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3/12/2019
Non-citizens' vs our Veterans' Benefits
During Governor Evers budget address, he stated: “Finally, we're going to make sure that, regardless of whether a kid was born in this country, if they went to a Wisconsin high school and have lived here for three years, they shouldn't have to pay more for tuition like an out-of-state student--they
2/21/2019
Criminal Justice Reform
As of December 2018, 23,374 people were incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons including 21,848 men and 1,526 women.
2/14/2019
Facts of the 40th (The Middle Class Tax Cut)
Facts of the 40th - The Middle Class Tax Cut
2/14/2019
The Middle Class Tax Cut
A January 30, 2019 memo released by the non-partisan Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau estimates tax collections over the next two years will increase by $1.8 billion.
2/11/2019
National Salute to Veteran Patients Week
Each November we pause in honor of America’s brave men and women who’ve sworn an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. In May we reflect upon those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in freedom.
1/25/2019
“Forgotten” in The State of the State
In the pomp and circumstance which evolved over history, once per year Wisconsin’s governor presents the State of the State address during a joint session of the legislature, with judicial and executive branches in attendance.
1/17/2019
Pre-Existing Condition Guaranteed Coverage Act
Approximately 1 out of 6 people in Wisconsin has a pre-existing condition and just about everybody knows somebody living with one. Whether that person is your family or extended family, friend, colleague, or neighbor; a pre-existing condition should not affect their ability to purchase healthcare.
11/8/2018
DNR Information for Hunting Season
DNR Hunting Information.
5/9/2018
Sales Tax Holiday
Sales of certain items are exempt during a five-day period in August 2018. The temporary exemption period, referred to as a sales tax holiday, will begin on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, and continue through Sunday, August 5, 2018.
5/9/2018
Child Sales Tax Rebate
Go to childtaxrebate.wi.gov on or after May 15 to apply.
Sound fiscal management and a strong economy have resulted in a state budget surplus of almost $400 million for the State of Wisconsin.
2/20/2018
Amending AB 963 to Retain Jobs and Protect Taxpayers
Determined to save over 600 family supporting jobs throughout Central Wisconsin, Representative Kevin Petersen (R-Waupaca) co-sponsored Assembly Bill 963 which was introduced to encourage paper companies to preserve Wisconsin manufacturing.
2/16/2018
Wisconsin’s Healthcare Stability Plan
On Monday, February 12, 2018 I was honored to testify in front of the Joint Committee on Finance covering a bill I co-authored at the request of Governor Walker – The Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan.
2/13/2018
Facts of the 40th Episode 3
Facts of the 40th Episode 3
2/7/2018
Facts of the 40th Episode 2
Facts of the 40th Episode 2
2/1/2018
1/26/2018
Historically Strong
After beginning introductions in his State of the State speech, Governor Walker stated: “Today, I am proud to declare
12/15/2017
It's a Christmas Tree
“What looks like a Christmas tree, smells like a Christmas tree, and is decorated like a Christmas tree but isn’t a Christmas tree?”
11/16/2017
Mentoring the Next Generation
It is November and Wisconsin’s gun deer season is here. But then, like most Wisconsinites, that’s not news to you. Hunters anticipate opening day like a child yearns for Christmas morning.
11/7/2017
Sales and Use Tax Subcommittee
I’m honored Chairman John Macco (R - Ledgeview) nominated and Speaker Robin Vos (R - Rochester) appointed me to chair the Assembly Ways and Means subcommittee on Sales and Use Tax.
9/21/2017
Analyzing the 2017 2019 Wisconsin Budget
With 1087 pages of items, you will never get 132 legislators with different backgrounds representing divergent areas of the state to agree on the entire budget.