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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Evers Signs Order for Redistricting Commission
Nonpartisan effort to avoid gerrymandering, but Republicans vow to do their own maps.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Laurel White
State Expects To Collect $818 Million More in Taxes Than Estimated
Republicans and Democrats battle over how to use the money.
Jan 24th, 2020 by Shawn Johnson
Republicans Bash Evers Before He Speaks
Condemn governor as too partisan, but his State of State speech is mostly conciliatory.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Calls Special Session on Dairy Crisis
His State-of-State speech also announces nonpartisan redistricting commission.
Jan 23rd, 2020 by Laurel White
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.
Jan 22nd, 2020 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
GOP Targets Three Democratic Reps
Their Assembly districts voted for Trump. They now face Republican challengers.
Jan 20th, 2020 by Steven Walters
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.
Jan 17th, 2020 by Women’s March WI
Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto
First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Trump Visit Draws Protests Downtown
Protests and police maneuvers may be a taste of DNC 2020.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
Clean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue
Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?
Jan 13th, 2020 by Steven Walters
Evers Assigns “Homework” to Legislators
Urges a legislative session long enough to pass bipartisan bills on water quality, homelessness, other issues.
Jan 10th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer
Legislators Unveil $10 Million Clean Water Plan
Package of 13 proposals. Evers likely to support the approach.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Laurel White
Gov. Evers Reviews His First Year
Not satisfied, but cites progress on schools, health care, “Scott holes”.
Jan 2nd, 2020 by Ruth Conniff
Losing Sheila’s Smile
I’m now among some 40% of Americans who know someone killed with a gun.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Jeff Spitzer-Resnick
Top 10 Political Stories of 2019
Lots of drama in last year of the decade. Which were the biggest stories?
Dec 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
How Business Leaders Caused Black Poverty
Union busting, opposition to minimum wage helped drive inequality.
Dec 29th, 2019 by Michael Rosen and Jeffrey Sommers
All They Want for Christmas
The Christmas wish lists of Gov. Evers, Mayor Barrett and other politicians.
Dec 23rd, 2019 by Steven Walters
Republicans May Push Property Tax Cut
Fitzgerald says bill may be introduced next year. But casts doubt on homeless funding.
Dec 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Says Changes to Foxconn Deal Likely
Foxconn offers statement with no mention of changing contract.
Dec 20th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Another Special Election Controversy
This time Gov. Evers accused of playing politics on filling 7th congressional district seat.
Dec 15th, 2019 by Hayley Sperling and Kristian Knutsen
GOP Bill Legalizes Medical Marijuana
But Fitzgerald and Vos immediately throw cold water on idea.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Pay Raise for State Workers Delayed
Legislators still haven't approved union contracts from last year.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
What Is Elections Commission Thinking?
Requesting GOP legislators’ guidance on voter roll purge could corrupt process.
Dec 8th, 2019 by Analiese Eicher
State Leads in Cutting Pollution Control
Funding decline of 36% from 2008-2018, biggest in U.S., Walker helped drive change.
Dec 8th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
12% of Students Feel Unsafe in School
And 5% of state teens now carry a weapon to school, study finds.
Dec 5th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Kaul Pushes Assembly for Rape Kit Bill
AG wants legislation to ensure no more backlog of untested sexual assault kits.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Robin Vos Stonewalls on Public Records
John Q. Public can’t get anything from Assembly Speaker
Dec 1st, 2019 by Bill Lueders
Evers May Call Second Special Session on Guns
Republican legislators did nothing at first session, though public overwhelmingly supports preventive measures.
Nov 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
Legislature Passing Few Bills
Assembly and Senate seldom in session. Just 21 bills passed in 2019 while typical average is more than 300.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Two Years after the Foxconn Contract Was Signed
and Voters Still Have a Sour Taste in Their Mouths
Nov 15th, 2019 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Grothman Backs Bill on Payday Lenders
Wisconsin congressman says lenders' business model based on ‘ripping off’ customers.
Nov 15th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
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
Nov 14th, 2019 by Greater Milwaukee Committee
Evers, Democrats Tackle Discrimination
Executive order requires state agencies to review workplace policies, set equity goals.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Miranda Suarez
Assembly Debates Christmas, er, Holiday Tree
"I don’t expect a big issue” or “holy wars”, Rep Hintz says. Wrong.
Nov 13th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Gasp, It’s a Holiday Tree!
So says Gov. Evers about Capitol tree, with the added theme, “Celebrate Science.”
Nov 8th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
State’s Talgo Trains Still Sit Idle
Since Republicans killed deal with manufacturer, trains have sat unused in Beech Grove, Indiana. Part 6 of series.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Bridgit Bowden and Shawn Johnson
‘Shhh! It’s a Secret…’
Legislators’ refusal to release records violates law, requires legal challenges.
