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2011

November

Van Roy's Views: November 11, 2011

Honoring Veterans on Veterans Day; State Capitol Christmas Tree Decorated by Wisconsin Youth; New Law in Effect for Gun-Deer Season; Improving State Government Services; Open Government; Wisconsin Executive Residence Holiday Tours.

Van Roy's Views: November 4, 2011

Blue Books; Fall Floor Period Bills on Public Safety, Jobs, K-12 and Higher Education, Outdoor Sporting; Earn a Buck and October T-Zone Hunts; September Partisan Primary Moved to August.

October

Van Roy's Views: October 21, 2011

Fall Floor Period Jobs Focus; Blue Books Available; Serving on State Boards, Councils and Commission; DHS Seeks Public Input on Medicaid Reforms.

September

Van Roy's Views: September 16, 2011

Assembly Continues Job Creation Work; Presidential Primary Moved to April; Concealed Carry Questions and Answers; Using Facsimile Firearms to Commit Crimes.

July

Van Roy's Views: July 22, 2011

Job Creation Jump; State Paying off Debts from Doyle Administration; Caylee's Law; Redistricting Plan Approval.

June

Van Roy's Views: June 24, 2011

Supreme Court Rules Budget Repair Bill is Law; Truth in Budgeting-State Biennial Budget Passes; Legislature Approves Personal Protection Act; Happy Independence Day.

Van Roy's Views: June 10, 2011

Floor Session Highlights; Joint Finance Votes; Proposed School Choice Expansion to Racine and Green Bay.

May

Van Roy's Views: May 27, 2011

Memorial Day; Assembly Floor Session Updates; Recent Joint Finance Budget Votes; Unclaimed Property.

Van Roy's Views: May 13, 2011

Van Roy bills pass Assembly; Assembly Floor Session Highlights; Photo ID to Vote; Improved Revenue Forecast.

April

Van Roy's Views: April 29, 2011

Protecting SeniorCare; Protecting the Transportation Fund; Highlights of Joint Finance Budget Votes; Listening Sessions.

Van Roy's Views: April 15, 2011

Balancing the Budget for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2011; Assembly Passes More Jobs Bills; Constitutional Rainy Day Fund; April 16 is Tax Freedom Day.

Van Roy's Views: April 1, 2011

Remembering Corporal Justin Ross; Public Hearing Schedule for Budget Bill; Jobs Numbers Heading in the Right Direction; Homeland Security and State Affairs Committee; Help Filling Out Income Tax Forms.

March

Van Roy's Views: March 18, 2011

Budget Repair becomes Act 10; Biennial Budget Review Process; Assembly Approves Auto Insurance Choice; Beware of Japanese Charity Scams; Wisconsin Art and Craft Fair Directories

February

Van Roy's Views: February 25, 2011

Budget Repair Bill Passes; Frequently Asked Questions

Van Roy's Views: February 4, 2011

Green Bay Packers NFC Champions, Governor's State of the State; Assembly Special Session-January 25 (Limit Tax Increases, Provide Incentives for Job Creation); Assembly Special Session-February 2 (Brown County Wetlands, WEDC, Adminstrative Rule Reform)

January

Van Roy's Views: January 21, 2011

Legislative Tracking; Assembly Floor Session; Call 511 for Current Road Conditions

Van Roy's Views: January 7, 2011

Inauguration Day; Committee Assignments; Legislative Leadership and Control

2010

May

Van Roy's Views: May 28, 2010

Happy Memorial Day! Establishing A State Rainy Day Fund That Is Mandated & Protected by The Constitution; Time for Some Summer Fun!Free Wisconsin Tourism Guides Available; Last Van Roy's Views Newsletter For The Year.

Van Roy's Views: May 14, 2010

U.S. 41 Construction Project & Resources For Avoiding Construction Zones; Wisconsin's Long Term Care Partnership Program; Easy Ways to Check The Status Of Your State Tax Refund; Green Bay Students Visit The Capitol.

April

Van Roy's Views: April 30, 2010

Van Roy Restroom Access Act Signed Into Law; End of the DNA Backlog At The State Crime Lab; 2009-2010 Legislative Session Comes To An End; Green Bay Schools Visit The Capitol!

Van Roy's Views: April 16, 2010

Wisconsin Celebrated Tax Freedom Day on April 12; Van Roy Restroom Access Act To Become Law; Voter Fraud Enhancement & Protection Act.

Van Roy's Views: April 1, 2010

Happy Easter!; Calling all Sportsmen and Women! Voice Your Opinion on DNR Issues; Doing Lawn Repair This Spring? Be Aware of New Laws On Lawn Fertilizer; Time To Get Your Hunting and Fishing Licenses and Boat and ATV Registrations.

