• 5/17/2013May 17, 2013
    Today SB 67, "the Ducks bill," was signed into law by Governor Scott Walker. This legislation changes the exception that allows the popular Wisconsin Dells tour vehicles to use our roadways.
  • 5/10/2013May 10, 2013
    The fifth annual Green Lake Angler Young Angler Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 on Green Lake.
  • 5/3/2013May 3, 2013
    My spring budget survey is in the mail, set to be delivered to households in the 41st Assembly District. I also have an online version where you can share your feedback with my office, located at my legislative website.
  • 4/26/2013April 26, 2013
    I was honored to receive the Wisconsin Idea Award at the 2013 Wisconsin Joint Council of Extension Professionals Conference on April 18.
  • 4/19/2013April 19, 2013
    I have held six of the 10 listening sessions scheduled around the 41st Assembly District. If you've been unable to attend one, there are four remaining locations scheduled for next week.
  • 4/12/2013April 12, 2013
    Today I travel to Adams, Neshkoro, and Ripon for the first round of my spring listening sessions. If you missed one today, there are still several sessions to make.
  • 4/5/2013April 5, 2013
    All are welcome and encouraged to attend any Listening Session in order to share your thoughts on the biennial budget and other state issues.
  • 3/29/2013March 29, 2013
    Sen. Petrowski and I addressed dentists from across the state who had gathered in Madison for their annual legislative day.
  • 3/22/2013March 22, 2013
    I'm happy to share with you that, for the first time since I've held this position, the Joint Finance Committee will be holding one of their public, state-wide budget hearings in the 41st Assembly District.
  • 3/15/2013March 15, 2013
    WisDOT is studying US 12 (Wisconsin Dells Parkway), from WIS 13 (Broadway St.) to WIS 23 (Munroe Ave./Whitlock St.) The 2.7 mile corridor runs parallel to I-90/94.
  • 3/8/2013March 8, 2013
    Assembly Bill 14, or Wisconsin Fast Forward, passed the Senate this week, sending the legislation to the governor’s desk for signature.
  • 3/1/2013March 1, 2013
    Last week, high school guidance counselors in the 41st Assembly District received informational packets for students to apply for the 9th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship.
  • 2/22/2013February 22, 2013
    This week we heard Governor Walker’s budget plan for the 2013-15 biennium. I am especially encouraged by the Governor’s investment in workforce development.
  • 2/15/2013February 15, 2013
    The Joint Legislative Council met this week to hear the results of four special study committees that reviewed various policy areas over the summer of 2012
  • 2/8/2013February 8, 2013
    This week, I was appointed by Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) to the Speaker’s Task Force on Mental Health.
  • 2/1/2013February 1, 2013
    This week my official Facebook page launched. I’m excited to use this new avenue to share important stories with my constituents. Visit www.facebook.com/WIRepBallweg and like my page to keep updated with district, state, and legislative news.
  • 1/25/2013January 25, 2013
    You may not realize it, but state regulations govern the way we live. There are tens of thousands of regulations in the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
  • 1/18/2013January 18, 2013
    Rep. Ballweg joined colleagues from the Assembly and Senate, members of the State Supreme Court and others to hear Governor Walker's plan for the upcoming year.
  • 1/11/2013January 11, 2013
    Representative Ballweg was inaugurated on Monday, January 7th to her fifth term as the Assemblywoman from the 41st District. She was joined by her husband Tom, daughter Becky and mother Josephine as she took the oath of office.
  • 1/4/2013January 4, 2013
    Snowmobile safety classes will be held at the Princeton Public School in room 205, on January 8, 10, 15 and 17. Class time will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost is $10 per student.
  • 12/28/2012December 28, 2012
    Happy New Year A heartfelt Happy New Year to all the residents of the 41st Assembly District. It is a true honor to represent the people of this hard-working district. Please enjoy the holidays and be safe.
  • 12/14/2012December 14, 2012
    State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) issued this statement regarding the Wisconsin Legislative Council Special Committee on 911 Communications.
  • 12/7/2012December 7, 2012
    State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) has been re-appointed as Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Council Committee for the 2013-14 Legislative Session by Assembly Speaker elect Robin Vos.
  • 11/29/2012November 29, 2012
  • 11/21/2012November 21, 2012
    Happy Thanksgiving It's that time of year to be thankful for all the blessings in our lives. I am proud to be a resident of the 41st Assembly District and am humbled that you elected me your representative for another 2 years.
  • 11/16/2012November 16, 2012
    Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites eagerly await the arrival of the 2012 9-day gun deer season, which kicks off Nov. 17
  • 11/9/2012November 9, 2012
    Why We Celebrate Veterans Day
  • 8/17/2012August 17, 2012
    State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) will receive the “Friend of Grocers” award from the Wisconsin Grocers Association on Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 at noon at Zinke’s Village Market in Wisconsin Dells.
  • 7/20/2012July 20, 2012
    State Representative Joan Ballweg (R- Markesan) congratulates Moraine Park Technical College in Fond Du Lac for receiving over $700,000 in grant money.
  • 7/13/2012July 13, 2012
    Department of Health release a memo this week regarding WI EMS First Responders
  • 6/21/2012June 21, 2012
    State Representative Joan Ballweg (R- Markesan) chair of the Committee of Labor and Workforce Development commented on a release by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.