State Referendum Disclosure Notice Bill
This week my colleagues and I introduced the State Referendum Disclosure Notice Bill. In recent years we’ve seen referendums that poll very well, and yet the election results go the other way. In talking with my constituents they often find the legal jargon on the ballot confusing. This bill addresses this issue, provides clarity for the public, and is a common sense reform.
This Week at the Capitol
This week two bills that I Co-Sponsor, Assembly Bill 154, and Assembly Bill 93 received a hearing in the Agriculture Committee. These bills are technical changes to existing laws on which seeds farmers are allowed to use, and which type of fertilizers that they are allowed to use. As a former dairy farmer I’m proud to serve on this committee, which does important work to help Wisconsin’s farmers.
Jay Schumerth of Hortonville (see photo above) stopped by the office Tuesday as part of the Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association‘s annual legislative day. We discussed the 2025-27 State Budget, as well as other issues that impact the hotel and lodging industry.
This week folks from CAP Services visited the office. CAP Services is a nonprofit that serves a 5 county area which includes Outagamie and Waupaca counties. Thank you to Nicole, Rachel, Mandy and Scott for stopping by.
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State Capitol Tours
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The best way to experience the beauty and grandeur of Wisconsin’s Capitol building (located at 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53702) is to see it for yourself. It is open to the public weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free tours are offered daily, year round except on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Tours start at the information desk Monday through Saturday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. A 4:00 p.m. tour is offered weekdays (Monday – Friday), excluding holidays, during Memorial Day through Labor Day. Plan on spending 45-55 minutes for a tour. The sixth floor museum and observation deck are open during the summer months. Groups of ten or more can make an on-line reservation for a tour of the State Capitol or call (608)266-0382.
