor Walker Works to Combat Opioid Addiction in Wisconsin, Across the Nation

46 of the nation’s governors sign the Compact to Fight Opioid Addiction

Walker Administration, JFC Republicans Must Educate Wisconsinites on Photo ID Law
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Walker Administration, JFC Republicans Must Educate Wisconsinites on Photo ID Law

GAB requests $250,000 from Joint Finance Committee To Educate Voters

Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
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Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law

Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Governor Scott Walker and Legislative Leaders Make Statement on Government Transparency
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Governor 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

Rep. Barca Responds to GOP Finance Co-Chairs’ Attacks
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Rep. 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."

Regional Symposium on Heroin/Opiates Addiction is Wednesday
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Regional Symposium on Heroin/Opiates Addiction is Wednesday

Southeast Wisconsin Regional Heroin/Opiates Symposium will be held on Wednesday, June 4.

WEDC Data Shows Partisan Correlation to Job Creation
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WEDC Data Shows Partisan Correlation to Job Creation

Report finds WEDC job creation/retention figures much higher in Republican districts, large geographic variation

Rep. Taylor statement on voucher petition drive
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Rep. Taylor statement on voucher petition drive

Democratic lawmakers delivered 16,809 petitions to Governor Scott Walker and state budget committee co-chairs.

Important information from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
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Important information from Alderman Michael J. Murphy

The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.

Important information from Alderman Jim Bohl
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Important information from Alderman Jim Bohl

The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.

Important information from Alderman Joe Dudzik
Important information from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Important information from Alderman Nik Kovac

The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.

Important Information from Alderman Willie C. Wade
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Important Information from Alderman Willie C. Wade

The City of Milwaukee needs your help with an issue that's of critical importance to our future.