Robin Vos

Do Vos, Fitzgerald Want Dictatorship?

Rather than accepting will of the voters, they hatch plans to reduce governor’s power.

Democrats Resist Limiting Governor’s Power

Republicans want lame-duck session to reduce Evers' power, Democrats warn of a court challenge.

Voters Demand Compromise

But are there issues Ever and Republicans could agree on? Yes.

Republicans Could Curb Governor’s Power

GOP legislative leaders plan lame-duck session to reduce governor’s power before Evers takes office.

Statement on the Governor-Elect Evers and the Assembly Republican Majority

"The reality is that the voters of Wisconsin have chosen divided government."

Secrecy Hides State Legislators’ Actions

Anonymous budget amendments and "Body Snatcher” bills reward special interests, limit public input.

GOP Legislative Candidates Have 3-1 Edge in Cash

But state’s Democratic legislative candidates raised nearly as much since January.

Fitzgerald Downplays Pre-Existing Conditions Issue

Republican Senate leader says he lacks votes to pass bill, then says it could pass “in the future.”

Democrats Need Bread-And-Butter Issues

Republicans won’t protect workers pensions and health care, Democrats will.

Milwaukee County on a Crash Course

Without more funding of programs it runs for the state, county will soon face fiscal ruin.

Both Parties See November Assembly Win

Vos and Hintz both talk about their plans should they run Assembly after election.

Legislation Moved Quickly Under Walker

Much quicker passage, less public input, in first legislative session under Walker, analysis finds.

Boss Vos Paying Caucus Member Kerkman for Side Businesses the Last Five Years

Unpublicized Arrangement Raises Enormous Red Flags

Forced to Work for FoodShare

Is GOP legislation “life changing” or a waste of taxes? Hard to say since Walker vetoed study of program.

Supreme Court Punts on Gerrymandering

No decision on merits. But Wisconsin case may eventually be sent back to high court.

One Wisconsin Now Seeks Summary Judgement in Lawsuit Over Republican State Representatives Twitter ‘Blocking’

‘The Facts in the Case and First Amendment to U.S. Constitution Are Clear’

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos’s Payday Loan London Junket Travel Buddy’s Home Raided by FBI

Home of Vos’s Travelling Companion Raided by Federal Authorities, Lobbyist Reveals Payday Loan Industry Business Discussed on Trip

The Anti-Roads Governor

Why would a Republican governor be as anti-highways as Scott Walker?

Walker, Republicans Warn of Blue Wave

Ryan says farewell, Vukmir endorsed at annual state convention of GOP party.

The Special Interests Governor

Average citizens don't count when Walker and Republicans decide environmental policy.

Latest Conference Hosted by Tommy Thompson Center Continues Promoting the Right-Wing Agenda on the Public Dime

Features Right-Wing Activist Grover Norquist and Representatives of Bradley and Koch Foundation-Funded Organizations

Why Would Former Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger’s Wealthy Patron Donate $15,000 to Robin Vos’s Wisconsin Political Operation?

Questions Continue to Mount About Vos Relationship With Rosenberger Amid FBI Investigation

B-list candidate Bryan Steil announces doomed run for 1st congressional district seat

Democratic candidates are fired up like never before

999 Motion Gets Vos a Free European Vacation?

Law Change Could Have Allowed Payday Loan Company Footing the Bill for London Junket to Dramatically Expand State Operations

Robin Vos’s Relationship with Disgraced Ex-Ohio Speaker Didn’t Start in London

Paths of Speaker Robin Vos and Scandal Plagued Former Ohio House Speaker Crossed Before Special Interests Picked Up the Tab for Their European Vacation

Robin Vos’ Free European Vacation Leaves Unanswered Questions

Same Trip Triggered Resignation of Speaker of Ohio House of Representatives, Allegedly Part of FBI Probe of Lawmaker

Robin Vos’s Title Loan Trip Troubles

Company pays for his trip to London, he backs less regulations on its high interest loans.

Dark Store Loophole Costs Taxpayers

Republicans blocked bill that prevented big box retailers shifting taxes to homeowners.

Poll Shows Bryce Poised to Win WI-01

Bryce ahead or tied with possible opponents, including former Congressman

Governor Walker Signs Wisconsin Works for Everyone Welfare Reform Plan

Welfare reform a key item on the Governor’s Ambitious Agenda for 2018

Speaker Vos Statement: Signing of the ‘Wisconsin Model’ for Juvenile Corrections Reform

“The reforms allow incarcerated youth to have access to the services and rehabilitation they need while in facilities closer to their homes and families.”

The Judge That Robin Vos Hates

Who is Judge Josann Reynolds, the Walker appointee who ruled he must hold special elections?

Shilling statement on extraordinary session

"Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans are so desperate to maintain their grip on power that they are changing laws to silence voters."

Why Legislators Matter

And why Walker and Republicans should allow special elections for districts lacking them.

Republicans will do anything to hold onto power

GOP retaliate following court ruling to uphold right to representation

Statements from Wisconsin Democrats on the Republican Extraordinary Session

"Republicans are so fearful of the Wisconsin voters that they have publicly embarrassed themselves by calling a legislative session that is a clear attack on democracy just so they can avoid losing more special elections." - Martha Laning, Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

Legislative Leaders Call an Extraordinary Session on Special Elections

Leaders Seek to Ensure Compliance with Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act

Governor Walker Statement on Extraordinary Session

"It would be senseless to waste taxpayer money on special elections just weeks before voters go to the polls when the Legislature has concluded its business."

Speaker Vos Statement on Retirement of Rep. Lee Nerison

"I want to wish him and his family the best in their future."

Legislators’ Donations Up 40% in 2017

Most of it to Republicans, who have 3.2 times more campaign cash than Democrats.

Speaker Vos leads State Assembly Delegation to a Trade Summit

"With the current negotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and newly imposed tariffs, it’s essential that we’re actively engaged in a dialogue to protect our state’s interests."

Senate Opposes Sales Tax Holiday

Weekend tax holiday backed by Walker, Assembly would cut state revenue by $52 million, local revenues by $4 million.

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.