Robin Vos

School Safety Bill Renews Gun Debate

81% of voters favor background checks. Democrats support, Republicans oppose them.

New GOP Senators Have Clout

They may decide if Walker gets last minute laws he’s pushing for his reelection campaign.

Should State Divest Gun Stocks?

Wisconsin pension fund invests in companies making guns that kill students.

Statement on 2017-18 Legislative Session

"It’s been an incredible session that will deliver results for Wisconsin families."

That’s It? Republican Assembly Majority Set to Call it a Year on Day 53 of 365

Same GOP Legislators Who Attacked Public Assistance Beneficiaries Will Collect Their Own Government Pay and Benefits for 312 More Days

Governor Walker Thanks Legislature for Passing Wisconsin Works for Everyone Welfare Reform Bills

Welfare reform package included in Governor Walker’s Ambitious Agenda for Wisconsin

Bill usurps authority of Milwaukee citizens and could bring financial hardship to taxpayers

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy - February 19, 2018

Assembly Awards Mount Pleasant Couple with Hometown Hero Award

Republicans Lower Walmart’s Property Taxes, Raise Yours

Local governments and taxpayers will continue to pay for tax loophole

Counting Down to Capitol “Chaos”

Legislature faces a rush of many proposed bills. Which will pass?

Close the Dark Stores Tax Loophole

Would GOP legislators rather raise property taxes for others than lose political donations?

Governor Walker, Speaker Vos Agree to Tax Relief Package

Budget surplus returns to taxpayers through one-time child sales tax rebate and sales tax holiday under agreement

GOP Not the Law-and-Order Party?

Republicans are undermining prosecutors, FBI, both here and nationally.

Walker’s Hands Dirty on Political Purge

Why didn't he oppose axing Elections, Ethics heads? Because he wanted revenge.

Wisconsin Works for Everyone: Governor Walker Calls for Special Session on Welfare Reform

"We want to remove barriers to work and make it easier to get a job, while making sure public assistance is available for those who truly need it."

The Strange Rage of Scott Fitzgerald

His call to fire elections commission leader defies the law and common sense.

Politics May Doom School Funding Panel

Nearly everyone agrees system needs reform, but can’t agree how to do it.

Rep. Considine appointed to new state committee

"I am proud to bring my experience in agriculture and education to the table on this committee..."

Assembly Weakens Open Records

After declaring commitment to open records, three different bills restrict it.

Green Bay Prison To Be Replaced?

Century-old Green Bay and the Oshkosh prison both horribly overcrowded. Part 5 of series.

11 Sure-Fire Predictions For 2018

How crazy will 2018 be? Let us count the ways.

The Republicans’ Choice: Tax Giveaways for the Wealthy and Corporations Instead of Help for Hard Working Student Loan Borrowers

$1.5 Trillion GOP Adds to Federal Deficit With Tax Scheme Equals Amount Americans Saddled With in Student Loan Debt

One Wisconsin Now’s 2018 Predictions

Some predictions are serious, but all are certainly fearless

Capitol Restoration Fund to Receive $78,500 from Fundraiser

The monies were raised from the Capitol Centennial Gala fundraiser that was held last month.

GOP Leaders Threat: Anyone Investigating Us Risks Losing Their Jobs

‘This Gang Would Get Rid of the Ethics and Elections Boards if They Thought They Could Get Away With It’

Statement by Michael Haas

"Based on my prior visits with many legislators and my ongoing work with their staffs, I was very surprised to receive the letter last night from Senator Fitzgerald and Speaker Vos."

Statement on the Future of NAFTA

"NAFTA has worked for Wisconsin."

Statement on DOJ’s John Doe Report

"Democrats must now accept the fact that Republicans were right."

Sex Can Be Issue in the Capitol

When it becomes harassment how should it be handled?

Law Stacks Constitutional Convention

Wisconsin 28th state to approve convention; 7 of 9 state delegates would be Republican.

New Study Shows Bipartisan Session Agreements Make a Positive Impact

"We wanted to have a more transparent process that allows for greater public participation in the legislative process."

Vukmir Bill Will Cause Prison Bed Shortage

State prisons already overcrowded; bill would add 1,800 inmates, cost $57 million per year.

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations

The GOP Sales Tax Hypocrisy

Favored Republican towns allowed to levy a local sales tax. But not Milwaukee.

Good Government is Everybody’s Business

Ernst-Ulrich Franzen's parting message to politicians: "We’ll be watching."

