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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Representative Vos Re-Elected Assembly Speaker
“I’m humbled to receive this vote of confidence from the 64-member Assembly majority, the largest GOP majority in 60 years.”
Nov 14th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Trump Appointment of Reince Priebus Brings Voter Suppression Advocate Into Oval Office
White Supremacy and Voter Suppression to Go Hand in Hand in Trump Administration
Nov 14th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
The Incredible Decline of Democrats
GOP soared, Democrats floored, in state vote. Dem decline since 2010 is stunning.
Nov 14th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Speaker Vos Statement on Reince Priebus
“Wisconsin congratulates you, Reince! We’re confident you will help make America great again.”
Nov 13th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
The Early Votes Are In
Federal lawsuit paves way for record early voting, with nearly 800,000 ballots cast
Nov 7th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Institute
GOP Scheming to Limit Voting Before November 2016 Election is Even Over
Assembly Republican Leader Sets Sights on New Early Voting Restrictions, Voting Rights Advocates Vow, ‘He Won’t Get Away With It’
Nov 4th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Republicans Regret Assault on Open Records Law
But Rep. John Nygren is still open to changes to the Open Records Law, just not now.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Documents From Political Corruption Investigation Reveal Gov. Walker’s Allies Intentionally Made Baseless Claims of Voter Fraud to Question Election Results
Actions Show ‘Utter Contempt for Our Democracy’
Sep 15th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Assembly GOP Upstage Walker’s Budget
Republican leaders announce “Forward” agenda, six months before Gov. Walker gives his 2017-19 budget to the new Legislature.
Sep 12th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin GOP Plan? Tax Giveaways For Not Creating Jobs?
It’s time to stop picking working taxpayers’ pockets for this entitlement for the already entitled.
Sep 8th, 2016 by State Sen. Janet Bewley
Rep. Neylon Releases Statement on Assembly Republicans’ Forward Agenda
“I’m honored to stand with my fellow Republican colleagues in releasing next session’s Forward Agenda.”
Sep 7th, 2016 by State Rep. Adam Neylon
Legislature Resists Background Checks for Guns
18 states require them, 85% of state residents support them, but Walker, GOP resist.
Aug 28th, 2016 by Alexandra Arriaga
New Commission Must Resolve Voting Mess
Partisan Elections Commission replaced state GAB; how will it perform?
Aug 15th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Republicans Stay Silent as Trump Touts Violence
‘Far Past Time For Them to Say Enough and Withdraw Their Support’
Aug 10th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
Trump Visit Has WISGOP Crying Crocodile Tears for Sacred Cow Paul Ryan
‘Given GOP Record In WI Against Women, Minorities, LGBTQ, Poor People, It’s Not What Trump Has Said, It’s What He Won’t Say That Has WISGOP in Arms’
Aug 5th, 2016 by One Wisconsin Now
4 Issues Democrats Will Use Against GOP
Party leaders expect running on these issues will elect Democrats on Nov. 8.
Aug 1st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Lawmakers Battle Over High Capacity Wells
Are they drawing down streams and lakes? Republican and Democratic lawmakers disagree.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Mr. Speaker, Repeal that Law!
Unconstitutional attack on women’s health should be stricken from state law
Jul 7th, 2016 by Chris Taylor
Candidates Battle Over School Funding
GOP and Democratic legislative candidates offer dueling statistics. Who’s right?
Jul 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
A Conservative Take on State Transportation
Republicans say they need more money for roads, but the real problem is too much spending.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Owen Robinson
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cues Up Race Politics
Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. responds to article published in today’s Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, ‘Lawmaker blames Tom Barrett for crime spilling into suburbs’
Jun 8th, 2016 by Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr.
Madison Knows Best
GOP legislators have passed 128 restrictions to "local control" in the past six years.
May 30th, 2016 by Steven Walters
UW Faculty Protests Anger GOP Legislators
Walker and legislators double down: they won’t restore UW cuts or tenure protection.
May 23rd, 2016 by Steven Walters
Walker Administration, JFC Republicans Must Educate Wisconsinites on Photo ID Law
GAB requests $250,000 from Joint Finance Committee To Educate Voters
Apr 28th, 2016 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Why Republicans Love Photo ID
It may not make a huge difference in the vote. Just enough to win.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
What Would Tommy Do?
A Republican governor was once UW’s greatest champion. Those days are long gone.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
Speaker Vos Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Agreement
“Throughout this process, Wisconsin taxpayers have come first.”
Apr 13th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Speaker Vos Statement on Right-to-Work Decision
Wisconsin became the 25th Right-to-Work state on March 9, 2015 in 2015 Wisconsin Act 1.
Apr 8th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Open Records Law Still Under Siege
Former Corrections Secretary Ed Wall’s attempted end run is latest of many attacks on the law.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Speaker Vos Statement on Rep. Ott Retirement
“His passion and work led to the 2003 passing of bills revitalizing Wisconsin’s agricultural community with incentives, and better rural health care.”
