This month has been
busy, we took action
on multiple measures
including passing
the Wisconsin
Telecom
Modernization Act,
strengthening school
choice, and ensuring
a photo ID is
required to vote.
The
Wisconsin Telecom
Modernization Act is
designed to update
Wisconsin’s telecom
laws to remove
outdated
regulations, attract
new broadband
investment and jobs
to Wisconsin. This
legislation was
passed in the
Assembly
overwhelmingly by a
vote of 80-13.
The bill will be
signed by Governor
Walker next week.
In addition, the
State Assembly
passed the Voter ID
Bill this week on a
bi-partisan
60-35 vote.
Wisconsin will join
28 other states
which require ID to
be presented at the
polls. This action
will ultimately
decrease voter fraud
and protect the
integrity of your
vote.
Legislation also
passed that would
eliminate the
arbitrary cap on the
Milwaukee School
Choice Program. The
successful program
not only results in
around a twenty
percent increase in
graduation rates,
but also saves about
$10,000 per pupil,
which essentially
means there is more
money for schools
outside of
Milwaukee.
We have accomplished
much in the first
few months of the
legislative session,
but there is much
left to do. I enjoy
getting e-mails from
our district on
various pieces of
legislation, please
don't hesitate to
call or write.
