(Dem.), 10th Assembly District
Born Milwaukee, May 19, 1954; married; 3 children. Graduate Bay View H.S. 1972; B.S. Nursing UW-Madison 1976; M.S. Psychiatric nursing U. of Rochester (NY) 1981; M.A. Bioethics Medical Coll. of Wisconsin 1999. Full-time legislator. Former assistant professor Columbia College of Nursing; clinical nurse specialist; community health nurse. Member: American Public Health Assn.; Wis. Nurses Assn.; National Alliance on Mental Illness (fmr. pres.); American Society for Bioethics and Humanities; NCSL Health Com.; Midwest CSG Health and Human Services Com.; Wis. Women’s Council; UW Population Health Institute Advisory Bd.; City of Milw. Flooding Study Task Force; Milwaukee Legislative Caucus (chp.). Former member: Hope House (bd. mbr., secy.); American Red Cross – Southeastern Wis. Recipient: Milwaukee Shepard Express Best State Legislator 2011; Wis. Psychiatric Assn. Friend of the WPA Award 2011; HealthWatch Wis. Elected Official of the Year 2010; Wis. Public Health Assn. Legislator of the Year 2010; Nat’l. Alliance on Mental Illness – Greater Milw. Legislator of the Year 2010; Nat’l. Assn. of Social Workers – Wis. Chapter Public Service Award 2010; Wis. Nurses Assn. Service to the WNA Award 2010; Wis. Dietetic Assn. Leadership in Nutrition Awareness Award 2010; Wis. Academy of Family Physicians Friend of Family Physicians 2010; Wis. League of Conservation Voters Conservation Champion 2010; Wis. Soc. of Anesthesiologists Excellence in Government Award 2010; Equality Wis. Equal Rights Champion 2009.
Elected to Assembly 2008; reelected since 2010. Assistant Minority Leader 2013, 2011 (eff. 2/15/12). Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Assembly Organization; Corrections; Family Law; Health (also 2011); Rules; Urban Education; Joint Legislative Council (ranking min. mbr., also 2011).

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The State of Politics: 8 Questions About State Government
The State of Politics

8 Questions About State Government

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The State of Politics: Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders
The State of Politics

Capitol Has New Generation of Leaders

44% of Legislature's 132 members changed in last four years.

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

Contribution to David Bowen of $250

Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate
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Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate

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Op Ed: Why I’m Supporting Elizabeth Warren
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Why I’m Supporting Elizabeth Warren

The right policies. And willing to fight for them.

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Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders

“I am honored and humbled to have earned the support of these officials, who work every day to make our communities stronger.”

Mistruths dominate Mandela Barnes’ campaign
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Mistruths dominate Mandela Barnes’ campaign

“To the undecided voters out there at this late hour, I ask you to vote for me, because I’m the candidate who won’t lie to you,” said Lena Taylor.

Mandela Barnes Announces Key Community Endorsements
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Mandela Barnes Announces Key Community Endorsements

Key Community Leaders and More Progressive Organizations Endorse New Leadership They Can Count On

Darrol Gibson Announces Impressive Slate of Endorsements Including Congresswoman Gwen Moore
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Darrol Gibson Announces Impressive Slate of Endorsements Including Congresswoman Gwen Moore

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Ready to Work
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Ready to Work

I am looking forward to serving the interests of district residents on Milwaukee's Common Council.

The State of Politics: Can Larson Beat Abele?
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Can Larson Beat Abele?

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Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller

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Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller
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Milwaukee Leaders Endorse Johnny Thomas for City Comptroller

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Gwen Connolly campaign showing huge momentum

Contribution to Chantia Lewis of $200

Gwen Connolly campaign showing huge momentum
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Gwen Connolly campaign showing huge momentum

After her opponent this week jumped to the Branch 31 race, Connolly is widely seen as the prohibitive favorite to be the next judge in Branch 44.

