Robin J. Vos (Rep.), 63rd Assembly District
Born Burlington, July 5, 1968. Graduate Burlington H.S. 1986; UW-Whitewater 1991. Owner of several small businesses. Former congressional district director; former legislative assistant. Member: Rotary Club (past pres.); Racine/Kenosha Farm Bureau; Knights of Columbus; Racine Co. Rep. Party; Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce; Union Grove Chamber of Commerce; Burlington Chamber of Commerce. UW Board of Regents 1989-91. Racine Co. Board 1994-2004 (former chp. of Finance and Personnel Com.).
Elected to Assembly since 2004. Speaker of the Assembly 2015, 2013. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Assembly Organization (chp., also 2013); Jt. Com. on Legis. Organization (co-chp., also 2013); Jt. Com. on Employment Relations (co-chp. 2013, mbr. 2011); Rules (vice chp., also 2013); Jt. Legislative Council (since 2009). 2011 — Jt. Com. on Finance (co-chp., mbr. since 2007); Jt. Com. on Audit. 2009 — Insurance. 2007 — Elections and Constitutional Law (vice chp. eff. 1/3/08); Jobs and the Economy (eff. 1/17/08).
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-3387; (888) 534-0063 (toll free); Fax: (608) 282-3663; District: (262) 514-2597.
Internet: SpeakerVos.com
E-mail: Rep.Vos@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: 960 Rock Ridge Road, Burlington 53105.
Mailing address: Office: Room 211 West, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708.
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Is Trump a Problem for Down Ballot Republicans?
If he is, Wisconsin's gerrymandered districts could soften the blow.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Vos Might Consider COVID-19 Legislation
The Assembly Speaker is 'open' to a second COVID-19 relief bill, if there is no federal bill.
Oct 29th, 2020 by Laurel White
State’s Polluted Drinking Water Causing Cancer?
Report finds nitrate pollution may cause cancer, birth problems, up to $80 million per year in medical costs.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Could Vos Be Tossed Out By Voters?
His handling of pandemic blasted by opposition groups.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Vos Hit By Surge of Outside Spending
In last week outside groups spent nearly $280,000 against him. Foxconn issue in play?
Oct 26th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Service Union Rallies To Get Out The Vote
“Our work is essential and so are our votes." Union seeks Trump's defeat, $15 minimum wage.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
GOP Made It Harder to Vote in Wisconsin
Especially for Black voters.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Claire Campbell and Laura Schultz
Vos Makes Appointments to Racial Disparities Task Force
This, after the speaker refused to hold a session on racial justice legislation.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Ad Responds to Recall Effort
Law allows target of recall to raise unlimited funds. Ad touts his handling of pandemic.
Oct 21st, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Evers Recall Effort Claims Enough Signatures
But organizer won’t give exact number, brags about misleading the media.
Oct 20th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Voters and Election Officials Push Forward
“Tremendous turnout.” State-wide more than 785,000 election ballots already turned in.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Demand a Joint Vos and Evers Virus Plan
Stop playing politics. Pass a pandemic plan with wide scale testing, rigorous tracing.
Oct 18th, 2020 by John Torinus
How Republicans Screwed Themselves
Opposition to mask mandate by GOP is bad law and very bad politics.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Larson Letter Urges More Days to Count Votes
Democrats cite massive absentee vote, call for extraordinary legislative session to extend time for ballot counting.
Oct 14th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Have ‘Blood On Their Hands”
Evers signals he will ignore Legislative restriction, challenges GOP to present their pandemic plan.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
GOP Legislators In Rules Standoff With Evers
Republican resolution requires Evers' health restrictions on public gatherings to get committee approval.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Foxconn Won’t Get State Tax Credits
State informs company it must revise contract or there will be no tax credits awarded.
Oct 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Please Legislate, Democrats Ask State Senate
They call on Republican leaders to come back in session, deal with crisis state faces.
Oct 10th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
GOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions
But Republicans have proposed zero plans for dealing with the coronavirus.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
The Republican Death Squad
Why won’t Vos and Fitzgerald support measures to contain the state’s pandemic surge?
Oct 7th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin’s Legislature Laziest in U.S.?
Other states with full-time legislators have met 18 times more frequently than in Wisconsin.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Why Should Court End Mask Mandate, Judge Asks
Legislature has power to end Evers mandate, he notes, why should court usurp that right?
Oct 5th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene
Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Evers Urges Citizens, Practice COVID Safety
As cases surge, governor has given up on GOP legislators, urges people to stay home, wear masks.
Oct 3rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Elections Commission Defends Voting Events
Absentee ballot dropoff in parks, and voter registration at Miller Park criticized by GOP.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Laurel White
The Decline of Wisconsin’s Republican Party
A conservative and Republican writer offers a scathing inside look. Not pretty.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Avoid Public Gatherings, Evers Urges People
Governor warns pandemic spiking, “a crisis — virus is everywhere,” says top health official.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Is Robin Vos Scared of Voters?
