Last Wednesday, my Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform held a public hearing on three bills:
AB 60: This bill protects victims of sex trafficking by prohibiting adult-entertainment establishments from being owned or operated by a person who has been convicted of certain human trafficking and sex offenses or who has been an owner or operator of an adult-entertainment establishment that was declared a public nuisance or that knowingly allowed a human trafficking offense on their premises.
AB 143: This bill removes the required statutes and rules exam and replaces it with an attestation that these applicants have read and understand the statutes and rules that apply to their field. The organizations that represent these professionals requested that this examination be removed because it can delay the approval of their licenses by up to 4 weeks. This does not remove examination requirements that test their actual skill level to be a licensed professional.
AB 144: This bill provides a provisional license to specific healthcare professionals who meet all qualifications for their intended profession and have filed an application with the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) for a license or certificate. This would allow medical professionals to start working almost immediately while their permanent credential is being processed.
Congratulations, Gentlemen!
It was an honor to witness the promotions and badge pinning of these three men at the Two Rivers City Council meeting this past Monday. Congratulations, Captain Andrew Raatz, Detective Lieutenant Jacob Glaser, and Lieutenant Robert Wandrie. We are proud to have you!
Listening Sessions Announced
Get excited! I will be hosting two listening sessions in the district next month! The locations/times will be:
Saturday, May 20th, at 10:30 AM at the Lester Public Library in Two Rivers (Community Room) and Monday, May 22nd, at 5:30 PM at the De Pere Library (Kress Branch – Emil Gail Fischer Room).
The intention behind a listening session is to understand any opportunities or challenges surrounding a topic as community members perceive them. Anyone is welcome to attend the listening session and contribute ideas that they would like to bring to the attention of the state. I hope to see you there!
TC Energy Scholarship Opportunity
TC Energy is awarding STEM scholarships to students studying science, engineering, technology, or math academic disciplines relevant to the energy industry. Trade scholarships include concentrations in electrical, pipefitting, welding, heavy equipment servicing, industrial mechanics (millwrights), precision metal fabrication, plumbing, carpentry, and automotive servicing. If you’re interested in applying, the link to apply is listed below.
Link to Apply:Â TC Energy – Scholarships U.S.
Application Deadline – May 5th 11:59 PST. Â Award – End of July. Â Amount – up to $5,000
In-District Events
May 7th will be the Booyah Drive-Thru Sale at the Way-Morr County Park in Greenleaf from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Each scoop of booyah/brat/hamburger will be $3.50. All customers are asked to bring their own containers to purchase the booyah.
Friday, May 12th, and Saturday, May 13th, will be the Village Wide Rummage Sale in Mishicot. On Friday, the sale will last from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, it will go from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Head on down to the library for some friendly competition! Every Tuesday from 6-7:30pm, the Lester Public Library in Two Rivers (1001 Adam St.) hosts a Family Game Night. Games and popcorn are provided.
