Paul Ryan represents Wisconsin’s 1st District in the United States House of Representatives.
Official Biography
Born and raised in the community of Janesville, Paul Ryan is a fifth-generation Wisconsin native. Currently serving his 8th term as a Member of Congress, Paul works to address the many important issues affecting Wisconsin residents and serve as an effective advocate for the 1st Congressional District.
He is the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, where he works to bring fiscal discipline and accountability to the federal government. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over tax policy, Social Security, health care and trade laws.
Paul has put forward a specific plan to tackle our looming fiscal crisis, driven by the explosion of entitlement spending. “The Path to Prosperity” helps spur job creation today, stops spending money the government doesn’t have, and lifts the crushing burden of debt. This plan puts the budget on the path to balance and the economy on the path to prosperity.
Paul is a graduate of Joseph A. Craig High School in Janesville and earned a degree in economics and political science from Miami University in Ohio.
Paul and his wife Janna live in Janesville with their children, daughter Liza and sons Charlie and Sam. The youngest of four children, Paul is the son of Paul Sr. (deceased) and Betty Ryan. He is a member of St. John Vianney’s Parish.
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Bipartisan Way to Reduce Inequality
Increased Earned Income Tax Credit is simple measure that most state residents would favor.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Trump Vs. The Wisconsin Establishment
Journal Sentinel joins talk radio and GOP party in battling The Donald.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Benefits for Poor Don’t Discourage Work
Bill to address "benefits cliff" is based on mostly exaggerated examples.
Mar 10th, 2016 by Jon Peacock
Will Priebus Destroy The Republican Party?
Decisions by the RNC chairman from Wisconsin could fatally wound the party.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Millionaire Paul Ryan’s Magnificent Home
House Speaker's Georgian home might befit a founding father. Take that, Donald Trump.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Hospitals Could Fix State’s Health Care
They should emulate other states, offer to pay our state's share of Medicaid expansion.
Feb 10th, 2016 by Bill Kaplan
Walker Gets “Incomplete” on Student Debt
97 percent of student loan borrowers would not be helped by governor's plan.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Scot Ross
Wisconsin’s Top 10 Political Stories Of 2015
Walker and Republican legislators dominate this year's top political stories in Wisconsin.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Steven Walters
8 Reasons Wisconsin Has National GOP Clout
Few states have such power in Republican presidential politics.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Can Ryan Succeed as Speaker?
If he seeks innovative solutions, he might forge some grand compromises.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by John Torinus
10 Reasons Ryan Shouldn’t Run for Speaker
Serving as Speaker of the House would hurt Ryan, his party and the country.
Oct 19th, 2015 by John Torinus
Who is Scott Walker?
The real, profusely documented story of the man who would be president.
Jul 16th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Who Wins From Court’s Obamacare Ruling?
Wisconsin and Walker are both big winners, while Rojo and Paul Ryan look foolish.
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin’s Republican Kingmakers
They are playing key roles in nominating process, and are out to avoid mistakes of 2012 -- and help Walker.
May 26th, 2015 by Steven Walters
What Makes Scott Walker Run?
A recent story about his upbringing may shine a sad -- and revealing -- light on Walker’s personality and political views.
Apr 28th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Exploding the Myths About Poverty
America didn’t “lose” the War on Poverty. Poverty declined. Can it be reduced further in cities like Milwaukee?
Apr 9th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
On The Road to Serfdom?
Paul Ryan and others argue U.S. spending and government control is increasing. What does the data show?
Mar 16th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Milwaukeean Scores Top NYC Job
Phil Walzak, who ran campaigns for Kohl, Barrett and Abele, is now a high-paid aide and good buddy of New York Mayor de Blasio.
Feb 11th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Is Paul Ryan Becoming a Moderate?
Yet another “new” Ryan, this time ready to make bargains with Obama.
Feb 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Not Most Polarizing Pol
Polls show he is fourth most polarizing among state voters.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Top Ten Stories of the Year
Which had the most impact on Wisconsin? The envelope, please.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Twas A Night In Wisconsin
Tis the season for a wry, poetic reflection on Wisconsin politics.
Dec 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Is Now a Republican Oligopoly
Election results reveal Democrats now start all elections with a ten percent disadvantage.
Dec 11th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
The Wealth of Wisconsin’s Senate & House Members
10 members of state's congressional delegation worth between $54 million and $171 million, new research group shows.
Nov 25th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
GOP Had More Campaign Cash — And Votes
Republican victories weren't about redistricting, but about more votes. But they did have a huge cash advantage.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Pols Raise Cash Behind Closed Doors
Both parties have ever-more secret fundraisers attended by lobbyists and insiders who influence state policy.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
The Lt. Governor Nobody Wanted
Few on Scott Walker’s team wanted Rebecca Kleefish to win or had any respect for her. Yet she could be the next governor.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Underdogs for Congress
Only one congressional race is (barely) competitive in Wisconsin. The seven incumbents have a 14-1 advantage in campaign cash.
