Robin Vos

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.

‘Recall Vos’ Organizers Deliver Signatures in Bid to Remove Assembly Speaker

7,000 signatures needed, conservative activists say they have 11,000 to recall Robin Vos.

Republican Committee Recommends Firing Two UW Regents

Because John Miller and Dana Wachs opposed a deal ending diversity-related positions.

Republican Senator Joins Democrats Against Transgender Sports Bill

Sen. Joan Ballweg cites higher rate of depression, suicide for transgender youth.

State Democrats Make Push To Codify Right To Birth Control

But Republicans aren't expected to advance proposal.

Vos Recall Organizers Face Pivotal Deadline

Conservatives hoping to oust Wisconsin's longest serving Assembly Speaker need nearly 7,000 signatures

Documents Suggest Trump Fake Elector Scheme Originated In Wisconsin

Emails and text messages between Wisconsin natives Troupis and Chesebro give far more insight into scheme that culminated in deadly Jan. 6 riot

Evers Vetoes Most of Republicans’ Tax Cut Proposal

But governor delays action on GOP child care tax credit bill, signaling he could sign that proposal

Statement on Governor Ever Vetoing Tax Cuts for the Middle Class, Retirees, and Married Couples

Republicans Appeal Court Order Protecting Top State Election Official

Dane County judge ruled that GOP legislators can't remove Meagan Wolfe from office.

Democrats Optimistic About New Voting Maps

'This is a sea change in Wisconsin politics.'

Wisconsin’s Medicaid Postpartum Protection Lags Most States

Legislature has refused to accept federal money to expand Medicaid, with harmful results.

Parties Seek New Candidates in New Districts

New state legislative maps means races are the fairest and most wide open in 12 years.

State of the Tribes Speech Emphasizes Diversity

Potawatomi chairman James Crawford notes diversity of 11 tribes and their common needs.

Ethics Investigators Recommend Felony Charges Against Trump Committee, Rep. Brandtjen

Groups are alleged to skirted campaign finance laws in primary challenge against Vos.

A Better Wisconsin Together Slams Assembly Republicans for Packing up Early, Leaving Much Undone for Wisconsin Families

Department of Public Instruction Asks Lawmakers To Approve New Reading Curriculum

Proposal overrides the Literacy Council, which DPI says failed to meet deadlines.

Statement on Legislative Maps Being Signed into Law

Evers Signs Legislative Maps Into Law, Ending Court Fight

Maps reduce GOP's advantage, GOP avoids court drawing new maps via gerrymandering lawsuit.

Wisconsin Democrats on Enactment of New Legislative Maps

Republicans’ Medical Marijuana Bill Is Likely Dead

Election-year proposal doesn't find support in Senate.

Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Judges’ Privacy

Proponents say it protects judge's when at home, opponents say it limits free speech.

Bill Would Require Breathalyzers For Convicted Drunk Drivers

Sen. Chris Larson has introduced a similar measure 7 times

Assembly Advances Constitutional Amendment Banning Use of Race in Government Hiring

Supporters criticize DEI initiatives. Opponents say issue is manufactured.

Bill Requires UW ‘Automatic Admission’

Legislature passes mandate for UW-Madison to accept top 5% of high school grads, other universities the top 10%.

Republicans Pass Evers’ Legislative Maps

Governor had promised to sign such a bill. Democrats warn of trickery.

Republicans Cannot Be Trusted with WI’s Redistricting Process

State Supreme Court Takes Up Evers Lawsuit Against ‘Legislative Vetoes’

Did Legislature unlawfully withhold funding for UW pay raises, conservation funding?

Evers Signs Bills Releasing UW Pay Hikes

GOP legislators withheld pay raises to force cuts in DEI staff, hirings.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Consultants Rule Out Republican-Drawn Maps

In first public release, court consultants say GOP maps "don't deserve further consideration."

Legislative Hearing a Debate Over DEI

Proposed constitutional amendment bars 'preferential treatment' by state offices, universities.

Bill Holds Back Students Who Miss More Than 30 Days of School

Policy from Speaker Vos's Task Force on Truancy would affect public and private schools.

Speaker Vos Statement on Evers’ Veto

Evers Silent on New GOP Tax Plan

Latest Republican plan tailored to meet governor's past comments. How will he respond?

Republican Bill Would Fund Free Speech Office For UW System

Proposal follows survey that found "very conservative" students felt pushed to conform.

Hoping To Avoid Court Drawing Them, GOP Approves New Legislative Maps

But Gov. Tony Evers said he will veto proposal, which leaves Wisconsin Supreme Court in control.

Republicans Offer Revised Tax Cut Plan

'Governor, we heard you and we look forward to your signature' on this bill.

Evers Will Offer Free Contraceptives for Badger Care Recipients

Governor proposes state initiatives on mental health and reproductive care.

Evers Offers Roadmap for Workforce, Environment and Health Agenda

Vos says governor's State of the State speech 'didn't have a lot of new ideas.'

Experts Analyze Medical Marijuana Bill

Based on Minnesota plan, 'one of most restrictive and expensive programs in the country.'

WEC Leader Urges 2024 Candidates ‘Tell the Truth’ About Elections

Meagan Wolfe says false claims make it hard for Elections Commission to do its job.

Republicans Fearful of New District Maps

Under one proposed map, incumbent Republicans would have to run against each other.

Who Are These Guys?

Who filed second gerrymandering lawsuit and why? Nine questions the case raises.

Effort To Impeach State Elections Chief Stifled By Assembly

Trump ally, Rep. Janet Brandtjen shouted repeatedly for recognition, ruled out of order.

Bill Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession Under 14 Grams

Bipartisan bill creates a standard $100 fine for possession of a half ounce or less.