Robin Vos

New Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session

6 new state Senators and 31 new Assembly members need to learn the process.

Top 10 News Stories of 2024

Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.

Parents Disappointed By Delay in Switch to Phonics Teaching

DPI and lawmakers blame each other.

GOP Launching ‘Milwaukee Accountability Committee’

There's DOGE, GOAT and now MAC, all promising improved government.

A Christmas Gift List For State Officials

What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?

Speaker Vos Announces Assembly Standing Committee Membership

Move Over DOGE and Musk, Vos Unveils GOAT For Wisconsin

The 'Government Oversight, Accountability and Transparency' is similar to a newly-launched Trump effort.

With Budget Debate Looming, Assembly Fills Remainder of Powerful Finance Committee

Rep. Mark Born and Sen. Howard Marklein will continue to chair JFC.

‘We Still Hold the Majority’ Wisconsin GOP Senate President Warns

Are there any issues where Republicans and Democrats are likely to agree?

Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison

But political leaders part ways on solutions.

Speaker Vos Statement on Abundant Life Christian School Shooting

Hesselbein Will Revive Medical Marijuana Bill

Democratic state Senate leader expects more bipartisan legislation in new session.

The Real Problem with Property Taxes

Much of state funding for 'public instruction' doesn't go to the schools.

Minority Leader Neubauer Believes Democrat’s Gains Will Change Assembly

Republicans will be forced to take up a number of "really popular issues" they've previously sidelined.

Speaker Vos Names Assembly Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair and Vice Chair

Republicans Behind the Times on Act 10

70% of Americans now approve of unions, compared with 48% in 2009.

Act 10 Ruling Could Be Tough to Overturn

New ruling striking down law is based on argument Republicans have trouble answering.

Legislative Committee Considers Artificial Intelligence Regulations

The pitfalls and potential of AI; possible legislative guard rails and state investments.

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.

Universities of Wisconsin to Evaluate Low-Enrollment Programs

Vos says UW request for two-year budget hike of $855 million is a non-starter.

Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser Dies

Prosser served nearly 2 decades on high court after 18 years as a legislator.

Dane County Judge Overrules 60 Sections of Act 10

Decision largely invalidates 2011 Walker-era law decimating public unions.

Speaker Vos Statement on Act 10 Ruling

Will Legislature Change Election Laws?

Republicans may back earlier recount of absentee ballots -- along with other changes.

Vos ‘Hopes’ Gableman Gets Disbarred

After hiring Michael Gableman to run 2020 election review, Vos now calls former high court justice an 'embarrassment' to all lawyers.

GOP Losses Will Test Vos, LeMahieu

Smaller majorities in each house will change state Capitol, make it tougher to pass Republican bills.

Greta Neubauer Reelected as Assembly Minority Leader

Democrats gained 10 seats, the largest increase in more than half a century.

State Office Backs Sanctions Against Michael Gableman for Election Probe

Office of Lawyer Regulation finds 10 violations of rules by former Supreme Court justice.

Superintendent Jill Underly Proposes Lead Water Removal Program For Schools

Milwaukee has already targeting replacing lead service lines serving schools.

Robin Vos Will Continue as Assembly Speaker

Senate Democrats also reelected Diane Hesselbein as minority leader

Was Jonathan Brostoff Bullied?

Some Democrats point finger at Shepherd Express, others for Brostoff’s suicide.

Wisconsin DPI’s Proposed 2-Year Budget Seeks $4 Billion in New Spending

State superintendent wants to boost special education funding to 90% of costs.

Without Gerrymander, Democrats Flip 14 Legislative Seats

The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026.

Results Show Wisconsin GOP Is Now Trump’s MAGA Party

Trump outperformed underlying Republican candidates, reversing 2020 results.

State Supreme Court Will Review Lawmaker’s Power To Block Administrative Rules

Gov. Tony Evers' lawsuit says Legislature has acted unconstitutionally.

Hendricks, Uihlein Fill GOP Legislature’s Fundraising Coffers

More than half of $7.2 million raised comes from the two megadonors. Dem legislative groups raise $4.7 million.

Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws

In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.

Can Wisconsin Handle Election Deniers This Time?

Election experts say state well prepared to withstand conspiracy theories.

Do Republicans Want Election Chaos?

Refusal to pay for elections commission staff will help fan the flames of conspiracy theories.

Wisconsin Supreme Court To Hear Case About Firing Election Chief

The court will weigh in on whether it was illegal for Republican lawmakers to vote to fire Meagan Wolfe.

Dodge County Clerks Backtrack on Using Drop Boxes

Republican sheriff and Trump supporter urges them not to, despite their legality.

Indigenous-Led Campaign Launches to Support Medical Marijuana

New public awareness effort called 'Wisconsin Wellness' pushing for legalization.

A Summer of Intense Politics

With more to come in the next two months.

Activists Spent $1.3 Million, Almost 90% From Arkansas, Trying To Recall Robin Vos

Vos, the GOP Assembly Speaker, was subject to multiple failed recall attempts.

State Supreme Court Rejects Request to Hear Recall Attempt From Vos Opponents

Another loss for group trying to oust Vos for refusing to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss.

PPAWI Statement on Vos Abortion Comments

Stop trying to ban abortion.

2 Leading Election Deniers Lost GOP Legislative Primaries

Rep. Janel Brandtjen and Rep. Tim Ramthun both pushed hard to overturn 2020 election.

Most Incumbents Beat Challengers in State Legislature Primaries

Wisconsin had the most contested Assembly primary races since 2012.

Biden Calls For Supreme Court Ethics Overhaul

'Crisis of ethics' at court says President. Wisconsin's court governed by different rules.

