Representative Lisa Subeck's E-Newsletter


 August 17, 2017

 

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418 North, State Capitol

P.O. Box 8953

Madison, WI 53708

 

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Things happening in the district & around Madison


Tween Pizza Making and Movie
Friday, August 18
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.

Learn how easy it can be to make healthy pizza. Then enjoy munching on your pizza while watching the movie Being Bucky, all about UW-Madison's own Bucky Badger. The pizza making is open to 15 people, ages 10-14. The movie is open to all and is offered in partnership with the Wisconsin Film Festival.
 


Elver Park Farmers Market
Saturdays, Through Sept. 16
8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd.
 


West Side Farmers Market
Saturdays, Through  Nov. 4
7:00 am – 1:00 pm

New location: 750 University Row
Behind the UW Health Digestive Health Center
 


One on One Computer Coaching
Saturday, August 19
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd

Sign up for a one-hour session (starting at 1pm or 2:30pm) with a Computer Coach providing individualized instruction on using word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel) and other computer basics.

 


Wingra Oak Savannah Restoration and Monroe Street Environs
Sunday, August 20
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm


This oak savanna has been a cooperative restoration with the Arboretum, Dudgeon Monroe Neighborhood, and volunteers since 1992. We will visit the restoration, the Wheeler Council Ring designed by Jens Jensen, and two bubbling springs Native Americans relied on for centuries. Meet at Arbor Dr. parking lot, off Monroe St.

 


Solar Eclipse Activities
Monday, August 21
11:45 am- 2:15 pm

Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd

Join us for fun crafts and activities to celebrate the Great American Solar Eclipse. Everyone can drop in to take part in the activities and crafts, but registration is required to receive a pair of the Eclipse Glasses due to limited supply.

 


West Madison Senior Coalition Free Lunches
Tuesday, August 22
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.

Nutritious meals are offered to those 60 and older. The meal is served at noon and participants must arrive on time. The suggested minimum donation is $4.00 but participants are encouraged to pay what they can afford. Transportation to the meal is available with an additional $1.00 donation. Meal and bus reservations or cancellations should be made by noon the preceding day by calling 238-0196.

 


Knitting at the Library
Thursday, August 24
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd.

Learn to knit or bring your current project. Supplies provided. Children under 8 must have an adult present.
 


Read to a Dog
Thursday, August 24
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Alicia Ashman Library
733 N High Point Rd

Bring a favorite book (or find one at the library!) and read aloud to a furry friend. Time slots available on a first come, first served basis.

 


Visiting the Capitol

Whether you are planning a visit to the state Capitol as part of a large group, small gathering, or just by yourself, our office can assist you in scheduling a free guided tour of the Capitol building during normal business hours.

 

Free tours are offered daily, year round. Tours depart from the ground floor Information Desk Monday through Saturday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 am and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 pm; and Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 pm. A 4:00 pm tour is offered Memorial Day through Labor Day. The sixth floor museum and observation deck are also open during the summer months.

 

 
 

 

Dear Friends and Neighbors,
 

It is with a mix of sadness and anger that I reflect upon the despicable act of terror committed by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, last weekend. Three lives were lost and many more were injured during a white supremacist rally near the University of Virginia campus. I ask that you join me in rejecting racism, anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate in all forms. Together, we can turn our sadness and anger into action to make our communities welcoming to all.

Today, the Assembly is on the floor in special session as we debate the proposed $3 billion subsidy to Foxconn. Read on to learn more about what to expect in the Assembly today, a budget update, and more.

If you have any questions or need assistance with any matter, please feel free to contact my office.

Sincerely,

Lisa Subeck
State Representative
78th Assembly District

 


Charlottesville Tragedy
I offer my deepest condolences to the families and friends of Heather Heyer, Lieutenant H. Jay Cullen, and Trooper-Pilot Berke M.M. Bates, all of whom lost their lives last weekend in Charlottesville.

Heather Heyer was killed in Charlottesville on Saturday when a neo-Nazi committed an act of domestic terrorism and drove his vehicle into a group of people who chose to stand up against hatred and bigotry by peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally being held in Charlottesville. In addition to the death of Heather Heyer, at least 19 individuals were injured in the attack.

Lt. Cullen and Trooper Bates died in a helicopter crash just outside of Charlottesville city limits. Because of the rally, these officers had been called upon to work in coordination with other members of law enforcement to ensure the safety of the Charlotte residents and visitors.

I am alarmed and disappointed by the remarks made by President Trump subsequent to the attack. His claim that there were “very good people on both sides” and that there is blame to be shared for the violence that took the life of Heather Heyer legitimizes hate groups that use violence to advance their causes.

