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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Republicans Rubberstamp Expanded Powers for Gableman
Voces de la Frontera Action Files Lawsuit Challenging Subpoena as Part of Sham Election Review
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Voces de la Frontera Action Files Lawsuit Challenging Subpoena as Part of Sham Election Review

Voces De La Frontera Action Condemns Speaker Vos's Attempts to Intimidate and Silence the Political Voices of Communities of Color; Files Lawsuit Challenging Gableman's Subpoena as Part of Sham Election Review

Sen. Carpenter Requests Legislative Audit of Michael Gableman’s Commission
Vos Gets Golden Fleece Award – Wastes $676,000 taxpayer dollars
Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Gerrymandered Republican Maps: Same Poop in a New Toilet
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Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Gerrymandered Republican Maps: Same Poop in a New Toilet

Bowen highlights the struggle for progress in a State where Republicans refuse to value anything above power and control.

Expressing Disappointment in Rep. Ortiz-Velez for Carrying Water for Republican Speaker Robin Vos at the Expense of Our Constituents
Rep. Hintz Condemns GOP Attacks on Democracy
Gov. Evers Releases Statement Responding to Speaker Vos
Speaker Vos Responds to Racine County Sheriff’s Office Announcement
Most of Us Believe in Protecting the Freedom to Vote, But Not Ron Johnson
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Most of Us Believe in Protecting the Freedom to Vote, But Not Ron Johnson

Johnson Casts Vote Against Even Allowing Debate on National Standards for Elections

Attorney General Kaul Statement on Election “Investigation” by Former Supreme Court Justice Gableman
WisDems Chair Ben Wikler Responds to Michael Gableman’s Anti-Semitic Comments, Calls on Speaker Vos to Fire the Special Counsel
Head of WIGOP Election Review Attends MyPillow Conspiracy Convention To Get Some Pointer
WisDems Denounce GOP Subpoena Circus
Dental Medicaid increases in state budget represent Wisconsin’s first significant investment in oral health in two decades
6 Months on from their Insurrection, WI Republicans Haven’t Learned Anything
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6 Months on from their Insurrection, WI Republicans Haven’t Learned Anything

Federal and state reps deny accountability and continue to push the Big Lie

Wisconsin Republicans Join Disgraced Ex-Governor On Conspiracy-Driven Trip to Arizona Audit Site
Wisconsin Republican Legislators Join Arizona’s Illegitimate Election Audit
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Wisconsin Republican Legislators Join Arizona’s Illegitimate Election Audit

GOP Legislators Head to “Observe” the Arizona Election Circus While School Funding Remains at Risk and Budget Unfinished

Hesselbein Votes No to Republican Private Investigators
Robin Vos Wasting Taxpayer Resources To Investigate Non-Existent Voter Fraud
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Robin Vos Wasting Taxpayer Resources To Investigate Non-Existent Voter Fraud

Journal Sentinel: “Vos said he didn't know how much the taxpayer-funded investigation would cost.”

Marklein, Vos Author Workforce Recovery Legislation
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Marklein, Vos Author Workforce Recovery Legislation

Bill to encourage individuals to return-to-work amid massive worker shortage

Republicans Lose Lawyers Before Redistricting Starts
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Republicans Lose Lawyers Before Redistricting Starts

Judge voids contracts Republicans made with lawyers to represent them in expected redistricting legal battle

VACCINES IN ARMS: Wisconsin Consistently Ranks Among Top States in the Nation for Vaccine Distribution Thanks to Support from President Biden & Leadership by Governor Evers
A Better Wisconsin Together Stands with Wisconsin’s Trans Community
Wisconsin Reaches 4 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered
Robin Vos Must Stop Spreading Vaccine Doubts Online
Robin Vos Agrees “100%” The Potential Loss of Food Aid Was An “Alarmist Talking Point”
Robin Vos And Republican Politicians Continue To Play Games With Wisconsin’s COVID Response
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Robin Vos And Republican Politicians Continue To Play Games With Wisconsin’s COVID Response

Republican Politicians in the Legislature Continue To Waste Time With Irresponsible Political Games

Conservation voters calling for racial justice and accountability in the wake of growing Anti-Asian violence
Robin Vos Must Clarify Late-Night Threat To Defund Wisconsin Schools
Supervisor Martin Statement on Hosting Gun Shows at Milwaukee County Sports Complex
Senator Agard responds to Speaker Vos comments regarding gun reform legislation
WDA thanks Gov. Evers, legislators for bipartisan action on new dentist vaccine law
Letter From Speaker Vos Requesting Gov. Evers Lower State and U.S. Flags in Honor of Rush Limbaugh
Wisconsin Democrats Issue Statement After Republican Legislature Strikes Down Protective Mask Mandate
WI GOP: All aboard the COVID express
Rep. Hintz: Statement on Assembly Republican Plan to Use A Speaker’s Task Force to do Nothing About Racial Disparities
Vos and Wanggaard Continue to Gaslight Public on Foxconn Development
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Vos and Wanggaard Continue to Gaslight Public on Foxconn Development

“Foxconn is failing to fulfill financial obligations in Mount Pleasant while local spending continues in preparation for a factory that is not happening.”

