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Contents

  • Good to Know Info
  • Legislation In Progress
  • What's New 
  • District Events                     

Good to Know Info

Blue Book Bonanza
Thursday, December 7, 2017

Senator Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Representative Scott Krug (R-Town of Rome) will be handing out copies of the 2017-2018 Blue Book and meeting with constituents as part of a Blue Book Bonanza in Wood and Waushara Counties. Members of the public and the press are invited to attend and receive a copy of the book.

The Blue Book Bonanza will take place at the following times and locations:

9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Coloma Village Hall
155 N. Front St., Coloma, WI

10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Wautoma Public Library
410 W. Main St., Wautoma, WI

11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
McMillan Memorial Library
490 E. Grand Ave., Wisc Rapids, WI


In Progress Legislation

Thursday was certainly an exciting day at the State Capitol for my office. My two educational bills, Tech Excellence, AB 266, and Financial Literacy, AB 280, along with the Industrial Hemp bill I co-sponsored, SB 119, landed on the Governor's desk and were signed into law.

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Assembly Bill 266 – This bill makes several changes to the eligibility requirements for the Technical Excellence Higher Education Scholarship Program, including changes to enrollment and grade point average requirements and clarifying the satisfactory progress requirement. Authored by Senator Daniel Feyen (R—Fond du Lac) and Representative Scott Krug (R—Town of Rome), the bill passed the Senate on a voice vote and was concurred by the Assembly on a voice vote. It is Act 91.

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Assembly Bill 280 - The bill directs each school board to adopt academic standards for financial literacy and incorporate instruction in financial literacy into the curriculum in grades K to 12. Authored by Senator Chris Kapenga (R—Delafield) and Representative Scott Krug (R—Town of Rome), the bill passed the Senate on a voice vote and was concurred by the Assembly on a voice vote. It is Act 94.

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Senate Bill 119 - This bill creates an industrial hemp pilot program to be administered by DATCP. The pilot program is to study the growth, cultivation and marketing of industrial hemp and to establish rules for the industrial hemp program in a manner that maximizes opportunity within the boundaries of federal law.

In addition, DATCP has 90 days to have a system for licensing growers participating in the industrial hemp pilot program and charging an annual fee.

While federal law currently only allows for a pilot program, SB 119 provides a framework for Wisconsin if there is a change in federal law that expands industrial hemp. This framework would allow for Wisconsin farmers to diversify their crop production and grow industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity.

Authored by Senator Patrick Testin (R—Stevens Point) and Representative Jesse Kremer (R—Kewaskum), the bill passed the Senate on a vote of 33-0 and was concurred by the Assembly on a vote of 92-0. It is Act 100.

  

What's New

Wisconsin Executive Residence Holiday Tours

The People's Home of Wisconsin is where our 45th Governor, Scott Walker, and First Lady Tonette reside. Come visit and see the beautiful seasonal decorations and learn about it's historical significance to our state.

The Executive Residence,
99 Cambridge Road, Madison, WI, is open to the public for tours:

Saturday, December 2nd from
10 AM to noon

Wednesday, December 6th from Noon – 2 PM

Thursday, December 7th from Noon to 2 PM

Saturday, December 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM

Wednesday, December 13th from Noon to 2 PM

Thursday, December 14th from Noon to 2 PM


Non-perishable food items will be collected in support of Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

Warm winter items will be collected in support of Wisconsin Tourism’s Big Bundle Up Campaign

We greatly appreciate your giving spirit for those in need this holiday season in Wisconsin!



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Wisconsin Capitol Christmas Tree

The 2017 State Capitol Christmas Tree is absolutely gorgeous! It is a 40-foot Balsam fir donated by Jim Ryf of Emery, Wisconsin. The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association provided harvesting and transportation. Public and private schools throughout Wisconsin provided the Centennial themed, handmade ornaments that adorn the tree. Two thousand multicolored LED lights illuminate the tree. It truly is spectacular! 

Thank you to all involved from the generous donation to the physical labor that is required of several workers to provide a lovely display for the citizens of Wisconsin to enjoy this special time of year, each year.

 

District Events

Below you will find a few events happening in the area. 

 

What: Bazaar

Homemade baked goods, Christmas cookies, crafts, trim a tree, in-house raffles, lunch, Christmas cards, treasure hunt room

Where: St. Paul Catholic Church, 622 S. Beach St, Plainfield, WI

When: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017
 



What:
Christmas Cookie Walk

Where: St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 530 Tenth Avenue North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

When: 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017
 



What: 
Holiday Happening 

$15/person; limited seating
Alice in Dairyland, Christmas music, lunch, door prizes, raffles

Where: St. Joseph Center, 151 E. State St., Adams, WI

When: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017

 Call (608) 339-7733 for reservation



What:
The Main Event - Winter Gala

$65/person; $100/couple
Dinner, music, dancing, live auction, raffle

Where: Community Center, 416 Crestview Ln., Nekoosa, WI

When: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2017

Call (715) 459-2551 for ticket information 



What: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony

Where: Buckley Baldwin VFW Post 2534, 2711 Reddin Rd., Wisconsin Rapids, WI

When: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Thursday, December 7, 2017

Chili luncheon to follow ceremony



What:
Road work 

Where: View road work in your area Here

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CONTACT INFO:

Phone: 608-266-0215

Email:Rep.Krug@legis.wisconsin.gov

 
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