Mar 31st, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Redistricting reform to get real hearing: APRIL FOOL’S!
The committee will allow only invited guests to speak.
Mar 29th, 2016 by State Sen. Mark Spreitzer
Speaker Vos Supports Ted Cruz for President
“While I am still very disappointed that Marco Rubio is no longer a choice in the race, I have decided to support Ted Cruz.”
Mar 25th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Attorney Robert J. Dreps, advocate for open government, to receive Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award
Dreps, who last month was inducted into the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame, is retiring from full-time practice at the Madison office of Godfrey & Kahn.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council names “Opee” winners
The awards recognize extraordinary achievement in the cause of open government.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council
Speaker Vos Appoints Commission Members
“Both individuals bring a great deal of experience to the commissions. I have every confidence that they serve our state well in this new capacity.”
Mar 4th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
Acts 154 - 199.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Speaker Vos Statement on Rep. Murtha Retirement
"He will be missed for not only his dedication to the team, but also for his great sense of humor."
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Speaker Vos Statement on 2015-16 Legislative Session
“The legislative session was one of the most conservative on record.”
Feb 19th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Speaker Vos Statement on Rep. Larson’s Retirement
“I would like to thank Tom for his years of service in the Assembly.”
Feb 18th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Speaker Vos Statement on State of the Tribes Address
Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) made the following statement following the twelfth annual State of the Tribes address delivered to the state Assembly, members of the state Senate and constitutional officers.
Feb 16th, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Lawmakers Break Promise Not to Fund Vouchers at the Expense of Public School Students
Taxpayers around the state are furious.
Feb 6th, 2016 by Wisconsin Public Education Network
Speaker Vos Announces State of the Tribes Address
“It’s important to find areas of mutual interest between our governments and work together to address shared concerns.”
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos
Schools Challenged by Declining State Aid
State aid to schools declined by $1.1 billion under Walker; choice funding rose by 77%.
Jan 4th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Five Things to Watch For in 2016
Will Rebecca Bradley win? Can Democrats re-take the senate? Will Walker get a different job?
Jan 4th, 2016 by Steven Walters
A Tough Year for Transparency
State leaders have worked to restrict open records and succeeded in several ways.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Walker’s Assault on Open Records
Walker and Republicans are methodically working to end any scrutiny of their actions.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
10 More Changes Republicans Want
They’re far from done passing major changes. Here’s 10 more laws on the horizon.
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Steven Walters
Riemer’s Bill Would Welcome Syrian Refugees
Despite opposition from Republicans, Milwaukee lawmaker still pushing idea.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Jim Cryns
Barca, Lassa Invite Bipartisan Support for WEDC Replacement
Speaker Vos Agrees State Needs New Model for Jobs Agency
Nov 11th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
How Dark Money Will Rule Wisconsin
Two Republican bills about to pass could make this a vassal state of wealthy special interests.
Nov 10th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Follow The Money
Campaign finance bill will make it much tougher to identify what special interests are supporting politicians.
Oct 26th, 2015 by Larry Gallup
10 Reasons Ryan Shouldn’t Run for Speaker
Serving as Speaker of the House would hurt Ryan, his party and the country.
Oct 19th, 2015 by John Torinus
Bill Would Kill Nonpartisan Accountability Board
Proposal to replace GAB will effectively end its scrutiny of misconduct by legislators and state officials.
Oct 7th, 2015 by Jay Heck
Statement on Proposal to Disband Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
Now is not the time to scrap our model elections agency.
Oct 7th, 2015 by League of Women Voters of Wisconsin
Back Open Government? Prove It!
Assembly voted 96-1 for resolution backing open government, but legislators continue to look for ways to limit it.
Oct 1st, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Budget Forces ‘20% Reduction’ In Highway Projects
Budget reduction will raise the final costs of all projects
Sep 14th, 2015 by Steven Walters
AFP Supports John Doe Reform Vote
Reforming Wisconsin's John Doe Laws Critical To Protecting Free Speech
Sep 11th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Republicans Push Through Corrupt Politicians Protection Act
“John Doe Reform Bill” Would Eliminate Tools for Rooting Out Political Corruption
Sep 11th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Republicans’ Brazen Attack on Open Government Continues
Newest Speaker Vos Proposal Will Severely Restrict Records Access
Sep 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
The Twisted Tale of Talgo
Settlement forces state to pay more for trains it didn’t get, leaving it with slower Amtrak trains.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Realign the UW System?
Legislators consider realigning public colleges and universities.
Aug 10th, 2015 by Steven Walters
How Republicans Worked to End Public Records
Planning began last September and would have ended open records for all local governments as well.
Aug 3rd, 2015 by George Stanley
Will Walker Kill Government Accountability Board?