Nov 2nd, 2019 by Bill Lueders
$575,000 Building Helped By Streetcar
Long-vacant 1877 building on Milwaukee and Mason saw value hop partly due to streetcar.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Michael Horne
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
Oct 31st, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Bill Would Decriminalize Pot Possession
Democratic plan ends criminal penalties for up to 28 grams of marijuana.
Oct 30th, 2019 by Laurel White
Vos, Fitzgerald Scared of Gun Reforms
Scared bill could threaten reelection of some GOP legislators — and give Evers a win.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
State Supreme Court Reviews Lame Duck Laws
Justices question both sides in challenge to laws reducing powers of governor, attorney general.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Evers Calls Special Session on Guns
Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
State Resists Immunizations
Wisconsin ranks 35th in percent of immunized children, yet bipartisan bill to address problem is stalled in committee.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
7th Congressional Special Election’s Dates Set
Evers sets February 18 primary, May 12 general election for district Sean Duffy has vacated.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Rob Mentzer
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.
Oct 18th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
A World Without Scott Fitzgerald
Capitol insiders wonder who will be senate majority leader if Fitzgerald wins race for Congress.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Steven Walters
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
Oct 11th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Institute
Republicans Shamefully Tie Disability Accommodations to Power Grab
Republicans continue their embarrassing history of degrading our democracy
Oct 10th, 2019 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
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
Oct 8th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Democrats Push Medical Marijuana, Red Flag Law
Democratic legislators want to take up issues during fall legislative session.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Laurel White
4-Year-Old Kindergarten Gets Bipartisan Support
Senate taking up bills in committee that would expand early childhood education programs.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Legislature May Debate Few Fall-Session Issues
Short fall legislative session doesn't leave a lot of room for action on major issues.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Pot Tourism in Illinois?
Could Illinois become a tourist destination for Wisconsinites that like marijuana?
Sep 30th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Bill Would Increase Public Defender Pay
Bipartisan legislation funds merit based pay increases for public defenders.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Danielle Kaeding
Municipalities Calling For Mass Violence Reform
League of Wisconsin Municipalities want Gov. Evers and the legislature to work together to find solutions.
Sep 26th, 2019 by Alana Watson
Evers Wants Gun Laws
Governor said he would call a special session if Republicans don't act.
Sep 25th, 2019 by Shamane Mills
Evers Renews Call for Red Flag Gun Law
Republican legislators say proposal violates due process rights.
Sep 19th, 2019 by Laurel White
What Polls Show About the Legislature
Voters have net positive view of Legislature but negative toward Vos, split on Fitzgerald.
Sep 17th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
But Wait, There’s More. Lawyer/Lobbyist Hired by Joint Committee on Finance Previously Defended GOP Legislators in Open Records Case
Defended Top Legislative Republicans Over Allegations They Sought to Discourage Release of Public Documents
Sep 13th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Conflicts of Interest Abound as Wisconsin Republicans Play Politics With State Settling Lawsuits
More Fallout From Wisconsin Republicans’ Post 2018 Election Loss Tantrum as Billions At Stake in Opioid Lawsuits
Sep 12th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Alderman Donovan urges GOP legislative leaders to use caution on sales tax ask
Media alert and letter from Alderman Bob Donovan
Sep 12th, 2019 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Kaul Says Lame Duck Law Costs Taxpayers
AG says legislative oversight stalls cases, makes lower settlements for taxpayers likely.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
From Vienna, Vos Vows to Obstruct the People’s Business
In Vacation Twitter Outburst, Assembly Speaker Promises to Keep Blocking Initiatives on Public School Funding, Student Debt Relief, Affordable Health Care, Gun Safety and More
Sep 5th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Where Will Future Jobs Come From?
Those Labor Day think pieces offered few answers. Where do we go from here?
Sep 4th, 2019 by John Torinus
New Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden leading Trump in head-to-head presidential match in Wisconsin
Biden is most popular choice in the Democratic primary field, while full sample of voters split sharply by partisanship on Trump and the economy
Sep 4th, 2019 by Marquette University
Lame Duck Laws Hurting the State
Tying hands of Attorney General stalls 15 lawsuits, could cost taxpayers millions.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Questions Swirl Around State Budget Committee Republicans’ Hiring of Lawyer/Lobbyist at Taxpayer Expense
Republicans’ Proposed Solution to the Mess They Made is a Farce
Sep 4th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Lame Duck Laws Opposed Overwhelmingly
Records show Legislature fielded nearly 48,000 contacts from people and 98% opposed lame duck laws.
