Todd Novak (Rep.), 51st Assembly District
Born April 23, 1965; 2 children. Graduate Iowa-Grant H.S. 1983; attended Southwest Technical College 1983-85. Former government/associate newspaper editor 1990-2014. Member: Wis. League of Municipalities; NRA; Wis. Farm Bureau. Former member: Iowa Co. Humane Soc. (founding mbr., treas.); Wis. Newspaper Assn.; National Newspaper Assn. Southwest Regional Planning Comn. 2012-present. Mayor of Dodgeville 2012-present.
Elected to Assembly 2014. Biennial committee assignments: 2015 — Agriculture (vice chp.); Criminal Justice and Public Safety; Mental Health Reform; Mining and Rural Development; Urban and Local Affairs; Ways and Means.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-7502; (888) 534-0051 (toll free);
District: (608) 574-0100.
E-mail: Rep.Novak@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: 202 West Division Street, Dodgeville 53533.
Mailing address: Office: Room 304 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8953, Madison 53708.
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Democrats Target Rep. Novak in New District
Remapped Assembly district is 55% Democrat. But incumbent Republican is running hard.
Sep 30th, 2024 by Steven WaltersDepartment of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) Funding Bill Signed into Law
All Wisconsin schools will have access to OSS services through the 2024-2025 school year
Mar 27th, 2024 by Wisconsin Department of JusticeCity of Dodgeville receives $250,000 state grant to support expansion of dental clinic
WEDC investment to allow clinic to treat more underserved patients
Dec 28th, 2021 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationRepublicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place
Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneNon-Profit Didn’t Report Campaign Spending?
Jobs First Coalition spent $1 million to elect Republican legislators but left it off tax forms, complaint to IRS says.
Sep 8th, 2020 by Erik GunnWill Senate Act on Assembly-Passed Bills?
160 bills passed by Assembly haven’t gotten consideration by state Senate.
Apr 27th, 2020 by Steven WaltersBipartisan Water Quality Bills Pass
Though, they do not make it through the sharply divide legislature without some disagreement.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Isiah HolmesBipartisan Group of Lawmakers Push $10M Clean Water Fund
Trust fund would support clean water projects, though a cash source for the fund remains uncertain.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Danielle KaedingClean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue
Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?
Jan 13th, 2020 by Steven WaltersLegislators Unveil $10 Million Clean Water Plan
Package of 13 proposals. Evers likely to support the approach.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Laurel WhiteNovak, Vruwink Introduce Bill Aimed at Harassment of Sports Officials
Dec 30th, 2019 by State Rep. Don Vruwink
Evers, Governors Push Congress on PFAS
15 governors call for tougher standards, more protections on PFAS chemicals.
Sep 20th, 2019 by Melanie Conklin and Susan J. DemasGerrymandering Bill is Bipartisan
Three Republican legislators are co-sponsers of bill calling for nonpartisan redistricting.
Jul 12th, 2019 by Laurel WhiteDid Legislators Work Too Fast?
Apparently had no time to address issues like drunk driving and water pollution.
Jun 30th, 2019 by Gregory HumphreyRep. Mark Spreitzer and LGBT Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Equality Agenda
"As an out gay man, I am proud to stand by my fellow LGBT legislators today to present the Equality Agenda in honor of Pride Month."
Jun 4th, 2019 by State Rep. Mark SpreitzerElectric Scooters Could Return This Year
Bill working its way through state Legislature to legalize electric scooters.
May 8th, 2019 by Jeramey JanneneLegislature 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 WhiteGovernor 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 WalkerGovernor Walker Signs Bills on Improving Family Access to High-Quality Child Care, Creating Transitional Jobs Program for Wisconsin Veterans, and Increasing Funding for Watershed Protection Grants
Governor Walker signs 64 bills into law at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerGovernor Walker: “We Want to Provide Health Care Stability and Lower Premiums for Wisconsin”
Signs State Reinsurance Program, Key Piece of Health Care Stability Plan into Law
Feb 27th, 2018 by Gov. Scott WalkerBi-Partisan Legislation to Update County Population Threshold Passes the State Assembly
In the next census, Dane County will surpass 500,000 residents and would, without this change, be subject to laws written for application only in Milwaukee County.
Feb 20th, 2018 by State Rep. Lisa SubeckAssembly Approves Rollback of Wetlands Protection
Bill backed by WMC, Kochs, could destroy 1 million acres of wetlands.
