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Serving the Northwoods Communities of Rhinelander, Eagle River, Minocqua, Phelps, Florence and Forest County. |
District Dialogue |
November 14, 2014 |
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Veterans Day Celebrations in Madison and the Northwoods |
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On Veterans Day we honor those who have served along with the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their dedication to the American people should never be forgotten. Honoring our veterans is the least we can do, considering their commitment to the protection of our nation. I cannot stress enough how much I appreciate all that our armed forces from Wisconsin and across the nation have done to keep us safe.
On Tuesday, November 11th, I attended the Veterans Day event in Madison. Speeches were given by Governor Scott Walker, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and other invited guests. Meeting our state's veterans continues to be one of the most rewarding benefits of being a legislator.
On November 12th, I was able to attend the Veteran's program at the James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander. Once again, the middle school students did a fantastic job honoring our veterans.
Veterans Presentation at James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander |
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Assembly Leadership Elections |
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Now that election season is over in Wisconsin, newly elected representatives and senators return to Madison to vote for leadership for their respective parties. I had the honor of nominating Robin Vos (R-Rochester) for Speaker of the Assembly during the Republican Caucus on Monday November 10th. Robin's track record of fiscal responsibility and leadership earned him an unanimous vote to remain as the Speaker for the 102nd Wisconsin State Assembly.
Representative Swearingen delivering his nomination speech for Robin Vos for Speaker.
The 63-Member Republican Majority Caucus.
In addition to Speaker Vos, a number of my Republican colleagues from around the state became newly elected members of leadership. Majority Leader: Jim Steineke (AD 5-Kaukauna) Speaker Pro Tempore: Tyler August (AD 33- Lake Geneva) Assistant Majority Leader: Dan Knodl (AD 24- Germantown) Majority Caucus Chair: John Murtha (AD 29 - Baldwin) Majority Caucus Vice-Chair: Lee Nerison (AD 96- Westby) Majority Caucus Secretary: Jessie Rodriguez (AD 21- Franklin) Majority Caucus Sergeant at Arms: Samantha Kerkman (AD 61 - Salem)
My friends and colleagues across the aisle also held their leadership elections this week, the results are below.
Minority Leader: Peter Barca (AD 64- Kenosha) Assistant Minority Leader: Katrina Shankland (AD 71 - Stevens Point) Minority Caucus Chair: Andy Jorgenson (AD 43 - Fort Atkinson) Minority Caucus Vice-Chair: JoCasta Zamarripa (AD 8 - Milwaukee) Minority Caucus Secretary: Beth Meyers (AD-74 Bayfield) Minority Caucus Sergeant at Arms: Josh Zepnick (AD 9 - Milwaukee) |
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Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Workers with Disabilities | |
I wanted to pass along some exciting news from the
Governor's office. I was very
proud to vote in support of this program last Spring. Please see
the press release below.
Year of A Better Bottom Line: Governor Scott Walker Announces $600,000 in Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants to Train Workers with Disabilities
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Panel Discussion for Wisconsin Rural Schools | |
On Thursday, November 13th, I was invited to attend a legislative panel discussion with my colleagues, including Senator Luther Olsen (R-Ripon), at the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance Conference in Stevens Point. During the discussion I was able to tout the initiatives of the Speaker's Task Force on Rural Schools. After the Task Force traveled for months around the state, we developed over a dozen recommendations for Speaker Robin Vos. The full report can be reviewed here. With session beginning in the coming months, I along with a number of my colleagues will introduce legislation to benefit struggling rural schools. The Task Force is focused on combating declining enrollment, increasing aid for high cost transportation, promoting whole grade sharing, and expanding spasity aid to assist extremely low student density, rural districts. For more information on the Speaker's Task Force on Rural Schools, please visit our website. |
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Rifle Season Opens in Wisconsin | |
Just a reminder, deer gun-hunting season opens statewide on November 22nd and runs until November 30th. If you still need to purchase a license, they are priced at $24 for a resident of Wisconsin, and $5 for a first time hunter. Be sure to be safe in the woods, keep warm, and good luck hunters! For more information about license prices and season dates please follow the links below.
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New Wisconsin Legislature Website | |
The Wisconsin Legislature website in new and improved to help residents in Wisconsin stay informed regarding state government. The news website allows you to research elected officials, voting records, legislative district maps, specific pieces of legislation, etc. The user friendly website is a great resource for all Wisconsin residents to stay involved in state politics. Click here to access the Wisconsin Legislature webpage.
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Winter Arrives in the Northwoods | |
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Upcoming Community Events | |
Please click the following links for upcoming community events! 4th Annual Great Shopping Escape in Boulder Junction: November 15th from 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Lotto's Log Cabin Outdoor School, Animal Tracking Site in Eagle River: November 16th at 2:00 P.M. Fall Feast of the Forest in Manitowish Waters: November 17th from 5:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Northwood's Shares Community Dinner in Eagle River: November 18th at 4:00 P.M. Eagle River Farmer's Market in Eagle River: November 19th Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital Blood Drive in Eagle River: November 20th from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Hunters All You Can Eat Chicken and Spaghetti Dinner in Florence: November 20th from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Holiday Bazaar and Christmas Cookie Sale in Eagle River: November 22nd from 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Crantucky Doe Fest in Crandon: November 22nd from 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Harvest Dinner in Three Lakes: November 22nd from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Rhinelander Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Rhinelander: November 28th at 5:00 PM |
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Office of Representative Rob Swearingen Room 107 West PO Box 8953, Madison WI 53708 Office: 608-266-7141 Toll Free: 888-534-0034 |