March

Van Roy's Views: March 19, 2010

Spring General Election Tuesday, April 6!; Beware of Scams - Keep Your Personal Info Safe; Wisconsin Ranks 7th For Highest Job Losses - Still Waiting for Meaningful Action on Job Creation.

Van Roy's Views: March 5, 2010

Free File Your Taxes Online; National Popular Vote Proposal; Assembly Advances Van Roy's Restroom Access Act; Legislature Approves Bill To Protect Retirement Savings; 2009-2010 Blue Books Still Available.

February

Van Roy's Views: February 19, 2010

District Listening Sessions To Be Held on February 22; Assembly Approves Payday Lending Regulations; Assembly Approves Ban on Bisphenol A; Assembly Committee Holds Public Hearing on Van Roy's Restroom Access Act Bill; Free 2010 Wisconsin Art & Craft Fair Directory

Van Roy's Views: February 5, 2010

Legislative Committees Approve Federal Tax Law Changes Regarding Retirement Funds; State Revenue Collections Down, State Budget Deficit Grows; Unemployment Up In December - Still Waiting For Bipartisan Action on Jobs Bills.

January

Van Roy's Views: January 22, 2010

Assembly Approves Ban On Texting While Driving; Federal Law Changes Need To Be Adopted In Wisconsin Ton Increase Retirement Savings Options; Earthquake Charity Scams; Governor Doyle's State of the State Address To Be Delivered on January 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Van Roy's Views: January 8, 2010

The State's $2.71 Billion Budget Deficit; State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program; DMV Customer Service Centers Have New Hours

2009

December

Van Roy's Views: December 18, 2009

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year; Drunk Driving Legislation Passes Legislature; Protecting The Great Lakes From Asian Carp; Use 511 to Stay Informed Of Winter Road Conditions; Parking & Shoveling Rules For The Winter Season.

Van Roy's Views: December 4, 2009

New Costly Government Mandates On Auto Insurance Likely To Remain; Need Some Extra Cash For the Holidays? See If You Have Unclaimed Property!; Including Those Less Fortunate In This Season of Giving; Wisconsin Winter Event Guide.

November

Van Roy's Views: November 20, 2009

Van Roy Railroad Safety Bills Signed Into Law; Swift Action Needed On Job Creation; Number Of Jobs Created By Stimulus Funds Overstated; 2009-2010 Wisconsin Blue Books Still Available.

Van Roy's Views: November 6, 2009

Honoring Our Veterans on November 11; Van Roy Legislation ON Railroad Crossing Safety Passes Assembly & Will Be Signed Into Law; Assembly Approves Bills Addressing Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; Deer - Kill Them With A Gun, Not the Hood of Your Car.

October

Van Roy's Views: October 23, 2009

Low-Income Energy Assistance Available; Economic Stimulus Funds Mostly Used to Protect Government Jobs; Assembly Votes to Improve Accountability in the Wisconsin Shares Program; Welcome Forest Glen Elementary!

Van Roy's Views: October 9, 2009

More Hidden Taxes From State Budget Showing Up On Your Household Bills;
Significant Changes to Automobile Insurance Laws Taking Effect November 1 Due to State Budget

September

Van Roy's Views: September 25, 2009

2009-2010 Blue Books Are Now Available; Assembly Republicans Announce Jobs NOW Agenda; Assembly Approves Drunk Driving Reforms; Assembly Approves Restoring an Independent DNR Secretary

Van Roy's Views: September 11, 2009

Remembering September 11; Restoring Voting Rights To Felons Still Under Correctional Supervision

August

Van Roy's Views: August 28, 2009

District Listening Sessions; SeniorCare Extended Through Dec. 31, 2012; New Telephone Tax To Start September 1; DNR Proposes New Shoreland Zoning Rules - Public Hearings To Be Held on September 2 and 10

Van Roy's Views: August 14, 2009

District Listening Sessions To Be Held On August 21; Quarterly Deadline Approaching for State's Telemarketer "No Call List"; Save Money By Reviewing Your Insurance Coverage

Van Roy's Views: August 7, 2009

Law Change Necessary to Receive Federal Education Grants; Law Change Necessary to Promote Expansion of Renewable Energy

July

Van Roy's Views: July 24, 2009

Voluntary Furlough; Final 2009-2011 Budget Numbers Released; Budget Survey Results

Van Roy's Views: July 10, 2009

BadgerCare Plus Core Plan Accepting Applications; Education Grants for Low-Wage Earners

Van Roy's Views: July 2, 2009

Happy Independence Day!; Governor Doyle Signs State Budget Into Law

June

Van Roy's Views: June 26, 2009

Conference Committee & Senate Pass Compromise Budget; Assembly To Vote Tonight on Conference Committee Budget

Van Roy's Views: June 19, 2009

Flawed Budget Passes State Assembly; Senate Amends State Budget; The Kids From Bay Harbor Elementary; The Kids From Elmore Elementary

Van Roy's Views: June 5, 2009

Budget Crafted in Secret by Democrats Hurts all Wisconsin Residents

May

Van Roy's Views: May 29, 2009

Press Conference Held on Fake Firearm Act; Budget Update - Joint Committee on Finance Finishes Budget Review; The Kids From Howard Elementary

Van Roy's Views: May 21, 2009

Urgent Budget Alert!; Have a Safe and Fun Memorial Day!

