Chris Kapenga

Sep 12, 2019

Republican Vukmir decides against run for Congress (UPDATE)

The sons of two former Republican rivals are considering running for the same Wisconsin congressional seat.

Sep 6, 2019

State lawmakers urge Trump to reinstate federal PLA ban

Two GOP state lawmakers this week sent a letter to the White House urging the Trump administration to undo Obama-era rules allowing governments to mandate union labor agreements on federally backed projects.

Sep 6, 2019

Republicans eye running in ‘crucial’ Wisconsin district

Likely Republican candidates began to jockey for position Thursday ahead of a stampede to run for an open Wisconsin congressional seat in a district that's a conservative hotbed and central to President Donald Trump's re-election hopes.

Aug 21, 2019

Proposal would prohibit materials exclusions on pipe projects

A “Pipes of All Types” bill circulating in the state Legislature would try to hold down project costs by preventing water utilities from specifying which types of materials must be used in pipe-installation jobs — setting up a fight with the engineers who usually make such decisions.

Jul 17, 2019

Bill would overrule historic status, allow Waukesha County to raze building

A new bill would aid Waukesha County in razing a historic building it owns by overriding a landmark designation issued by the city of Waukesha, a move city officials view as an overreach.

Jun 27, 2019

Wisconsin passes budget after Tesla proviso woos key senator

Wisconsin Republicans passed a state budget Wednesday after winning a key legislator's support with a provision to allow Tesla to open dealerships in the state — a goal long pursued by the lawmaker, who sells rebuilt Tesla vehicles and parts.

Jun 26, 2019

Tesla provisions win Wisconsin Senator’s budget vote

Wisconsin Republicans won a key legislator's support for the state budget Wednesday by inserting provisions in the spending plan that would allow the electric-car manufacturer Tesla to open dealerships in the state.

Jun 19, 2019

GOP senator vows to vote against state budget (UPDATE)

A Republican Wisconsin state senator says he will vote against the state budget proposal written by his fellow Republicans, leaving the GOP with only one vote to spare in the Senate.

Mar 5, 2019

Evers’ pick for licensing agency had felony child-abuse charge

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' pick to head a state agency that licenses construction workers and other professionals was charged with felony child abuse in 2005 after jabbing her 5-year-old son's hand with a pen, causing it to bleed.

Jul 25, 2018

Republican Kapenga comes out against helping Kimberly Clark

Republican state Sen. Chris Kapenga says he won't support a proposed tax-break bill to help keep Kimberly-Clark Corp. plants open in Wisconsin.

Mar 1, 2018

Change to rules for carbon monoxide detectors, inspections advance

Legislation that would change state rules governing how many carbon-monoxide detectors must be installed in homes is heading toward a vote in the Wisconsin Senate.

Feb 22, 2018

Lawmakers OK bills restricting local control of employment, residential development (UPDATE)

The state Assembly will vote on Thursday on a proposal to prevent local governments from adopting mandatory labor-peace agreements and other requirements related to employment laws.