Stephen L. Nass, 11th Senate District
Born Whitewater, October 7, 1952. Graduate Whitewater H.S.; B.S. UW-Whitewater 1978; M.S. Ed. in school business management UW-Whitewater 1990. Former payroll benefits analyst and information analyst/negotiator. Member of Wis. Air National Guard (retired, 33 years of service), served in Middle East in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Member: American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Mukwonago Business Breakfast Club; Jefferson Co. Agribusiness Club. Whitewater City Council 1977-81; UW-Whitewater Bd. of Visitors 1979-89.
Elected to Assembly 1990-2012; elected to Senate 2014. Biennial Senate committee assignments: 2015 — Labor and Government Reform (chp.); Jt. Com. for Review of Admin. Rules (co-chp.); Universities and Technical Colleges (vice chp.); Education; Education Reform and Government Operations. Assembly committee assignments: 2013 — Colleges and Universities (chp., also 2011, 2007, mbr. since 2003); Education (vice chp. 1995-2001, mbr. since 1991); Government Operations and State Licensing; Housing and Real Estate; Labor; State and Local Finance. 2011 — Ways and Means (vice chp., also 2005, mbr. 2009, 2003); Labor and Workforce Development (also 2001). 2009 — Labor (chp. 2005, 2003). 2007 — Education Reform (vice chp., also 2003, chp. 2001, mbr. since 1999); Labor and Industry. 2005 — Property Rights and Land Management (vice chp.). 2001 — Personal Privacy; Education Commission of the States (also 1999). 1999 — Government Operations; Labor and Employment (vice chp. 1997, mbr. 1995); Jt. Com. on Audit. 1997 — Mandates (chp.); Criminal Justice and Corrections; Rural Affairs; Legis. Coun. Com. on Services for Visually Handicapped Students.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-2635; (800) 578-1457 (toll free); District: (262) 495-3424.
E-mail: Sen.Nass@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: N 8330 Jackson Road, Whitewater 53190.
Mailing address: Office: Room 10 South, State Capitol, P.O. Box 7882, Madison 53707-7882.
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Steve Nass Won’t Vote For Budget
Nass making it harder for GOP colleagues to pass their budget.
Jun 20th, 2019 by Laurel White
Shilling Echoes Bipartisan Concerns with Fiscally Reckless Republican Budget
"The Republican budget protects tax breaks for millionaires while raising property taxes on working families by the highest amount in a decade."
Jun 19th, 2019 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
The Anti-Gas Tax Gang
Why just five Republican naysayers could kill a gas tax hike.
Jun 16th, 2019 by George Mitchell
Joint Finance Committee Passes Budget
Majority Republicans rejected many Evers proposals. Minority Democrats assail GOP plan.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
GOP Budget Jacks Up Auto Fees
Vehicle title fee up 137%; higher fees would raise $393 million for roads.
Jun 7th, 2019 by Shawn Johnson
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Pitches a Fit Over a State Budget, Again.
2019 Budget Complaints Echo Petulant Past Behavior
May 22nd, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now
Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large
What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.
Mar 4th, 2019 by Steven Walters
Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Announces Senate Standing Committees, Chairs
"I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate this session as we continue to pass reforms that put hard-working families first."
Dec 17th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
No Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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
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
Taxis Will Be “At Your Own Risk”
State "deregulation" bill would also put hundreds of local cab drivers out of work.
Feb 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Bill Deregulates Taxis
All city regulations would be moot, including background checks on drivers by police.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Republican Bill Limits Wheel Tax
Local wheel taxes increased 73% in 2017; bill requires referendum approval.
Jan 15th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Republican Bill Second-Guesses, Restricts Local Governments
Assembly bill would add restrictions to local governments raising money for transportation projects
Dec 14th, 2017 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
Wisconsin Oven, TPS opens new facility in Walworth County
State, local, regional leaders join company officials in ribbon-cutting
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Leah unveils 100+ Wisconsin endorsements
Elected officials, grassroots activists and business owners unite behind Leah
Nov 2nd, 2017 by State Sen. Leah Vukmir
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
Oct 23rd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
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
Oct 23rd, 2017 by AFP Wisconsin
Did Gov. Scott Walker Issue Executive Order to Win Republican Senate Holdouts’ Budget Votes?