Speaker Vos Delivers Republican Response to State of State Address
Speaker Vos Begins Session with Focus on Second COVID Relief Bill
AFSCME Wisconsin Statement on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos & Republican Caucus Proposed COVID Legislation
UW System initiates incentives for student nurses to assist in health care crisis
Evers, GOP Leaders Meeting Is a Good First Step, and Republican Leaders Need to Follow Up Talk With Action
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Evers, GOP Leaders Meeting Is a Good First Step, and Republican Leaders Need to Follow Up Talk With Action

Meeting With Governor After 219 Days of Inaction a First Step, and Wisconsin Needs More

Erpenbach Responds to Vos Press Conference with No New Ideas
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Erpenbach Responds to Vos Press Conference with No New Ideas

State Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-West Point) released the following statement in response to the Assembly GOP press conference today.

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ New Effort to Take on COVID
Baseless investigation only seeks to cast doubt on our democracy
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Baseless investigation only seeks to cast doubt on our democracy

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 7, 2020

Representative LaKeshia Myers Rebukes Assembly Speaker’s Call for Election Investigation
Republicans Refuse to Work Across the Aisle
Wisconsin 3rd Worst in Nation for COVID-19
Democratic Party of Wisconsin Responds to Vos, Fitzgerald Calls to Resume Big Ten Football Season Amidst Pandemic
Fitzgerald Refuses to Debate, Prefers to do Nothing as Usual
League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Encourages Participation in Special Session
The world is watching, and the Legislature’s silence and inaction is deafening
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The world is watching, and the Legislature’s silence and inaction is deafening

Statement of Alderwoman (and State Representative) JoCasta Zamarripa August 27, 2020

Senator Larson Statement: The Human Cost of Obstruction
Assembly Candidate Joel Jacobsen calls for change after opponent Robin Vos’ earns the top spot on the “Conservation Dishonor Roll”
DPW Statement on Changes to the Democratic National Convention
Gerrymandering Creates Difficult Road for Dems in Wisconsin
Statement from Tom Palzewicz Regarding Fitzgerald’s Response To Governor’s Mask Order
Statement: Mask mandate an important step, but state leaders should create new stay-at-home order
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Statement: Mask mandate an important step, but state leaders should create new stay-at-home order

With COVID-19 surging, state leaders should shut down, start over and do it right

Bounce Milwaukee to temporarily close, citing broad public health concerns
CN Investing $100 Million in Wisconsin
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CN Investing $100 Million in Wisconsin

Investments Focused on Safety and Capacity to Strengthen Rail Network, Help Reduce Emissions, and Support Economic Growth

Top health care professionals to Wisconsin leaders: time to shut down, start over and do it right
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Top health care professionals to Wisconsin leaders: time to shut down, start over and do it right

With COVID-19 spiking in Wisconsin, experts ask the state leaders to prioritize public health

Palzewicz Cautions: COVID-19 Not Over
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Palzewicz Cautions: COVID-19 Not Over

 

First-Time Candidate Reports Big Fundraising Success
Robin Vos Accepts Government-Funded PPP Loan Worth Up to $300,000 After Maligning Recipients of Government Aid
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Robin Vos Accepts Government-Funded PPP Loan Worth Up to $300,000 After Maligning Recipients of Government Aid