Oct 1st, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Where Does All That Campaign Cash Go?
Scott Walker, Mary Burke campaign cash buying more than just ads.
Aug 13th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Pick Tuesday’s Primary Winners
Burke v. Hulsey won't be close. But the 19th Assembly District Democratic primary looks to be very competitive, who will win it?
Aug 11th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Voters Oppose Walker’s Run for President
That's what three straight polls show. But experts doubt it will impact governor’s race.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
New Study Shows Milwaukee’s Income Inequality
Research shows huge and probably growing gap between high and low incomes in Milwaukee County.
Mar 27th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The New Paul Ryan
In his efforts to separate himself from Mitt Romney, Ryan has provided some scary insights into his politics.
Mar 20th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Top Lobbyists Will Replace Your Windows!
Bill Broydrick's Window Replacement Co., new women political candidates, and a MacArthur genius comes to town.
Feb 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Did Gov. Walker Have a Secret Email System?
A Walker administration insider says some staff used private emails and personal laptops in the office.
Feb 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Gwen Moore “Educates” Ted Cruz
Speaking at St. John's on the Lake, she talks about her conversation with Cruz, earmarks and voter ID.
Jan 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Campaign Season Kicks Off
Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Nuclear Option
Supervisors nuke Chris Abele’s staff salaries. Will this hurt the county?
Nov 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Is Republican Reid Ribble a (Gasp) Moderate?
The state's only GOP member of congress voting to raise debt ceiling explains why.
Oct 30th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Obamacare Haters Help People Sign Up
State's Republican politicians who oppose law are helping enroll their constituents.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Will Paul Ryan Be Romney Redux?
He’s a favorite of Republicans, but Democrats may be secretly cheering for him as well.
Sep 24th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Should Internet Sales Be Taxed?
Federal bill could yield more than $70 million in annual sales tax for Wisconsin. Walker says he would use for income tax relief.
Sep 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Milwaukeeans Push for Immigration Reform
DC rally attendees come back confident a bipartisan agreement will be created by Congress.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Tammy Baldwin Comes to Town
Baldwin offers an insider's look at the U.S.Senate. And Milwaukee Buck Samuel Dalembert buys a LOT of wine.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Paul Ryan Most Overrated Politician?
The media has anointed him a policy wonk. But none of his numbers add up.
Mar 19th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Super Scott
Democrats continue to underestimate Walker, even as he radically transforms the state.
Feb 28th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Name MPS School After Anti-Nazi Hero?
A push to honor Milwaukeean Mildred Fish Harnack, the only American women resistance member executed by Hitler.
Feb 27th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Republican Plan to Steal Elections
Priebus and others push strategies to win presidency with a minority of votes.
Feb 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Republican Road Rage
Romney was the choice of exurban road warriors while slower-moving urbanites picked Obama. How we move through the world is a key difference between the parties.
Jan 16th, 2013 by Tom Bamberger
Where Are the Violations?
The Romney volunteers observed elections and found no fraud here. Mostly, they just looked intimidating.
Nov 25th, 2012 by Craig Mastantuono
It’s the Middle Class, Stupid
How Romney and Ryan alienated average Americans.
Nov 9th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
25 Winners and Losers
The list is long (and fun). This was a campaign with real consequences.
Nov 8th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Will Art Museum Dump Stephen Einhorn?
The wealthy funder of voter fraud billboards creates negative publicity for Milwaukee Art Museum.
Nov 6th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Why Romney Can’t Win Wisconsin
Romney's misunderstanding of the Republican base could kill him.
Sep 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Why Ryan Won’t Help Romney
He’s sexy, charming, articulate -- but exactly the wrong choice for Republicans.
Aug 13th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Fitzgerald’s Strangely Sleepy Campaign
Is Jeff Fitzgerald running for U.S. Senator or top lobbyist?
Aug 2nd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Voter Suppression Game
Both parties are devising strategies to discourage voting. But Republicans are using government power.
Jul 25th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Will Abele Run for Mayor?
That's one way to consolidate city and county government, by grabbing both executive positions.
May 15th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Residents of Janesville Flock to Milwaukee and Chicago
The title of this post is purely fiction at this point, but is what this writer believes should happen.
Jun 6th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Burke Gets Break
The Supreme Court granted a stay Friday, and Burke’s trial is postponed.
Sep 20th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Dem Challenge for Panzer Seat
The disarray of the Republican 20th Senate District has convinced the Democratic Party to field a write-in candidate for primary.
Aug 23rd, 2004 by Michael Horne
No Challenge to Hill Papers
But Halbrooks says Election Commission’s Extended Hours Helped Opponent
Jan 19th, 2004 by Michael Horne
