Rep. Steineke Statement on Assembly Passage of Budget Bill
Today the Assembly passed the state budget bill that establishes a solid fiscal plan for the next two years. I was pleased to vote for a budget that cuts taxes, invests in education, reforms government, and sets Wisconsin on course for a better future.
Rep. Steineke Votes to Repair Unemployment Insurance Program
This long-awaited reform will help root-out waste and abuse while strengthening the solvency of the unemployment insurance fund.
E-Update: Joint Finance Committee Passes Budget
The Joint Finance Committee finished up their work on the state budget this week. They passed one of the largest tax cuts in history, simplified the tax code, increased funding for public schools and strengthened safety nets for our most vulnerable.
E-Update: Job Numbers Improve
This week, the Joint Finance Committee continued to modify the Governor's budget bill. Here are a few highlights:
E-Update: Revenue Numbers Improve
Thank you to everyone who attended my listening sessions in Freedom and Seymour this week. I enjoyed our discussions and appreciated hearing all of your views.

Area Lawmaker Proposes Recall Change
KAUKAUNA - Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of Governor Scott Walker surviving a recall election. Now Republican lawmakers are trying to change the criteria necessary to bring about a recall.
Local Lawmakers Weigh in on Budget
Local lawmakers are reacting to the moves that the Legislature's budget committee made overnight.
Tax Cuts for Everyone
The budget calls for a 650 million dollar cut to income taxes which nearly double's Governor Walker's original tax cut proposal.
New victim advocate bill to be introduced
Two state representatives circulated legislation Monday that would grant sexual assault and domestic abuse victims the right to be accompanied by a victim advocate.
GOP lawmakers want to end $15 million program for road aesthetics
Madison - Republican lawmakers are making a move to end a state Department of Transportation program that funnels up to $15 million a year into murals...

6/19/2013Rep. Steineke Statement on Assembly Passage of Budget Bill
Today the Assembly passed the state budget bill that establishes a solid fiscal plan for the next two years. I was pleased to vote for a budget that cuts taxes, invests in education, reforms government, and sets Wisconsin on course for a better future.
6/12/2013Rep. Steineke Votes to Repair Unemployment Insurance Program
This long-awaited reform will help root-out waste and abuse while strengthening the solvency of the unemployment insurance fund.
6/7/2013E-Update: Joint Finance Committee Passes Budget
The Joint Finance Committee finished up their work on the state budget this week. They passed one of the largest tax cuts in history, simplified the tax code, increased funding for public schools and strengthened safety nets for our most vulnerable.
6/5/2013Rep. Steineke Statement on JFC Passage of Budget Bill
The amended budget passed this morning includes one of the largest tax cuts in history while simplifying the tax code, increases funding for public schools, and strengthens safety nets for our most vulnerable.
6/4/2013Public Hearing Held on Recall Election Reform
Wisconsin has experienced dramatic election upheaval. In two years, there have been 15 recall elections. It’s left us all politically exhausted – and has cost taxpayers $16 million
5/29/2013Rep. Steineke Supports Tax Reform Proposal
This is a huge step forward in providing tax relief for Wisconsin families and making our state open for business. I support Rep. Kooyenga’s plan to streamline our state’s antiquated tax system.
5/21/2013Making the Budget Bill Better
Wisconsin is moving in the right direction. Our jobs numbers are on the rise. Revenues are increasing, and we are improving our business climate. Passing a balanced budget will help Wisconsin continue to move forward.
5/16/2013Rep. Steineke Votes for Better Health and Accountability
“This bill looks out for families and taxpayers,” said Rep. Steineke. “It empowers FoodShare recipients to buy healthier food. By establishing guidelines, taxpayer dollars will be used more wisely.”
5/16/2013May is Mental Health Awareness Month
I recently spent the day in Balsam Lake where the Speaker's Taskforce on Mental Health met for the fourth time.
5/15/2013Wisconsin Assembly Honors Sergeant Andrew Steiner With Hometown Hero Award
"Sgt. Steiner truly exemplified the Military’s core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor integrity, and personal service,” said Steineke.
5/10/2013E-Update: Revenue Numbers Improve
Thank you to everyone who attended my listening sessions in Freedom and Seymour this week. I enjoyed our discussions and appreciated hearing all of your views.
5/2/2013Giving Victims an Advocate
Lisa Penterman was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance five years ago. From the day she reported the assault, to the day the case ended, an advocate was beside her every step of the way.
