Hmong Veterans Bill Receives a Hearing
Last week the Assembly Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs held a hearing on Assembly Bill 27. I am proud to have authored this legislation which has enjoyed strong bi-partisan support in the past and would expand the state definition of “veteran” in Wisconsin statutes to include Hmong individuals who honorably served in Special Guerilla Units operating in Laos from February 1961 to May 1975 so that these veterans qualify for state veteran benefits.
This legislation provides long overdue recognition and appreciation for the bravery and sacrifice of these unsung Hmong heroes. It honors the courage and sacrifice of those who put their lives on the line for the values and beliefs that we revere as Americans, and who repeatedly risked their lives to save American sailors and soldiers.
Memorial Day 2025
Over the weekend I had the privilege of attending Memorial Day Ceremonies in Hortonville, Appleton, and Black Creek. In the picture above I’m standing with Pat Amerson and Dan Brugger next to the Black Creek Veterans Memorial. We should all remain eternally grateful for the courage and sacrifice so many great Americans have been willing to make for the freedoms we enjoy today.
Spring Survey
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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.
