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Contents
- Good to Know Info
- Legislation In Progress
- What's New
- District Events
- Look Who Visited Madison
- Wisconsin Youth Art 2018
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Good to Know Info
State Wide Quarantine
The entire state of Wisconsin will be placed under quarantine for emerald ash borer (EAB), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced today. The quarantine will be effective Friday, March 30.
Until now, quarantines have been imposed county by county, but now that EAB is in 48 of the state’s 72 counties, officials have decided a statewide quarantine is warranted. However, they still discourage moving firewood within the state.
Click Here for the full press release.
Thinking of College?
The University of Wisconsin System recently published their 2016/2017 Fact Book. It includes historical facts, and information about UW enrollment. Click Here to view the Fact Book.
Legislative Update-Extraordinary Session
Yesterday the Wisconsin State Legislature took up a package of bills aimed at school safety. I was very pleased this package of bills passed with bipartisan support. The bill package address a variety of concerns including strengthening school safety plan requirements, mandatory reporting of threats, creating a $100 million school safety grant program, and establishing an Office of School Safety within the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
AB 1031, a bill I authored that amends the bullying statute to provide a prompt parental notification within 48 hours of a bullying incident occurring, also passed after being amended. An amendment was passed that will expand and strengthen background checks. In addition to that amendment, an amendment was passed to create a 24/7 anonymous tip line to ensure no tip falls through the cracks.
Overall I am proud to join many colleagues on both sides of the aisle in support of this legislation. Below is a short 15 minute video explaining the changes to AB 1031 more in depth.
Click Here to watch a clear explanation of the background check amendment to AB 1031.
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What's New
Unemployment Update
Yesterday unemployment in Wisconsin hit an ALL TIME LOW at 2.9 percent. More people are working in Wisconsin than ever before. We should be proud of this new record.
Wisconsin's Economic Opportunity Zone
This week it was announced that Wisconsin Rapids, and Nekoosa/Port Edwards have been recommended to become one of Wisconsin's Economic Opportunity Zones.
The Economic opportunity Zone Program is a federal community development tax incentive program which creates an incentive for businesses and community members to invest in these areas. Click Here to read more about it.
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District Events
Below you will find a few events happening in the area.
What: Wild Rose High School spring play "Play On!"
Where: Wild Rose High School, 600 Park Ave, Wild Rose, WI
When: 7:00 PM, Friday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 24th
What: Adams County Job Fair
Where: Adams County Community Center, 569 North Cedar Street, Adams, WI
When: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, March 28th
What: Lenten Friday Fish Fry
Where: St. Lawrence Catholic Church Hall, 530 10th Avenue North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
When: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, March 23rd
Carry Outs: Freemont Street Entrance
Fried or Baked Fish
What: Road work
Where: View road work in your area Here
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Look Who Came to Visit
 Enthusiastic representatives of Central Wisconsin Days were in Madison to discuss important issues for the Centergy Region such as energy, job growth, and the Tribune project.
 Mead Elementary from Wisconsin Rapids toured the State Capitol recently. Thank you for visiting!
Wisconsin Youth Art 2018
Vanessa Bush, Wisconsin Rapids
Jonny Alvarez, Adams
Grace Hofer, Wisconsin Rapids
Natalie Bohn, Wisconsin Rapids
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