Howard Marklein

Had a great time at the Muscoda Morel Mushroom Festival Parade today!

I am thrilled to announce my campaign for re-election to the 17th Senate District!

Looking back at the last four years, I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together. I am running to continue investing in our shared priorities, protecting Wisconsin's checkbook, and working across the aisle to solve problems. Let's keep moving Wisconsin forward!

To get involved in the campaign, please visit howardmarklein.com and fill out the contact form. I look forward to hearing from you!

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This report from Wisconsin Policy Forum has some great news!

The state and local tax burden in 2025 is the lowest it’s been since at least the 1970s!

Check out the full report here:

Wisconsin Tax Burden Remains at Record Low as Incomes Rise The state’s tax burden remained at an all-time low in 2025, as incomes in Wisconsin grew at the same rate as state and local tax collections. Local taxes in particular faced upward pressure from K-12 referenda and new sales taxes in Milwaukee. In 2026, income tax cuts could further lower the burde...

Spent the morning in Wauzeka at their Labor Day Parade. Happy Labor Day to everyone in the 17th Senate District!

The weather was perfect for the Blue River Autumn Fest Parade yesterday! Blue River Fire & Rescue

Team Marklein was in Iowa County today for the Cobb Corn Roast Festival parade!

Team Marklein was at Dodgeville Farmers Appreciation Day and Monticello Homecoming for their parades today!

Happy Fourth of July! Team Marklein was out at the Shullsburg and Boscobel parades today. Thank you to everyone who came out. Have a fun and safe day!

Had a great, and warm, morning at the Oregon Summerfest parade!

It was great to be in Mt. Horeb today for the Mount Horeb Summer Frolic Parade!

Kicked off parade season at the Muscoda Morel Mushroom Festival today! Great parade and steak feed as always!