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Penny Bernard Schaber
| Penny Bernard Schaber | ||
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| Wisconsin State Assembly District 57 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $49,943/year | |
| Per diem | $88/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Southern Illinois University, 1977 and Northwestern University Medical School, 1980 | |
| Associate's | Southern Illinois University, 1973 and Fox Valley Technical College, 1986 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 11/05/1953 | |
| Place of birth | Mundelein, IL | |
| Profession | Physical Therapist | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Raised in Illinois, Schaber graduated with both her Associate's and Bachelor's of Science degrees from Southern Illinois University. After graduating from Southern Illinois, Schaber volunteered in the Peace Corps. After completing her service for the Peace Corps in Brazil, she returned state-side to attend Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Schaber graduated from Northwestern with a graduate degree in Physical Therapy. Schaber later attended Fox Valley Technical College and graduated with a Associate's Degree in National Resources[1].
Schaber is a retired Physical Therapist, last working with the Oshkosh Area School District[2]. She is a member of the Physical Therapy Association, Sierra Club, American Physical Therapy Association, and the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association.[3]
Policy positions
On her campaign site Schaber states she will "promote a cleaner and healthier Wisconsin by:"
- "assisting businesses to attain affordable and accessible health care for all employees and their families
- supporting strong * Education Committee, preschool to post-college, with financial support based on need and merit
- advancing economic growth and environmental protection while allowing for appropriate sustainable community growth
- encouraging job growth and security including the right to organize
- decreasing unemployment and providing for a living wage
- developing efficient mass transit for urban areas
- balancing revenues with spending
- promoting cost effective, and positive issue oriented campaigns that are not influenced by financial contributions
- encouraging contested elections at all levels through a bipartisan redistricting bureau
- protecting water, air and land resources
- re-establishing the Office of the Public Intervention and an independent DNR Secretary
- making government more efficient and responsive."[4]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schaber served on the following committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Aging and Long-Term Care | ||||
| • Jobs, Economy and Mining | ||||
| • State Affairs | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Tax Exemptions | ||||
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schaber served on these committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Jobs, the Economy and Small Business | ||||
| • Public Health and Public Safety | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
During the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schaber served on these committees:
| Wisconsin Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Health | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Health and Healthcare Reform | ||||
| • Jobs, the Economy and Small Business, Vice Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2012
Schaber won re-election in the 2012 election for Wisconsin State Assembly District 57. Schaber ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 57, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Penny Bernard Schaber Incumbent |
94% | 19,862 | |
| Republican | Brian Garrow (Write-In) | 3.2% | 668 | |
| - | Scattering | 2.8% | 594 | |
| Total Votes | 21,124 | |||
2010
- See also: Wisconsin State Assembly elections, 2010
Schaber was re-elected to Wisconsin State Assembly District 57. She defeated Republican Chris Hanson in the general election on November 2, 2010. She was unopposed in the September 14, 2010 primary election. [6]
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 57 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Penny Bernard Schaber (D)
|
10,426 | |||
| Chris Hanson (R) | 9,420 | |||
| Wisconsin State Assembly, District 57 Democratic primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Penny Bernard Schaber (D)
|
1,709 | 100% | ||
Sponsored legislation
Legislation sponsored in 2009 includes:
- AB-16 Hearing aids or cochlear implants for children under 18: health insurance policies and plans required to cover; exceptions and Badger Care Plus provisions
- AB-275 Physical Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board changed to Physical Therapy Examining Board and no longer attached to or advised by MEB
- AB-308 Police escorted vehicle or procession of vehicles: provisions created; rights-of-way penalty specified
For a full listing of sponsored legislation and details see the House site.
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Schaber received $81,900 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[7]
| Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Penny Bernard Schaber's campaign in 2010 | |
| Schaber, Penny Bernard | $3,348 |
| Roberts, Brett | $565 |
| Worth, Robert | $557 |
| Carroll, Margaret | $550 |
| Ester, Leota B | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $81,900 |
2008
The top 5 donors to Schaber's 2008 campaign:[8]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Assembly Democratic Campaign Cmte | $1,175 |
| Schaber, Penny Bernard | $1,028 |
| Katz, Donald | $1,000 |
| Faulkner, Judith R | $1,000 |
| Bader, Linda | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Penny Schaber News Feed
- Wis. panel to vote on bill that helps startups - Danbury News Times
- Bill ensuring healthy food stamp options passes - UW Badger Herald
- State rep. addresses relevance of feminism in modern world - Lawrentian (subscription)
- Lawmakers, entrepreneurs promote venture capital bill - UW Badger Herald
- Panel debates road funding - Wisconsin Dells Events
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External links
- Representative Schaber's campaign
- Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Penny Bernard Schaber
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions:2008, 2006
- Wisconsin Democracy Campaign profile
- Representative Schaber's facebook
References
- ↑ Representative Penny Bernard Schaber "About Penny"
- ↑ Wisconsin State Assembly "Official Biography of Penny Bernard Schaber"
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Assemblywoman Schaber
- ↑ Penny 4 Assembly Issues
- ↑ Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, "Candidates on Ballot by Election - 2012 Partisan Primary 8/14/2012," retrieved June 12, 2012
- ↑ Official GAB primary results
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions
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