Committee on Colleges and Universities Hears AB102
On Tuesday I chaired a hearing in the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities on 2025 Assembly Bill 102. This important legislation protects women in college sports and in locker rooms. I am proud to support this important legislation, and on Thursday we passed it out of my committee.
A Busy Week in the Capitol
Thursday I hosted representatives from the Midwestern Higher Education Compact for their 2025 State of Wisconsin visit. MHEC covers 12 members states and seeks to strengthen higher education through cost savings and collaboration. I serve as the Wisconsin Commissioner for the Assembly.
St. Patrick’s Day in the Capitol
On Thursday the Assembly passed my resolution 2025 Assembly Resolution 5 honoring St. Patrick’s day. The picture above is a photo after the vote featuring the Assembly members of the Wisconsin Irish Caucus. I was recently named the Chairman of the Wisconsin-Ireland Trade Commission.
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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.
