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Marklein Calls for Closer Look at UW System, Two Year Tuition Freeze
"I will fight for a two-year tuition freeze for students and families after they have been stuck paying over 16.5% in higher tuition costs over the last three years."
CPA Caucus Diligence Leads to Discovery of UW Surplus
"I believe we need to reassess the Governor’s budget recommendation of a $181 million increase for the UW System and at a minimum, implement a two-year tuition freeze."
Rep. Marklein Receives Newspaper Association Award
"In my area of the state, newspapers are an important source of information. People in rural areas depend on their local papers to keep informed about local and statewide issues."

Land's End Displacement Services Available
"In response to the recent Lands End layoff notices, my office has been in regular contact with the Department of Workforce Development to ensure resources are available to the affected employees and their families."
Drought Resources for our Communities
"After six straight weeks of little to no rain, all communities are being affected. Burn bans, limited watering of lawns and gardens, and cancelled fireworks are just some of the limitations characteristic of this year’s drought."
Link to Business Survey
Link to the business survey sent out to employers in our community.

10/2/2012Land's End Displacement Services Available
"In response to the recent Lands End layoff notices, my office has been in regular contact with the Department of Workforce Development to ensure resources are available to the affected employees and their families."
7/16/2012Drought Resources for our Communities
"After six straight weeks of little to no rain, all communities are being affected. Burn bans, limited watering of lawns and gardens, and cancelled fireworks are just some of the limitations characteristic of this year’s drought."
4/4/2012Link to Business Survey
Link to the business survey sent out to employers in our community.
9/23/2011Rep. Marklein Statement on Death of Jakob Roelli
"I am saddened to hear of the death of Specialist Jakob Roelli. Wisconsin and the Darlington community are very lucky to have heroes like Jakob."
9/23/2011Rep. Marklein Commends Lone Rock Elementary on Wisconsin School of Recognition Award
"Schools are, and have always been, an essential pillar in the community. The education they provide is paramount in the development of our children."
9/8/2011Tourism Secretary & Deputy Secretary to Visit Mineral Point, Shullsburg, and Monroe
"Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett and Deputy Secretary David Fantle will join Representative Howard Marklein on a tour of the Mineral Point, Shullsburg, and Monroe areas to promote tourism."
8/19/2011Wisconsin-Minnesota Tuition Reciprocity Agreement Reached
"Under the new agreement, Wisconsin residents attending Minnesota schools would pay Minnesota in-state tuition. This program will continue to serve Wisconsin residents attending Minnesota schools."
8/19/2011Tourism Grants in the 51st Assembly District: The Department of Tourism
"The Tourism Department grants are a great resource for local communities to grow their tourism economies."
8/19/2011Department of Transportation: Project Approved for Richland County Airport
"Governor Scott Walker has approved a $315,790 project to acquire several land parcels adjacent to the Richland Airport southeast of Richland Center."
8/19/2011Cargill in Shullsburg
"Cargill AgHorizons in Shullsburg is upgrading its grain elevator by improving truck line flow and increasing truck unload capacity from 16,000 bushels per hour to 57,000 bushels per hour."
8/19/2011Blue Book Announcement
"For those interested in a copy, please contact our office at Rep.Marklein@legis.wi.gov with your name, address (including street, city, and zip code), and phone number."
8/4/2011Department of Transportation-DMV announces expanded service locations in Wisconsin
“This is good news for our customers. It will make it easier for those needing a driver license or ID card to obtain service.”
7/21/2011Shullsburg Receives TEA Grant for Job Creation
"I am pleased to hear that the Department of Transportation and the city of Shullsburg have come together to improve the local economy. This project will mean approximately 50-70 jobs for Shullsburg and Lafayette County."
7/12/2011Rep. Marklein Statement on Recent Severe Weather and Storms in Southern Wisconsin
"Severe weather and storms moved through Lafayette County and Southwest Wisconsin yesterday, causing damage to the area."
7/6/2011Rep. Marklein to Hold Office Hours in Shullsburg
"Everyone is welcome to share their opinions and ideas with me. I work for the people of the 51st Assembly District and I want to know how they are feeling about the steps we have taken to create jobs and get Wisconsin working again."
6/23/2011Tourism Secretary and Deputy Secretary to Visit Spring Green and Sauk Prairie
"Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett and Deputy Secretary David Fantle will join Representative Howard Marklein on a tour of the Spring Green and Sauk Prairie areas to promote tourism in the 51st Assembly District."
6/15/2011Rural Legislators Support Amended Provisions Regarding WiscNet
"We believe this legislation will address the concerns of participating entities, will reduce redundancy, and will ultimately result in a positive long term solution to the communications needs of our rural communities."
6/13/2011Letter to Speaker Fitzgerald & JFC Co-Chair Vos Regarding WiscNet
"We urge that the legislature consider the alternative to delay action on WiscNet for two years, accept the federal grant, and urge the state to thoroughly study the impact of any potential changes on the cost of and access to broadband services."
6/4/201151st District Dairy Breakfasts
"Dairy Breakfasts are a great place to learn about the dairy industry, meet fellow members of the community, and eat fresh dairy products!"
5/5/2011Individual Income Taxation
"I decided to find out for myself exactly how much each income level pays in income taxes per year."
4/12/20112011-2013 Budget Listening Session Locations Announced
"Details regarding specific locations, times, and dates will be released as they are confirmed."
3/23/2011Marklein Named in Top 10 Rising Stars in Wisconsin State Legislature
Marklein “is the Energizer Bunny,” says a legislative insider. “He can outwork anybody in the Capitol.”
1/27/2011Marklein Outlines Wisconsin's Financial Report Card
"One does not need to be a CPA to know that the trend of deficit spending can not continue. The State needs to balance its budget and ultimately reduce the deficit."

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