Van Roy's Views: May 15, 2009

Garbage Tax Should Be Hauled Out To The Curb; Smoking Ban Update; The Kids From Jackson Elementary

Van Roy's Views: May 8, 2009

State Budget Deficit Worsens; Smoking Ban Compromise Reached - Floor Votes to Be Held On May 13

Van Roy's Views: May 1, 2009

How the Budget Process Works; Highlights of Recent Budget Votes by the Joint Committee on Finance; Swine Flu Outbreak

April

Van Roy's Views: April 24, 2009

Non-Fiscal Policy Should Be Removed From Budget; Would you like to make a phone call? Please deposit $141 Million; Welcome Meadowbrook Elementary Students!

Van Roy's Views: April 17, 2009

TEA Stands For "Taxed Enough Already"; Gov. Doyle's Budget Raises Property Taxes By $1.48 Billion; New Slaughter Tax Is Bad For Wisconsin

Van Roy's Views: April10, 2009

Protecting the American Dream; Reminder: Voice Your Opinion on DNR Issues; Welcome Beaumont Elementary Students

Van Roy's Views: April 3, 2009

Prevailing Wage Expansion Could Cost Jobs; Calling All Sportsmen & Women! Voice Your Opinion on DNR Issues; Reminder: Spring Election April 7

March

Van Roy's Views: March 27, 2009

Addressing The Threat Posed By Facsimile Firearms; Connecting Job Seekers with Employers; Reminder: Public Hearing on State Budget Taking Place in Appleton April 1; Spring Election April 7

Van Roy's Views: March 20, 2009

Doyle's Budget Raises Taxes and Fees by $1.7 Billion; Public Hearing on State Budget Taking Place In Appleton April 1; Working to Freeze Legislators Pay in 2011

Van Roy's Views: March 13, 2009

Wisconsin Jobs Now Task Force; Governor Doyle's Budget Puts the Safety of Our Children in Jeopardy; River's Bend Opening Sunday, March 15

Van Roy's Views: March 6, 2009

Saving Lives at Railroad Crossings; Governor's Budget Drastically Increases the Cost of Automobile Insurance;

February

Van Roy's Views: February 27, 2009

Supporting Clean Lakes and Streams; Budget Reform Measures; Free 2009 Wisconsin Art & Craft Fairs Directory; Reminder: Van Roy Listening Sessions Scheduled For Monday, March 2

Van Roy's Views: February 20, 2009

Democrats Pass $1.2 Billion Tax Increase On Consumers And Businesses; Governor Doyle's 2009-2011 Budget Proposal Raises Taxes an Additional $1.4 Billion; College Goal Sunday February 22; Van Roy Listening Sessions To Be Held on March 2

Van Roy's Views: February 13, 2009

Donating My Legislative Pay Increase to Charity; Doyle's Missed Opportunity To Put State Budget on a Stronger Financial Footing; Doyle Reveals 2007-2009 Budget Repair Plan - $1.2 Billion in New Taxes; Reminder: Primary Election on February 17

Van Roy's Views: February 6, 2009

Campaign Finance And Budget Reform; Wear Red for Women Day - Increasing Heart Health Awareness; File State Taxes Online For Free - Get Your Refund Faster!

January

Van Roy's Views: January 30, 2009

Creating Accountability for Economic Stimulus Funds; Preserving Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Protecting Taxpayers by Cracking Down on Fraud in the Wisconsin Shares Program; Warning - Road Construction Ahead! Hwy 172 Road Work Begins Feb. 2

Van Roy's Views: January 23, 2009

Fire at River's Bend Supper Club; Feel Good Bills that Do Absolutely Nothing

Van Roy's Views: January 16, 2009

Change in Leadership & Political Balance; Keeping Track of Legislation; Call "511" for Up-To-Date Road Conditions

Van Roy's Views: January 9, 2009

Welcome Readers!; Inauguration Day; Van Roy Committee Assignments

2008

June - November

Hiatus due to state election Laws

May

Van Roy's Views: May 30, 2008

Final Newsletter For The Year; Budget Veto Override Attempted To Protect Priorities; High Gas Prices; A Year In Review: Education; Recognition And Thanks To My Staff

