Vice President Mike Pence Visits the State Capitol
Vice President Mike Pence became the first sitting Vice President to step inside the Wisconsin State Capitol this week. In celebration of National School Choice Week, Vice President Pence delivered a speech in front of hundreds of young students from across Wisconsin. I firmly believe that parents should have the right to decide what education best suits their children. I want to thank Vice President Pence for visiting Wisconsin and for this administration’s commitment to upholding the right of school choice.
Vice President Mike Pence.
Secretary of Education Betsy Devos was also in attendance and addressed the crowd before the Vice President.
Assembly Committee on State Affairs
The Committee on State Affairs, which I chair, met this week for a public hearing and executive session on the following bills:
Public Hearing:
Assembly Bill 670: Relating to increasing the minimum retirement age under the Wisconsin Retirement System; decreasing the minimum break in service for annuitants in the Wisconsin Retirement System who are rehired by a participating employer; and allowing rehired annuitants to elect to not participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Executive Session:
Assembly Bill 752: Relating to the revised uniform unclaimed property act.
Assembly Bill 48: Relating to promissory notes of certain public bodies.
Assembly Bill 703: Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for building materials that become a part of a facility for the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Authority.
Assembly Bill 443: Relating to a grant to a hospital for expanding psychiatric bed capacity.
Assembly Bill 296: Relating to notices of eligibility to receive a prize.
Rep. Swearingen chairing the Committee.
Legislative Doctor Day
I had the chance to meet with Dr. Barbara Boyer from Minocqua during the annual legislative Doctor Day in the capitol. We had a great discussion regarding health-related initiatives, such as the importance of vaccinations. I appreciate all the hard work our healthcare professionals do for the community.
Rep. Swearingen with Dr. Barbara Boyer.
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Legislative Day
I met with Don Graffman, President of Results Broadcasting, during the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association's annual legislative day in the capitol. I enjoyed our discussion regarding WBA’s legislative priorities for the remainder of this session. Thanks again for stopping by!
Rep. Swearingen with WBA representative Don Graffman.
Clean Water Advocacy Meeting
Rhinelander Mayor Chris Frederickson and residents from around Northern Wisconsin stopped by my office this week to discuss current clean water initiatives in the State Legislature. The Speaker’s Task Force on Water Quality recently recommended a package of bills related to improving water quality in Wisconsin, and we had a great discussion regarding the impact those bills will have throughout the Northwoods moving forward.
Rep. Swearingen, Mayor Frederickson and citizens from around the Northwoods who traveled to the capitol to advocate for clean water initiatives. Thanks again for stopping by!
Travel Wisconsin Snow Report
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Community Events
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