Plenty of Horne: De Blasio Descends on Milwaukee
Plenty of Horne

De Blasio Descends on Milwaukee

New York's mayor and crew of handlers and security came for his speech to state Democrats. Later he partied with local pols and local brews at Nick's House.

Plenty of Horne: Anti-Chisholm Candidate Fails to Get On Ballot
Plenty of Horne

Anti-Chisholm Candidate Fails to Get On Ballot

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The State of Politics: More Women Run for Top Capitol Jobs
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More Women Run for Top Capitol Jobs

The number of women candidates running for state Capitol jobs is coming back.

Cruel and Unusual: Lawmakers Demand Response to Allegations of Inmate Abuse
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Lawmakers Demand Response to Allegations of Inmate Abuse

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Should Marijuana Be Legalized?

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Milwaukee legislators offer their views.

Plenty of Horne: Abele Goes O-fer On Election Night
Plenty of Horne

Abele Goes O-fer On Election Night

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New Endorsements from Organized Labor and Social Work Professionals Show Growing Momentum for Brostoff in Assembly Race
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New Endorsements from Organized Labor and Social Work Professionals Show Growing Momentum for Brostoff in Assembly Race

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Jonathan Brostoff Committed to Being a Full-Time Representative
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Jonathan Brostoff Committed to Being a Full-Time Representative

Community needs are not part-time; district deserves problem-solver completely dedicated to district, says Brostoff

State Representative Mandela Barnes Endorses Jonathan Brostoff
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State Representative Mandela Barnes Endorses Jonathan Brostoff

Brostoff campaign continues to earn support from Milwaukee’s state delegation

Jonathan Brostoff Earns Endorsement of Assistant Assembly Democratic Leader Sandy Pasch
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Jonathan Brostoff Earns Endorsement of Assistant Assembly Democratic Leader Sandy Pasch

Endorsement for State Assembly reflects astounding community support for Brostoff as race nears final stretch

Rep. Pasch Receives 100 percent Rating from League of Conservation Voters
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Rep. Pasch Receives 100 percent Rating from League of Conservation Voters

Rep. Pasch (D-Shorewood) received a 100 percent rating from the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters for her work during the 2013-14 legislative session.

Murphy’s Law: John Chisholm Crushes Sheriff Clarke
Murphy’s Law

John Chisholm Crushes Sheriff Clarke

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I love Wisconsin and I love Milwaukee – that is why I’m running.
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I love Wisconsin and I love Milwaukee – that is why I’m running.

Tia Torhorst Announces Campaign for 10th Assembly District

County Executive Abele Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Bill to Improve Mental Health Care
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County Executive Abele Thanks Governor Walker for Signing Bill to Improve Mental Health Care

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David Bowen Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 10th State Assembly District
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David Bowen Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 10th State Assembly District

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Jonathan Brostoff thanks Sandy Pasch for years of service
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Jonathan Brostoff thanks Sandy Pasch for years of service

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Rep. Goyke Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Sandy Pasch
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Rep. Goyke Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Sandy Pasch

Rep. Evan Goyke released the following statement regarding the retirement of Rep. Sandy Pasch.

Statement from Rep. Barca on Rep. Pasch not running for re-election
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Statement from Rep. Barca on Rep. Pasch not running for re-election

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WEDC Data Shows Partisan Correlation to Job Creation

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Jonathan Brostoff announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly
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Jonathan Brostoff announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly

New Leadership for a New Milwaukee

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The Money Behind the Mining Bill

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JOBS NOW!
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JOBS NOW!

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The Secret Lobbyists

The Secret Lobbyists

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Time for a state budget focused on middle-class families

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Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
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Rep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session

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Murphy’s Law: The Rise of Chris Larson
Murphy’s Law

The Rise of Chris Larson

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Murphy’s Law: Election’s Winners and Losers
Murphy’s Law

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Plenty of Horne: Doyle at Milwaukee Evers Gig
Plenty of Horne

Doyle at Milwaukee Evers Gig

Governor Jim Doyle was in Milwaukee yesterday.