Robin Vos

Lawsuit filed, targets Republican laws reducing Governor Tony Evers' power

January 10, 2019 5:17pm CST

Wisconsin Assembly Republicans outline priorities to Gov. Tony Evers

MADISON — Wisconsin Assembly Republicans are delivering what they call a "gesture of our goodwill" outlining their priorities to Democratic Gov.

January 10, 2019 11:11am CST

Assembly's Robin Vos to form water quality task force

MADISON — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he will form a water-quality task force following reports of contaminated wells across southwestern Wisconsin.The Wisconsin State Journal reports that 42 percent of 301 randomly selected wells tested in Iowa, Grant and Lafayette counties exceed federal standards for bacteria that can come from animal or human waste or for a toxic fertilizer residue.

January 3, 2019 10:11am CST

'Boss Vos:' As Walker exits, Robin Vos ready to become most powerful Republican in Wisconsin

MADISON — His voice nearly gone following all-night negotiations, Robin Vos stood on the floor of the Wisconsin Assembly just after sunrise and calmly made the case for legislation aimed at taking power from the incoming Democratic governor.In his typical measured tones, the Assembly speaker ridiculed Democratic opposition as hysterical overreaction and rejected portrayals of the move as a cynical power grab: "I don't think what you believe makes you evil."Then, when the bell rang for the Dec. 5 vote, Vos won — as usual.Vos, who has been speaker since 2013, is used to being at the center of Wisconsin's biggest political battles.

December 16, 2018 1:36pm CST

Wisconsin assembly to take up health care, roads, primary in lame duck session

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans' plan for a lame-duck legislative session solidified Friday as GOP leaders confirmed they will consider bills that would move the next presidential primary date as well as deal with transportation funding and early voting.The GOP aims to hold floor debates Tuesday, which would give Republicans a final opportunity to pass legislation before Republican Gov.

November 30, 2018 2:37pm CST

Vos says he thinks Walker will be 'generally supportive' of plans to limit powers of governor's office

MADISON — Wisconsin's assembly speaker said following a private meeting Thursday with Gov.

November 15, 2018 2:39pm CST

Robin Vos strikes defiant tone in re-election as Assembly speaker

MADISON — Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is striking a defiant tone as he faces working with Democrat Tony Evers as governor.Vos said Monday after being re-elected as speaker that he will work with Evers when he can, but "We are not going to roll over and play dead like they assume we probably should."He says Republicans must protect their legacy and "stand like bedrock to guarantee that Wisconsin does not go back."Republicans will return with a 63-36 majority in the Assembly.

November 12, 2018 3:45pm CST

Tony Evers prepares transition, Republicans look to curb power

MADISON — Wisconsin Republican lawmakers on Thursday, Nov. 8 privately discussed ways they could limit the incoming Democratic governor before he takes office, which the governor-elect described as a "desperate attempt to cling to power."Tony Evers, who narrowly defeated Republican Gov.

November 8, 2018 5:34pm CST

Assembly Speaker Vos vows to 'never' take Medicaid expansion money

MADISON — Assembly Speaker Robin Vos vowed Tuesday to never accept federal Medicaid expansion money and defended his decision not to punish a member of his caucus for inappropriate racial and sexual comments to three female lawmakers.Vos made the remarks to reporters immediately following an appearance at a Madison luncheon.

October 2, 2018 7:45pm CDT

'America is open for business:' Pres. Trump praises groundbreaking for $10 billion Foxconn facility

MOUNT PLEASANT -- President Donald Trump and Wisconsin Gov.

June 28, 2018 5:46pm CDT

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he's open to incentives for Harley

MILWAUKEE -- Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos says he's open to considering tax breaks to keep Harley-Davidson jobs in the state, but he feels existing incentives are competitive.President Donald Trump has been tweeting criticism of Harley this week after the company announced it was shipping some motorcycle production overseas to avoid European Union tariffs.Vos told reporters Wednesday that he "would never do anything that hurts the ability of Harley-Davidson to be competitive worldwide." As for President Trump's tweets, Vos says, "I would prefer to use more of a carrot approach to say what can we do to make sure you stay here as opposed to a stick."President Trump is scheduled to be in Wisconsin on Thursday for the groundbreaking of the Foxconn Technology Group factory.

June 27, 2018 2:08pm CDT

Robin Vos to seek another term in WI State Assembly, won’t seek Ryan’s seat in Congress

BURLINGTON, Wis. -- Speaker Robin Vos announce Friday, April 13 that he will seek another term in the Wisconsin State Assembly -- and not run for Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District seat.Speaker Vos is the 75th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

April 13, 2018 7:54am CDT

With Paul Ryan out, focus turns to possible Republican candidates

MADISON -- With Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan deciding against re-election, the focus turns to other Republicans who could run for his southeast Wisconsin congressional seat.Among those mentioned by Republicans as possible candidates are Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, attorney and University of Wisconsin Board of Regents member Bryan Steil and state Sen.

April 11, 2018 10:03am CDT