Andy Jorgensen

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Andy Jorgensen is a Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 37th District since 2006.

Jorgensen has worked as a dairy farmer, assembly line operator at General Motors, morning radio talk show host, and shop steward with the United Auto Workers.

He is a member of the Jefferson County Agribusiness Club, Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Jefferson County Labor Council, Local 95 - United Auto Workers, and Local Community Action Program - United Auto Workers.^[1]

Issue positions

On his campaign website Jorgensen lists a number of legislative priorities, including:^[2]

• Access to Affordable Health Care - "increasing access to affordable health care has been - and is - one of Andy Jorgensen's top priorities."
• Tax Relief for Working Families - "in tight economic times, state government should tighten its belt right along with working families. As the 2007-08 budget was drafted, he was an independent voice for his district, calling for cuts at the agency level."
• Quality Education for All - "parents want the best possible educational opportunities for their kids, at the best possible price. Andy has always supported 2/3rds funding from the state for public schools."
• Creating Economic Opportunities - "federal government must take action to turn the economy around, but he believes the state should address economic issues, too. By maintaining our quality educational system, supporting job training programs, and keeping the quality of life high, our leaders - like Andy - can ensure Wisconsin is an attractive place to open and grow a business."

Committee membership

• Audit
• Agriculture
• Labor
• Renewable Energy and Rural Affairs (Chair)
• Rural Economic Development
• Joint Committee on Audit

Sponsored legislation

Legislation sponsored in 2009:^[3]

• AB-31 Employment discrimination: action in circuit court to recover damages permitted, surcharge provision
• AB-172 Organized labor in American history and the collective bargaining process: instruction in public schools required
• AB-323 Sex offender registrants required to provide email accounts and Internet addresses of every Web site maintained by the registrant for personal or household use and all Internet user names
• AB-332 Airgun and crossbow use for hunting under certain licenses authorized

Major donors

The top 5 donors to Jorgensen's 2008 campaign were individuals and party organizations:^[4]

• 1. Assembly Democratic Campaign Cmte $1,672
• 2. Jorgensen, Toni $1,517
• 3. Davis, Jared A $1,000
• 4. Buntrock, Dean L $1,000
• 5. Democratic Party of Dane County $1,000

External links

• Official campaign website
• Wisconsin Assembly - Representative Andy Jorgensen
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign Contributions:2008
• State Surge - legislative and voting track record

References

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