Higher Education Summit
This week I attended a summit on the state-federal relationship in higher education in Washington, DC. The summit was hosted by the National Association of State Legislatures’ Task Force on Higher Education. It brought together state legislative leaders, higher education executives, and federal policymakers for a series of day-long roundtable discussions.
As part of my visit, I was one of a very small number of state legislators that had a private meeting with U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Undersecretary James Kvaal.
Happy Birthday, National Guard!
This week the National Guard celebrated its 387th birthday! On December 13, 1636, the Massachusetts General Court established an official militia for the first time in the American Colonies.
A component of the United States Army, the National Guard is primarily composed of citizen-soldiers who hold down full-time, civilian jobs, attend school, or as is often the case, both. At the same time, they are available to provide support and protection for the states’ civilians or be called for military operations at a national level.
Each U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories of Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands maintain both an Army National Guard and an Air National Guard.
Visit the Wisconsin Army National Guard and the Wisconsin Air National Guard.
Capitol Christmas Ornaments
2023 Capitol Christmas ornaments are available for sale at the State Capitol Rotunda Information Desk for $20. The 2023 ornaments feature the 40th anniversary of the Concerts on the Square. The information desk also has the 2022 and 2012 ornaments available for $20 and $15 respectively.Â
Wisconsin Snow Report
It’s time to get ready for the winter wonderland that Wisconsin is about to become! Check out the Travel Wisconsin Snow Report by clicking on the image above to find conditions in your area.
Upcoming Events
Merry Christmas!
December 25
Happy New Year!
January 1
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.