Representative Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Unveiling of Historic Vel Phillips Statue at State Capitol

Rep. Janel Brandtjen Sues State Ethics Commission

Menomonee Falls Republican fighting charges against her in campaign fundraising scheme.

Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Trump

Leaders condemn violence against Trump and call for country to unite

Election Experts Defend Wisconsin’s System, Condemn Disinformation

But RNC leaders call for 5,000 volunteers to monitor elections in Wisconsin.

Glendale Mayor Warns More Election Harassment Coming

Bryan Kennedy says actions of election deniers at Tuesday's election were 'despicable.'

Mayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City

13 shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Vos, Donovan disagree with Johnson.

Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.

Second Vos Recall Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

In 4-2 vote, commissioners said around 188 recall signatures were collected outside 60-day deadline

Elections Commission Says Vos Recall Organizers Submitted Enough Signatures

But signatures are from his old district, which leaves legal questions about that to resolve.

Robin Vos Faces Flak From Liberals and Conservatives

Assembly Speaker hit by liberal attack ad while fighting new recall attempt from the right.

Robin Vos’ Republican Challenger Drops Out of Race

Decision by Andrew Cegielski leaves Assembly Speaker without a primary opponent.

Robin Vos In a ‘Fight For His Life’?

Republican Assembly Speaker faces both a primary challenger and independent candidate who assisted with recall effort against him.

Turnover High For Republican Convention Delegates

Few rank-and-file delegates from past conventions are included. Why?

Vos Challenges Second Recall Attempt

Republican Assembly Speaker argues recall effort against him got signatures in wrong district.

Healthcare Is Huge in Presidential Race

How Trump’s vow to overturn the ACA could damage Wisconsin and the nation.

One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies

Fair maps drawn by both parties for first time in 12 years could transform the Assembly.

Trump Found Guilty in Felony Hush Money Case

Sentencing to come four days before the RNC.

Vos Critics Submit Recall Petitions Again

They claim to have more than 9,000 signatures. Earlier effort this year to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos fell short.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Recall of Congressional, County, and State Officials

GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down

UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.

GOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches

Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.

Milwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden

New federal policy 'will help reverse longstanding injustices in our legal system.'

Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion

Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.

Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority

Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.

Dueling Radio Ads Call For, Oppose Recalling Robin Vos

Conservative activists are on their second attempt this year to recall Republican Assembly Speaker.

Liberal Justices Question State Supreme Court’s Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes

Lawsuit by voter mobilization group Priorities USA seeks to overturn 2022 ruling.

Racine County Local Economic Development Efforts Diminished by Presidential Reelection Stunt

Former Milwaukee Election Official Gets 1-Year Probation For Sending Fake Ballots

Kimberly Zapata will also pay $3K in fines and complete 120 hours of community service.

DPI Disagrees With Legislature Over Literacy Program Implementation

Law was signed last July, but parties at odds on implementation.

What Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?

Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.

How Partisan Is Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation?

DW-NOMINATE shows our members are typically more partisan than the median.

Waukesha DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Brandtjen

WI Ethics Commission alleged Rep. Janel Brandtjen involved in illegal fundraising scheme.

Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security

Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.

Will Legislators Run Or Not?

The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.

Wisconsin Elections Commission Rejects Vos Recall

The bipartisan commission found organizers fell short of the signatures needed to force a recall.

First Vos Recall Attempt Fell Short

State Elections Commission says organizers lacked enough signatures. But a new effort to recall Assembly Speaker is ongoing.

Voters Throw Shade on Biden, Trump

Nearly 180,000 primary voters refused to vote for either. What's does that mean for Wisconsin?

Second Recall Effort Aimed At Robin Vos

Driven by same organizers behind first recall attempt, who appeared to be short of required signatures.

Evers Signs Bills Addressing Judges’ Safety and Human Sex Trafficking

29 bills signed by governor also address school safety and crime victims.

Vos Recall Organizers Ask Dane County Judge For More Time

Lawsuit by Vos says they lack enough signatures. Recall group seeks delay until Supreme Court decides which district voting map applies.

Vos Says Gableman, 2020 Election Probe Leader, Should Be ‘Disbarred’

Assembly Speaker hired, then fired former state Supreme Court Justice to lead failed effort.

County Prosecutors Won’t Pursue Charges in Case Involving Trump PAC

Citing conflicts of interest, they referred cases to other county prosecutors.

Vos Says Recall Effort ‘Plagued With Fraud and Criminality’

Assembly Speaker also claims recall can't happen because state Supreme Court struck down GOP-drawn legislative maps

Milwaukee Election Official Guilty of Election Fraud

Jury finds Kimberly Zapata guilty of a felony. Sentencing will take place on May 2.

Robin Vos Calls Recall Organizers ‘Whack Jobs’ and ‘Morons’

Assembly Speaker plans to challenge the recall petitions filed against him.

Trial Underway for Former Milwaukee Official Charged With Election Fraud

Opening statements were Monday for trial of Kimberly Zapata.

Five Brewers Executives Gave Maximum Donations to Robin Vos

Donations made just two weeks after $366 million funding for team passed.

How New Supreme Court Influenced Legislative Decisions

Everything important passed by the Legislature came after court gained a liberal majority.

About That Recall Effort Against Robin Vos

The campaign by Vos haters is anti-democratic. Here's why.

Vos Recall Appears Short on Signatures

Which map of district should be used? Elections Commission says state Supreme Court must decide.

Republican Committee Rejects DPI Reading Curriculum Recommendations

Stroebel defends shorter list. DPI says legislators didn't thoroughly review curriculum.