At the end of each year, I sit down with media outlets covering Wisconsin news to lay out the Assembly Republican agenda for the upcoming year. Assembly Republicans are excited to work to enact conservative policy here in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, we must face the reality of split government. While Republicans have maintained majorities in both houses of the legislature, Governor Evers’ veto will prevent many of our conservative priorities from becoming law. We have witnessed this reality for the last six years as Assembly Republicans have tried to limit the growth of government, pass meaningful tax relief, and keep our communities safe. I intend to revisit these priorities this session and make every effort to enact meaningful change in our state.

This week, I announced the formation of our Assembly committees. Inspired by Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), I decided to create a new standing committee called the “Governmental Oversight, Accountability and Transparency Committee” (GOAT). This committee will be tasked with finding ways to make government work better and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy. I’m excited to have my colleague, Representative Amanda Nedweski (R-Pleasant Prairie), lead the committee in its important work.

Wisconsin is estimated to have a $4 billion surplus heading in to next session. My top priority will be to return these dollars to the taxpayers. While Governor Evers believes these resources should be used to grow the size of government, Assembly Republicans will hold the line to stop any new, reckless spending.

Immigration and common-sense election reforms continue to be top of mind for residents of Southeast Wisconsin. This session, I am committed to passing a constitutional amendment that will enshrine voter ID in our state constitution. This action will ensure that the judiciary cannot repeal this essential security measure. Further, I plan to pass legislation to protect our citizens from undocumented individuals who cause harm in our communities. If an individual commits a serious crime, law enforcement should be required to verify that person’s citizenship status. If their status cannot be verified, federal authorities should be immediately notified. These reforms are common-sense and I hope to see them become law this session.

As always, if you have any ideas on how to make Wisconsin a better place to live and raise a family, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas,

-Robin