Mary Felzkowski (Czaja) (Rep.), 35th Assembly District
Born Tomahawk, September 25, 1963; 4 children. Graduate Tomahawk H.S. 1981; B.S. in finance and economics UW-River Falls 1986. Insurance agency owner. Member: Tomahawk Main St. Inc. (fmr. pres.); Tomahawk Regional Chamber of Commerce; Tomahawk Child Care (fmr. pres.); National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research (bd. mbr.). Former member: Professional Insurance Agents of Wis. (secy., treas., vice pres., pres., national dir.).
Elected to Assembly 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Aging and Long Term Care (vice chp.); Environment and Forestry; Insurance; Small Business Development; Tourism.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-7694; (888) 534-0035 (toll free).
E-mail: Rep.Czaja@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: Irma 54442.
Mailing address: Office: Room 15 West, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708; District: P.O. Box 321, Tomahawk 54487.
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Will Lincoln Hills Youth Prison Finally Close?
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Feb 9th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Two Medical Marijuana Bills Proposed
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School Voucher Lobby Wants More State Funding
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Jan 13th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
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Oct 14th, 2021 by Henry Redman
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Oct 6th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
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Aug 4th, 2021 by Gretchen Schuldt
Suit Charges ALEC Unlawfully Helps Republicans
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Jul 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
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Jul 5th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Our Fourth Of July Crisis
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Jul 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
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Lawmakers cut billions from the Governor's budget.
Jul 1st, 2021 by Laurel White and Megan Hart
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But Gov. Evers allocated money for it. Republican proposal uses borrowed money.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Laurel White
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Jun 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Public Radio
Can We Talk About Marijuana? Democrats Ask
GOP legislative leader won’t allow a vote or even discussion of medical marijuana.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Republicans Slash Evers Education Budget
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May 28th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Enough Is Never Enough for Gun Zealots
Senate and Assembly bills would make Wisconsin a Second Amendment sanctuary state.
May 15th, 2021 by Bill Christofferson
Republicans Miffed By MPS Pandemic Aid
MPS gets 16 times more per pupil than Wauwatosa schools under federal formula awarding more to low-income students.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Legislators Resist Plans to Help Workers
GOP sniping at Evers plans for workforce training, minimum wage hike, funding to fix UI system.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
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Mar 29th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Cocktails To Go Bill Passes Assembly
State Senate has yet to vote on the legislation. City has concerns.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
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Mask wars pit Democrats against Republicans in Legislature.
Feb 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Assembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid
And Senate passes GOP COVID-19 bills that could be vetoed by Gov. Evers.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
Cocktails To Go Bill Enjoys Industry Support
Seen as a life line to bars and restaurants, the bill brings up questions regarding drunk driving, and local control over liquor licensing.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
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Nov 11th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
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Nov 9th, 2020 by Steven Walters
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Nov 8th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
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May 11th, 2020 by Steven Walters
A Day to Consider Legalizing Pot
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Apr 20th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Law Cuts Notice Time for Insurance Premium Hikes
Insurance industry gave generously to legislators, Evers, Walker.
Mar 11th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
GOP Bill Legalizes Medical Marijuana
But Fitzgerald and Vos immediately throw cold water on idea.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Senate Passes Insurance Industry Bill
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Oct 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Finally, Some Leadership on Teen Mothers
Republican and Democratic legislators offer separate bills to provide broader access to contraceptives.
Aug 21st, 2019 by John Torinus
State Budget Fell Short on Highways?
Legislators in both parties say budget lacked long-term solution to state’s transportation woes.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Laurel White
Republican Pushes for Medical Marijuana
State Sen. Patrick Testin could be the key man in the success or failure of proposal.
May 14th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Legislators Offer Middle-Class Tax Cut
Evers administration wants cut but criticizes plan as “unfunded.”
Jan 18th, 2019 by Laurel White
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27 women Democrats running for Assembly lost, women leaders point to gerrymandering.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Steven Walters
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May 7th, 2018 by Steven Walters
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Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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Jun 5th, 2017 by Scot Ross
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Jun 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters
North Woods for Sale?
Timber industry gives big campaign donations, gets more state forestland to cut.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Republicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law
But Rep. John Nygren is still open to changes to the Open Records Law, just not now.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Why Walker Allowed Lincoln Hills Abuses
His staff knew about it for years. Why didn’t the governor act?
Feb 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Back Open Government? Prove It!
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Oct 1st, 2015 by Bill Lueders
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Jun 15th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Bucks Arena Tough Sell for Outstate Legislators
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