4/29/2013Representative Steineke Introduces Victim Advocates Bill
"As a husband and a father, I want to make sure that abuse victims are given every resource they need to attain justice and recover emotionally."
4/26/2013Sporting Heritage Council Holds First Meeting
“As the author of the Sporting Heritage Bill last session, I’m happy to see that the Sporting Heritage Council’s first meeting was a success,” said Rep. Steineke.
4/22/2013Rep. Steineke: Statement on UW System Surplus
It’s unfathomable to think that the UW System raised tuition costs 5.5 percent each year while sitting on a surplus of millions. Students, parents and taxpayers alike should be outraged.
4/19/2013Opportunities To Make Your Voice Heard
Since taking office over two years ago, listening sessions have been an important part of my work as your state Representative.
4/19/2013Rep. Steineke Announces Listening Sessions
4/12/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Questions $1 Million LED Light Expenditure
This is an example of misplaced priorities within the DOT’s budget Once again, taxpayers are paying for aesthetics while more urgent projects are waitlisted.
4/3/2013Context Sensitive Solutions Not So Sensitive to Taxpayers
When families are on a budget, they learn how to separate wants from needs. When a state is on a budget, Legislators should separate wants from needs as well. That’s what a proposal I introduced intends to do.
4/3/2013Rep. Steineke Introduces Recall Election Reform
Voters in Wisconsin have gone through election upheaval. It’s left the whole state politically exhausted – along with a $14 million bill.
4/2/2013Rep. Steineke Works to Reduce Frivolous Spending
Rep. Jim Steineke announced plans today to change the way that the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) aesthetic enhancement projects, known as Context Sensitive Solutions are funded.
3/29/2013The Budget Bill and Education
As the husband of a public school teacher, I know how hard our teachers work to give students a great education.
3/7/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Votes to create Jobs for Northern Wisconsin
Assistant Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R – Kaukauna) voted today in support of Senate Bill (SB) 1 – the mining reform bill. SB 1 passed the Assembly on a 58-39 vote and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Walker.
3/7/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Appalled by Rep. Shankland’s Genocide Comparison
“I am appalled at Rep. Shankland’s accusation on the Assembly floor today that a bill creating hundreds of good paying jobs to an economically-depressed area equates to genocide.
2/27/2013Rep. Steineke Votes to Strengthen Economy with Targeted Job-Growth Bills
The Wisconsin state Assembly met today to vote on a variety of economic development bills that strengthen the private sector.
2/27/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Appointed to Sporting Heritage Council
2/22/2013Budget Bill Keeps Wisconsin’s Fiscal House in Order
For the second time in a row, Governor Walker presented the Legislature with a balanced budget bill that does not raise taxes. It’s a common-sense plan that sets appropriate priorities and keeps our state's fiscal house in order.
2/20/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Statement on 2013-2015 Budget Bill
Assistant Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R – Kaukauna) issued the following statement tonight in response to Governor Walker’s budget address:
2/13/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Statement on Medicaid Decision and Entitlement Reform
Assistant Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R – Kaukauna) issued the following statement today:
2/12/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Votes to Protect Transportation Fund
Assistant Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R – Kaukauna) cast his vote today for Assembly Joint Resolution (AJR) 2, a constitutional amendment that will protect the state’s transportation fund from being raided to pay for other programs.
2/6/2013Statement on Mental Health Task Force
Assistant Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R – Kaukauna) issued the following statement today in response to being named to the Assembly Speaker’s Bipartisan Task Force on Mental Health:
2/1/2013Column: “Righting the Rules”
Have you ever thought about how much it costs the private sector to comply with government regulations?
1/23/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Statement on Transportation Commission Recommendations
The Wisconsin Transportation Finance and Policy Commission released a report today examining the current state of Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure and predicting future budget needs. It made several funding recommendations including:
1/18/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Statement on Act 10 Ruling
Assistant Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R – Kaukauna) released the following statement today in response to the federal court’s upholding of Act 10:
1/16/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Statement on Mining Reform
Assistant Majority Leader Jim Steineke released the following statement today in response to the introduction of mining reform legislation:
1/16/2013Column: It Is Time for Mining Reform
The headline in the Chicago Tribune read: "Wisconsin's Bonanza. The Newly Developed Mining Region near Hurley."
1/15/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Statement on State of the State Address
“The Governor's outlook tonight was positive and realistic. We've come a long way from the massive budget deficits, billion dollar tax increases and staggering unemployment rates we were met with two years ago, but there's still more we can do."
