Capitol Press Conference
On Tuesday I was happy to participate in a press conference about education priorities for the new session. For the past several months I’ve been working with stake holders from the UW System, Technical College System, Department of Public Instruction, students, parents, and local superintendents on the issue of dual enrollment. Dual Enrollment is where a high school student can earn college credits before they graduate high school. Earning these credits give students a real leg up entering college, and save them money in the long run. But here’s the thing: Wisconsin’s dual enrollment system is complex, lacks clear direction, and has regulations that sometimes hold us back. That’s why we’re working together to fix it! I’ll be introducing legislation very soon, and we already have a lot of support. Watch the press conference Here.
Capitol Meeting
On Tuesday Anna Knocke and Cori Lamont from the Wisconsin Realtor’s Association stopped by my office. We discussed the housing shortage and ways we could continue to address it. In 2023 we passed Wisconsin Act 15 which addressed Wisconsin’s housing shortage, on Tuesday we discussed new legislation to go further. Thank you to Anna and Cori for stopping by!
I-41 Update
I’m thrilled to share some great news about the I-41 Project, folks! We’re making real progress for drivers in our area. I’m happy to report that the southbound I-41 off-ramp to WIS 96 in Grand Chute is open again, making your travels smoother. Plus, the southbound I-41 on-ramp from Ballard Road in Appleton is now open too! This coming Monday the WIS 15/Northland Avenue Interchange will open dependent on the weather. The northbound ramps at Ballard Road should be ready by mid-September, so hang tight. These updates are all about keeping our community connected and moving forward.
Fox Cities Irish Fest 2025
I am proud to serve on the board of the Fox Cities Irish Fest. This year’s event takes place September 19th-20th and Jones Park in Appleton. Make sure to mark your calendars!
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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.
