Glenn Grothman

Aug 5, 2025

US labor secretary visits Wisconsin construction site

The U.S. Secretary of Labor, members of Congress and the Wisconsin Legislature toured a project underway by Keller Inc.

Mar 23, 2021

Evers OKs dentists to vaccinate as millions become eligible

Gov. Tony Evers on Monday signed a bill that allows dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccinations, the same day that more than 2 million more people with preexisting conditions became eligible for shots.

Jan 22, 2021

Contractors, congressmen decry Biden’s decision to cancel Keystone XL

Construction workers joined three Wisconsin congressmen in Racine County on Friday to protest President Joe Biden’s decision to cancel work on the Keystone XL pipeline.

Jan 7, 2021

GOP Reps. Tiffany, Fitzgerald object to certifying Biden win

Two Wisconsin Republicans objected to certifying Joe Biden's victories in a pair of states before his win was confirmed in a meeting of Congress that was interrupted by the storming of the Capitol by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.

Aug 10, 2020

Wisconsin Democrats decry Trump unemployment benefits order

Wisconsin Democratic leaders expressed hope Monday that President Donald Trump's executive order requiring states to pay for a quarter of additional unemployment benefits won't stand and that Congress will reach a deal on a broader relief package to help cash-strapped schools, governments and others.

Jun 18, 2020

OPINION: Before pumping money into infrastructure, repeal costly Davis-Bacon Act

Federal infrastructure investments can play a key role in establishing jobs and promoting a fuller economic recovery in the aftermath of our nation’s COVID-19 response — if we get the details right.

Nov 6, 2018

Steil defeats ‘Iron Stache’ for Ryan’s seat

Although Democrats held on to a U.S. Senate seat and appeared to score a big victory in the governor's race, they were unable to seize outgoing House Speaker Paul Ryan's seat or send former U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl's nephew to Congress.

Oct 29, 2018

Secret moves hide Wisconsin lawmakers’ actions from public

It was 10:30 p.m. on June 3, 2011, the last day of deliberations on Wisconsin's state budget.

Apr 24, 2018

Pence to join Walker, Foxconn executive at forum

Vice President Mike Pence plans to join an executive from Foxconn Technology Group, Gov. Scott Walker and U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman at a public forum in Milwaukee to talk about the Republican tax overhaul.

Apr 23, 2018

Dems’ chances may rest on flipping GOP strongholds

A district north of Milwaukee that's backed a Democrat for Congress just once since World War II is among the places in the country that could make trouble for Republicans in this year’s mid-term elections.

Feb 3, 2017

‘Blacklisting’ rule blockage gets backing in high places

At least two Wisconsin lawmakers are throwing their support behind proposals to block a federal “blacklisting” rule that could bar certain contractors from bidding on government projects.

Nov 9, 2014

A look ahead to issues facing the Legislature

With Republicans holding even tighter control of the Wisconsin Legislature than before and Gov. Scott Walker enjoying his third statewide victory in four years, their agenda will likely move quickly next year.