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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

This week, I received my second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, for which I am incredibly grateful. I am looking forward to being able to spend time with family and friends and am especially anxious to finally be able to hug my parents and my nieces and nephews. Thank you everyone working so hard to get us vaccinated quickly moving us much closer to the end of the pandemic.

In this week’s newsletter, you will find details about my upcoming Budget Listening Session, news of a new agreement with Foxconn, information about Drug Take Back Day, and more.

If you have any questions or need assistance with any matter, please feel free to contact my office.

 

Sincerely,

 

Lisa Subeck

State Representative

78th Assembly District


In This Week's Update:

Virtual State Budget Listening Session


New Foxconn Deal Will Save Taxpayers $2.77 Billion


April 24 is Drug Take Back Day


Vaccine Update


COVID-19 Testing in Schools


Beltline Construction Update: Fish Hatchery Road Ramp Closure


Earth Week: Celebrating Madison Parks


Wisconsin Fun Fact


What's Happening?


Contact Me:

109 North, State Capitol

P.O. Box 8953

Madison, WI 53708

Phone: (608) 266-7521

Toll-Free: (888) 534-0078

Fax: (608) 282-3690

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Virtual State Budget Listening Session

I will be hosting a listening session to hear your feedback on the 2021-2023 State Budget and to answer your questions about the budget process. The listening session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. To ensure everyone’s health and safety, the listening session will be held virtually on Zoom. Registration is required, and you can click here register in advance of the event.

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New Foxconn Deal Saves Taxpayers $2.77 Billion

Governor Tony Evers announced this week that Wisconsin has renegotiated its contract with Foxconn. The new deal will save the state $2.77 billion compared to the previous contract.

A comparison of the original and amended contract is available here. The new agreement:

  • Provides $80 million in performance-based incentives if Foxconn hires 1,454 qualified workers earning an average wage of $53,875 and invests $672 million by 2026.
  • Allows Foxconn, like other manufacturers in the state, to earn tax incentives without specific requirements as to what it produces or manufactures, as long as it meets the hiring and capital investment targets.

  • Sets the same tax incentive rates for hiring and capital investments as all other projects WEDC assists.

  • Adds Foxconn Industrial Internet USA, Inc. (Fii USA) as an affiliate eligible for tax incentives.

  • Reduces the length of the two sides’ commitment from 15 years to six.

  • Preserves protections for local governments’ investments in the project.

  • Strengthens taxpayer protections by allowing the state to recover 100% of incentives paid each year in the event of a default.

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April 24 is Drug Take Back Day

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that over 290 local law enforcement agencies will be participating in Drug Take Back Day across the state on Saturday, April 24. Wisconsinites are encouraged to dispose of unwanted and unused medications at Drug Take Back and drug disposal locations.

 

 

Four facilities in the 78th District will be Drug Take Back sites:

  • UW Health West Clinic (Junction Road)
  • Walgreens (Mineral Point Road)
  • Walgreens (Whitney Way)
  • Madison Police Department West District (McKenna Blvd, near Elver Park)

You can learn more about Drug Take Back Day here.

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Vaccine Update

As of April 23, over 4.1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Wisconsin, and over 2.4 million Wisconsinites have received at least one dose. Nearly 1.8 million residents have completed the vaccine series. Wisconsin continues to be a leader in the nation in vaccine distribution.

All Americans age 16 and up are now eligible for the vaccine.  It is important to note that 16 and 17-year-olds may only get the Pfizer vaccination, as it is the only one currently approved for that age group. The supply of vaccines continues to grow.

If you have not done so already, please schedule your vaccination appointment as soon as you are able. The Vaccine Assistance Hotline is available toll-free at 844-684-1064 for assistance with your vaccine-related questions.

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COVID-19 Testing in Schools

Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced this week that the state has received more than $175 million in federal funding to develop a program to support school-based COVID-19 testing for teachers, staff, and students. The program will be part of a comprehensive COVID-19 mitigation approach to help our schools keep everyone safe.

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Beltline Construction Update: Fish Hatchery Road Ramp Closure

The eastbound Beltline ramp to northbound Fish Hatchery Road will be closed starting 7 p.m. on April 26 until the evening of May 3. Alternate local routes will be required during the closure.

The Beltline ramps at Todd Drive and the eastbound Beltline ramp to southbound Fish Hatchery Road will reopen the night of April 26.

As always, the ramp closure and work operations are weather dependent and subject to change.

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Earth Week: Celebrating Madison Parks

Madison’s city parks are great places to spend time outdoors and celebrate Earth Week. Did you know the 78th Assembly District is home to 65 city parks? These include neighborhood parks like Bordner Park, Everglade Park, Quarry Cove Park, Waldorf Park, and more, conservation areas like the Owen and Prairie Ridge Conservation Parks, and major destination parks like Elver Park.

Click here to learn more about our city parks or to find one near you.

 

 

 

 

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Wisconsin Fun Fact

Wednesday, April 20, was Earth Day. More than 20 million Americans participated in the first Earth Day, fifty-one years ago, calling for better treatment of our planet. Earth Day began in the United States and is now celebrated in countries around the world. Earth Day was founded by former Wisconsin Governor and Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was a leader in the environmental movement.

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Things happening in the district & around Madison:

Online: Saturday Science

Saturday, April 24
7 AM – 12 PM
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/uwspaceplace


For ages 6- 10: Design, build and test a boat made from aluminum foil. The challenge is that it has to be able to hold 25 pennies. Can you float your boat?

Dane County Farmers Market

Saturday, April 24
12 PM – 4 PM
Alliant Energy Center, Exhibition Hall Parking Lot


This market will be a traditional farmers’ market with primarily spontaneous shopping (bring cash - there is not an ATM on-site). Additionally, customers may choose to pre-order products and pick them up on foot from each vendor. There is no drive-thru pick up on Saturdays. Visit their website for more information and online shopping.

 

Big Kids Story Time

Sunday, April 25
12 PM – 4 PM
Warner Park, 2930 N. Sherman Ave. , Madison, WI 53704


Celebrate Earth Week with Madison FUN Friends of Urban Nature Parks and Partner Groups at this free, welcoming, educational family and kid friendly outdoors event! Come any time between 12 noon and 4pm and enjoy seeing Live Raptors up close with Open Door Bird Sanctuary. Visit Madison Friends of Parks and Environmental group tables and enjoy Covid safe 'take turns' educational nature exhibits, fun activities, and nature themed walks for families and kids, food carts, music and more.

9th Annual Madison FUN Bird & Nature Festival
Tuesday, April 27
10 AM
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/midpublib


Come sing, dance, listen, and practice the letter of the day with Ms. Katie on the Middleton Public Library Facebook page. While the recommended age range is 3-6 years old, everyone is welcome! Questions or comments? Please contact the Service Desk at (608) 827-7402.

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