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Serving the Northwoods Communities of Rhinelander, Eagle River, Minocqua, Phelps, Florence and Forest County. |
District Dialogue |
January 16, 2015 |
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State of the State |
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On Tuesday, January 13, Governor Walker addressed the citizens of Wisconsin with his fifth State of the State speech.
I am very encouraged by Governor Walker’s State of the
State address. The Wisconsin economy continues to grow, unemployment is
at its lowest level since 2008, and the state has gained back all jobs
lost within the recession. I applaud Governor Walker’s efforts for
responsible governing and reform.
Along with reforming state government, Governor Walker remains dedicated to promoting worker training programs in Wisconsin. If the Northwoods wants to continue to be attractive to manufacturing and other industries, we must invest more into work training. Currently, the workforce is growing older and dwindling without new workers to replace those who retiring. By investing in worker training, more of our youth will continue to live, work, and contribute into their local communities.
As Governor Walker stressed, "The State of the State is Strong!"
Governor Walker delivering the State of the State.
Please click the image above for a quick message! |
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Nicolet College Board Visits Madison | |
On Thursday, January 15, members from Nicolet Technical College paid my office a visit to discuss the Wisconsin Technical College System. It was great to sit and talk with members of the Rhinelander community as the 2015-16 state budget approaches. Thank you for taking the time to visit me in my Madison office.
From Left to Right: Sandy Kinney, Nicolet College President -Ken Urban, Brian Diel, Rep. Swearingen, Ron Zimmerman |
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Building Commission Update | |
On Wednesday, January 14, I attended my first Building Commission meeting and was appointed to Chair the High Education Subcommittee. At our first meeting the full commission enumerated a number of projects including renovations and remodeling to the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest visitor's center. Please see the press release below. Building Commission Approves Projects ### |
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Dairy Business Association Award Ceremony | |
Rep. Swearingen receiving an award from the Wisconsin Dairy Business Association for voting pro-dairy in his first legislative session.
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DNR Outdoor Report | |
The following is the weekly outdoor report from the DNR.
DNR again offering Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 17-18 |
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Eagle River World Championship Snowmobile Derby | |
Be sure to dress warm and head over to Eagle River this weekend for the World Championship Snowmobile Races in Eagle River! If your planning on attending, arrive early because races start daily at 9:00 a.m. I am looking forward to another great weekend for snowmobiling competition in Eagle River and all the Northwoods. For more information regarding the derby, please see the link below in the Community Events tab. Good luck to all competitors!
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GOOD LUCK GREEN BAY! | |
Good Luck this weekend to the Green Bay Packers as they take on their NFC Rivals, the Seattle Seahawks. GO PACK GO!
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Upcoming Community Events | |
Please click the following links for upcoming community events! AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby: January 15-18, Eagle River The Woodruff Winter Market & Crafts: January 16, Woodruff Sno-Eagles Torchlight Parade: January 17, Eagle River Pete "Toad" Church Annual Ice Fishing Derby: January 17, Florence Mapleview Resort presents: Jim Scott memorial Scholarship Fundraiser: January 17, Eagle River Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast: January 18, Boulder Junction Northwoods Share's Community Dinner: January 20, Eagle River Eagle River Farmers' Market: January 21, Eagle River Three Lakes Women's Club Chili Luncheon: January 21, Three Lakes Chamber Annual Dinner: January 22, Rhinelander Fiber's Annual Ice Fishing Tournament: January 24, St. Germain |
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Office of Representative Rob Swearingen Room 123 West PO Box 8953, Madison WI 53708 Office: 608-266-7141 Toll Free: 888-534-0034 |