Upcoming Referendum on Equality
Earlier this year, the Assembly and Senate passed Assembly Joint Resolution 102, a Constitutional Amendment that I authored along with State Senator Steve Nass. 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. Now that AJR 102 has passed both chambers, it will go to the voters this November as a constitutional referendum. I’m proud of this effort, and I am confident the voters will approve the amendment this fall.
UW Ag Day
Last week students from the UW System came to the Capitol to display their research and new ideas. It was a pleasure to walk around and meet so many promising young students!
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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.
