Ensuring Fairness in Hiring
This week I testified on Assembly Joint Resolution 109, a resolution I authored that will ensure merit, fairness and equality will be used in hiring by all statewide governmental entities – including the UW-System.
“Governmental entities” is defined as the State, its political subdivisions including municipalities, the Universities of Wisconsin System, the Technical College System, any public college or university, and public school district, and any office, department, independent agency, board, commission, authority, institution, association, society, or other body in state or local government created or authorized to be created by the constitution or any law, including the legislature and the courts.
The amendment prohibits governmental entities in the state from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, public contracting, or public administration.
Capitol Visits
Wisconsin Credit Union League members Stephanie Bartletti, Lynn Hopfensperger and Melanie Draheim stopped by the office this week.
On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation held its annual Ag Day at the Capitol. Steve Jentz and Randy Tenpas visited the office.
Wisconsin Snow Report
It’s time to enjoy winter in Wisconsin! Check out the Travel Wisconsin Snow Report by clicking on the image above to find conditions in your area.
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.
