Roger Roth
Roger Roth (Rep.), 19th Senate District
Born Appleton, February 5, 1978; married; 2 children. Graduate St. Mary Central H.S. (Menasha) 1996; B.S. history UW-Oshkosh 2001. Self-employed home builder. Member Wis. Air National Guard since 2003; Iraq War veteran. Member: Valley Homebuilders Assn.; American Legion; AMVETS; VFW.
Elected to Assembly 2006-08; elected to Senate 2014. Biennial Senate committee assignments: 2015 — Workforce Development, Public Works and Military Affairs (chp.); Sporting Heritage, Mining and Forestry (vice chp.); Insurance, Housing, and Trade; Jt. Com. on Information Policy and Technology. Assembly committee assignments: 2009 — Elections and Campaign Finance Reform; Housing (vice chp. 2007); Insurance; Jt. Leg. Coun. Spec. Com. on High-Risk Juvenile Offenders; Law Revision. 2007 — Financial Institutions; Jobs and the Economy; Workforce Development; State Capitol and Executive Residence Bd.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-0718.
Voting address: 1910 West Charles Street, Appleton 54914.
Mailing address: Office: Room 306 South, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, Madison 53707-7882.
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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
Pay Raise for State Workers Delayed
Legislators still haven't approved union contracts from last year.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Erik Gunn
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
Senate Passes Insurance Industry Bill
Industry gave $1.9 million in campaign donations. Bill allows shorter notice of premium hikes.
Oct 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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
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
Gulfstream Opens Appleton Service Center
$39.5 million capital investment in service and operations will create 171 jobs
Aug 23rd, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
Legislature Passes “Born Alive” Abortion Bill
Evers has vowed to veto bill, along with three other abortion measures.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Laurel White
Can Any ”Dark Store” Reform Get Passed?
Evers wants full reform but big lobbying groups oppose it. Lawmakers seek compromise.
Apr 22nd, 2019 by Steven Walters
$35.8 Million Spent on Legislative Races
New record set: 2018 spending was 27% more than in 2016, double that in 2014.
Mar 6th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Secretive Fund Spent $715,480 On Democrats
High Ground Political Fund, connected to Nation Consulting, funded six state senate races.
Feb 1st, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Tavern League Still Has Clout in Capitol
Which is why bill to criminalize drunk driving unlikely to get legislative approval.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kimberly-Clark to Keep Cold Spring Facility Open in Wisconsin
Company, WEDC reach agreement on tax incentives that will retain nearly 400 jobs at Fox Valley facility
Dec 13th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Legislature Works Overnight To Curb Evers Power
Limits on early voting, constraints on Evers campaign promise on health care.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Kimberly-Clark Subsidy Stalled in Senate
Republicans “haven’t made any effort to build consensus," Democrat Shilling says.
Nov 28th, 2018 by Laurel White
Kimberly-Clark, Unions, Push for Subsidy
State Senate lacks votes to approve $70 million subsidy for 400 jobs.
Nov 15th, 2018 by Laurel White
GOP Legislative Candidates Have 3-1 Edge in Cash
But state’s Democratic legislative candidates raised nearly as much since January.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Roger Roth Delivers for Owners of Professional Sports Franchise and Foreign Corporation, Not Fox Valley Workers
Milwaukee Bucks Get New Stadium, Foxconn Gets Billions, Fox Valley Workers Get Bupkis
Oct 16th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
Republican Opposition to Kimberly-Clark Bill Intensifies
Lack of Leadership from Roth Makes Senate Vote Unlikely
Oct 4th, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Liberal Outside Groups Spend Big
More spending for Democrats in five of six key state senate races.
Oct 4th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Governor Walker Releases Statement on Kimberly-Clark
"My message to Kimberly-Clark employees is simple: we are fighting for you. We are working together to keep your jobs in Wisconsin."
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Massive Spending by Realtors for One Legislator
Spending $208,000 to reelect state Sen. Roger Roth, 7 times more than he has spent.
Sep 29th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kimberly-Clark Won’t Get Tax Break
Company demands subsidy by September 30. Why that won’t happen.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Steven Walters
6 Senate Races Will Decide Party Control
Stakes are high, including control over 2020 redistricting.