Accepted the Loan Just Days Before Leaving Essential Workers Out to Dry

Fireworks harm the quality of life in our neighborhoods
Assembly Speaker Vos, Briggs and Stratton, Echo Lake Foods Scapegoat and Delay While Workers Die of COVID-19
Voces de la Frontera: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Should Resign Leadership
ACLU of Wisconsin Comment on Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Scapegoating Immigrants Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Vos challenger emerges: Joel Jacobsen announces his candidacy for the 63rd Assembly District in the State of Wisconsin
Independent Business Association of Wisconsin (IBAW) presents “Getting Wisconsin Back to Work and Other Concerns in a Post-Covid World” with Robin Vos
Statement: Legislature Takes Gov. Evers to Court
Rep. David Crowley declares victory in County Executive race
Rep. Robyn Vining Sends Letter to Legislative Leadership Supporting Healthcare Heroes during COVID-19
Wisconsin Residents File Federal Lawsuit to Require State To Hold A Partial Revote of Wisconsin’ Controversial April 7 Presidential Primary and Spring Election
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Wisconsin Residents File Federal Lawsuit to Require State To Hold A Partial Revote of Wisconsin’ Controversial April 7 Presidential Primary and Spring Election

Lawsuit Follows Legislature’s Failure to Halt April 7 Election Despite COVID-19 Dangers to Voters

Legislative Leaders to Call Extraordinary Session to Pass Coronavirus Relief Bill
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Legislative Leaders to Call Extraordinary Session to Pass Coronavirus Relief Bill

Assembly, Senate to convene session starting next week Tuesday

Remove Vos as NCSL President
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Remove Vos as NCSL President

 

Statement: Legislative Leaders React to Favorable Decision by U.S. Supreme Court
Statement: Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling on April 7 Election
Statement: Executive Order by Governor Evers
Legislative Leaders Release Statement on 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling
Senator Baldwin Calls on State Legislature to Eliminate Waiting Period for Laid-Off Workers Needing Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin
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Senator Baldwin Calls on State Legislature to Eliminate Waiting Period for Laid-Off Workers Needing Unemployment Assistance in Wisconsin

"Every day that we wait, we leave money on the table for cash-strapped Wisconsinites."

WMC Releases COVID-19 Employer Toolkit
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WMC Releases COVID-19 Employer Toolkit

Toolkit will arm Wisconsin’s business community with the most up-to-date and reliable information as they navigate the continuously changing landscape

County Clerk Christenson and All 19 Municipal Clerks in Milwaukee County Ask State Leadership for April 7th Spring General Election Changes
Statement: County Clerks’ Clear Violation of the Law
WMC Releases COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Agenda
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WMC Releases COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Agenda

Calls on Governor and Legislature to Help Wisconsin Move Forward and Restart the Economy

Statement: Gov. Evers’ Executive Order
Statement: Meeting with Gov. Evers, Legislative Leaders
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald to Postpone March Floor Session
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Praises Tax Cut Plan
Republicans Politicize Legislation to Test Sexual Assault Kits
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Response To State of the State
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Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Response To State of the State

Republicans will continue to block Governor Evers’ liberal agenda and ensure the state moves forward without expanding welfare, overspending or overtaxing the citizens of Wisconsin.

Stop playing politics with sexual assault kit legislation
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Stop playing politics with sexual assault kit legislation

Whether or not we protect survivors of sexual assault should not be a decision left to one person.

Two Years after the Foxconn Contract Was Signed
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Two Years after the Foxconn Contract Was Signed

and Voters Still Have a Sour Taste in Their Mouths

GMC Board Supports Property Tax Relief, Increase Revenue for Milwaukee County
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GMC Board Supports Property Tax Relief, Increase Revenue for Milwaukee County

Board issues support letter calling for committee hearings for Senate Bill 471/ Assembly Bill 521

Robin Vos Definitely Not Helping Address Climate Change Crisis He Thinks Might Exist
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Robin Vos Definitely Not Helping Address Climate Change Crisis He Thinks Might Exist

In Interview Between Rare October Snowstorms Assembly Speaker Acknowledges Possibility Science, Climate Change Exist

Gov. Evers Calls for Special Election Reforms, Announces Revised Dates for Special Election
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Gov. Evers Calls for Special Election Reforms, Announces Revised Dates for Special Election

Gov. Evers also announced that on Saturday, October 19th, he will issue a new executive order amending Executive Order #46 with revised dates for the special election in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional district.

Board of Regents Picks Pandering to Right-Wing Politicians Over Protecting Students
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Board of Regents Picks Pandering to Right-Wing Politicians Over Protecting Students

Advances Proposal to Threaten Students With Expulsion for Protesting Hate Speech on Campus

Republicans Shamefully Tie Disability Accommodations to Power Grab
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Republicans Shamefully Tie Disability Accommodations to Power Grab

Republicans continue their embarrassing history of degrading our democracy

Free Speech Crackdown on Agenda for University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Meeting
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Free Speech Crackdown on Agenda for University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Meeting

Regents Seem More Interested in Pandering to Right-Wing Politicians Than Protecting Free Speech

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