E-Updates

Following severe thunderstorms in our area on Saturday, August 9th, flood waters have wreaked havoc for hundreds of homes and businesses while local emergency response has worked tirelessly to help residents clean up the damage.

The 2025-27 biennial budget eliminates over 300 positions in state government, adds six district attorneys in Waukesha Co. and expands the 2nd tax bracket for tax relief.

Wisconsinites are squeezed for every dollar they bring in these days, with too much of our hard earned money going to Washington and Madison.

There is "no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends," and we have the opportunity today to remember and honor every brave soldier who died in war for the freedoms and values we hold dear. May God bless America.

This E-Update covers my state budget listening session with Sen. Julian Bradley, the Waukesha County Police Chief's Legislative Roundtable, and legislation I authored to exempt Gold Star families from a personalization fee on their license plates.

I joined the Secretary of State at Muskego High School to present Muskego-Norway School District a check for school library aid. The latest on electric transmission company bidding, and congratulations to Muskego Girls Basketball and the Muskego Bowling Team!

Information here about the upcoming Spring election on April 1st. Includes details on early, in-person voting and links to see your ballot, polling place, and more. Your vote counts!

Right of First Refusal relates to a transmission company's right to build, own, and maintain their facilities. The bill had a public hearing this week and I registered against the bill.

The governor shared his vision for Wisconsin in the state budget address last week, and presented a biennial spending plan that totals $118.9 billion - a plan for growing state government and leaving Wisconsin with less.

County sheriffs will be required to ask for proof of residence from persons held on a felony crime - a common sense bill to keep our streets safe - under a bill I co-sponsored.