5th Assembly District Update: April 27, 2024

Energy Choice

In basic economics, oil and gas are necessary to produce, transport, store, and sell almost every product in America. When energy prices increase, the costs are passed to the consumer resulting in higher prices for food, clothing, and shelter.

Wisconsin’s natural gas and oil industry supports 161,000 jobs, contributes $174 billion to the state economy, and provides the state with $227.7 million in wildlife conservation and funding. Today, The average price of a gallon of gas in Wisconsin is about $3.38. As we roll into the most expensive gas months, May, June, and July, expect the price to continue to rise.

Unfortunately, Governor Evers vetoed three bills which aimed to continue to allow consumer choice.

Assembly Bill 141: This bill aimed to prevent the state or local governments from dictating or limiting the kind of energy source used to power a device. The veto means Wisconsin residents could see future bans on gas-powered leaf blowers, lawnmowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, and rototillers, and the like.

Assembly Bill 142: This bill prohibits the state or local governments from dictating or limiting the sale or use of a motor vehicle based on the power source. The veto allows the government in Wisconsin to ban gas-powered cars or trucks.

Senate Bill 49: This legislation stops the state or local government from dictating or limiting the type of utility service based on the energy source. Wisconsinites could have their natural gas service lines eliminated. Restricting the use or eliminating natural gas service lines renders all gas-powered home appliances useless, including kitchen stoves, water heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, fireplaces, and air conditioners.

In Madison

I was honored to have the opportunity to address the Supporting Families Together Association and Wisconsin Childcare Resource and Referral members who were in Madison advocating on issues of childcare and early childhood education.

In-District Doings

Thank you to Lynn and Kinder Haus for taking the time to discuss child care concerns.

What a fun time at St. John Nepomucene School! Thank you to the students for inviting me to talk about government.

Profile Finishing Systems took me on a tour of their facilities, where I learned about surface cleaning, blast profiling, and finishing products and services for manufacturing, industrial, and commercial businesses. Excited to watch what happens in the future as they look to expand.

Seymour Woman’s Club 13th Annual Soup and Sandwich Luncheon where all proceeds are earmarked towards Senior Scholarships.

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Upcoming Events in District 5

Bay Lakes Council Annual Scouting for Food Drive: 
Scouts will pick up bags of food on Saturday, April 27th

Alex’s 12th Annual Peace ‘N Love Walk:  Saturday, April 27, 2024  
10:00 AM – Registration
11:00 AM – Walk Starts
Hydro Park Kaukauna
Proceeds support local families battling cancer

Centennial Center Neighborhood Garage Sale: 
June 13, 14, 15  Thur-Sat 8am-4pm
Pebblestone Cir, Castlestone Ct. Isabella Cir, Adriana Ct. Hobart

3rd Annual Hobart Summer Celebration: Saturday, June 29th 4:00-8:00
Four Seasons Park, Hobart

Do you know of an event in District 5?

Please contact my office with any upcoming events. I look forward to sharing your event details in the next Goeben Gazette.

Contact Information

My staff and I are here to serve you. If you have general questions or concerns regarding legislative matters, or if you need assistance with a state agency, please feel free to contact us. We are here to assist you!

We are also happy to schedule a meeting with you, either here in Madison, or in District 5.
Representative Joy Goeben
State Capitol, Room 209 North
PO Box 8952
Madison, WI 53708
Rep.Goeben@legis.wisconsin.gov
(608) 237-9105 or Toll Free (888) 534-0005