Representative Kitchens Testifies with Constituents
It was a pleasure to testify alongside
the Peninsula Pulse owner, David Eliot, his editor, Jim Lundstrom, and
Sheboygan County Clerk Jon Dolson in support of my Legal Notice Bill,
Assembly Bill 731, which allows free local newspapers to publish legal
notices.
Keeping citizens informed about the
decisions local governments make on behalf of their community is an
integral part of democracy. Unfortunately, due to limited internet
access in rural areas, notifying the public can become quite a challenge
for small towns. AB 731 will help rural communities ensure that
they have access to important legal notices by increasing the options
available to small municipalities when it comes to disseminating this
information to the public.
Be sure to check out the great testimony
on
WisconsinEye!
Liberty Grove Partners with
Door County Broadband
I was excited to hear that the town of
Liberty Grove has partnered with Door County Broadband. Liberty Grove,
with
Door County Broadband's help, plans to apply for a grant available
through Wisconsin Public Service that will help fund the town's efforts
to increase internet service in their area. The funds awarded by
this grant would be used towards building three new towers that will expand
service to more than 90% of the township!
As the world is increasingly dependant on
online platforms, it is becoming steadily more difficult for families to
get by without internet access. I applaud the efforts of both
Liberty Grove and Door County Broadband to increase internet access
throughout our community, which is vital to attracting business and
keeping citizens informed.
Keep Safe on the Roads with
DOT Driving Tips!
As winter
weather creates hazardous driving conditions this season, stay safe with
these great tips from DOT:
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Watch for
slippery bridge decks.
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Don't use cruise
control in wintry conditions.
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Know the current
road conditions. You can call
511 or log onto the
Winter
Road Conditions Report webpage.
For more great tips on how to keep you
and your loved ones safe on the roads this winter, click on the link to
the DOT's
Safe Winter Driving Tips!
Upcoming District Events!
What:
Story Time
Where:
Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library,
2323 Mill Rd, Sister Bay, WI
When: January 6, 10:30am
Details: "Find out about snow,
animals that hibernate, and how animals who don't hibernate survive the
winters with books, snacks, and crafts. Make simple homemade bird
feeders to take home."
What:
LEGO Kid's Club
Where: Sturgeon Bay Library, 1075 4th
Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI
When: January 6, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Details:
"Kids
(K-4th grade) are welcome to build unique creations with thousands of
LEGOs. Many of the creations will be on display all month in the
children's area of the library. Free."
What:
Ski/SnowShoe for Free
Where: Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041
Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, WI
When: January 7, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Details: "Ski equipment and snowshoes in
a wide range of sizes are available from the Ski Distribution Center,
free of charge. This program is staffed and sponsored by Friends of
Crossroads and the Door County Silent Sports."
In Closing...
