Constitutional Amendment Hearing In Assembly
On Wednesday the constitutional amendment proposal that I authored, Assembly Joint Resolution 102, received a hearing in the Senate Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs AJR 102 restores Merit, Fairness, and Equality to all Wisconsin governmental entities, including all state agencies, UW system, technical colleges, public schools, commissions, and more. This proposal prohibits these entities from discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to anyone based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, contracting, or administration. This proposal is proven policy modeled after a 2006 Michigan constitutional amendment that was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. If passed by the legislature, this proposal would be on the 2026 fall ballot as a constitutional referendum. This important amendment embodies Wisconsin’s core values and affirms that everyone has a fair shot by ensuring Merit, Fairness, and Equality in our constitution.
Dual Enrollment Hearing In State Senate
On Wednesday while I was testifying on AJR 102, my staffer Alan Ott was in Waukesha testifying in favor of Assembly Bill 582. AB 582 received a hearing the State Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, an important step in forwarding Wisconsin dual enrollment reform. The bill is the culmination of months of collaboration between multiple stakeholders including UW system, Wisconsin Technical Colleges, Wisconsin Independent Colleges, high school administrators, students, and more. I’ve heard from all the stakeholders about the importance of building a system that streamlines dual enrollment and makes it more accessible for all students, something that is at the core of this legislation. The bill also establishes a council on dual enrollment comprised of all stakeholders that will continue to improve Wisconsin’s dual enrollment systems. I am proud to author this legislation that supports higher education and will make Wisconsin a national leader in dual enrollment.
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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.
