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Serving the Northwoods Communities of Rhinelander, Eagle River, Minocqua, Phelps, Florence and Forest County. |
District Dialogue |
March 7th, 2014 |
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Speaker's Task Force on Rural Schools in Cuba City | |
The Speaker’s Task Force on Rural Schools held its final public hearing on Wednesday, February 26th in the Cuba City High School gymnasium. It was great to hear from parents, teachers, and superintendents about the issues that rural schools are faced with in southwestern Wisconsin.
The Task Force has now completed all of the public hearings and school tours. Our group will now be working together to decide what recommendations should be considered in the final report for Speaker Vos (R- Rochester). I am hoping that the report will be completed by March.
To follow the progress of the Speaker's Task Force on Rural Schools, please visit our website by clicking here.
The website also provides information on
Task Force members, press releases, hearing notices, and pictures from
previous school tours.
Speaker's Task Force on Rural Schools in Cuba City.
Darlene Machtan from Sugar Camp speaking to the Task Force about her experiences as an educator for 30 years. |
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Rep. Swearingen Testifies in Support of Assembly Bill 511 | |
On Tuesday March 3rd, I testified with
Senator Frank Lasee in favor of legislation that we introduced last fall.
To read our bill,
please
click here. |
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Governor Walker Visits Northstar Steel Fabricating in Rhinelander | |
On Friday February 28th, the Governor visited Northstar Steel Fabricating in Rhinelander. Governor Walker discussed his Blueprint for Prosperity, a plan that will benefit hard working taxpayers with income and property tax relief throughout Wisconsin. It was great to tour the facility with Governor Walker and the Northstar employees. The Blueprint for Prosperity has passed both the Assembly and the Senate.
Governor Walker Speaking at Northstar Fabricating Steel.
Governor Walker and Rep. Swearingen touring Northstar Fabricating Steel.
Below is a press release from Governor Walker's office about his visit to Rhinelander.
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Governor Walker with the Denis Family. |
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Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism in Lake Geneva | |
As a member of the Assembly Committee on Tourism, I traveled to the Governor's Conference on Tourism in Lake Geneva last week. I attended several forums about the expansion and importance of the tourism industry in our state. In the Northwoods, the tourism industry is the lifeblood for many our small communities.
Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett and Rep. Swearingen.
Additionally, Travel Wisconsin released a number of advertisements for the upcoming tourism season. Please click on the link below to view the first of a series of advertisements. I'm sure you will recognize a few faces from the classic movie "Airplane".
Be sure to visit the Travel Wisconsin website for travel tips, ideas, and information about Wisconsin tourism! |
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Rhinelander Toyota Grand Opening | |
I would like to congratulate Mike Aus of Rhinelander Toyota and his Toyota Team on their new facility. Thank you for investing in the Northwoods!
Rep. Swearingen and Mike Aus of Rhinelander Toyota. |
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Another Utility Bill Email Scam Making the Rounds |
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As your state Representative I wanted to pass along a press release sent to my office from the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
DATCP CONSUMER ALERT:
Another Utility Bill Email Scam Making the Rounds
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Alice in Dairyland Visits Madison |
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Last week the Assembly recognized Kristin Olsen. Kristin is Wisconsin's 66th Alice in Dairyland. Kristin will be traveling around the state to discuss the importance of the dairy industry in Wisconsin.
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Upcoming Community Events | |
Please click on the following links for Upcoming Community Events!
Porcupines and Porcupets Program and Hike (1:00p.m.-3:30p.m.) March 8, Manitowish Waters
Lions Kids Fisheree (11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.) March 9, Conover
Meat Raffle Fundraiser (2:00p.m.-3:00p.m.) March 9, Eagle River
Northwoods Combat Challenge Cage Fight (11:00a.m.-10:00p.m.) March 15, Eagle River |
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