It’s been quite a spring and I know we’re all looking forward to a beautiful Wisconsin summer. I wanted to share a few updates from the Capitol.

REGIONAL REOPENING

On Thursday Representative Pat Snyder and I hosted an event to continue our efforts to re-open Wisconsin following the impact of COVID-19.

As I said to WAOW, “It’s not just a healthcare story here in central Wisconsin; It’s a personal story and a financial story for so many families...If you see what’s going on in Green Bay and Milwaukee, it’s a total different story than what’s going on here in Wausau, Rhinelander, Merrill, Mosinee, and Wisconsin Rapids. A regional approach is something that makes a lot of sense.”

Click here to watch and read more.

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

It’s a difficult time for many of our families and friends, and I assure you that my colleagues and I are doing everything we can to re-open Wisconsin. Please click here to read a letter that we sent to the Department of Workforce Development, advocating for anyone who’s employment has been affected. If you’re experiencing any issues with filing or receiving your unemployment application please contact my office (contact information below) and we will work with you to get it squared away as soon as possible.

For help with Wisconsin Unemployment Insurance please contact my office at rep.krug@legis.wisconsin.gov or 608-266-0215. Please provide the following information:

• Name 

• Address

• Phone number

• Email address

• Status of your UI application and date it was filed

• A description of the issue you are experiencing

For concerns with federal stimulus payments please contact the office of Representative Ron Kind or Representative Glenn Grothman; be prepared to give them your name, address, phone number, and email if any. Rep. Kind has an office in La Crosse at 608-782-2558 and another in Eau Claire at 715-831-9214. Congressman Grothman’s office can be reached at 920-907-0624.

DON’T FORGET -- COMPLETE THE 2020 CENSUS ONLINE

With everything going on with COVID-19, it can be easy to forget. But it’s easy to do and it’s important. Below is the link to complete the census online. Once at this page, click on “Start Questionnaire” to begin. You then enter the 12 digit census ID that was mailed to you in late March or early April (each household should have received at least 2 mailings with a unique census ID number on it).

Click here to complete the census online.

I’m proud to have the opportunity to represent our community. We’re fortunate to live in such an exciting place. I always appreciate hearing your thoughts on how we can continue moving forward. If you have any questions you can always reach out to my office or contact me on Facebook or Twitter.