He risks having a new, untried agency run 2016 spring and fall presidential elections.
Jul 27th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Governor Scott Walker Signs Three Bills Into Law
Madison – Governor Scott Walker signed three bills into law today at Fox Valley Technical College in Oshkosh.
Jul 20th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
State Budget Doesn’t Reflect Wisconsin Values
From beginning to end, it is difficult to imagine a budget that less reflects the values of Wisconsinites.
Jul 14th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Why Republicans Tried to Repeal Open Records
Frustrated with open records requests that have embarrassed them, GOP leaders decided they’d had enough.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Attack on Government Pensions
The most shocking budget provision was a little-understood change in the pension system which lays bare the Republicans’ goals.
Jul 9th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Republicans Debate An Imaginary Budget That Is Good for Wisconsin
In a surprise move, during today’s debate on the 2015-17 State Budget Assembly Republicans chose to make no mention of their original budget proposal recently passed by the Joint Finance Committee.
Jul 8th, 2015 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz
Governor Scott Walker and Legislative Leaders Make Statement on Government Transparency
Governor Scott Walker, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and the Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs, Senator Alberta Darling and Representative John Nygren, released the following statement
Jul 4th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Walker Still Mum On Role Curbing Public Records
Legislature's proposal used language previously crafted by Walker administration, but governor and Vos won't discuss governor's involvement. Update of story published on July 3rd.
Jul 3rd, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Representative Lisa Subeck Statement on Assembly Republicans’ Proposed Weakening of Prevailing Wage Law
"We have heard from workers, contractors, small businesses, and residents of all political stripes who agree that the prevailing wage law works for them."
Jun 29th, 2015 by State Rep. Lisa Subeck
AFP Disappointed In Prevailing Wage Budget Proposal
Plan Fails To Give Taxpayers the Savings They Deserve
Jun 29th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Statement Raises the Possibility of an End to Attacks on Women’s Health
SB 179 is a ban on abortion that is opposed by every medical organization in the state of Wisconsin.
Jun 25th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin Unveils New Ad Buy in Support of Prevailing Wage Repeal
The radio buy is in the Milwaukee and Green Bay media markets.
Jun 19th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Crunch Time for Bucks Arena Deal
Joint Finance Committee needs nine of 16 members to approve it. That could be tough.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Steven Walters
How Abele Bailed Out Walker
Governor made fatal error on Bucks arena, but Abele volunteered county taxpayers to solve the problem.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Cheaper to Keep Them: State and Local Arena Plan
For every dollar the state invests, state taxpayers will get a $3 return through income tax revenue
Jun 4th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
AFP Releases Open Letter To Joint Finance Committee On Prevailing Wage
Time to Step Up And Send Prevailing Wage Repeal Bill To Governor's Desk
Jun 2nd, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Arena Plan is Massive Tax Shift to Milwaukee
County taxpayers will pay far more than predicted, as state legislators back away from the deal.
May 29th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
AFP Congratulates Committee Vote On Prevailing Wage Repeal
Chapter Announces Launch of Radio Ads Encouraging Passage By Full Assembly
May 27th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Taylor Challenges GOP Lawmakers: Do the Right Thing
Encourages lawmakers to preserve Wisconsin’s SeniorCare program
May 21st, 2015 by Chris Taylor
Public Schools are Being Strangled by Governor Walker and His Friends
Statement from Senator Jon Erpenbach on Republican’s 29 page education omnibus motion.
May 20th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Gas Tax Insanity
Bipartisan opposition to the gas tax is causing potholes and rising car repair bills, and hurting the state economy.
May 12th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
No Christmas In May For Republicans
Tax collections haven’t risen so GOP lawmakers may have to swallow Walker budget cuts they opposed.
May 11th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Legislators Hope Tax Windfall Rescues Them
If state tax collections don’t go up -- soon -- lawmakers must swallow Walker’s unappetizing budget cuts.
Apr 20th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Don’t Change UW System’s Governance
There’s already an exodus of top faculty concerned about ending tenure.
Apr 12th, 2015 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
The Boom in Walker’s Point
A new project on South Water St. continues the pace of development.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Dave Reid
John Doe Supported by Many Republicans
Supreme Court candidate James Daley was among many GOP judges and prosecutors involved in alleged "partisan witch hunt."
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Should City/County Donate More to NBA Arena?
Actually, local taxpayers will be donating $450 million. But the press won’t report the details.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
A Whole New Class of Poor People?
Walker plan to quietly slash Food Stamps for 62,000 people will cost state $58 million to lose $92 million in federal funding.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Indianapolis Comes to Bay View?
New $40 million, 307-apartment proposal for Bay View offered only a rendering of an Indianapolis project by the developer. When do we get the full package?
Mar 16th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Budget Could Delay Local Highway Projects
Republican legislators want to reduce borrowing in Walker transportation budget, but this could delay numerous projects.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Steven Walters
