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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DNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry
The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.
Jul 29th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
What Is MPS Strategy For Stimulus Aid?
It's a huge opportunity to improve student achievement -- which is badly needed.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
State Elections Commission Refutes Rep. Brandtjen
Republican legislator "should stop spreading these wild conspiracy theories,” commission chair says.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Legislative Session Much Ado About Nothing
School spending issue gaveled in and out. Failed veto override generates many speeches.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
State Elections Chair Wants Arizona-Style Audit
"Donald Trump won this election in Wisconsin," Rep. Brandtjen declares.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Vos Misreads Me
He takes my critique of Evers’ strategy as a sign of unrest among Democrats. Wrong.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
‘We Aren’t Lazy People’
Rejoining workforce isn’t easy for some who lost jobs due to COVID-19.
Jul 18th, 2021 by Bram Sable-Smith
Experts Warn Against ‘Sham’ Election Audits
Influenced by Arizona, Wisconsin has many ‘audits,' including one by a convicted felon.
Jul 17th, 2021 by Darrell Ehrlick and Melanie Conklin
Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS
Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Democrats Need Alternative to Evers
His lack of imagination, lack of courage, lack of strategic thinking is just stunning.
Jul 11th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Vos, LeMahieu Want Special Legal Treatment
Again asking state Supreme Court to let them skip lower courts to aid their gerrymandering.
Jul 10th, 2021 by Mel Barnes and Matt Rothschild
Should Michael Gableman Investigate 2020 Election?
Vos picks ethically challenged former justice who's already declared election stolen.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Whose Vision Will Prevail In Budget Battle?
Republicans got their way in budget rewrite, but Evers' vetoes loom.
Jul 4th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Our Fourth Of July Crisis
Voting rights imperiled and a push to mandate singing the national anthem.
Jul 3rd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Activists Say Police Reform Bills Not Enough
Elected officials, policing activists say task force bills are not substantive reforms.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Vetoes Cut In Unemployment Pay
Republican bill backed by business lobbyists targeted supplemental pay to unemployed.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
What Democrats Got In GOP Budget
Long list of proposals killed or altered in final Assembly bill. Yet four Democrats voted for it.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Robin Vos Isn’t Rightwing Enough?
Some Republicans seek to strip him of his Assembly Speaker position.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Evers Is the Pro-Science Candidate
Why has that description become so controversial?
Jun 28th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Tax Cut Has Democrats Playing Defense
Republican proposed tax cut is huge, historic. But benefits skew toward the wealthy.
Jun 28th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Legislators Clash On Police Funding
A heated debate as Republicans condemn Milwaukee and Milwaukee legislators defend the city.
Jun 24th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Obamacare Lawsuit a Cynical Political Stunt
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down suit. Meanwhile, Vos and and state GOP obstruct Medicaid expansion.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
State Legislature Passes Policing Bills
The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Henry Redman and Isiah Holmes
Republican Lawmakers Advance $3.4 Billion Tax Cut
State legislators propose cuts to income, property and business taxes.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Laurel White
State Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill
Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.
Jun 17th, 2021 by Laurel White
New Voices Join Voting Rights Battle
Business leaders, faith groups and the disabled oppose bills creating barriers to voting.
Jun 15th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Surplus Leaves Evers, Legislators Even Further Divided
Unprecedented $4.4 billion surplus is huge opportunity. But for what?
Jun 14th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Rushed Redistricting Bill Drafted In March
No author listed for bill, but drafting notes show it was requested by Robin Vos.
Jun 13th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’
Republicans use racist retaliation, punish free speech, Democratic legislators charge.
Jun 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
GOP Lawmakers End Weekly Unemployment Boost
State legislature votes to end $300 federal supplement. Governor Evers could veto.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Public Radio
Legislators Pushed to Revise Schools Budget
Congressional Democrats warn that Republican budget could lose state $1.5 billion in federal aid.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State Now Projects $4.4 Billion Windfall
Fiscal bureau projects far more tax revenue than expected for 2021-2023.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
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
First State Budget Veto In 90 Years?
Tony Evers threatens to become first governor since 1931 to veto entire budget.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Bowen Introduces Package of Policing Bills
The Milwaukee representative introduced a slate of legislation titled "Enough is Enough."
