As a reminder, I will be holding two listening sessions on Tuesday. Details for each can be found below –
SOUTH MILWAUKEE
Date: Tuesday, September 14
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: South Milwaukee Public Library
Story Time Room (Second Floor)
1907 10th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
OAK CREEK
Date: Tuesday, September 14
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Where: Oak Creek Public Library
Technology Training Lab (Second Floor)
8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI 53154
If you attend Office Hours, it will be necessary to respect the COVID-19 precautions set out by each individual venue.
I hope to see you Tuesday! As always, if these opportunities don’t work for you, I encourage you to share your thoughts with me by using my website form or by calling my office toll-free at (888) 534-0021.
State Revenues $319M Higher Than Expected
Last week, the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau released new data showing that state revenues are $319 million higher than expected. This is 1.7% above the estimated amount.
This information about state tax collections shows that sending money back to the taxpayers is the right thing to do – the tax cuts we made in the budget passed in June were the right thing to do. Republicans have made responsible reforms over the past several years, allowing us to make strategic investments and hold the line on taxes in recent budgets.
Suicide Awareness Week
This week is National Suicide Awareness Week, and today is World Suicide Prevention Day. In 2020, 861 Wisconsin residents died by suicide. Everyone can take action to prevent suicide. If you or someone you care about needs help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-TALK, or contact the Wisconsin Hopeline by texting “HOPELINE” to 741741.
Wisconsin Blue Book Coming Soon
The new 2021-2022 Wisconsin Blue Book will become available in the coming weeks. The Blue Book is published biennially by the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau and features a variety of information about our state government and history.
Many of you requested the Blue Book when you completed my Spring Survey, but if you haven’t already and are interested in a copy, please contact my office by simply replying to this E-Update.
Remember 9/11
Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Please join me in taking some time to remember the lives of the victims and honor the heroes who responded on September 11, 2001.
“You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.” – Former United States Secretary of StateColin Powell
South Milwaukee Downtown Market – Thursdays from 3-7pm (through October 14) – 11th and Milwaukee Avenues, South Milwaukee https://www.smmarket.org/events/
South Milwaukee Crusherfest 2021 – Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, varying times – 1101 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee https://dacrusher.org/
As always, if you have any comments regarding the content of this E-Update, please feel free to contact me.
Rep. Jessie Rodriguez State Capitol, Room 321E PO Box 8953 Madison, WI 53708 Toll-Free (888) 534-0021 or (608) 266-0610 Rep.Rodriguez@legis.wisconsin.gov | |