Speaker Vos Announces New Assembly Committee on International Affairs and Commerce

Wisconsin exported $21 billion in products last year.

Walker’s 2018 Campaign Baggage Is Heavy

The negative issues and squabbles he must handle keep growing.

Statement from Speaker Robin Vos

"I now regret using the word terrorist because it goes against the guidelines I’ve set for our chamber, and myself. For that, I apologize."

Memo to Robin Vos: It Wasn’t Terrorism It Was ‘Executive Favor’

Senate Republican Troika Still Needs to Answer Why They Violated WI Statute 13.06

Americans for Prosperity calls on Speaker Robin Vos to Apologize to Governor Walker and Senators

Speaker Vos Insulted Governor, Compared Senators to “Terrorists” in Interview

University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Adopt Unconstitutional Policy Based on Unconstitutional Assembly Legislation

Policy Violates Rights of Students to Create Safe Spaces for Right Wing Ideologues and Hate Speech

Speaker Vos Statement on Passing of Rep. Bob Gannon

“I would ask that you join me and my Assembly colleagues in praying for his wife Kris and his family.”

Democrats’ Leadership Blender Claws Barca

Barca’s Foxconn vote played a role in his being dumped as Assembly Democratic Leader.

Speaker Vos Appoints Commission Member

Dean Knudson is a former state representative who served in the Assembly for three terms.

AFP – WI Praises Governor Walker, Senate Conservatives for Improving State Budget

Walker pledges to veto shady PFA power grab targeted by AFP activists

Speaker Vos Statement on Assembly Passage of 2017-2019 Budget

"The Assembly has concluded its work on the state budget, which delivers on our promise to Wisconsin taxpayers."

A Tale of Two Millennials

Two young Assembly reps in each party, two very different tales.

Officials Shouldn’t Block Twitter, Facebook Users

Courts have ruled against blocking certain users of official Facebook pages, Twitter feeds.

King Resigns from Wisconsin Elections Commission

Speaker Vos will appoint a replacement for Commissioner King at a later date.

Wisconsin Republicans Need to Answer: ‘Do You Still Support Trump’

Scott Walker Won’t, Will Assembly Republicans?

Statement: Amendment to Special Session Assembly Bill 1

Which pertains to the $10 billion Foxconn development in southeastern Wisconsin.

Speaker Vos Statement on Dr. Ellsworth Brown’s Retirement

Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement in regards to the retirement announcement of Dr. Ellsworth Brown, Director of the Wisconsin Historical Society.

Wisconsin Speaker Robin Vos Becomes Vice President of NCSL

Vos has served as the 75th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly since 2011.

Statement from Rep. Barca on New Fiscal Analysis of Proposed Foxconn Deal

"I’m extremely concerned about the cost to Wisconsin taxpayers."

Foxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker

Gou says governor is top reason Foxconn coming. Abele has county site in play.

Speaker Vos Statement on Foxconn Announcement

"The manufacturing plant will provide thousands of new, good paying jobs and spur economic growth throughout our state."

What Would Tommy Do?

Walker could learn a lot from Tommy Thompson on how to handle a budget dispute.

Loss of Talgo Train Hurts Foxconn Deal

High speed rail would have better connected Racine area to Madison, Chicago.

Senate and Assembly Flip on Highway Debt

Senate now likes big increase in debt, Assembly no longer does.

Speaker Vos Statement on DOT Reform Bill

"I look forward to working with my colleagues in both chambers to improve the DOT to bring about a more effective and efficient agency."

John Nygren’s War on Drug Abuse

His daughter’s drug abuse problem brought the issue home to him.

Vos Goads WMC for Their Roads Plan

Business group's lobbying killed trucks fee, leaving roads budget still far short.

How to Follow the Transportation Debate

And why a real solution will probably never be reached.

MEMO – State Budget and Transportation

I hope a legislative agreement on the 2017-19 state budget can soon be reached.

Hospitals Group Pays for Capitol Clout

Wisconsin Hospital Association spends millions on lobbying, campaign donations.

Fireworks Industry Has Capitol Clout

Bipartisan donations help pass laws expanding fireworks use in state.

Legislators Can Destroy Public Records

Because they exempted themselves from the open records law they passed.

How Trucks Destroy Our Roads

And how a fee on trucks could solve state’s transportation problem.

