Forward Fridays: October 1st, 2021

Welcome to my latest e-update. Here is a summary from the past week as your State Representative.

Session This Week

The Wisconsin State Assembly met in session on Tuesday to vote on numerous bills and resolutions, many that were introduced to create division and drive wedges.

I spoke on the floor in support of long-term and sustainable funding for students’ mental health programs in our K-12 schools.

Read my full statement urging the legislature to focus on the priorities of the people of Wisconsin HERE.

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster

Booster COVID-19 vaccine doses are now available to certain populations who have increased risk of exposure to or transmission of COVID-19. For more information, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website HERE.

First Responder of the Year 2021 Nominations

First Responder of the Year 2021 nominations are now open!

Please nominate a first responder in your city (Brookfield, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee) or county (Waukesha or Milwaukee) for consideration as the First Responder of the Year for the 14th Assembly District. First responders include EMS personnel (paramedics, EMTs, volunteer first responders), firefighters, and police and sheriff officers.

You can nominate someone for a variety of reasons including a specific heroic action, a significant professional achievement, their body of work over time, or their length of service. The winner will be invited to Madison in October to participate in a Hometown Hero ceremony. Nominations are open until Friday, October 8th. Complete the nomination form HERE.

THANK YOU!

Fallen Firefighter Memorial - Brookfield

Rep. Sara Rodriguez and I were honored to join The City of Brookfield and the Brookfield Fire Department for a memorial ceremony this morning as a part of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. The ceremony included NYFD’s 5-5-5-5 bell pattern that signals a fallen fire fighter. Fire fighters sacrifice their lives to save lives and protect property, and we honor those lives lost today.

My gratitude to Alderman Mike Hallquist for the invitation, and the photograph.

(Also in attendance but not pictured State Senator Dale Kooyenga.)

Blue Books Are In!

We now have lots and lots of 2021-22 Blue Books. Please email us at Rep.Vining@legis.wisconsin.gov if you are interested in receiving this FREE book and we will send one to you. The blue book provides information about Wisconsin state government as well as Wisconsin laws, favorites, and history.

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

As of October 1st, 6,359,534 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Wisconsin and 56.7% of Wisconsin residents have received at least one dose, with 53.8% fully vaccinated.

If you have not yet been vaccinated, now is a critical time to get your vaccine. The vaccine protects individuals and communities from getting seriously ill or dying of COVID-19, including the variants. Currently, Wisconsin is seeing a rise in cases as the Delta variant spreads among the unvaccinated. The Delta variant spreads more easily and can cause more severe illness. Find more information of COVID-19 variants HERE.

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For more information about where you can get a vaccine, visit the DHS website HERE.

For more information about where to get vaccinated in Waukesha County, visit their website HERE.

For more information about where to get vaccinated in the city of Wauwatosa, visit their website HERE.

For more information about where to get vaccinated in the city of Milwaukee, visit their website HERE. En español AQUI.