Serving the Northwoods Communities of Rhinelander, Eagle River, Minocqua, Phelps, Florence and Forest County.
District Dialogue
November 25, 2014
Wisconsin Ranks Best in Midwest for Future Economic Growth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 18, 2014
Contact: Laurel Patrick, (608) 267-7303
Forbes Ranks Wisconsin Best in Midwest for Future Economic Growth
State also moves up nine places in magazine’s annual ranking of “Best
States for Business
Madison – Wisconsin outranks all other Midwest states when it comes to
projected economic growth over the next five years, according to Forbes
magazine’s new business climate rankings.
Wisconsin ranks 18th in the nation for projected growth in the
magazine’s “Best States for Business”
rankings released last week.
Minnesota ranks 23rd, Indiana ranks 31st, Michigan is 34th, Ohio is
36th, Illinois is 40th, and Iowa is 42nd.
“Forbes’ positive rankings for Wisconsin confirm that not only is our
economy getting stronger every day, but that the prospects for future
economic growth here are significantly improving,” said Governor Scott
Walker. “This is another indication the pro-business policies that we
put into place are working, and the future is bright for all Wisconsin
workers.”
The magazine’s growth prospects category measures job, income, and gross
state product growth forecasts over the next five years from
Moody’s
Analytics. Other factors include business openings and closings and
venture capital investments.
Wisconsin’s overall “Best States for Business” ranking moved from 41st
last year to 32nd in 2014. The increase of nine spots in the ranking was
the second-largest jump in this year’s survey.
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Hunting Season in Underway
Now that another deer hunting season is underway, I hope that many Northwood's residents are enjoying time in the woods. Hunting season is an exciting time for all sportsmen, but especially for first time hunters. The Department of Natural Resources is providing "first-deer certificates" to hunters who harvest their first deer. To receive the certificate from the Department, please complete the form by clicking here.
With the winter season approaching, extreme weather may cause the trail conditions to vary. The Trail Conditions tab on the DNR website serves as a great resource to keep Wisconsin residents informed. Be sure to check the trail conditions before exploring Wisconsin's beautiful State Park System!
The Department of Natural Resources website is also a great resource for all hunters and fisherman. Please feel free to visit the department's website for hunting tips, season dates, license and permit sales, and other safety information before heading into the wilderness.
Students and faculty from the Woodland Charter School in Minocqua were able to visit the state Capitol last week. I hope you enjoyed your tour and photo opportunity while visiting Madison.
On Monday November 24, I hade the opportunity to speak to the Rhinelander Rotary Club at its luncheon meeting. It was great to discuss the current business climate in Wisconsin and the upcoming legislative session. It is always a pleasure to speak to the businessmen and women in my district. Thank you Jack Sorensen for the invitation to speak to the local Rotary!
I want to take a moment to wish all of my constituents a safe and happy Thanksgiving. If you are traveling during the holiday, please visit the site below for travel tips and cheap gas prices.
My legislative office in Madison will be closed on both Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28. The office will return to normal office hours on Monday, December 1.
Again, Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy time with family, friends, and of course, the turkey.
The Christmas Tree for the state Capitol rotunda has finally arrived in Madison. For the last two years, the tree was harvested in the 12th Senate District. Last year a balsam fir was selected and harvested in the Antigo region; this year, another balsam fir was chosen but from the Schoeneck tree farm in Pelican Lake. I would like to thank Dennis and Kim Schoeneck for grooming the tree to preserve its shape as it grew over the years. The Schoeneck's also donated trees to decorate the Executive Residence and the Capitol square.
Please click the following links for upcoming community events!
Rhinelander Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Rhinelander: November 28 at 5:00 PM
Festival of Lights in Three Lakes: November 28 at 5:30 PM
Santa Claus Comes to Town in Land O' Lakes: November 28 at 1:00 PM
Comedy Night at Eagle Waters Resort in Eagle River: November 29 at 7:30 PM
Boulder Junction Christmas Kids Day in Boulder Junction: November 29 at 10:30 AM
Christmas in Minocqua: November 29 at 1:00 PM
Jared Blake Performance in Rhinelander: November 29 at 7:00 PM
Old Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting in Manitowish Waters: December 5 at 5:00 PM
Christmas in Florence: December 6th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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