Robyn Vining

The Legislature’s Revolving Door

Lots of turnover of legislators in both parties. Why?

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Bipartisan Bill Eliminating Pink Tax

Wisconsin’s State Legislative Races Heating Up

Democrats have more cash in Senate races, Republicans far more in Assembly contests.

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement Denouncing ICE Actions in Minnesota

Rep. Robyn Vining Re-Introduces Baby Bonds Bill to Improve Economic Security for Wisconsin Families

Fundraising Reveals Party Priorities in Battle for Wisconsin Legislature

Republican Assembly candidates awash in cash. Democrats have big lead in Senate races.

Environmental Coalition Calls For Pause In Data Center Development

Statewide coalition wants state to create sustainable development framework before more projects move forward.

Under the Cover of Darkness, Assembly Republicans Fail to Properly Regulate Data Centers

Seeing the Writing On The Wall, Sen. Hutton Retires To Avoid Defeat

Breast Cancer Screenings Bill Passes Assembly Committee Unanimously!

Senators Hutton and Wanggaard Fail to Keep Pace With Democratic Opponents

SSDC Sets New Fundraising Record As Tier 1 Candidates Exceed Expectations

‘The Wisconsin State Legislature Is Operating in Darkness,’ Rep. Robyn Vining on WisconsinEye Shutdown & Republican Crackdown

From Solitary To Soap Prices, Lawmakers Probe Wisconsin’s Prisons

A yearlong review and emotional testimony on hygiene, menstruation and supervision power imbalances frame the latest hearing.

Representative Shelia Stubbs Testifies in Support of Affordable Personal Hygiene and Menstrual Products for Incarcerated Wisconsinites

Rep. Ryan Clancy and the Assembly’s Corrections Committee Hear Bills Improving Conditions in Wisconsin’s Jails and Prisons

Bills Require Free Quality Menstrual Products, Cap Hygiene Product Prices, Provide Funds to Purchase Products

Rep. Darrin Madison Applauds Fair Hearing for Legislation Improving Conditions in Jails and Prisons

Public Hearing Held on Bills to Improve Health, Hygiene in Wisconsin Correctional Facilities

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Save Our Schools Legislation

Rep. Robyn Vining Re-Introduces Main Street Bounceback Program

“The Wisconsin Majority Wants to Close Our Schools–It’s Time to Be Alarmed”

–Rep. Robyn Vining on Republican-led School Consolidation Plan

“It Shouldn’t Be This Hard To Get Republican Lawmakers To Do The Right Thing.”

–Rep. Robyn Vining on Continued Republican Failure to Pass Postpartum Medicaid Expansion

Why Robin Vos Blocked Bill Pushed by Pro-Life Groups, Passed in 48 States

Two-thirds of Assembly backed extended Medicaid coverage for new mothers.

“It’s Time to Go Big for Small Business”

Rep. Robyn Vining Re-Introduces One-Stop-Shop Small Business Bill and Hosts Local Roundtable

In The News: Senate Democrats Standing Up For Wisconsin Veterans

Senate Democrats Hold Series of Healthcare Roundtables as ACA Cuts Impact Wisconsin Families

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to SNAP Funds Cutoff

Directs state agencies to take all necessary measures to address the emergency.

State Legislators Highlight Republican Cuts To Wisconsins Food Programs

Representatives Robyn Vining and Jenna Jacobson Earn EMILYs List Endorsement In Campaign For State Senate

Perimenopause & Menopause Education Bill Passed Out of Senate Committee–Unanimously!

Halle Berry Joins Rep. Robyn Vining and Sen. Dianne Hesselbein to Advocate for Bipartisan Perimenopause & Menopause Education Bill

Rep. Robyn Vining Receives Gaylord Nelson Human Services Award

“When We Fail to Fund The Schools, Housing Costs Rise.”

Rep. Robyn Vining on Addressing Housing Affordability

Milwaukee County Parks Awarded $827,376 Through Wisconsin DNR and National Park Service via Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to Enhance Outdoor Recreation and Accessibility

Four Districts Will Shape Control of Wisconsin Senate

Democrats are targeting three Republican incumbents.

“We Need To Do More.”–Rep. Robyn Vining on Dr. Underly’s 2025 State of Education Address

Republican Lawmakers’ Prioritize Culture Wars Over Problem Solving in Assembly Session

Rep. Robyn Vining Supports Dignity of Work and Wisconsin Workers

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Yet Another School Shooting

“Children Should Feel Safe At School.”

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Governor Evers’ Request for Presidential Disaster Declaration

Rep. Robyn Vining Celebrates the Opening of the MCW Center for Cancer Discovery

Rep. Robyn Vining Tours Wauwatosa Flood Damage With Governor Evers

Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrates Grand Opening of the Center for Cancer Discovery, Heralding a New Era of Cancer Research in Wisconsin

MCW President and CEO Dr. John Raymond, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, elected officials, and community leaders in attendance for today’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

Rep. Robyn Vining Honors the 35th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act

Rep. Robyn Vining Thanks Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers for Their 50 Years of Public Service

Fight for Control of Wisconsin Senate Has Begun

2026 election gives Democrats a chance to flip seats under new legislative maps.