Sep 4th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
Legislators Use Fees to Keep Records Secret
Charging citizens making open records requests means less scrutiny of government.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jonathan Anderson
About Those UW Free Speech Violations
Not one violation on 26 campuses of UW Regents’ policy. But legislators want to pass tough law.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Bill Lueders
One Wisconsin Institute Opposes UW Board of Regents Latest Move to Restrict Campus Free Speech
Regents Seem More Interested in Appeasing Right-Wing Than Protecting Student Speech Rights
Aug 20th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
UW Students Oppose Free Speech Bill
Student groups say UW Regents policy already protects free speech, law not needed.
Aug 16th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
Evers, Democrats Unveil Background Checks Bill
“Universal background checks” on gun sales shouldn’t need “permission from NRA,” Evers says.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Laurel White
Evers Bows to Business Group
“My administration continues to support the work you’re doing,” he tells right-wing WMC.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Matt Rothschild
No UW Regents at Hearing on Speech
Not one attended hearing on UW Regents policy that suspends or expels students for disrupting speeches.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Vos Echoes Trump on Disabled People
Assembly Speaker’s attitude toward wheel-chair bound legislator is truly Trumpian.
Aug 14th, 2019 by James Rowen
“I Don’t Have the Answer” to Mass Shootings
So says Senate leader Scott Fitzgerald, who opposes expanding background checks.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Laurel White
Republican State Legislators Offer White Nationalism Protection Act
With Nationalism on the Rise GOP Threatens Students Protesting Hate Speech on Campuses With Suspensions, Expulsion and Lawsuits
Aug 13th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
6 Questions for Legislators on Guns
How many state residents have guns? How many favor background checks, other laws?
Aug 12th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Where’s Robin?
"Today at the Senate Committee on Transportation, Veterans and Military Affairs public hearing, Speaker Robin Vos didn’t even bother to testify on his own bill..."
Aug 8th, 2019 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Speaker Robin Vos’ Moral Failure
"Speaker Vos’ disregard for a colleague is frankly embarrassing."
Aug 8th, 2019 by State Sen. Tim Carpenter
Examining the Dark-Store Loophole
Loophole lets big box stores lower their taxes while effectively raising taxes for residents.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
State Leaders Divided Over Gun Laws
In the aftermath of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Democrats push for "red flag" laws, Republicans balk.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Laurel White
Will Wisconsin Become a ‘Sanctuary State’?
Rep. Cabrera pushes ban on using Wisconsin facilities to detain undocumented immigrants.
Aug 7th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Rep. Robyn Vining Defends Colleague Rep. Anderson
"Speaker Vos has demeaned remote involvement by Rep. Anderson."
Aug 2nd, 2019 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
GOP Suit Slaps Kaul on Lame Duck Laws
AG contests lawsuit, calling it “attempt to undermine public safety in Wisconsin.”
Aug 2nd, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Legislature Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Require Attorney General Kaul to Comply With Law
Kaul refusing to follow previous ruling in SEIU vs. Vos
Aug 1st, 2019 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
Republicans Deny New Gerrymander Plan
Not planning to bypass governor, Fitzgerald says, but he and Vos won’t take follow-up questions.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Robin “Boss” Vos Sets New Low in How He Does Business
Assembly Speaker Refuses Workplace Accommodation for Paralyzed State Legislator
Jul 29th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Three Year Anniversary of Victory for Voter Rights in Wisconsin
2016 Federal Court Decision in One Wisconsin Institute, et. al. v. Thomsen, et. al Paved way for Expanded Early Voting
Jul 29th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Institute
GOP Could Bypass Evers, Gerrymander Again
Joint Resolution bill could prevent governor veto, gain second decade of gerrymandering.
Jul 29th, 2019 by Ruth Conniff
Clean Drinking Water Effort Falls Short
$40 million state funding to replace lead laterals cut from budget by Republicans.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Enough of Divide-and-Conquer Politics
Once again Vos and Fitzgerald try to scapegoat Milwaukee.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by State Sen. Jeff Smith
Vos Previews Assembly’s Fall Agenda
Possible legislation in three areas: water quality, suicide prevention and adoption.
Jul 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin
Evers Touts $75 Million Local Grants Fund
Competitive grants for local transportation replace state roads fund, includes mass transit.
Jul 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Pot Arrests 4 Times Higher for Blacks
Statewide racial disparity in arrests for pot possession cited in Gov. Evers’ decriminalization proposal.
Jul 15th, 2019 by Izabela Zaluska
Gerrymandering Bill is Bipartisan
Three Republican legislators are co-sponsers of bill calling for nonpartisan redistricting.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Laurel White
Speaker Robin Vos Shuts Down Assembly for His Summer Vacation(s)
Special Interests and Taxpayers Will be Picking Up the Tab for Another Summer of Travel for ‘Boss‘ Vos
Jul 11th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Bill Allows Anonymity to Lottery Winners
GOP legislators want to protect winners from harassment.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Laurel White
