NOTICE: The previously scheduled listening session for this Saturday, March 18th has been cancelled. We hope to see you at the upcoming listening sessions!
It was another busy week down in Madison, as well as in the district! I’ve enjoyed my meetings with constituents, members of the legislature, and concerned advocates. Today (3/16/22), I had the pleasure to vote on the UW Merit Scholarship legislation, as well as the recommendation to support Secretary Peter Barca of the Department of Revenue in the Senate Committee on University and Revenue.
In addition to committee, my staff and I had productive meetings with:
- Americans for Suicide Prevention – Wisconsin
- Members of the Wisconsin Board of Regents
- UW System President Jay Rothman
- the Fire & EMS Coalition
- St. Coletta of Wisconsin
- members of the Youth Apprenticeship program
- Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
Upcoming Listening Sessions
The previously scheduled listening for Saturday, March 18th has been CANCELLED – we hope to see you at the various upcoming listening sessions!
Saturday, March 25, 2023, with Rep. Gustafson
Keller Room, Neenah – Menasha YMCA
9:30am – 10:30am
Saturday, April 1, 2023: “Both Sides” Budget Listening Session with Rep. Snodgrass
Menasha Public Library
10:30am – 12:00pm
Please stop by and share with me and other legislators what your top priorities are for the biennial budget and legislative session. I hope to see you there!
Budget Update
I had the opportunity to join Abe Weber, the Appleton Airport Director, in meeting with members of the legislature and JFC to advocate for funding towards the much-needed airport expansion, for the state’s third largest airport!
The Joint Finance Committee has announced the public hearing schedule for budget-related hearings, all hearing will run from 10am to 5pm:
Wednesday, April 5th
Waukesha County Expo Center, Main Arena
1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
Tuesday, April 11th
UW- Eau Claire, Davies Student Center
Ojibwe Grand Ballroom (Third Floor)
77 Roosevelt Ave, Eau Claire
Wednesday, April 12th
Wilderness Resort, Glacier Canyon Conference Center
Sandstone Meeting Room
45 Hillman Road, Wisconsin Dells
Wednesday, April 26th
Lakeland Union High School
9573 State Highway 70, Minocqua
The legislature is committed to hearing from all sides to ensure that we have a budget that works for everyone. If you want members of the Joint Finance Committee to hear your thoughts and suggestions for our upcoming biennial budget, you can submit feedback to: https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments/.
As taxpayers and members of our community, your input is vital to this process… I encourage you to take time and share your thoughts!
Traveling to the Capitol
My office is available five days a week for anyone looking to travel down to the Capitol and would like to check out our office!
If you are interested in a guided tour provided by my staff, or me, please email [email protected]. Emailing my office as early as possible will help ensure that I can allot time in my calendar to get to know you, your family and friends, and show you around the building!
Community Events
Here is a list of some events happening around our area in the next few weeks. If you have an event you would like included in future e-updates, email us here!
Saturday, March 18th: Almost Spring Indoor Flea Market, Badger State Girl Choir
Sunday, March 19th: Neenah Community Band Spring Concert
Tuesday, March 21st: SPARK! Memory Loss Program
Thursday, March 23rd: Art After Dark, Open Chess Nights
Travel Wisconsin is great resource to learn more about our community and fun events, opportunities to explore our wonderful parks and trails, along with great cuisine, take a look below!
48 Hours to Explore Appleton
Wisconsin Sensory-Friendly Children Museums
Travel Wisconsin Appleton Area Events
Travel Wisconsin
Committees
This session, it is my deep honor and privilege to have been selected as the chair of the Senate Committee on Health for this upcoming biennium. My number one priority has stayed the same and will continue to stay the same: increase affordability and accessibility in health care for the state of Wisconsin. Additionally, I’m excited to share my legislation with you once we get closer to introduction, stayed tuned!
Click on the links to view committee activity!
Health (Chair)
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families (Vice Chair)
Education
Universities & Revenue
I am looking forward to continuing my work on each of these with many of my colleagues.
Contacting My Office
My capitol office is here to help you with general inquiries as well as questions and concerns regarding legislative matters. Feel free to contact me or my staff. We are always ready to assist you in your needs. Please visit my website for press releases and other capitol updates.
