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In 2008, running unopposed, Shilling won 97% of the vote.<ref>http://www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/countyclerk/Election/PastElectResults/08NovCanvass.HTM</ref> |
In 2008, running unopposed, Shilling won 97% of the vote.<ref>http://www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/countyclerk/Election/PastElectResults/08NovCanvass.HTM</ref> |
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Shilling voted against a bill creating tax incentives for businesses who create jobs in Wisconsin.<ref>[http://www.votesmart.org/issue_keyvote_detail.php?cs_id=33090&can_id=56385 Tax Incentives for Job Creation - AB 3] votesmart.com Accessed June 6, 2011</ref>. This bill ultimately passed in the legislature with strong bipartisan support.<ref>[http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/114944994.html Walker signs 2 more business incentive bills] Stein, Jason. Jan. 31, 2011. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Accessed June 6, 2011</ref> |
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==State Senate Candidacy== |
==State Senate Candidacy== |
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Revision as of 00:27, 7 June 2011
Jennifer Shilling | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 95th district | |
| In office 2000–Present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1969 Oshkosh, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Chris Shilling |
| Residence | La Crosse, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | UW-La Crosse |
Jennifer Shilling is a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 95th Assembly District since 2000 covering the City of La Crosse, Wisconsin.[1]
Background
Prior to being elected, she worked as a legislative aide to Democratic State Representative Mark Meyer and United States Representative Ron Kind. Shilling is a graduate of UW-La Crosse and a former La Crosse County Supervisor.[2]
Representative Shilling is a graduate of UW-La Crosse, the Bowhay Institute on Legislative Leadership Development and the Citizen’s Police Academy in Onalaska, Wisconsin, a suburb of La Crosse. In 2001, she was selected to participate in the American Council of Young Political Leaders delegation to the Philippines, and in 2002 was the commencement speaker for the UW-La Crosse graduation.[3]
Representative Shilling currently serves on the Legislature's Joint Committee on Finance, the Assembly Committee on Health and Health Care Reform, and the Assembly Committee on Rules. In addition, she is also a member of the Wisconsin Technology Council Board of Directors.[4]
In 2008, running unopposed, Shilling won 97% of the vote.[5]
Shilling voted against a bill creating tax incentives for businesses who create jobs in Wisconsin.[6]. This bill ultimately passed in the legislature with strong bipartisan support.[7]
State Senate Candidacy
Shilling formally announced her intention to run for the Senate seat now held by Republican Dan Kapanke on April 9, 2011.[8]
References
- ^ http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=1795&search_term=shilling
- ^ http://jennifershilling.com/p/wfc/web/candidate/biography/public/
- ^ http://www.legis.state.wi.us/assembly/asm95/news/biography.htm
- ^ http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/asm95/news/biography.htm
- ^ http://www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/countyclerk/Election/PastElectResults/08NovCanvass.HTM
- ^ Tax Incentives for Job Creation - AB 3 votesmart.com Accessed June 6, 2011
- ^ Walker signs 2 more business incentive bills Stein, Jason. Jan. 31, 2011. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Accessed June 6, 2011
- ^ http://lacrossetribune.com/news/statebudget/article_62c0a852-632e-11e0-8168-001cc4c002e0.html
External links
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Jennifer Shilling official government website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Jennifer Shilling
- Campaign 2008 campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
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