奥尼尔出生,不,1953年6月20日;结婚了;3 children. Graduate Kimball Co. H.S. (Kimball, NE) 1971; B.S. medical technology U. of Nebraska 1975. Full-time legislator. Former medical technologist. Member: YMCA of Northern Rock Co. (bd. mbr.); Health Net of Rock Co.; League of Women Voters; Friends of Rotary Gardens. Former member: Mercy Health Systems Volunteers (pres.); Rock Futbol Soccer League (founding bd. mbr.); PTO Bd.; PTA Bd. Janesville School Board, 2000-09.
Elected to Assembly 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Health; Small Business Development; Transportation; Workforce Development.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-7503; (888) 947-0044 (toll free); District: (608) 756-4311.
E-mail: Rep.Kolste@legis.wisconsin.gov
Voting address: Janesville 53546.
Mailing address: Office: Room 8 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.
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Can Newcomer Turn a Red Seat Blue?
Republicans have held 1st Congressional District for three decades. Ann Roe seeks an upset.
Jul 26th, 2021 byErik GunnErpenbach Statement on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Bill Signing
Mar 26th, 2021 byState Sen. Jon ErpenbachPence to Janesville “The Choice is Clear”
Vice-president’s speech at Holiday Inn Conference Center says economy is on the ballot.
Sep 14th, 2020 byShamane MillsAhead of Pence Visit, Health Care Workers and Wisconsin Democrats Blast Administration for Prolonging Pandemic, Slowing Economic Recovery
"No community is immune from COVID-19 -- we’ve seen that everywhere across this state, whether it’s here in Janesville or cities or rural communities, the virus has reached everywhere because of Trump's failures."
Sep 14th, 2020 byDemocratic Party of WisconsinMany Democratic Legislators Resigning
But Assembly Minority Leader Hintz seeks reelection to his post.
Apr 25th, 2020 byMelanie ConklinBill Addressing High Drug Prices Advances
Assembly will take up bipartisan legislation, amendments, on Tuesday.
Feb 17th, 2020 byShamane MillsAssembly Stalls on Farm Crisis Legislation
Despite bipartisan movement, the bills never saw a special session.
Feb 13th, 2020 byErik GunnAssembly Rejects Bipartisan Rape Kit Bill
Republicans pass bill with "poison pills' that will force veto by Gov. Evers.
Feb 12th, 2020 byMelanie ConklinWill Republicans Kill Rape Kit Bill?
30 states passed bills to assure rape kits are processed. Only Wisconsin has made it partisan, expert testifies.
Feb 10th, 2020 byMelanie ConklinGov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving
"Caregivers provide critically important care and services, and it is essential that we recognize the important contributions these unsung heroes make to families in Wisconsin."
Aug 19th, 2019 byGov. Tony EversLegislators Cheer Passage of Landmark Bill to Protect Wisconsin’s Deaf and Interpreter Communities
Skowronski, Brostoff, Thiesfeldt, and Kolste Applaud Passage of AB 250
Jun 20th, 2019 byRep. Jonathan BrostoffOh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019 byJeramey JanneneGOP Defends Anti-Abortion Bills
Bill offers more restrictions on abortions. Medical professionals oppose legislation.
May 8th, 2019 byShamane MillsBill Ends Waivers for Immunizations
In response to measles outbreak, bipartisan proposal ends waivers for “personal convictions”.
2019年5月2日Brady CarlsonGovernor Evers Announces Transportation Stakeholder Task Force
Together, this group will discuss the state’s critical transportation issues and seek solutions to these challenges.
Jan 30th, 2019 byGov. Tony EversNo Choice in 36% of Legislative Races
Gerrymandering and decline in number of candidates leaves 2.5 million residents with no choice.
Jun 14th, 2018 byWisconsin Democracy CampaignRep. Kolste Releases Package of Prescription Drug Legislation
Trio of Bills Would Increase Drug Pricing Transparency and Provide Safeguards for Consumers
Oct 12th, 2017 byState Rep. Deb KolstePrices of Lifesaving Drugs Skyrocketing
Investigation finds seven widely prescribed drugs rose by 29% to 5241% in recent years!
Nov 28th, 2016 bySean Kirkby, Dee J. Hall and Bridgit BowdenAt Least 11,331 Wisconsin Jobs Outsourced Overseas Over the Last Five Years
Reveals Economic Wreckage Caused by Outsourcing During Walker and Johnson Years
Aug 29th, 2016 byCitizen Action of Wisconsin立法领导人和公民ction Call on Walker to Make Course Correction on BadgerCare
Wisconsin is adding mostly poverty-wage jobs, which is increasing BadgerCare enrollment.
Sep 29th, 2015 byCitizen Action of WisconsinCitizen Action Applauds Proposal to Scrap Walker’s Discredited Jobs Agency
Over 2,900 Wisconsinites have signed a petition calling for the closure of the agency on Citizen Action of Wisconsin’s website.
Sep 15th, 2015 byCitizen Action of WisconsinLegislators Introduce Bill to Challenge Excessive Health Insurance Rates
Walker Administration’s Insurance Commissioner has refused to police health insurance rate increases. Legislation would require state action to protect consumers.
Sep 3rd, 2015 byCitizen Action of WisconsinCitizen Action Applauds WEDC Outsourcing Accountability Bills
The bills are AB 340 in the Assembly and SB 211 in the Senate.
Aug 11th, 2015 byCitizen Action of WisconsinE-Cigarettes Lights Up Capitol Fight
Should they be taxed like cigarettes, banned from restaurants/bars or protected from local regulations?
Mar 30th, 2015 bySteven WaltersRedistricting reform the antidote to Republican extremism
Assembly Democratic freshmen urge support for non-partisan redistricting reform as fall session ends
Nov 13th, 2013 byPress ReleaseRep. Barca announces Democratic committee assignments for upcoming legislative session
Today Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha) announced the Assembly Democratic members of the standing and joint committees for the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Dec 21st, 2012 byState Rep. Peter Barca