Rep. Robyn Vining Re-Introduces Universal Changing Stations Legislation

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Veteran Mental Health Bill

Rep. Robyn Vining Reintroduces Pregnancy Protection Act

Rep Robyn Vining Launches Campaign for 5th Senate District

Democrat challenging GOP Sen. Rob Hutton in Milwaukee-Waukesha district.

State Budget Is A Broken Promise to Wisconsin Families

-Rep. Robyn Vining’s Statement on the 2025-2027 Budget

A Win For Reproductive Freedom

Republican Lawmakers’ Budget Chaos Overshadows Assembly Session

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Dozens of Mental Health Care Bills

Nine by Democratic state Rep. Robyn Vining, most aiming to help minors.

“Mental Healthcare Is Healthcare.”

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Mental Healthcare Bill Package

96 Of 99 State Assembly Representatives Have School Districts Pushed To Referendum Since 2024

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces LGBTQIA+ Rights Mental Health Bill

Wisconsin Must Fund Childcare

Members of Wisconsin State Legislature Condemn U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald Following Federal GOP Budget Rollout

“We Have To Match Our Words Today With Action.”

-Rep. Robyn Vining on Mental Health Awareness Month

“Wisconsin Kids Deserve Better.”

-Rep. Robyn Vining on Trump Mental Health Cuts

Statement on the Arrest of Milwaukee County Judge

Milwaukee Delegation Statement on Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Wisconsinites Deserve Better From This Legislature

Postpartum Medicaid Extension Passes State Senate

Rep. Robyn Vining Joins Attorney General Josh Kaul For Crime Victims Roundtable

“Our Democracy Is Not For Sale”

–Rep. Robyn Vining on Overturning Citizens United

Postpartum Medicaid Extension: We Have The Votes

“AB 73 Is Less About Treatment Courts And More About Special Treatment In The Courts.”

-Rep. Robyn Vining on Behalf of Mental Health Committee Democrats

Rep. Robyn Vining & Colleagues Author Economic Justice Bill of Rights

Rep. Robyn Vining Honors Former Rep. Jonathan Brostoff

“We Need To Do More.”

Legislature Pauses To Remember Jonathan Brostoff

But will it act on proposal to add waiting periods to gun purchases?

2025 State Of The Tribes

Rep. Robyn Vining Pushes Back Against Republican Attacks on the LGBTQIA+ Community

“2025 Public Schools Week: We Celebrate & Advocate”

Rep. Robyn Vining Celebrates Public Schools Week

“Public Schools Are the Heart of Our Communities, They Should Be the Heart of Our State Budget.”

Rep. Robyn Vining on Governor Evers’ State Budget Proposal

Rep. Robyn Vining Launches “Community Conversations”

State Of The State- Rep. Robyn Vining Appreciates Gov. Evers’ Focus On Wisconsin Mental Health

Democrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees

They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.

Wisconsin Democrats Introduce Legislation For The People

Hot Topics Include Affordable Housing, Food, Healthcare

Rep. Vining Applauds Gov. Evers’ Violence Prevention Executive Order: Gov. Evers Takes Action When Republicans Won’t

Republicans Immediately Eclipse Bright New Democracy

If Republicans Can’t Rig The Maps, They’ll Rig The Committees

Rep. Robyn Vining Announces Committee Appointments

May We Find Common Ground For The Common Good

A Bright New Day in Wisconsin

New Year, New Maps, New Legislative Session

Wisconsin Mom Pushing for Adult-Sized Changing Tables to Serve Disabled 

Sarah Knowles wants more universal changing stations across the state, nation.

Rep. Robyn Vining Cheers For Exciting Public Education New

Republicans Retain Majority in Wisconsin Assembly

Democrats make some gains under new competitive political maps drawn by Gov. Evers.

Vining Win Reduces Republican Majority in Assembly

Robyn Vining defeats Tom Michalski in newly remapped district.

League of Women Voters presents “Impacts of Abortion Restrictions” forum Oct. 2

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Rep. Robyn Vining Recognized As “Friend of Family Medicine”

Rep. Robyn Vining Recognized as a Conservation Champion by Wisconsin Conservation Voters

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election

But state convention shows division, protest against Baldwin on Israel-Palestine issue.

Another Medicaid Miss For Wisconsin

48 states have extend postpartum coverage for new moms on Medicaid. Not Wisconsin.

Rep. Robyn Vining Will Run For Re-Election In The 13th Assembly District

LuAnn Bird launches Assembly campaign with strong support from women and gun safety advocates

Vows to bring her problem-solving track record to the dysfunction in Madison

Rep. Robyn Vining Congratulates Rep. Alex Joers on Passage of Healthy Food Incentive Bill

Rep. Robyn Vining Introduces Bill to Address LGBTQIA+ Student Mental Health

Rep. Vining Introduces “Save Our Schools” Legislation

Rep. Vining Introduces Second Round of the “Mental Healthcare is Healthcare” Legislative Package