Assembly Bill 406 Capping Tuition Increases
Earlier in the month I introduced Assembly Bill 406 which places tuition caps on the University of Wisconsin System. AB 406 prohibits UW from raising resident tuition by more than the increase in inflation. It is important that higher education is affordable for all Wisconsin students, and this bill holds UW accountable in ensuring that resident’s tuition is not increased by arbitrary amounts. As a member of NCSL’s taskforce on Higher Education, I have looked for ways to make higher education affordable while maintaining, and improving, student outcomes. This bill is a step in the right direction to increase the affordability of Wisconsin higher education.
District Meeting
[see featured photo above] A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to speak at Fox Valley Initiative’s monthly public forum alongside Tim Higgins, president of Free Speech for Campus. Fox Valley Initiative works to inform, educate, and activate people on important issues affecting the community. During this forum we discussed a variety of higher education concerns including the overuse of DEI policies, dual enrollment, tuition caps, and UW’s ability to add employees without legislative oversight. I am always happy to hear what the community thinks about these issues and share how the legislature is working to address them.
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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.