One Wisconsin Now Requests Investigation of Possible Violations of Law in GOP Senators’ Shady Budget Deal With Gov. Walker
Oct 3rd, 2017 by One Wisconsin Now
AFP – WI Praises Governor Walker, Senate Conservatives for Improving State Budget
Walker pledges to veto shady PFA power grab targeted by AFP activists
Sep 17th, 2017 by AFP Wisconsin
Vos Goads WMC for Their Roads Plan
Business group's lobbying killed trucks fee, leaving roads budget still far short.
Jul 10th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Big Agriculture Rewards Legislators
Industry wants high capacity wells, gives $220,000 to key committee members.
Mar 15th, 2017 by Matt Rothschild
Senator David Craig Authors Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Legislation
This legislation shares many of the reforms sought at the federal level by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner in the DUE PROCESS ACT OF 2016.
Jan 19th, 2017 by State Sen. David Craig
A Conservative Defends UW Academic Freedom
Curtailing “whiteness” course isn’t the answer, more diversity in offerings at UW is.
Dec 27th, 2016 by Rick Esenberg
Nass’s Cheap Shot At UW Course
Legislator’s stance on "whiteness" course puts him in league with white nationalists.
Dec 22nd, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Wachs Responds to Yet Another Republican Attack on UW-Madison
“...Republicans only seem to care about the University of Wisconsin when they are offended by what is being taught, and not when it comes to properly funding our UW System to compete in today’s economy.”
Dec 21st, 2016 by State Rep. Dana Wachs
Hard Right Dominates GOP Senate
Eight or nine senators could dictate much of Gov. Walker's 2017-19 state budget.
Oct 31st, 2016 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Tours Generac Power Systems for Manufacturing Month
Where it’s made matters.
Oct 24th, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Rep Nass Threatens More UW Cuts
Whitewater Republican Steve Nass upset by gay sexuality discussion in UW sociology class.
Jul 11th, 2016 by Chris Walker
What Would Tommy Do?
A Republican governor was once UW’s greatest champion. Those days are long gone.
Apr 18th, 2016 by Marc Eisen
Governor Scott Walker Signs Family Care Bill into Law at Rock County Courthouse
Wisconsinites deserve access to quality health care options, where they need it and when they need it, Governor Walker said.
Jan 26th, 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
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
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
MMAC Plays Hardball on Bucks Arena
A misleading poll, pressure on legislators and more misinformation are all used to sell the NBA arena.
May 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks Arena Tough Sell for Outstate Legislators
Poll shows state residents outside metro Milwaukee and Madison oppose subsidy by 86% to 10%.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Walker Would End Oversight of For-Profit Colleges
His budget eliminates Educational Approval Board, which costs the state nothing to oversee for-profit colleges.
Mar 29th, 2015 by Madeleine Behr and Kate Golden
Governor Scott Walker Signs Freedom to Work Legislation
New law makes Wisconsin 25th state to give workers power to choose
Mar 9th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Rep. Barca Statement on Shutting Down of Public Hearing
"I am deeply disappointed that Senator Nass and Republicans did not at least live up to their promise of holding the public hearing until 7:00 tonight."
Feb 24th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Walker’s Funding Cuts for UW Ignite Firestorm
Lawmakers may balk at cuts and at plan to give UW System autonomy from legislature.
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Coming War Against Common Core
Top priority for Republican legislators next year is to kill Common Core educational standards.
Jul 7th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Measure Limits Recalls But Allows Unlimited Fundraising
Republican proposal would provide great protection to incumbent politicians.
Dec 9th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Finally, Something the Parties Agree On
Republican and Democratic legislators both support tax credits to rehab old buildings, but cost could be high.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Could The Brewers Benefit If Minnesota Loses Its Team?
Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has scoffed at complaints from Twin Cities newspapers that eliminating a baseball team there would benefit the Milwaukee Brewers.
Nov 19th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
The Sad Saga of Rep. Steve Nass
These are not good days for Rep. Steve Nass (R-Whitewater).
Sep 7th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
How Three Legislators Committed Highway Robbery
Anyone who's driven to Madison is aware the trip takes about 75 miles from downtown Milwaukee.
Aug 24th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
