Stop Foreign Donations Affecting Our Elections Act Introduced
Last week I introduced Assembly Bill 385, the Stop Foreign Donations Affecting Our Elections Act. Right now, online campaign donations don’t require a CVV code or U.S. billing address, leaving the door open to foreign interference. My bill changes that, requiring these simple checks to block shady donations, just like a bipartisan 2017 Federal Version of the bill that was backed by 52 Republicans and 31 Democrats. This common sense reform will ensure that foreign actors are kept out of Wisconsin elections, and that political groups are not circumventing campaign finance laws by funneling money through straw donors.
Capitol Meeting
[see featured photo above] Recently Leen and Lauren from Gener8tor stopped by my office. Gener8tor is an investment company that specializes in overseas investments. We discussed ways improve trade relations between Wisconsin and Ireland. As the Chairman of the Wisconsin-Ireland Trade Commission, I’m always interested in ways to get more investment in Wisconsin.
Gulfstream Appleton Delivers 1st GS800
Last week it was announced that Gulfstream Aerospace delivered its first G800 the world’s longest range business jet, which was built here in Appleton. This is quite an accomplishment for a company with local ties. Wisconsin is a national leader in manufacturing, and we are so fortunate that so many amazing products are built right here in our backyard!
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.