1/10/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Statement on Bi-Partisan Efforts to Make Chamber Transparent and Efficient
Assistant Majority Leader Jim Steineke released the following statement today in response to bi-partisan efforts to reform Assembly rules that will make floor proceedings more transparent and efficient:
1/7/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Inaugurated to Second Assembly Term Takes Oath of Office as Assistant Majority Leader
Assistant Majority Leader Jim Steineke released the following statement today after being inaugurated to his second term as Representative of the 5th Assembly District:
1/4/2013Rep. Jim Steineke Statement on Gulfstream Corp.’s Job Growth Announcement
Assistant Majority Leader-elect Jim Steineke released the following statement today in response to Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s announcement
12/4/2012Rep. Jim Steineke Applauds Bi-Partisan Committee Co-Chair Appointments
Assistant Majority Leader-elect Jim Steineke expressed his approval today of the bi-partisan direction that Assembly republican leaders are taking for the new legislative session.
5/14/2012Economist with Department of Revenue Finds Wisconsin has Added Thousands of New Jobs
Late last week the Department of Revenue posted a video to YouTube.com featuring the lecture of Chief Economist for DOR, John Koskinen presenting to the Association of Government Accountants...
4/18/2012Representative Steineke Honored with Voice of Courage Award
The Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault announced that Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) has been awarded their Voice of Courage Award for his authoring of the Justice for Survivor’s Act...
4/12/2012Governor Walker Signs Justice for Survivors Act into Law
The Justice for Survivor’s Act was officially signed into law Thursday, April 12...
4/2/2012Sporting Heritage Bill Signed into Law
At an event in Woodruff, Governor Walker signed several key pieces of natural resource legislation...
3/8/2012Representative Steineke Optimistic About New Job Numbers
Today the Department of Workforce Development released their monthly job report and the numbers are encouraging...
3/7/2012Justice for Survivor's Act Passes Assembly
Assembly Bill 552, the Justice for Survivor’s Act, passed with overwhelming support in an 88-9 vote during Assembly session late last night...
3/6/2012Senate Democrats Eradicate Wisconsin Jobs Possibility
Senate Democrats successfully defeated Senate Bill 488, better known as the Mining Bill today by a 17-16 vote...
2/29/2012Represenative Steineke Schedules Listening Sessions
Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) announced he has scheduled listening sessions for the month of March...
2/2/2012Representative Steineke Introduces Justice for Survivors Act
During a press conference at the Appleton Police Department Rep. Jim Steineke announced his office is circulating the Justice for Survivors Act which eliminates...
1/26/2012Rep. Steineke, Jacque, Klenke, Weininger, Nygren and Van Roy defend Preble
Today Representatives Weininger, Jacque, Klenke, Steineke, Van Roy, & Nygren released a joint statement regarding comments purportedly made by State Senator Mike Ellis at a Madison hotel Thursday evening and caught on tape by a bystander...
1/26/2012Rep. Steineke Votes in Favor of a Working Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Assembly voted on Assembly Bill 426, also known as the Mining Bill...
1/25/2012Rep. Steineke Responds Governor Walker's State of State
Following Governor Walker’s State of the State speech, Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) issued the following statement...
12/20/2011Representative Steineke Applauds Cooperative Efforts to Protect Sexual Assault
Governor Walker announced today he and Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen are working together to ensure that Wisconsin’s Sexual Assault Victim Services (SAVS) program will be fully funded...
12/7/2011Rep. Steineke works to Protect Sexual Assault Program
11/28/2011Representative Steineke Introduces Legislation to Bring Back the Capitol Christmas Tree
State Representative Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) has introduced an Assembly Joint Resolution that would rename the "Capitol Holiday Tree" the "Capitol Christmas Tree."
10/18/2011Legislature Passes Vacant Land BIll
The Assembly voted today in favor of passing AB 163, which creates a disclosure report for sellers of vacant land...
10/5/2011Representative Steineke Introduces Sporting Heritage Bill
State Representative Jim Steineke has (R-Kaukauna) has introduced legislation that is designed to protect and reinvigorate Wisconsin’s sporting community...
9/14/2011Representative Steineke Argues Boycott by Senator Taylor is Threatening the Livelihood of Wisconsin Workers in Green Bay
Senator Lena Taylor (D- Milwaukee) announced her plans to boycott Georgia Pacific...