Republican legislators condemn Evers' mask mandate, but won’t override it as the law allows. Why?
Sep 29th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Courts To Decide Governors’ Emergency Powers
Republicans oppose Evers’ mask mandate, want courts to restrict longtime power of governors.
Sep 28th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Vos, Fitzgerald Appeal Election Deadlines
Federal court ruling extended deadlines for online registration and counting absentee ballots.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Henry Redman
Republicans Fight Evers Mask Order
Emergency order “obviously illegal,” Evers a “lawless governor,” Vos declares.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Rebecca Kleefisch Will Run for Governor
Former Lt. Governor hasn’t announced, but is clearly organizing for 2022 campaign.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Steven Walters
Trump At Issue in State Assembly Races
“Everything is nationalized” and could drive turnout, votes in legislative races.
Sep 20th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Milwaukee Suburbs Key To Controlling Assembly
Dems target suburban districts, Republicans try to gain a veto-proof majority in the Assembly
Sep 17th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Policing Protests Is More Than ‘Law and Order’
Police officials and experts say responding to protests is a complicated job.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Is COVID-19 Winning in Wisconsin?
The data is alarming. As are the many allies of the virus.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
99% of State Public Water Meets Standards
But new report finds more than 300 water systems unsafe, violate federal standards.
Sep 16th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Election Donors Operate in the Shadows
One third of all state campaign donations, some $12 million, from secretive outside groups.
Sep 15th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Will Legislature Pass Any Policing Reforms?
Some 20 proposed bills with more to come. Will any pass and when?
Sep 14th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Non-Profit Didn’t Report Campaign Spending?
Jobs First Coalition spent $1 million to elect Republican legislators but left it off tax forms, complaint to IRS says.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Task Force Seeks Bipartisan Policing Reform
And racial equity reforms. Will begin meeting in fall, propose legislative bills by next year.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Laurel White
The Battle Over Face Masks
The limits of persuasion in a polarized state. Can science save lives and prevent threats?
Sep 7th, 2020 by Will Cushman
GOP State Legislators Draw National Scorn
Country notices they spent one minute gaveling in and out of police reform special session.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Republicans Angry Yet Asleep on Policing
Unwilling to meet yet offering legislation to micro-manage police reforms in Milwaukee and Madison.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
GOP Legislators Skip Special Session on Police
Evers called on lawmakers to consider reforms. Session quickly ended with no debate or votes.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Laurel White
WILL Judge Shops To Kill Mask Mandate
Conservative group files suit in Polk County, where both judges were appointed by Scott Walker.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Steven Walters
Recall Effort Launched Against Evers
Organizers oppose his policies on pandemic and Kenosha unrest.
Aug 30th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Vos Task Force Deflects Actual Action
Speaker refuses to convene legislature to address policing and racial disparities.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Henry Redman
GOP Mum on Special Session on Police Reform
Gov. Evers called special-session this week. Bucks Players called for Legislature to convene.
Aug 27th, 2020 by Laurel White
Trump Says Evers Accepts Federal Troops
But Evers says he’s authorized more Wisconsin guard troops as officials argue over what should be done.
Aug 26th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers, Vos Battle Over Jacob Blake Shooting
Governor demands legislative special session on police reforms. Vos accuses Evers of “dictating liberal policies”.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Calls for Special Session on Policing
In wake of Kenosha shooting calls for legislative session on police accountability, transparency.
Aug 24th, 2020 by Megan Hart
Vos Failed to Report All Financial Holdings
Watchdog group dings speaker for not reporting all financial interests.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State Supreme Court Is Radically Activist
Record shows many examples of grabbing cases before lower courts rule.
Aug 19th, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Hasn’t Interfered With Mask Mandate
They've criticized it, but for now they've left it alone.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Legislative Donors Give Record Amount in 2020
$7.1 million showered on legislative races in first half of 2020, shattering 2016 record of $5.1 million.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Evers Says No Statewide School Re-Opening Plan
School districts will be responsible for decisions about re-opening.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald says the Senate is ready to convene.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Laurel White
Vos Thinks Lame-Duck Session Didn’t Go Far Enough
The speaker would like to strip more power from Evers.
Jul 31st, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Ten Years After Act 10
Most of those who voted for it are gone. How has the Capitol changed?
Jul 27th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Legislature Hasn’t Met in 100 Days
No action since April 15 on pandemic, police reform, budget shortfalls.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
The Party of Lincoln No More
Johnson, Grothman, Tiffany redefine Republican Party in an un-Abe-like way.
Jul 26th, 2020 by James Rowen
UW System, State Government Looking At Budget Cuts
Gov. Evers said state agencies need to cut $250 million.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Laurel White
Why Vos and Fitzgerald Fear Fair Maps
Only 10% of legislative districts and 0% of congressional districts offer voters a real choice.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jay Heck
State Law Punishes People With Disabilities
Vos-Walker law means disabled people who lose their job can’t get unemployment benefits.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Ken Lonnquist
Why Evers Must Take Action
Data shows state is losing the battle against COVID-19. He must reissue an emergency order.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Wisconsin Democrats Report Record Fundraising Haul
Party raises $10 million, the most it's raised in a three month period.
