Hi everyone! May is officially upon us. I’m hoping this month brings along some warmer weather; it shouldn’t be too much longer. This e-update is considered a special edition because I have important information to share with all of you.
Last Friday, the Assembly Republicans held press conferences across the state to announce a new shared revenue proposal. In this proposal, we will be devoting 20% of state sales tax revenues to local governments—approximately $1.5 billion. We will be freezing the existing shared revenue formula at its current amount and adding in an additional formula, so every local government will see at least a 10% increase in shared revenue. The old formula directed the majority of its funding to larger municipalities. The new money will be targeted at smaller municipalities and those that previously performed poorly.
We will see a $227 million increase in funding for law enforcement, fire, EMS, public works, and transportation, and a $300 million increase in local government aid.
The existing shared revenue ($747 million) and new money ($227 million) will be tied to the growth in Wisconsin’s sales tax.
Listening Sessions Announced
Get excited! I will be hosting two listening sessions in the district this 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!
2023 Business Friend of the Environment Awards – Nominate Today!
The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Association is now accepting nominations for the 33rd Annual Business Friend of the Environment Awards! If you are not familiar with this award, it highlights what Wisconsin companies are doing to demonstrate environmental leadership.
Winners will be selected in each of these three categories:
• Sustainability
• Use of innovative technology
• Environmental stewardship
In each category, an award will be given to a small, medium, and large business.
Applications may be submitted online by going to www.wmc.org/bfoe and clicking “Nominate a Company.” To be considered, a nominator must submit a completed nomination form along with a 1-2 page narrative of the project description (Microsoft Word preferred), a company logo, and 2-3 project photos. Alternatively, you can also e-mail a completed PDF nomination form and other required application materials to csummerfield@wmc.org. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 22, 2023.
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: TC Energy – Scholarships U.S.
Application Deadline – May 5th 11:59 PST. Award – End of July. 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, there will be a fundraiser to support the Mishicot Community Athletic Complex. Head down to the Country Store in Mishicot starting at 9:30 a.m. and get yourself a brat or a hamburger!
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.
May 27th through May 29th will be the Celebrate De Pere annual festival held at Voyager Park in De Pere. On Saturday, the 27th, and Sunday, the 28th, the festival will be going on from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. On Monday, the festival will last from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit Celebrate De Pere.
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.
