Listening Sessions Coming Up!

I will be holding more joint listening sessions with Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) in the district soon.  Please feel welcome to come and share your thoughts with us!

Saturday, April 11th, 10:00 AM
Lakeview Community Library
112 Butler Street, Random Lake

Saturday, April 11th, 11:00 AM
Cedar Grove Public Library
131 Van Altena Avenue, Cedar Grove

Leveling the Playing Field for Consumers

Exciting news: my variable-rate loans bill (Assembly Bill 24) passed this week in the Financial Institutions Committee and will head to the Assembly Floor soon for a final vote!

The measure will help level the playing field for middle-class consumers in the home loan market.  I'm very encouraged by the bipartisan support I have received on this first bill for which I was the lead author.

Read more about the bill here!

Your Government Working for You

It's not too late: Wisconsin Public Service Corporation reminds customers who think they might qualify for low-income heating assistance to apply now.  Customers need not be behind in paying their heating bills to qualify for the assistance.  Customers who may be eligible are advised to call 1-866-432-8947 or check the Home Energy Plus web site at http://www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov/ to learn where to apply in or near their community.  Or click here for further information.

The Department of Revenue offers tips for surviving tax season and reminds you that the deadline for filing your income taxes is now less than a month away.  Learn more here.

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from students who live within the company's service area and plan to attend technical college programs.  Scholarships are offered to students who are high school seniors.  Scholarships of up to $500 per year are awarded based upon outstanding academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities and financial need.  Applying is easy: for more information regarding available scholarships, and for an online application, click here.  High school students can visit their guidance counselors for additional information.  Deadline to apply is April 15, 2015.

Thanks for having me!

Last week, I spent a morning touring the Oostburg School District with Senator Devin LeMahieu (right) and District Superintendent Kevin Bruggink (left).  I really appreciated visiting with some teachers and learning about the district's latest programming for students.  But my favorite part was meeting these future voters!

Bring Home the Title, Bucky!