I am honored to continue serving the 81st Assembly District for the 2019-2020 legislative session!
The People's Budget
On February 28, Governor Evers introduced The People's Budget. The proposal includes historic provisions for education, and will benefit both K-12 students and higher education. Bonding to replace lead pipes and combat water pollution is crucial to providing clean drinking water for all Wisconsinites. I am especially excited to see our crumbling roads and infrastructure restored through transportation investments. Additionally, the budget proposal accepts federal funding for Medicaid expansion in order to give people greater access to affordable, quality healthcare. I look forward to working with my colleagues to address the issues Wisconsin faces and pass a budget in a timely manner.
Daniel D. Busch Memorial Highway
Last month I introduced legislation that would honor a local hero, Staff Sergeant (SSG) Daniel D. Busch. A portion of State Highway 33 would be renamed in honor of SSG Busch's heroism and service to our country. While serving in Mogadishu on Oct. 3, 1993, SSG Busch sustained a fatal wound while holding off enemy forces to ensure the survival of his fellow team members. It is my honor to help memorialize SSG Busch through Assembly Bill 77. AB 77 will receive a public hearing during the Assembly Committee on Transportation Tuesday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. in room 413 North in the State Capitol. Click here to learn more about SSG Busch.
Listening Sessions
I will be holding listening sessions throughout the district in the upcoming weeks. Come and make your voice heard! Click here for a shareable document.
Prairie du Sac Listening Session @ Ruth Culver Community Library Thursday, March 21st 4:00-5:30PM Sauk City Listening Session @ Sauk Public Library Saturday, March 23rd 1:00-2:00PM Black Earth Listening Session @ Black Earth Library Meeting Room Monday, March 25th 5:30-7:00PM Baraboo Listening Session @ Coffee Bean Connection Tuesday, April 2nd 3:45-5:15PM Portage Listening Session @ Portage Library Tuesday, April 2nd 6:00-7:30PM Mazomanie Listening Session @ Mazomanie Library Thursday, April 4th 5:00-6:30PM Merrimac Listening Session @ Candy’s Café Saturday, April 6th 9:00-10:30AM Arena Listening Session @ Herbs Spices & More Saturday, April 6th 11:30AM-1:00PM
DNR Updates
The 2019 Wisconsin Conservation Congress Annual is scheduled for Monday, April 8, at 7 p.m. The Spring Hearing allows the public to make their voices heard on DNR and Wisconsin Conservation Congress proposals. The Spring Hearing questionnaire is available by searching the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, for keywords "Spring Hearings," or click here. If you can't make it, an online input form will go live at 7 p.m. on April 8 on that page and remain open until 7 p.m. on April 11.