Unconstitutional Bill Addressing Republican-Manufactured Crisis to Pass Assembly

Republicans set to pass bill spearheaded by Speaker Robin Vos attacking free speech rights on campus

Create an Economy for Everyone

Democrats propose a middle class tax cut, paid for with taxes on the wealthy.

MPS Loses Most Under Assembly GOP School-Aid Plan

Gov. Walker's school-aid plan provides $14.8 million more than Assembly plan for MPS.

Speaker Vos to Participate in White House Infrastructure Summit

"The state’s infrastructure is falling into disrepair and we need a long-term, sustainable solution to fund our transportation needs."

GOP Bill Allows No License Bakeries

Part of ALEC agenda to reduced licensing requirements for barbers, cosmetologists, etc.

In Unprecedented Move, JFC Republicans Allot Millions to Establish Partisan, Conservative Think Tank at UW-Madison

Plan allots $500,000 for speakers to appear on other UW Campuses

Speaker Vos Announces Creation of Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership

"This center will promote an even more rigorous debate of the current issues and hopefully, bipartisan solutions."

We Like Suburban Segregation

Governments have long enabled metro area's biases.

Bill Pushed by Odd Couple

Polar opposites back “Mobility grants” to help unemployed move to get jobs.

Rep. Wachs Comments on “Wisconsin Campus Free Speech Act”

This legislation uses draconian sanctions to try to strong-arm students into staying silent.

Vos Directed Campus Free Speech Attack

Speaker’s Office Ignored Attorney Concerns Over Problematic Language

New Republican ‘Safe Spaces for Racists’ Legislation Threatens Students With Expulsion for Declaring Hate Speech Not Welcome on Campuses

U.S. Senate Hopeful Leah Vukmir Out to Prove She Can Make a Bad Idea Even Worse

Jesse Kremer Admits His GOP Campus Speech Suppression Bill is Unconstitutional

‘The Republicans’ Campus Speech Suppression Bill Is Worse Than Big Government, It’s Big Brother’

Speaker Vos Announces Free Speech on Campus Act

The bill will ensure a person’s rights are protected by creating disciplinary measures for those who strive to disturb and impede free speech.

Fragile Snowflakes Kremer, Vos, Murphy & Harsdorf Want to Mandate Campus Safe Spaces Free of Republican Critics

In Midst of $19 Billion Wisconsin Student Loan Debt Crisis, Republicans Want to Require Students to Coddle Republicans

Wisconsin Republicans Standing With Trump on State Visit Also Standing Against Student Loan Borrowers

Top State GOP Elected Officials Silent as Trump and Administration Strip Consumer Protections From Student Loan Borrowers

The Tax Handout for Rich Kids

State's “neo-vouchers” reimburse wealthy for kids at elite private schools.

Walker’s Policies Hurting Small Farms

High capacity wells help Big Agriculture, hurt small farms, environment.

Bill Restricts Election Recounts

Inspired by Jill Stein recount, would make state more restrictive than most.

The Remarkable Clout of We Energies

Year after year the company jacks up prices with bipartisan approval. Why?

As FBI Confirms Russia Investigation

Will Potential Republican Senate Candidates Keep Party First?

Constitutional Convention, No Dems Allowed

State bill says GOP picks all delegates to convention championed by Kochs.

Statement on Assembly Democrats’ Tax and Spend Plan

"It seems Assembly Democrats need a lesson in economics."

Lowell Holtz: What’s next?

"It is clear that voters can’t trust Lowell Holtz to provide them with the full story," said Amanda Brink.

Advisory Referendums Have Meant Little

Legislators are considering advisory referendums on legalizing marijuana and making Daylight Savings Time permanent.

Speaker Vos Statement on Passing of Former Rep. Tom Larson

"I know we all will be keeping his wife Mary and his family in our prayers."

Milwaukee Subsidizes The State

The city gets only 66 cents in state spending for every dollar in state taxes paid.

Legislators Could Trim Walker Budget

Does governor expect them to throw out his bag of goodies?

Good Budget for Bikes?

Walker budget hikes local roads funding by 25%. But legislators may change it.

GOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors

Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.

Rep. Peter Barca Statement on Assembly Organization Committee Secret Ballot

"It’s ironic that the Republicans are seemingly using the same lack of transparency that led to our state having one of the worst cases of gerrymandering in history"

Who Is Minding DOT’s Spending?

Cost overruns, lack of transparency and oversight has led to huge transportation costs.