Jul 16th, 2020 by Laurel White
State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism
Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon
Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Laurel White
WI Supreme Court Upholds GOP Lame-Duck Laws
For second time, the state's high court rules in favor of laws stripping some of governor's powers.
Jul 9th, 2020 by Laurel White
Legislators Who Opposed Pandemic Aid Grab Grants
Robin Vos and three other Republicans who opposed federal grants got at least $150,000.
Jul 7th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
State GOP Holding Convention in Hot Spot
In-person Republican convention next week in Brown County which has second-highest COVID-19 outbreak.
Jul 5th, 2020 by James Rowen
Everybody Wants Action From Gov. Evers
Madison protesters want protection. Republican legislators want tougher policing.
Jun 29th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Amend Rules to Choose Next UW President
UW Regents should revert to earlier, more collegial guidelines for search process that Republicans scrapped.
Jun 28th, 2020 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Fighting to Make Voting Easier
Increasing absentee ballots will be good for democracy.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
Mail-In Voting for Nursing Home Residents Maintained
Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, policy will continue through the end of the year.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Laurel White
Evers Introduces Police Reform Legislation
Bills banning police use of chokeholds, no-knock warrants part of legislative package.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Tommy Thompson Named Interim UW System President
Former governor comes in after a controversial search process that lost its top candidate.
Jun 19th, 2020 by Rich Kremer
Evers Meets With Lawmakers on Police Reform
Governor says the state is at a "watershed moment" for the issue of police reform, racism.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Vos Blames Immigrants for Pandemic
High rate of COVID-19 in Racine caused by “immigrant culture”, Assembly Speaker says.
Jun 11th, 2020 by James Rowen
Evers’ Office Secretly Recorded Meeting with GOP Leaders
The call was a debate between leaders over the 'Safer-At-Home' order after it was struck down.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Jensen Tries to Pre-Rig Redistricting
To maintain gerrymandering, neutralize governor, wants to give state Supreme Court the whip hand.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Matt Rothschild
UW System Wants To Borrow for Pandemic Costs
President Ray Cross asks legislature to convene a special session.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Lessons from the Spring 2020 Election
Republicans opposed liberals and alleged voter fraud and neither issue resonated.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?
Evers calls for long-delayed bill on deadly use of force by police to be taken up by Legislature.
Jun 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Far More Businesses Using Work Share
Up 17-fold in state since pandemic, as companies avoid layoffs by switching workers to part-time.
May 26th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Robin Vos To Face Opponent After All
Last opponent quit after nasty personal attacks. Democrat Joel Jacobsen will now run.
May 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
What Comes Next in the Fight Against the Coronavirus?
Will individual choices be enough to keep a spike in cases and deaths at bay?
May 21st, 2020 by Bruce Thompson
Elections Commission Stalls Vote By Mail Plan
Wisconsin Elections Commission delays voting on a plan to mail absentee ballot request forms to all registered voters for November election.
May 21st, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Lawsuit Demands State Mail Ballots to Voters
Activist groups say April election excluded voters, demand mailed ballots to all this fall.
May 19th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Black Lives Collateral Damage in Pandemic
The rush to reopen state is most threatening to the black community.
May 18th, 2020 by Malik Pitchford
Why Vos, Fitzgerald Refused to Lead
They took away Gov. Evers’ power to oversee pandemic and then did nothing. Why?
May 18th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Tony Evers Plays Mr. Rogers
Governor handles pandemic and Supreme Court loss with nice guy concerns for our health.
May 18th, 2020 by Steven Walters
No New State Pandemic Rules Likely
Evers and legislative leaders can’t agree. And even if they did it would take weeks to create.
May 17th, 2020 by Laurel White
Are Local “Safer at Home” Orders Legal?
Kenosha and Brown counties drop theirs, while Mayor Barrett stands by city's, says politics at play.
May 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Justice Bradley Got $20K from Safer-At-Home Plaintiff
Bradley got max contribution from one of the parties to a second lawsuit challenging the safer-at-home orders.
May 15th, 2020 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Wisconsin Politicos Respond to Safer At Home Ruling
Politicians, lobbyists and activists fall back on party line in attacking or praising decision.
May 14th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin, Erik Gunn, Isiah Holmes and Henry Redman
MU Poll Finds Most Back State Shutdown
But margin reduced: 69% favor stay-at-home order versus 86% in late March poll.
May 13th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Vos, Fitzgerald Cost Taxpayers Billions
Their latest mistake adds $25 million more lost to taxpayers.
May 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Test Ugly Campaign Theme
Message for 2020: ’Some of you will have to die’.
May 11th, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
