CONTACT ME
Please feel free to contact me with any
concerns or opinions you might have.
Office Phone:
(608) 266-5340
Mailing Address:
State Capitol
P.O. Box 8952
Madison, WI 53708
Email:
Rep.Hesselbein@legis.wi.gov
On the Web:
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/hesselbein/
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Helpful Telephone Numbers
Do Not Call List Sign Up
1-866-966-2255
Road
Conditions
Dial 511
Aging & Long Term Care
1-800-242-1060
Consumer Protection
Hotline
1-800-422-7128
Natural Resources Tip Line
1-800-TIP-WDNR
Tax Refund Info
608-266-8100
Veterans Affairs
1-800-WIS-VETS
WAUNAKEE
LISTENING SESSION
Join me on Friday, September 27th
from 1:30-2:30
in Waunakee at
M-N-M Coffee House
located at 244 N. Century Ave.
(http://mnmcoffeehouse.com/)
I'd love to meet with you and learn about your views on matters important to
you.
BLUE BOOKS AVAILABLE!
The new 2013-2014 Wisconsin Blue Books are
here! If you would like your own copy, please send me an email
Rep.Hesselbein@legis.wi.gov and
include your complete address.
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STUDENT VETERANS BILL -- AB 201
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Assembly Bill 201, a
bill I proposed giving our military veterans
registration priority for courses within the University
of Wisconsin system and the state’s technical colleges,
continues to successfully move through the legislative
process.
Strong bi-partisan support led AB 201 to being heard,
voted on in committee, and then scheduled and voted on
by the full Assembly. The bill has now passed out of the
Senate Committee on Transportation, Public Safety, and
Veterans Military Affairs unanimously, making this
important bill available for Senate floor debate and
passage. I am optimistic this will happen during the
fall floor session in time for student veterans to make
use of this policy for the spring 2013 semester.
Assembly Bill 201 is important. Many veteran grants have
time limits that expire after a set amount of education
time, and frequently veterans cannot gain access to
needed courses in time to complete their degrees before
their education benefits end. Gaining enrollment into
required courses during the benefit timeframe is not
always possible due to specific class limits and
registration restrictions. This bill eliminates that
particular barrier, and helps our veterans finish their
earned education and start their follow-on careers.
Many veterans return to Wisconsin with young families
and work full time to support them while studying to
improve their future. Already behind their peers because
of the time and the risks they took to serve and protect
us all, helping them with course registration priority
is just a small way we can serve them for the time they
spent serving our nation.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND
ASSISTANCE
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Waunakee Neighborhood
Connection is an amazing community effort
serving the Waunakee area. In addition to the
information and resource services, Waunakee
Neighborhood Connection (WNC) operates a free
store open to those living in the Waunakee
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of Dane. Whether individuals are in between
jobs, need help on an ongoing basis, or have special unusual
life circumstances, WNC is there to help and support through
free clothing, furniture or home furnishings. Additionally,
among other efforts, WNC supports tutoring programs, collects
and distributes new and used school supplies, operates
Build-a-Bed for those in need and organizes Adopt-a-Family at
Christmas during the holiday season. To donate your services,
items or money, or if you are in need of assistance, contact WNC
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directly by calling them at
(608) 849-5740 or through their web site:
http://waunakeeneighborhoodconnection.com/WNC/.
Thank you to those affiliated with WNC for being
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PARTNERING WITH
WI DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND AREA
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I had an amazing opportunity to see, firsthand, what a wonderful relationship the Windsor-based Walgreens
Distribution Center has with
the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR).
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The DVR helps eligible, disabled
individuals find employment through an evaluation
program, counseling, job development and placement or
post-employment services. DVR partners with employers statewide to match
employment opportunities with individuals. The local Walgreens
Distribution Center is one such employer who found
tremendous success with the DVR Business Services.
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Area businesses
interested in exploring a win/win partnership should
contact Division Administrator Michael Greco and his
team at (608) 261-0050. |
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BUSINESS VISITS IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD |
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Owners Bob and Cindy Joers provided a recent tour of The
Little Gym of Middleton, a learning and physical
development center for kids ages 4 months through 12
years old. |
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During a recent visit, Memorial Pet Services
owner Mark Meinholz discussed the relationship
between pet owner, veterinarians and aftercare
practices in Dane County.
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The Frank Beer Distributors, Inc. facilities provides good jobs
and opportunities for District 79 citizens. |
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I welcome the opportunity to visit your
business.
Please contact me to set up a time.
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STAY IN TOUCH!
Your voice is important, and I encourage you to
communicate with me. I am honored to serve as
your State Representative, and will continue to
speak your views and vote your values within the
Wisconsin State Assembly. |
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Sincerely,
Dianne Hesselbein
State Representative
79th Assembly District |
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