9/13/2011Assembly Bill 177 Passes with Bi-Partisan Support
The Wisconsin Assembly voted in favor of Assembly Bill 177, which reforms the DNR permitting process. AB 177, introduced by Representative Jim Steineke (R- Kaukauna), creates a predictable and streamlined DNR process...
9/6/2011Representative Steineke Drafts Bill to Protect Teachers from Involvement in Custody Disputes
Today Representative Steineke (R- Kaukauna) sent a bill for introduction that will protect teachers, teacher’s aides and school guidance counselors from being forced to testify regarding their communications with parents or guardians of students.
7/20/2011Legislature Passes Extension on Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The Wisconsin Assembly voted today to extend benefits to those Wisconsinites who are facing the hardship of long term unemployment. Assembly Bill 197 accepts federal money for extending UI benefits until January 4, 2012...
6/28/2011Kaukauna School District Benefits from Collective Bargaining Changes
Kaukauna School District today released a press release detailing the ways Act 10 has benefited the district and students who attend...
6/21/2011Representative Steineke Votes to Protect Rights to Personal Protection
The Wisconsin Assembly, in a bipartisan fashion, voted 68-27 today to become the 49th state to allow concealed carry...
6/16/2011Supreme Court Rules Against Activist Judge
Today the Supreme Court struck down Judge Sumi’s ruling blocking the passage of the Budget Repair Bill...
6/15/2011Budget Creates Fiscally Strong Wisconsin
Today the Wisconsin Assembly voted in favor of the first budget in recent memory that will give the state a surplus by 2013...
5/11/2011Updated Fiscal Estimate Delievers Pleasant Surprise
The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau today released their updated tax projections, which estimates an increase of revenues totaling $636 million by the end of 2013...
5/4/2011Republican Support for Governor's Budget Repair Bill Vindicated by Kaukauna School District
Kaukauna School District announced today that it will cut 14.49 full time equivalent teaching positions for next year...
4/14/2011Rep. Steineke Authors Bill for Fairness and Municipal Control
Representative Steineke (R-Kaukauna) sent a bill for introduction today that re-institutes fairness in liquor licensing.
4/14/2011Rep. Steineke Votes in Favor of Fiscal Responsibility
The Wisconsin Legislature voted in favor of Assembly Joint Resolution 21 today, a constitutional amendment that creates the Fiscal Responsibility Fund and outlines the deposit and usage requirements for the fund...
4/12/2011Governor Walker Repeals Auto Insurance Minimum Mandate
Today Governor Walker signed Assembly Bill 4 into law, thereby repealing auto insurance minimum coverage mandates put in place by the Doyle administration...
4/5/2011Rep. Steineke votes in favor of balencing budget
Representative Jim Steineke (R- Kaukauna) voted in favor of refinancing portions of the state debt to take advantage of lower interest rates...
3/29/2011Representative’s Website Provides Another Tool for Constituents
Representative Jim Steineke (R- Kaukauna) announced today that his legislative website is now up and running.
3/1/2011Representative Jim Steineke responds to Governor Walker’s Budget
Today Governor Walker delivered his budget address outlining the cuts that will need to be made to reduce Wisconsin’s $3.6 billion deficit. State Representative Jim Steineke (R- Kaukauna) issued this statement...
2/2/2011Representative Steineke votes to improve government efficiency and economic growth: Democrats hinder progress
Representative Steineke (R-Kaukauna) again demonstrated his dedication to job creation in Wisconsin by voting for Special Session Assembly Bill 6, which reorganized the Department of Commerce to promote economic growth...
2/2/2011Rep. Steineke votes to create jobs in district and protect Wisconsin’s natural resources
Today Representative Steineke (R – Kaukauna) voted on a bill that would create over 400 new jobs in Wisconsin as well as protect Wisconsin’s natural beauty...
1/25/2011Rep. Steineke keeps campaign promise to avoid tax increases
Today Representative Steineke (R- Kaukana) protected the people of Wisconsin from higher taxes by voting in favor of Special Session Assembly Bill 5 which requires a two-thirds majority (or super majority) to raise taxes...
1/25/2011Representative Steineke once again votes to improve employment opportunities in Wisconsin
Today in Madison Representative Steineke (R-Kaukana) took yet another step to encourage economic recovery when he voted to provide incentives for businesses that create jobs in the immediate future...
E-Update: Job Numbers Improve
This week, the Joint Finance Committee continued to modify the Governor's budget bill. Here are a few highlights:

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