Colleges And Universities Committee Holds Hearing
On Thursday I chaired a hearing of the Assembly Committee on College and Universities. We heard testimony on the Higher Education portion of the proposed state budget from Dr. Eric Fulcomer of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman, and Layla Merrifield, President of the Wisconsin Technical College System. I made a point to ask each of them about the continued waste and abuse we see in DEI Programs at every level of Higher Education. These programs are divisive and provide no discernable return on investment. I will continue use my platform as Committee Chairman to ask hard questions, and hold the leaders of Higher Education in Wisconsin accountable for how our tax dollars are spent.
District & Capitol Meetings
Last week I had the opportunity to tour The Classical School in Appleton. It was an amazing opportunity to meet with students, and to see first hand how innovative this charter school is. Thank you to Principal Nick Winch, and Instructor Ben Gilberts for leading the tour.
This week two area nurses representing The Wisconsin Hospital Association visited the office. We discussed the 2025-27 State Budget, as well as other issues that impact the healthcare industry. Thank you to Heather and Jamie for stopping by.
Happy Easter!
I wish you a happy and blessed Easter celebration.
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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.
