Randal B Hopper is a former Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 18th District from 2009 until losing his seat to Jessica King in a 2011 recall election.
14 Facts About Randy Hopper
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Randy Hopper then received his bachelor's degree from Denison University in 1989 and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2002.
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Randy Hopper is the co-owner of Mountain Dog Media, a radio station and broadcasting company that owns two Fond du Lac radio stations, KFIZ and WFON.
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Randy Hopper operated New Holstein's WMBE in the same arrangement as WCLB, but with advertising meant for a Fox Cities audience.
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Randy Hopper showed strong support for Governor Walker's 2011 budget, which removed certain collective bargaining provisions for state and local government employees and made significant cuts to state budget and many programs.
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Randy Hopper stated that the business climate would improve as a result of these Republican policies.
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Court records indicate Randy Hopper filed a petition for divorce in August 2010.
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Randy Hopper moved out, without attempting marital counseling, as of May 2010 and now lives mostly in Madison.
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Randy Hopper's alleged mistress, Valerie Cass, was reportedly hired on February 7,2011, by the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing as a limited-term communications specialist.
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Randy Hopper's salary was $5.35 per hour higher than that of her predecessor, explained by increased duties, professional experience, and relevant credentials.
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On March 2,2011, the "Committee to Recall Randy Hopper" officially registered with the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board.
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Randy Hopper was seen as particularly vulnerable to recall, considering that his victory in the 2008 election came only after a mandatory recount; the margin of victory was 163 votes.
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In late May 2011, the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board verified petitions against Randy Hopper, and scheduled the recall election for July 12,2011.
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In October 2011, Randy Hopper was arrested on a charge of drunk driving.