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Michael Huebsch
Mike Huebsch is a former member of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC). He was first appointed in February 2015 by Governor Scott Walker (R).[1] Huebsch succeeded Commissioner Eric Callisto.[1] Commissioners serve six-year terms.[2] Huebsch left office in February 2020.[3]
Huebsch is a former Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 94 from 1995 to 2011. He resigned from the legislature on January 3, 2011, after being named by Gov. Walker as the state's Administration Secretary.[4][5]. He previously served on the La Crosse County Board of Supervisors from 1992-1995.
Biography
Before joining the PSC, Huebsch served four years as Wisconsin Department of Administration Secretary. His past state government experience also includes 16 years in the state legislature and serving on the La Crosse County Board.[2]
Huebsch attended Onalaska High School and Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1]
He has been a member of a number of organizations, including the American Legislative Exchange Council, Family and Children's Center Community Board, Greater La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, Holmen Rod and Gun Club, National Rifle Association (NRA), Onalaska Business Association, Onalaska Rotary Club, Rod and Gun Club, Sons of the American Legion and Board of Advisors of Viterbo College.[6]
Education
- Graduated from Onalaska High School
- Attended Oral Roberts University
Political career
Wisconsin Public Service Commission (2015-2020)
Huebsch served as a member of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission from March 2015 to February 2020.[1][3]
Wisconsin State Assembly (1995-2011)
Huebsch served 16 years as 94th District representative in the Wisconsin State Assembly. His tenure in the state assembly included one term serving as speaker.[2]
Committee assignments
Prior to his resignation, Huebsch served on the following committees:
Elections & appointments
2015
Huebsch was appointed by Gov. Scott Walker to a six-year term on the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, beginning February 2015.[1]
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Huebsch was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 94. He defeated Democrat Cheryl Hancock in the general election on November 2, 2010. He was unopposed in the primary election on September 14.[7]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 94 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Michael Huebsch (R)
|
13,979 | |||
| Cheryl Hancock (D) | 9,768 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 94 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Mike Huebsch (R)
|
4,261 | 99.77% | ||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 included:
- AB-132 Civil Air Patrol emergency service operation: employer required to grant an unpaid leave of absence; discrimination in employment prohibited; DWD provision
- AB-201 Pupil counts by school districts re report to DPI: January date changed
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Huebsch is married to Valerie Huebsch, with whom he has two children, Ryan and Brett. The family resides in West Salem.[1]
Recent news
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See also
- Public Service Commissioner
- Wisconsin Public Service Commission
- Wisconsin State Assembly
- Wisconsin Legislature
External links
- Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
- Official Wisconsin Assembly website of Representative Michael Huebsch
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004, 1998
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Huebsch's Freedom Speaks profile
- Representative Huebsch's LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 weau.com, "Neitzel succeeds Huebsch as WI Dept. of Administration Secretary," February 16, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 LaCrosse Tribune, "Huebsch: No bias on high-voltage project," March 11, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 WPR, "Mike Huebsch Retires," February 6, 2020
- ↑ WKBT "3 Wis. lawmakers bid adieu to take jobs with gov," January 3, 2011
- ↑ Channel 3000 "Walker Names Cabinet Secretaries," December 30, 2010
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Assemblyman Huebsch," accessed March 24, 2015
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 25, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eric Callisto |
Wisconsin Public Service Commission 2015–2020 |
Succeeded by Tyler Huebner |
| Preceded by - |
Wisconsin State Assembly District 94 1994–2011 |
Succeeded by Steve Doyle |
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