Joe Leibham, Wisconsin State Senator, District 9

Senator Leibham with his wife Heather and their sons Andrew and Will.

Senator Leibham discusses the economy with a local store owner.

Senator Leibham asks a question during a committee hearing.

Sportsmen and conservationists from Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties visit with Senator Leibham in the State Capitol office of the 9th Senate District.

Senator Leibham answers the questions of local fourth grade students as they depart for a field trip to the State Capitol in Madison.

Sport fishing is an important part of the Lakeshore Area economy and culture. Senator Leibham shows off his catch at the Coho Derby media day.

Farming and agribusiness form the backbone of our local and state economies. Every summer, Senator Leibham serves breakfast to hungry revelers at the annual Dairy Breakfasts in Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Calumet and Fond du Lac Counties.

Senator Leibham greets a group of Sheboygan-area Special Olympians as they prepare for a day of competition.

Feature Story

Will Wisconsin Adopt New IRA Rules?

(February 3, 2010)...Each year during the biennial budget process, the state legislature is given the option to adopt federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code updates that are approved by our federal government. Traditionally, Wisconsin has adopted changes that are advantageous to the taxpayers. Unfortunately, during the last budget cycle, Governor Jim Doyle and legislators who approved the budget decided against adopting two specific provisions that would have eliminated unnecessary penalties to people with retirement income.... READ MORE