Question of the Week
In lieu of a Question of the Week, please take a moment to thank our Veterans and all those currently serving in the U.S. Military. Their dedication and service to our country are truly appreciated.
Assembly Bill 354
This week, the Assembly Committee on State Affairs held a public hearing on Assembly Bill 354, which relates to the timing of equalization aid payments to school districts.
Currently, the Department of Public Instruction distributes equalization aid to school districts in four unequal installments: 15% in September, 25% in December, 25% in March, and 35% in June. This distribution pattern forces school districts to wait until the end of the fiscal year to receive the largest portion of their aid, which can create unnecessary cash flow challenges and complicate local budgeting.
Distributing equalization aid more evenly supports responsible fiscal planning at the district level and helps reduce reliance on short-term borrowing. It maintains full funding levels while improving cash flow for schools—making this change both fiscally responsible and educationally supportive.
We had many speakers come in to testify in support of this bill, highlighting the benefits it would bring to school districts across Wisconsin. Thank you to Chair Swearingen for holding the hearing, and I look forward to the committee’s upcoming executive session on this bill.
High School Achievements
Congratulations to the Winneconne Wolves Football Team!
The Wolves are headed to the State Semi-Finals after an impressive 31–15 victory over Freedom in Level 3 of the WIAA Playoffs! Tonight, they’ll face Baldwin-Woodville at Marshfield High School at 7 PM, with a trip to Camp Randall on the line. Best of luck, Wolves — the whole community is cheering you on!
Congratulations to the Oshkosh Lourdes Academy Football Team!
The Knights are advancing to the State Semi-Finals after a hard-fought 24–14 victory over Hilbert in Level 3 of the WIAA Playoffs! Tonight, they take on Cochrane-Fountain City at Wisconsin Rapids High School at 7 PM, with a spot in the State Championship up for grabs. Best of luck, Knights — go out there and bring home the win!
Happy Veterans Day!
It was an honor to attend a Veterans Day Ceremony in Oshkosh on Tuesday and hear my constituent, Ralph Beck, deliver the keynote address. Ralph is a Vietnam Veteran and proud Purple Heart recipient whose service and sacrifice embody the very best of our nation.
Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served our country—you are the true heroes of the United States of America.
Community Service
[see featured photo above] This past Saturday, I had the honor of helping out at the Oshkosh Area Community Pantry! Thank you to everyone who stepped up to support their mission and came to help during the special Saturday hours.The Pantry will be open again on Saturday, November 22nd from 10 AM to 12 PM for anyone who can’t make it during regular hours!
SS Edmund Fitzgerald
Monday marked the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. We remember and honor the 29 crew members who lost their lives that tragic night.
Over the past half century, the story of the Fitzgerald has become part of Great Lakes legend—an enduring reminder of the power and peril of the inland seas.
Blue Books
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Capitol Visits
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