Contrary to the President’s claims, there is no moral equivalency between groups that espouse anti-Semitism, bigotry, and racism and people like Heather Heyer and the other injured in the attack who raise their voices to speak out against hate.

 


Vote on Foxconn
Today, I plan to cast my vote against the Governor’s proposed Foxconn subsidy which will provide an unprecedented $3 billion corporate subsidy to an international corporation to build a factory on the Illinois border.


As details have emerged over the last couple of weeks, it has become abundantly clear that the Foxconn giveaway is a bad deal for the people of Wisconsin. Leading economists on both sides of the political aisle have raised serious concerns about the proposal. Earlier this week, my colleagues on the Assembly Committee on Jobs and the Economy introduced 23 amendments to increase accountability, protect our environment and our water, and ensure good jobs are created for Wisconsin residents. Republicans rejected every one of the 23 proposed amendments.


We can create jobs without breaking the bank and without harming our environment, and we can and should ensure jobs created using taxpayer dollars pay enough that working families can put food on their tables and a roof over their heads. Unfortunately, the Republican proposal for Foxconn puts the profits of one multi-billion dollar, international company ahead of the hardworking, taxpaying people of Wisconsin.


Our Legislative Fiscal Bureau analysis shows that even in the best case scenario, the state will not break even on the deal for at least 25 years. Even then, there are no guarantees, and taxpayers will be left flitting the bill at a cost of hundreds of millions per year. Meanwhile, we will be left without the resources we need to fund our schools, fix our roads and bridges, and grow our economy into the future.


Wisconsin has never been asked to provide this level of corporate welfare before now. In fact, this subsidy is 46 times more than the next highest subsidy provided to a manufacturer in Wiscxonsin. In the case of Foxconn, the risk of a $3 billion subsidy to a foreign company with no expected return for at least 25 years clearly outweighs potential benefits. The proposal is not a smart investment or a good deal for Wisconsin, and that is why I plan to case a “no” vote today.

 


Budget Update
Budget delays continue as we hold the special session on Foxconn. While budget delays have significant ramifications on transportation, public schools and municipal budgets, there are other programs that face difficulty as the Republicans prolong the budget delay. A few items placed in jeopardy are included below.

The budget bill currently provides additional funding for state aid for the arts in 2017-18, in part to match federal funding awarded to the Wisconsin Arts Board from the National Endowment for the Arts. This funding is available through September 30, 2017, meaning that further budget delays could result in a loss of this federal arts funding.

The Joint Finance Committee approved providing additional funding to eliminate the current waiting list for certain medical assistance funded services provided to children who qualify for the children's long-term care support program. The intent was to phase in enrollment in the program, beginning in July, 2017, so that by the end of the 2017-18 fiscal year, all children on the current waiting list would be enrolled in the program. The delay in enacting the state budget may delay when these children begin receiving much needed services.

Under the proposed budget, the Clean Water Fund Program loan interest rates would decrease for certain loans closed during the 2017-19 biennium. The program would need to close loans utilizing the current law interest rates until the budget is enacted, and municipalities may delay projects while awaiting these more favorable interest rates.

The budget bill would increase the maximum total reimbursement for eligible Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program expenses related to remediation of agricultural chemical spills and contamination, effective July 1, 2017. While costs incurred after July 1, 2017, would be eligible for the higher reimbursement maximum, delayed passage of the bill may delay remediation projects until the higher reimbursement eligibility is enacted.

These are just a few examples of how budget delays impact our state services. Democrats continue pushing for movement on the budget, but Republicans have used Foxconn as a convenient distraction from the ongoing budget delays. Unfortunately, handing billions of dollars to Foxconn will only compound state budget problems moving forward.

 


2017-18 State Highway Maps
My office still has several of the newest edition state maps. If you would like one, you may pick one up my at my Capitol office (418 North) any time from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. If you are unable to come to the Capitol but would like map, please email Rep.Subeck@legis.wisconsin.gov or call my office at 608-266-7521 to have one sent to you.

 

 


Fall Interns
My office is now accepting applications for fall interns. If you or someone you know is looking for a fall internship, we still have openings. You can apply online by clicking here, or submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to rep.subeck@legis.wi.gov. It is a great way to gain some experience and learn about the legislative process.

 

 


Fun Wisconsin Fact
Lester William Polfuss, commonly known as Les Paul, was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 1915. He was a pioneer of the electric guitar and was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor.

Paul began playing the harmonica when he was eight years old. He then started to play the guitar after trying to learn the piano. It was while learning guitar that he invented a neck-worn harmonica holder, which allowed him to play both instruments at the same time. The holder is manufactured using his basic design still to this day.

Paul’s career started to take off by playing and singing country music on the radio in the morning and jazz at night. From there on he continued to sing, write and perform until he passed away at age 94 in August 2009 in New York.
 

 

 

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