End of Session Video Highlight:
Fair Hiring Constitutional Amendment
The 2023-2024 Legislative Session has officially come to a close. I recorded some videos that highlight some of the accomplishments I achieved on your behalf during the session.  This week I’d like to focus on an amendment I authored to our constitution that restores Merit, Fairness and Equality to the State hiring process throughout Wisconsin.  Click on the image above to watch the video and learn more.
As always, I am proud to serve you as your State Representative. Next Session a new legislative map will be in place and the 56th Assembly District will have new constituents. I have included a map of the new district at the bottom of the newsletter. If you have any questions about your new district please feel free to call my office at (608) 237-9156 or email me at [email protected].
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School VisitÂ
Fourth graders from Shiocton visited the Capitol last week!
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A Thank-You from the Jewish Student Community
Chloe Astrachen and Ben Newman visited my office last week to thank me on behalf of the Jewish student community at UW-Madison for co-authoring a letter to UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, urging Chancellor Mnookin  – in the strongest possible terms – to protect Jewish students from intimidation and discrimination on the UW campus during the recent protests.
Click here to read the letter.
Wisconsin’s First Capitol Opens Saturday
Wisconsin’s First Capitol, a Wisconsin Historical Society site, will open to the public on weekends beginning this Saturday, May 25. Explore the modest white wooden buildings where in 1836 Wisconsin’s first laws were written.
Located near the picturesque hamlet of Belmont in Lafayette County, these restored historic structures mark the era of the state’s beginning foundations. From planning roads and railroads to establishing the judicial system and naming Madison as the capital city, First Capitol offers guests engaging exhibits to explore and discover the history of Wisconsin.
Free Wisconsin Travel Guides
Summer is almost here! Plan your Wisconsin summer adventures using TravelWisconsin’s free guides. Click on the picture above for downloadable versions, or you can order a free guide to be mailed to you.
For an interactive map of State Assembly districts click here.
Next Week Will Be My Last e-Update for a While
Next week’s e-Update will be the last one I send to you for a while. State law prohibits elected officials running for re-election from sending out more than 50 pieces of identical material between June 1st and this November’s election.
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.
