E-Update - November 18

Youth Art Month is an annual observance that emphasizes the value of art education for all children. Artwork from students in Wisconsin is displayed in the Capitol Rotunda from March 18th through the 30th. Students from the 41st District that had art displayed are:

Representative Ballweg is holding art named "African Tears" by Tabitha Eastberg, and above that is "Radial Kaleidoscope" by Christina Hoppa, both artists are seniors at Berlin High School.

8^th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship

Guidance counselor’s at all eleven high schools in the 41^st Assembly district have informational packets for students to apply for the 8^th Annual Joan Ballweg Leadership Scholarship.

Eligibility is open to all graduating seniors continuing their education in a 2-year Technical college program or a 4-year Baccalaureate degree program. Students must be graduating with at least a 3.0 average on a 4.0 point scale, and must reside in the district. If you are unsure whether or not you reside in the 41^st Assembly District, you can visit the legislature’s website at www.legis.state.wi.us. Then click on the link “Who Represents Me?” and type in your address to determine your home district.

“This scholarship is to encourage and reward students that take a role in leadership in their high school,” states Ballweg. “My hope is they will continue their leadership roles in college and with their future employers.”

Deadline for applications is April 16, 2012. The packets are available at area high school guidance offices, you can also contact my office for a scholarship application packet toll free at (888)534 0041 or e-mail us at rep.ballweg@legis.wi.gov.

Building Commission Approves Projects

On March 21^st, 2012 the State of Wisconsin Building Commission approved several key projects across the state including, but not limited to:

· Approval of the design report and authority to construct Phase II of the Student Athlete Performance Center project at UW-Madison.

· Authority to construct a new well at the Southern Wisconsin Center in Union Grove

· Authority to construct a new roofing project at Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution in Plymouth.

The Building Commission is chaired by Governor Walker and includes the following members:

· Vice Chair State Representative Dean Kaufert;

· State Senator Robert Cowles;

· State Senator Dale Schultz;

· State Senator Fred Risser;

· State Representative Joan Ballweg;

· State Representative Gordon Hintz; and

· Citizen member Bob Brandherm;

Listening Sessions

State Representative Joan Ballweg has held various listening sessions around the district, if you weren't able to attend, listed below are the remaining sessions.

Monday, March 26^th

8:30 am – 9:30 am Wayside Restaurant, N1894 State Rd 44 73, Markesan

11:30 am – 12:30pm Senior Center, 132 S Main St, Neshkoro

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Berlin Public Library, 121 West Park Ave, Berlin

Representative Ballweg encourages all residents of the 41st Assembly District to attend a listening sessions. If you are unable to attend, your thoughts and opinions can be shared by contacting Rep. Ballweg's Capitol office. Please call toll-free (888) 534-0041, e-mail Jaon at Rep.Ballweg@legis.wi.gov, or write to her at 210 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison WI 53708.

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