Feb 19th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignGOP Legislators Push Harsher Bail Rules
State constitutional amendment opposed by defense lawyers, supported by City of Milwaukee.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Gretchen SchuldtGOP 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 CampaignBill Suppresses Victim’s Mental Health Records
Defendant couldn’t request, jury couldn’t see records unless victim allows it.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtMega-Donors’ Offshore Cash Backed Walker
Paradise Papers show billionaire’s off-shore tax havens donated to Gov. Walker.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignWith Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations
Nov 8th, 2017 by Wisconsin Conservation VotersBill Lets Some Criminal Records Be Expunged
Rep. Goyke’s bill gets bipartisan support, allows retroactive expungement of youthful convictions.
Sep 6th, 2017 by Gretchen SchuldtDemocrats Still Need a Clear Message
Yes, GOP gerrymandering matters. But they also have stronger candidates and message.
Jun 26th, 2017 by Steven WaltersGovernor Walker Announces Cheese as Official State Dairy
Governor signs two bills into law at Mineral Point Elementary
Jun 1st, 2017 by Gov. Scott WalkerBig Agriculture Rewards Legislators
Industry wants high capacity wells, gives $220,000 to key committee members.
Mar 15th, 2017 by Matt RothschildHow Legislature Rigged the Game
2015 campaign finance law gives more power to wealthy and corporations.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Steven Walters$28 Million Spent on 2016 Legislative Races
A new record, 66% more than 2014, huge special interest spending.
Mar 3rd, 2017 by Matt RothschildRep. Novak Supports Bill to Increase Funding for Rural Broadband
The proposed legislation allocates an additional $15.5 million for broadband grants.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Todd NovakRep. Novak Ready to Work on Governor’s Budget
"I am confident we are heading in the right direction."
Feb 8th, 2017 by Todd NovakRep. Novak Statement on State of the State Address
"There is no doubt that Wisconsin’s best days are ahead."
Jan 10th, 2017 by Todd NovakSpecial Interests Spend $9 Million on Legislative Races
Led by Greater Wisconsin Committee, Democratic-leaning groups spent more, 53% of money.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Matt RothschildRecord Elections Spending by Special Interests
$7.8 million spent so far, with more by Democratic-leaning groups.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Matt RothschildPrivate School Voucher Special Interest Group Tops $1 Million in Campaign Spending to Elect Compliant Legislators
American Federation For Children spends big to try to elect legislators who’ll keep public tax dollars flowing to less accountable private schools
Nov 1st, 2016 by One Wisconsin NowUnaccountable Private School Voucher Backers Up the Ante With Six Figure TV Ad Buy to Boost Rep. Todd Novak in 51st Assembly District Race
Spending campaign cash now to keep public tax dollars flowing to them later.
Oct 28th, 2016 by One Wisconsin NowPrivate Voucher School Front Group Reports Spending $500,000 in September Alone to Buy Pro-Voucher Legislature
This Kind of Support Comes With a Price, History Shows GOP Candidates and Legislature Will Pay
Sep 30th, 2016 by One Wisconsin NowShullsburg Selected as Wisconsin’s Newest Main Street Community
City is only Wisconsin community to receive select honor in 2016
Aug 24th, 2016 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation“To Not Only Survive, But Thrive!”
The mass shooting in Orlando was a tragic reminder of the need for LGBT equality.
Jun 27th, 2016 by Ald. JoCasta ZamarripaRep. Novak Fights for Vital Jobs Program
"The Skills Enhancement Program helps struggling low income students throughout the state remain in higher education..."
May 27th, 2016 by Todd NovakGovernor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
Acts 200 - 257.
Mar 1st, 2016 by Gov. Scott WalkerRep. Novak’s Bill to Aid Dementia Care in Rural Wisconsin Passes Assembly
The bill passed the Assembly unanimously, and now moves to the Senate.
Feb 18th, 2016 by Todd NovakRep. Novak’s Bill to Fight Drug Use in Rural Wisconsin Passes Assembly
“One of the reasons I ran for office was to fight rural crime and drug use.”
Feb 17th, 2016 by Todd NovakWisconsin Democracy Campaign Supports Iowa-Model Redistricting Reform
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign endorses Senate Bill 58 and Assembly Bill 328.
Sep 8th, 2015 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignStories From the State Capitol
Six vignettes tell the story of how the Senate passed the Right-to-Work bill.
Mar 2nd, 2015 by Steven WaltersThe Long Arms of Scott Jensen
Former Assembly Speaker, now a school choice lobbyist, targeted six Democrats with negative ads that never mentioned the issue.
Dec 3rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders