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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Under GOP Control, Abortion Rights Would Be First on the Chopping Block
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Under GOP Control, Abortion Rights Would Be First on the Chopping Block

SCOWIS Candidate Maria Lazar, GOP gubernatorial front runner Tom Tiffany, and numerous legislative candidates have all supported a six-week abortion ban or the state’s 1849 abortion ban.

Republican Legislature’s Refusal to Fund Schools Gives Wisconsinites Unwelcome Gift – Higher Property Taxes
Wisconsin Democrats on Joint Finance GOP Budget Vote
Bipartisan grazing bill will help Wisconsin farmers implement more grazing practices
CFC Position Statement In Support of Assembly Bill 1
Speaker Vos Announces Assembly Standing Committee Membership
Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) Funding Bill Signed into Law
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Department 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

City of Dodgeville receives $250,000 state grant to support expansion of dental clinic
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City of Dodgeville receives $250,000 state grant to support expansion of dental clinic

WEDC investment to allow clinic to treat more underserved patients

Novak, Vruwink Introduce Bill Aimed at Harassment of Sports Officials
Rep. Mark Spreitzer and LGBT Caucus Introduce Bipartisan Equality Agenda
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Rep. 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."

Governor Walker Signs Bills to Create and Expand Outdoor Recreation, Attract Talent to Wisconsin, and Improve Medical Assistance
Governor 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: “We Want to Provide Health Care Stability and Lower Premiums for Wisconsin”
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Governor 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

Bi-Partisan Legislation to Update County Population Threshold Passes the State Assembly
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Bi-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.

With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families
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With Elections Just a Year Away, Legislature Abandons Wisconsin Families

Industrial Acid Mining Bill Will Put Public Health at Risk for Generations

Governor Walker Signs 20 Bills Into Law
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Governor Walker Signs 20 Bills Into Law

Acts 37 - 56

Governor Walker Announces Cheese as Official State Dairy
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Governor Walker Announces Cheese as Official State Dairy

Governor signs two bills into law at Mineral Point Elementary

Rep. Novak Supports Bill to Increase Funding for Rural Broadband
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Rep. Novak Supports Bill to Increase Funding for Rural Broadband

The proposed legislation allocates an additional $15.5 million for broadband grants.

Rep. Novak Ready to Work on Governor’s Budget
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Rep. Novak Ready to Work on Governor’s Budget

"I am confident we are heading in the right direction."

Rep. Novak Statement on State of the State Address
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Rep. Novak Statement on State of the State Address

"There is no doubt that Wisconsin’s best days are ahead."

Private School Voucher Special Interest Group Tops $1 Million in Campaign Spending to Elect Compliant Legislators
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Private 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

Unaccountable Private School Voucher Backers Up the Ante With Six Figure TV Ad Buy to Boost Rep. Todd Novak in 51st Assembly District Race
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Unaccountable 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.

Private Voucher School Front Group Reports Spending $500,000 in September Alone to Buy Pro-Voucher Legislature
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Private 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

Shullsburg Selected as Wisconsin’s Newest Main Street Community
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Shullsburg Selected as Wisconsin’s Newest Main Street Community

City is only Wisconsin community to receive select honor in 2016

Rep. Novak Fights for Vital Jobs Program
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Rep. Novak Fights for Vital Jobs Program

"The Skills Enhancement Program helps struggling low income students throughout the state remain in higher education..."

Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law
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Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law

Acts 200 - 257.

Rep. Novak’s Bill to Aid Dementia Care in Rural Wisconsin Passes Assembly
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Rep. Novak’s Bill to Aid Dementia Care in Rural Wisconsin Passes Assembly

The bill passed the Assembly unanimously, and now moves to the Senate.

Rep. Novak’s Bill to Fight Drug Use in Rural Wisconsin Passes Assembly
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Rep. 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.”

Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Supports Iowa-Model Redistricting Reform
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Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Supports Iowa-Model Redistricting Reform

The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign endorses Senate Bill 58 and Assembly Bill 328.