Aug 27th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Calls on Department of Transportation to Evaluate Expanding the Interstate 41 Corridor in the Fox Valley
"...I am calling on the Department of Transportation to evaluate expanding the Interstate 41 section between Appleton and DePere."
Aug 22nd, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Kimberly-Clark Will Consider State Subsidy
Open to state incentives, the company says, now that union has agreed to concessions.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Brady Carlson
Growing Concern Over Dark Store Loophole
Shift of property taxes from retail stores to homeowners worries many Republicans.
Apr 23rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
93 bills signed into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 16th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Legislators’ Donations Up 40% in 2017
Most of it to Republicans, who have 3.2 times more campaign cash than Democrats.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
New GOP Senators Have Clout
They may decide if Walker gets last minute laws he’s pushing for his reelection campaign.
Mar 5th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Leah announces 300+ Wisconsin endorsements
Leah has also been endorsed by former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, Maggie’s List, RightNOW Women PAC and VIEW PAC.
Jan 31st, 2018 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
GOP Legislative Districts Heavily White
Republican assembly districts are up to 96% white, senate districts as high as 95% white.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Governor Walker Signs Bills Supporting Veterans into Law at Applied Fab & Machining in Wausau
"The proven skills, dedication, and work ethic of our veterans and service members illustrate their key role in keeping Wisconsin’s workforce strong and successful."
Dec 6th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Law Stacks Constitutional Convention
Wisconsin 28th state to approve convention; 7 of 9 state delegates would be Republican.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
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Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation Voters
What Happened to Wisconsin?
Decades of bipartisan commitment to protecting environment have been abandoned. Why?
Oct 12th, 2017 by State Sen. Mark Miller
One Million Acres of Wetlands Endangered
Republican bill backed by big business could eliminate one-fifth of state’s wetlands.
Oct 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Business Lobby Delays “Dark Stores” Bill?
Bill overturns ruling that assesses big-box stores as though they are empty.
Aug 23rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
WMC Wants Another Business Tax Break
Bill increases construction industry tax exemption; pushed by legislator whose business will benefit.
Jun 2nd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Bill Ends Chain Store Tax Loophole
Proposed by GOP legislators, opposed by business lobbyists.
May 9th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Regent Nominees Gave Walker $22,550
The two nominees also gave more than $64,000 to other candidates.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Constitutional Convention, No Dems Allowed
State bill says GOP picks all delegates to convention championed by Kochs.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Senators Give Themselves 31% Increase
In non-public meeting they approve 31% raise in their per day expenses.
Feb 27th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Fighting the “Dark Store Loophole”
Big box stores like Walgreens and Menards claim tax loophole. Cities oppose it.
Feb 13th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
GOP’s Redistricting Lawyers Are Big Donors
Lawyers paid $2.1 million to defend gerrymandering, give $76,000 to politicians.
Feb 6th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Senator Fitzgerald Reelected Majority Leader
“I am honored to once again be representing this group of outstanding conservative leaders and thrilled to be growing our ranks for the upcoming legislative session.”
Nov 10th, 2016 by Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald
Governor Scott Walker Signs Law Creating New WIC Internship Program for Dieticians
Senate Bill 402 – requires the Department of Health Services to establish a dietetic internship program under the state’s Women, Infants, and Children supplemental food program.
Mar 24th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 46 Bills Into Law
Acts 154 - 199.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Gov. Scott Walker
Governor Scott Walker Signs 49 Bills Into Law
Governor Scott Walker signed 49 bills into law today at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
The Republican Spoils System
The bill to kill civil service aims to create a one-party government, from top to bottom.
Oct 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
AFP Applauds Efforts to Modernize State Recruitment and Retention
Bill would reform outdated employment policies improving government efficiency and accountability
Sep 28th, 2015 by AFP Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker Releases Statement on Recruitment and Retention Reforms
Governor Scott Walker today released the following statement regarding recruitment and retention reform legislation to be introduced by Senator Roger Roth and Representative Jim Steineke
Sep 24th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Conservative Power Rises in Senate
With the replacement of two key GOP moderates, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has far more power.
May 18th, 2015 by Steven Walters
GOP Had More Campaign Cash — And Votes
Republican victories weren't about redistricting, but about more votes. But they did have a huge cash advantage.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
