Rob Stafsholt

Senate Members of Legislature’s Powerful Joint Finance Committee Announced

The 16-person panel is responsible for how Wisconsin spends tens of billions of dollars. Assembly up next.

AFP-WI Congratulates State Legislative Candidates on Election Victories

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Announces Final Round of State Legislative Endorsements

Senate Fires 8 Evers Appointees, Approves 3 Constitutional Amendments

Senate ends session for year with governor 'apoplectic' over 'petty partisan politics.'

GOP Legislators Probe Views of Evers’ New DNR Appointees

After firing first Evers picks, Republicans raise issues of wolf management, PFAS cleanup.

New Laws Help Counselors, Physician Assistants Practice In Multiple States

Next could be interstate agreements for social workers, dentists, dental hygienists.

GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill

Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.

Senate Targets 6 Evers Appointees

Republicans leave elections commission unbalanced and board overseeing DNR unable to act.

Legislature’s Rules Committee Kills Updated Building Standards

Business groups opposed change. Action taken without a public hearing.

GOP Senators Block Building Code Update Supporters Say Saves Energy, Improves Safety

Party-line vote leaves 2015 building code in place. Concerns over cost.

Legislature Passes Local Revenue, Schools Bills

Deal heads to Gov. Evers’ desk. Despite bipartisan support, some are calling for him to veto proposals.

DNR Pledges Changes to Wisconsin’s Wolf Management Strategy

But draft legislation from Republicans might overrule DNR Secretary's plan.

Meet The Candidates Seeking Open State Senate Seat

Three Republicans, one Democrat running for seat held by retiring Sen Alberta Darling.

Jobs First Coalition Backs Republicans

Brookfield-based conservative group has spent $2.6 million since 2010, mostly on legislators.

Bill Would Ban UW-System Vaccine Requirements

Two GOP lawmakers want to prohibit public campuses from requiring COVID-19 vaccine.

Legislature’s Budget Roadshow Coming Soon

Since 1985 regional budget hearings have been held. Planned for April, all in small towns.

As State Looks to Bounce Back from Pandemic, Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Support for $2.38 Billion in Capital Budget Investments to Provide Estimated 29,000 Family-Supporting Jobs, $4.3 Billion in Economic Impact 

Governor's 2021-23 capital budget to be taken up by State Building Commission this week includes major projects in both Republican and Democratic districts

State Board Won’t Allow Wolf Hunting

Natural Resources Board votes against resuming hunt, citing science, rejecting GOP legislators' request.

Outside Groups Spent $10 Million on Legislative Races

Special interest groups backing Democrats spent more of it, about $5.5 million.

Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Congratulates Newly Elected and Re-Elected State Lawmakers

No Veto-Proof Majority for Republican Legislators

They flipped two of three seats needed to get two-thirds majority in Senate.

Liberal Groups Far Outspend Republicans

$5.3 million spent on legislative races by Democratic advocacy groups, $2.9 million by GOP groups.

$1 Million Legislative Races Now Common

For a job paying $52,000. This year the Democrats are out-spending Republicans.

Outside Liberal Groups Lead in Legislative Races

Groups backing Democrats have spent $2.9 million versus $1.8 million for Republicans.

$2.3 Million Outside Spending on Legislative Races

On 96 of 115 legislative races in state, with slightly more for Republicans.

Koch Group Leads Outside Spending

63% of special interest spending on state legislative races backs Republicans.

Outside Groups Spend More on GOP Candidates

$300,000 spent on August primary’s legislative candidates, with $97,031 from Koch-connected AFP.

Primary Results Set Stage for November

Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.

Americans for Prosperity Congratulates Newly Minted Nominees in Their Primary Victories

Election Includes Constitutional Amendment

Ballot has controversial victims' rights amendment with bipartisan support and opposition.

Rep. Robyn Vining Appointed to Task Force on Adoption

This committee will focus on addressing the barriers facing biological and adoptive parents in the adoption process.

We the Irrelevant People

Citizens overwhelmingly opposed long list of legislation passed by Republicans.

Governor Walker Signs Bills on Improving Family Access to High-Quality Child Care, Creating Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin Veterans, and Increasing Funding for Watershed Protection Grants

Governor Walker signs 64 bills into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol

GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White

Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.

Governor Walker Signs Four Sportsman Bills into Law

Assembly bills 528, 455, 323 and Senate Bill 225.

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

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

Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements

Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah

One Million Acres of Wetlands Endangered

Republican bill backed by big business could eliminate one-fifth of state’s wetlands.

WMC Wants Another Business Tax Break

Bill increases construction industry tax exemption; pushed by legislator whose business will benefit.

Bear Hunters Association Has Big Clout

Donated $369,000, wants less rules on guns, no photos of hunters.