Jun 4th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
GOP Election Commissioners Want Tougher Response to Felon Voting
Republican appointees decry election fraud citing negligible numbers of felons voting.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Henry Redman
9 Takeaways on Local Marijuana Laws
City and county moving toward reform but arrests and convictions still happening.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
How Vos Pushes The Big Lie
Claiming election irregularities, undermining election officials, hiring a GOP expert in smears.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
PRO Act Is Key to American Dream
Biden’s proposed Protecting the Right to Organize Act would protect union rights.
May 28th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
After a Year of Protests What’s Changed?
One year after George Floyd’s death little has changed in Wisconsin.
May 27th, 2021 by Angela Lang
GOP Legislators Refuse Special Session on Medicaid Expansion
The Republican-controlled Senate and Assembly both adjourn sessions without debate or votes.
May 25th, 2021 by Laurel White
Bill Would End ‘Municipal Shuffle’ of Police Officers
Legislation by Rep. Moore Omokunde would decertify police officers trying to avoid firing, investigation.
May 25th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Legislative Committee Reviews Policing Bills
Wanggaard, Taylor push legislation on use-of-force policies, chokeholds and whistleblower protections.
May 20th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Revises Plan to Expand Medicaid
Will Republican legislators turn down “projects in their own districts”?
May 20th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Legislators Target Jobless Pay
Bill restores work-search requirement, ends supplemental pandemic aid to unemployed.
May 19th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Capitol Rally For Nonpartisan Redistricting
Advocates push plan modeled on Iowa’s non-partisan system.
May 18th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Mark Born Offers a History Lesson
Republican representative and Joint Finance leader suggests small glass case of exhibits is quite enough Black history.
May 17th, 2021 by James Rowen
Tosa Police Had Many ‘High Value Targets’
Including Mayor Dennis McBride, Rep. David Bowen, protest leaders, attorneys.
May 12th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Foxconn Shows Folly of Cheesehead Revolution
Walker, Ryan, Priebus pushed business-friendly policies. The result: an abysmal failure.
May 12th, 2021 by Dan Shafer
Legislature Passes Many Bills
Full agenda on Tuesday of mostly partisan legislation, much of it heading for governor’s veto.
May 12th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
GOP Sends Mixed Message To Evers
Republican legislators trash his budget, then ask to meet with him.
May 4th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Republicans Support Medicaid Expansion
More and more do. Robin Vos could learn from them and from state’s history.
May 3rd, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Judge Prohibits Republicans Using Private Lawyers for Redistricting
Suit filed in attempt to stop Republicans from drawing maps in secret.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
The True Costs of New Foxconn Deal
Evers new deal is a huge improvement but will still cost taxpayers $523,000 per job.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Pension Costs Will Cause Huge Worker Layoffs
One-sixth of city workforce projected for cuts by 2026, with added cuts in future years.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Search for UW System President Starting Soon
Last search, led by UW Regent Michael M. Grebe, ended in controversy and indecision.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
The New Gerrymandering Scheme
Republicans charge taxpayers for private attorneys to defend secret legislative scheme before it’s even been created.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Cannabis Backers Switch Focus to Local Laws
‘Beating our head against the wall’ pushing Legislature to legalize pot.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
All Sides Won On New Foxconn Deal
Evers, Foxconn and Robin Vos all hail a vastly different deal.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Ron Johnson Favors “Limited” COVID-19 Vaccination
"I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people," the senator said.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
State Planning Small Business Recovery Grants
Evers vetoed GOP bills that would take control of federal relief funds.
Apr 23rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Republicans Throwing Away Our Money
Their extremist policies are costing state taxpayers billions.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Racial Disparities Task Force Disagrees on Use of Force
State committee can’t agree on standard to guide police and recommend to Legislature.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Henry Redman
The Beguiling Blandness of Devin LeMahieu
Senate majority leader is conservative but eschews the nasty style of Robin Vos.
Apr 17th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
GOP State Senate Leader Dismisses Marijuana Legalization
State Senate Majority Leader said GOP legislators won't vote for legalizing medical or recreational marijuana.
Apr 16th, 2021 by Laurel White
Biden Plan Is a Lead Pipe Cinch
His infrastructure proposal could provide enough funding to replace all lead pipes in Milwaukee.
Apr 14th, 2021 by Dan Shafer
Evers Reaches Deal To Save Federal Food Aid
$70 million in monthly aid jeopardized after court ruling ended governor’s pandemic emergency order.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Parties Bash Heads on State Budget
Evers budget and Republican proposals are miles apart. A compromise won’t be easy.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Signs of Hope at State Budget Hearing
Citizens attended public hearing in Whitewater and demanded legislators support a wide range of reforms.
Apr 11th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
GOP Lawmakers Would Ignore Rules for Stimulus Money
Governor Evers has unilateral power to distribute the federal funds.
Apr 8th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
14 Bills Restrict Voting in Wisconsin
Bills call for voter roll purges and restrictions on early voting and registration.
Apr 6th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Nate Rau
Will Robin Vos Face Healthcare Realities?
American Rescue Plan offers huge opportunities for states to expand medical coverage.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
State Could Lose $50 Million Per Month in Federal Food Aid
Supreme Court decision overruling Evers emergency order makes state ineligible for aid.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
AG Kaul, Dem Lawmakers Push New Gun Laws
Say GOP legislators should pass expanded background checks, 'Red Flag' law.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Laurel White
Wisconsin Needs Fair Maps
Gerrymandered districts give Republicans outsized legislative power.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
State Supreme Court Overrules Evers’ Emergency Powers
Decision says governor needs legislative approval to extend health emergency.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Laurel White
State Leads Nation Dispensing Vaccines
Wisconsin has used 88% of its vaccine allotment, top rate of any state in the nation.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Legislature Has Dramatic Debate
Over its power, purpose, prestige... and whether Robin Vos hates Tony Evers.
Mar 24th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Legislators Pass Bill Blocking Vaccine Mandates
And giving Legislature oversight over federal stimulus funds. Veto by Evers likely.
Mar 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White and Shawn Johnson
Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions
Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.
Mar 22nd, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Bill Forces Public Hearings By Legislature
With enough signatures, public could petition for hearings on proposals legislators refuse to consider.
Mar 17th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
1-Week Waiting Period Back for Jobless Benefits
Previous waiver signed into law by Gov. Evers has expired. Will Legislature act?
Mar 16th, 2021 by Rachael Vasquez
Fight Over $5 Billon in Federal Aid
Republican Legislature's bill gives it oversight over federal stimulus money. Evers intends to veto it.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Boycott the Uline Corporation
Company gave millions to group sponsoring Capitol insurrection, opposed pandemic measures, endangered employees’ health.
Mar 14th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
Honoring Limbaugh But Not Black History
Republican legislators back resolution to honor Rush, resist celebrating Black History Month.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Legislators Want Say Over Pandemic Funds
Bill would require Gov. Evers to consult with Legislature on allocating federal dollars.
Mar 8th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
UW System Seeks $5 Billion for Capital Projects
Campuses request 185 construction and improvement projects, budget request is for 28.
Mar 4th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
GOP Legislators Reject Local Sales Tax Hikes
“Dead on arrival,” lawmakers say of Evers’ enabling legislation.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Laurel White
Where Are Act 10 Players Today?
Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Steven Walters
Legislature Okays Unemployment System Upgrades
Bill also includes COVID-19 legal immunity for businesses.
Feb 23rd, 2021 by Laurel White
Evers Budget Restores Union Rights
Rolls back some of Act 10. Republicans likely to reject plan.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
Let Us Now Praise Rush Limbaugh
What was his impact on Wisconsin? Praise and condemnation and silliness offered.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Budget Has Green Goals
Significant investment to combat climate change, protect public land.
Feb 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Gov. Evers Unveils $91 Billion Budget
Budget would boost school funding, direct funds to small businesses, repeal part of Act 10 and legalize marijuana, but faces an uphill battle.
Feb 16th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Should Waupun Prison Be Closed?
Two legislators say it may be time. Committee chair calls prison the "essence" of the city
Feb 14th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Lessons of the 1969 MATC Strike
How public employees beat the odds to create a union.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Michael Rosen and Charlie Dee
GOP Lawmakers Blasted for Racial Disparities Task Force Comments
Email from Majority Leader Jim Steineke to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos showed little expectation of producing actual legislation.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin
Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place
Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican COVID Callousness
Legislators wrong to criticize inmates getting the vaccine when prison infection rates are so high.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Matt Rothschild
