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    Rosie Berger

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    Rosie Berger
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    Republican Party

    Prior offices
    Wyoming House of Representatives District 51

    Education

    Bachelor's

    Regis University, 1996

    Personal
    Religion
    Christian: Protestant
    Contact

    Personal website

    Rosie Berger (b. January 7, 1955) is a former Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing District 51 from 2003 to 2017. In the 2013-2014 session, Berger served as speaker pro tempore. She served as majority floor leader from 2015 to 2017.

    Berger was defeated in the 2016 Republican primary by challenger Bo Biteman. She was one of 124 incumbents defeated in the 2016 state legislative primaries.

    Biography[edit]

    Berger attended the University of Wisconsin in 1976. She also attended Sheridan College in 1994. She then earned her B.S. in business administration from Regis University in 1996.

    Berger was the Manager of Johnny Appleseed Travel in Denver from 1977 to 1988. In 1978, she was Manager of The Travel Office in Gillette. She then worked as Agent/Owner of Britain World Travel from 1978 to 1992. From 1992 to 1995, she was District Manager of Business Travel Services. Berger was a Business Manager for Four Winds Ministries from 1997 to 1998. She then worked as Event Coordinator for Polo Ranch Cutting Classic from 1999 to 2001.[1]

    Committee assignments[edit]

    2015 legislative session[edit]

    At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Berger served on the following committees:

    2013-2014[edit]

    In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Berger served on the following committees:

    2011-2012[edit]

    In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Berger served on the following committees:

    2009-2010[edit]

    In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Berger served on the following committees:

    Campaign themes[edit]

    2016[edit]

    Berger's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

    “

    Job Creation

    • I believe we, as citizens of this state, of this generation, have an obligation to ensure a bright future for our young people. A future that includes a robust economy and diverse job opportunities. We’ve made great strides in the past several years bringing new jobs to our community and state in fields such as information technology, energy production, agriculture, higher education, tourism, construction, health care and many other sectors.
    • In the state legislature, we need to continue to support measures that help bring businesses with global reach to Wyoming while ensuring we protect the brick and mortar and small Wyoming businesses that drive our local economies. A big part of attracting new and diverse business to Wyoming is ensuring we have a well-trained workforce capable of meeting industry needs. Our community and technical colleges must have the resources and agility they need to adapt to changing workforce demands.

    Smart, Conservative Budgeting

    • The state legislature has worked diligently to control the growth of government over the last four years while developing reserves required to maintain services — saving over $1.8 billion for Wyoming’s rainy day fund. We protected taxpayer dollars by cutting $1.1 billion in government spending and we promoted savings that generated over $1 billion in returns to help fund state needs. What’s more, the state legislature has consistently delivered a balanced, conservative budget without raising taxes.

    Education & Opportunity

    • We have a responsibility to provide access to world-class educational opportunities to students of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. I have been a staunch advocate of keeping education decisions in the hands of local teachers, administrators and parents. We must give our local educators the authority and resources they need to arm Wyoming’s young people with the knowledge and skills they need to compete in a global marketplace.

    A Great Wyoming

    • Envisioning a bright future for Sheridan county, for Wyoming, is the lens through which I make every decision as a policy maker in Cheyenne. A future that includes diverse job opportunities, a world-class education system, a balanced budget and freedom to make decisions at the most local levels. A future with an effective, transparent state government that has planned, and saved, wisely for the future and is truly accountable to the people. A future that positions Wyoming as a world leader in energy technology. A future that makes us all proud.[2]
    		 ”
    —Rosie Berger, [3]

    Debt negotiations[edit]

    Berger was Co-Chair of a bipartisan group organized by the National Conference of Legislatures called the Task Force on Federal Deficit Reduction (TFFDR). Consisting of 23 state lawmakers from 17 states,[4] the group went to Capitol Hill on September 21, 2011 to urge the Congressional Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to cut the nation's debt but not impose severe budget cuts on the states.

    TFFDR urged the Committee to consider new revenue as a possibility, instead of focusing on budget cuts as House Speaker John Boehner (R) proposed. The group specifically advocated for the passage of the "Main Street Fairness Act," which would have allowed states to tax online retailers.[5]

    [edit]

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    Elections[edit]

    2016[edit]

    See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2016

    Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 27, 2016.

