This week the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities wrapped up its series of meetings on the topic of free speech and intellectual diversity on college campuses. The committee heard from UW System President Jay Rothman, attorney and Medical College of Wisconsin student Daniel Hughes, Michael Lucci of the Cicero Institute, John Sailer of the National Association of Scholars, and former UW System Regent and current President of Free Speech for Campus, Inc. Tim Higgins.
Thank you to all of the speakers who participated in these hearings for providing information that will be invaluable going forward as we work to craft good and fair policy. Thank you, too, to all of the Colleges and Universities Committee members for putting in the time and travel to hold meetings around the state.
I will now start working with my colleagues on action items based on what we learned in these committee meetings.
Testimony on Sexual Assault Kit Bill
On Wednesday I testified on Senate Bill 43, a bill I authored that would require the State to process sexual assault kits within 90 days of receiving them.
The Dr. Duke Show
Tuesday I was on the video podcast, the Dr. Duke Show to discuss the cancellation of a symposium on DEI by the Medical College of Wisconsin. Click on the image above to watch the show.
Later in the week I was on the Vicki Mckenna Show to discuss the topic. You can click on the image below to listen to that interview.
2023 Spring Survey
Spring surveys are out in a mailbox near you!
Follow the link below to fill out the survey online.
https://legis.wisconsin.gov/
I always appreciate hearing feedback from YOU, the constituents of the 56th!
Around the District and In the Capitol
Last weekend I was proud to attend the Eagle Scout ceremony for Nick Davis.
University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman stopped by to discuss the ongoing state budget process.
Layla Merrifield and Morna Foy from the Wisconsin Technical College System visited my office this week to talk about student opportunities at technical colleges.
Military Appreciation Month
May is Military Appreciation Month. Thank you to all of those who serve, and to those who sacrifice their lives to protect us and the freedoms we enjoy.
