Joe Leibham, Wisconsin State Senator, District 9

Senator Leibham with his wife Heather and their sons Andrew and Will.

Senator Leibham discusses the economy with a local store owner.

Senator Leibham asks a question during a committee hearing.

Sportsmen and conservationists from Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties visit with Senator Leibham in the State Capitol office of the 9th Senate District.

Senator Leibham answers the questions of local fourth grade students as they depart for a field trip to the State Capitol in Madison.

Sport fishing is an important part of the Lakeshore Area economy and culture. Senator Leibham shows off his catch at the Coho Derby media day.

Farming and agribusiness form the backbone of our local and state economies. Every summer, Senator Leibham serves breakfast to hungry revelers at the annual Dairy Breakfasts in Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Calumet and Fond du Lac Counties.

Senator Leibham greets a group of Sheboygan-area Special Olympians as they prepare for a day of competition.

Feature Story

Where is the Focus for Jobs?

(November 20, 2009)...Last week, the State Senate wrapped up its fall 2009 voting session. Below, you will find a brief listing of the more substantial bills that the Majority Party decided to schedule for final debate and votes. While I am pleased that we were able to complete our work on most of these subjects, I am disappointed that very little, if any, discussion or legislative effort went into proposals or ideas to stimulate our struggling economy, improve the private sector job market in Wisconsin or provide some relief for families struggling financially across our state. Unemployment continues to be a major problem but the current leadership in the legislature seems reluctant or unwilling to address the underlying anti-job tax and regulatory climate. While I, and other legislators, have introduced various pro-job, taxpayer-friendly bills, we struggle to even get them scheduled for a public hearing, much less a vote.... READ MORE