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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.
Senator Leibham answers the questions of local fourth grade students as they depart for a field trip to the State Capitol in Madison.
Sportsmen and conservationists from Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties visit with Senator Leibham in the State Capitol office of the 9th Senate District.
Senator Leibham greets a group of Sheboygan-area Special Olympians as they prepare for a day of competition.
Senator Leibham enjoys summer with his wife, Heather, and their son, Andrew.
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.

Feature Story


New Budget Signed Into Law

(July 1, 2009)...After almost four months of deliberations, Governor Jim Doyle signed into law a new 2009-11 state budget plan on Monday, June 29th. I have enjoyed communicating with you about the budget over the past number of months and I appreciate the input you have provided to me regarding various provisions and the proposal as a whole. After careful consideration of the overall budget plan and a review of the constituent input I received, I confidently voted “NO” when the budget came to the floor of the State Senate.... READ MORE

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