Seasons
Greetings!
I would like to wish everyone in our
community and throughout all of Wisconsin the happiest of holiday
seasons and a wonderful New Year! May you all get the chance to
spend time with your loved ones while enjoying the beautiful winter
landscape throughout the 1st district. Be sure to check out my
short holiday video greeting by clicking
here!
As we move into 2018, I plan to continue
advocating on your behalf to improve school funding throughout
Wisconsin, provide clean water access for everyone in our district, and
ensure that we remain the best tourist destination in the state.
Transfer of College Credits Bill Passes
out of Committee!
I was very excited to learn that my
Transfer of College Credits bill, Assembly Bill 559, has passed the
Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee. This bill will
provide incoming college students some much needed financial relief by
ensuring that they will not be wasting their time and money on retaking
a course in which they are already proficient.
The rising cost of tuition is a hurdle
that many families struggle with, and high school seniors are
often faced with the choice of either taking on years of debt or
foregoing college altogether. I feel that this bill is a small but
important piece of legislation that will go a long way towards making
the dream of graduating college without significant debt more attainable
for Wisconsin's youth.
WDOR Interview!
It was such
a delight to have had the opportunity to discuss current and upcoming
legislation with you all on WDOR earlier this week. I always look
forward to these radio spots as they give me a chance to receive direct
feedback and insight about the issues that affect all of us living in
the 1st district.
This
month's topics ranged from the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding,
of which I am co-chairing with Sen. Olsen (R-14), to the latest
information on NR 151. I look forward to bringing everything we
discussed back to Madison so that I can continue to be a strong voice
for our district.
Upcoming District Events!
What:
Visit With Santa
Where:
Belgian Delight, 1100 Co Rd C,
Brussels, WI
When: December 22, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Details: "Stop by and say hi
to Santa. Make sure to bring your camera for pictures."
What:
'Twas Two Nights Before Christmas
Where: Door County Brewing Company, 8099 Hwy 57,
Bailey's Harbor, WI
When: December 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Details:
"A
formal (your interpretation) party wrapping up the coat and winter gear
donation drive."
What:
Ski/SnowShoe for Free
Where: Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041
Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, WI
When: December 23, 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...