    Bo Biteman defeated Hollis Hackman in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 51 general election.[6]

    Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 General Election, 2016
    Party Candidate Vote % Votes
         Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bo Biteman 69.15% 3,931
         Democratic Hollis Hackman 30.85% 1,754
    Total Votes 5,685
    Source: Wyoming Secretary of State


    Hollis Hackman ran unopposed in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 51 Democratic primary.[7][8]

    Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Democratic Primary, 2016
    Party Candidate
        Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Hollis Hackman  (unopposed)


    Bo Biteman defeated incumbent Rosie Berger in the Wyoming House of Representatives District 51 Republican primary.[7][8]

    Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Republican Primary, 2016
    Party Candidate Vote % Votes
         Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bo Biteman 56.31% 1,384
         Republican Rosie Berger Incumbent 43.69% 1,074
    Total Votes 2,458

    2014[edit]

    See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2014

    Elections for the Wyoming House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 30, 2014. Incumbent Rosie Berger ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[9][10]

    2012[edit]

    See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2012

    Berger won re-election in the 2012 election for the Wyoming House of Representatives District 51. She ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 21 and was also unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11]

    Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51, General Election, 2012
    Party Candidate Vote % Votes
         Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRosie Berger Incumbent 98.2% 4,768
         Write-Ins Various 1.8% 85
    Total Votes 4,853

    2010[edit]

    See also: Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2010

    Berger was re-elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51. She was unopposed in the general election on November 2, 2010. She defeated Republican William Doenz in the August 17, 2010, primary. [12]

    Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51, General election (2010)
    Candidates Votes
    Green check mark transparent.png Rosie Berger (R) 3,437
    Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Republican Primary (2010)
    Candidates Votes
    Green check mark transparent.png Rosie Berger (R) 1,504
    William J. Doenz (R) 772

    Campaign donors[edit]

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    Rosie Berger campaign contribution history
    Year Office Result Contributions
    2014 Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Won $9,650
    2012 Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Won $3,650
    2010 Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Won $12,600
    2008 Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Won $4,900
    2006 Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Won $1,275
    2004 Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Won $12,871
    2002 Wyoming House of Representatives, District 51 Won $10,350
    Grand total raised $55,296
    Source: [[13] Follow the Money]

    2014[edit]

    Berger won re-election to the Wyoming House of Representatives in 2014. During that election cycle, Berger raised a total of $9,650.

    2012[edit]

    Berger won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Berger raised a total of $3,650.

    2010[edit]

    Berger won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Berger raised a total of $12,600.

    2008[edit]

    Berger won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Berger raised a total of $4,900.

    2006[edit]

    Berger won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Berger raised a total of $1,275.

    2004[edit]

    Berger won re-election to the Wyoming State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Berger raised a total of $12,871.

    2002[edit]

    Berger won election to the Wyoming State House in 2002. During that election cycle, Berger raised a total of $10,350.

    Scorecards[edit]

    See also: State legislative scorecards and State legislative scorecards in Wyoming

    A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.

    Ballotpedia is in the process of developing an encyclopedic list of published scorecards. Some states have a limited number of available scorecards or scorecards produced only by select groups. It is Ballotpedia’s goal to incorporate all available scorecards regardless of ideology or number.

    Click here for an overview of legislative scorecards in all 50 states. To contribute to the list of Wyoming scorecards, email suggestions to editor@ballotpedia.org.






    2017

    In 2017, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 3.

    Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
    Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."


    2016


    2015


    2014


    2013


    2012


    2011

    Wyoming Liberty Index[edit]

    The Wyoming Liberty Index, a study created in 2003, issues a Scorecard that rates all final bills in the Wyoming State Legislature on whether the bills supported or hindered liberty. Legislators are also given a "liberty score" based on their voting patterns. The Wyoming Liberty Index 2012 report was issued on the 61st Legislature during the 2012 budget session. Scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates a higher level of "aye" votes on bills considered pro-liberty and "nay" votes on what the organization considers anti-liberty bills.[14] Berger received a score of 17% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 47th out of 61 members of the Wyoming House of Representatives. Although there are 60 members of the House, a 61st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.

    Personal[edit]

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    Berger has a husband, Robert.

    Recent news[edit]

    This section links to a Google news search for the term "Rosie + Berger + Wyoming + House"

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    Rosie Berger News Feed

    See also[edit]

    External links[edit]

    Footnotes[edit]

    1. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed August 1, 2014
    2. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    3. ↑ Rosie for Wyoming, "Issues," accessed July 27, 2016
    4. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Task Force on Federal Deficit Reduction," accessed May 15, 2014
    5. ↑ Stateline, "State legislators want revenue on table in debt talks," September 22, 2011
    6. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official General Election Results," accessed November 29, 2016
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2016
    8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Official Primary Election Results," accessed September 12, 2016
    9. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2014
    10. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed November 12, 2014
    11. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Candidate Roster," June 11, 2012
    12. ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Election Results," accessed July 25, 2010
    13. ↑ followthemoney.org, "Berger, Rosie," accessed June 11, 2013
    14. ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
    Political offices
    Preceded by
    -     		Wyoming House of Representatives District 51
    2003–2017     		Succeeded by
    Bo Biteman (R)


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