Van Roy's Views: May 23, 2008

Van Roy's Views: Second to the Last Issue; Memorial Day: Remembering Our Fallen Heroes - The Guardians of America's Freedom; A Year In Review: Giving Back To Veterans; Giving A Voice To Small Businesses; SafeCare Wisconsin: Carry A Medicine List; The Kids From Jackson Elementary; The Kids From Howard Elementary; The Kids From Green Bay West High School

Van Roy's Views: May 16, 2008

Legislature Approves Historic Compact Protecting The Great Lakes; Legislature Approves Budget Repair Bill; A Year In Review: Health Care Reform; The Kids From Meadowbrook Elementary

Van Roy's Views: May 9, 2008

U.S. Supreme Court Affirms Constitutionality Of Requiring A Photo ID To Vote; A Year In Review: Immigration Reform

Van Roy's Views: May 2, 2008

Law Enforcement & Judicial Roundtable with Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen; A Year In Review: Making Our Communities Safer; The Kids from Elmore Elementary

April

Van Roy's Views: April 25, 2008

A Year In Review: Making Government More Accountable; New Government Fraud, Waste, & Mismanagement Hotline Is Up & Running: Call 1-877-FRAUD-17; State Grants Awarded to Green Bay Businesses

Van Roy's Views: April 18, 2008

Economic Development In Green Bay; A Year In Review: Tax Relief, Growing The Economy And Creating Jobs; Negative Attacks Ads Strike Again; Old Prescription Medication And Over-The-Counter Drug Collection

Van Roy's Views: April 11, 2008

Agreement Reached On Protecting The Great Lakes; Calling all Sportsmen and Women; A Year In Review: Sporting Heritage and Natural Resources

Van Roy's Views: April 4, 2008

Passing A Great Lakes Compact That Is Good For Wisconsin

March

Van Roy's Views: March 28, 2008

Senate Budget Passes Budget Repair Bill That Borrows Money, Raids Funds And Raises Taxes; Election Day April 1 - "Frankenstein Veto" On Statewide Ballot; Bill To Help Brown County Library Becomes Law; Federal Economic Stimulus Checks

Van Roy's Views: March 20, 2008

Happy Easter; Dental Care Pilot Program; Post Partum Depression Awareness; Hope For Homeowners; Free Publications

Van Roy's Views: March 14, 2008

Assembly Passes Budget Repair Bill Protecting Key Programs Without Raising Taxes; Assembly Passes Good Government Reforms; Bi-Partisan Compromise Keeps Virtual Schools Open; Attach Ads Lying About My Record; Honoring A Former 90th District Representative

Van Roy's Views: March 7, 2008

Thank You!; Real-World Health Care Reforms; Protecting Your Personal Information From Identify Theft; Facsimile Firearms In The Commission of Crimes; No Financial Aid for Convicted Drug Dealers

February

Van Roy's Views: February 29, 2008

Helping All Autistic Children and Their Families; Assembly Floor Session Highlights; Reminder: In-District Office Hours

Van Roy's Views: February 22, 2008

Reducing Local Government Costs; Another Proposal To Crack Down On Illegal Aliens Who Commit Crimes; Update - Protecting Consumers From Past Debts; In-District Office Hours

Van Roy's Views: February 15, 2008

Preserving Commercial Fishing in Wisconsin; Fix Budget Deficit with Spending Cuts, Not Tax Increases; Protecting Small Businesses And Their Employees By Regulating PEOs

Van Roy's Views: February 8, 2008

ATM Bill Signed Into Law By Governor Doyle; Assembly Takes Steps to Reduce Spending; E-Health: Providing Quality Healthcare in the Twenty-First Century

Van Roy's Views: February 1, 2008

Go Red for Women - Heart Health Awareness; Restroom Access Act; Bringing Awareness to Postpartum Depression

January

Van Roy's Views: January 25, 2008

Promoting Business & Job Growth By Encouraging Angel Investments; State of the State - Economic Agenda; Budget Shortfall Predicted

Van Roy's Views: January 18, 2008

AB 239 - Helping Small Businesses; SB 1 - Helping our Brown County Library; State Grants Awarded to Green Bay Area; Reducing the Cost of Government; Fate of "Frankenstein Veto" to be Decided by Voters on April 1

Van Roy's Views: January 11, 2008

Protecting You From Past Debts; Illegal Aliens Who Threaten Our Public Safety; Simple Ways To Save State Taxpayers Dollars

Van Roy's Views: January 4, 2008

Welcome Back!

2007

December

Van Roy's Views: December 14, 2007

Van Roy's Views: December 7, 2007

November

Van Roy's Views: November 30, 2007

Van Roy's Views: November 21, 2007

Van Roy's Views: November 16, 2007