On this Memorial Day please take some time to pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.
Budget Update
This week the Legislature took additional action on the State Budget. The Joint Finance Committee (JFC) voted to:
Reward schools providing in-person learning with the highest ever per pupil funding
Double funding for mental health services in schools
Provide the highest ever funding for special education
Increase funding for the Wisconsin Technical College System
This historic support for education is on top of the billions of dollars in federal support that has been allocated to Wisconsin schools as part of COVID response from the federal government.
I will continue to provide updates throughout the budget process. Please never hesitate to reach out regarding your thoughts on the state budget.
DNR's Annual Free Fun Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting the 9th annual Free Fun Weekend June 5-6. Park admission fees, fishing licenses, and trail passes will be waived for Wisconsinites to find their adventure outdoors.
Wisconsin is home to 49 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, roughly 15,000 lakes and so much more. Before heading to a state park, trail, or waterbody near you, here are some helpful things to know:
STATE PARKS
Admission stickers will not be required.
All state parks will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Drive-up windows, playgrounds, bathrooms, and observation towers are open.
Stand-alone concession facilities are open to the public at 50% capacity.
TRAILS
Trail passes will not be required for both residents and non-residents.
All linear/rail trails will be open to the public, including ATV trails and horseback riding trails.
FISHING
Residents and non-residents will not be required to have a fishing license or trout/salmon stamps.
Wear a lifejacket at all times when fishing from a boat, kayak, canoe, or paddleboard.
Use boat lights after sunset.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
All Wisconsinites age 16 and over are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. However be aware that, some areas of the state may have a higher demand for vaccinations and may have waitlists. Vaccine providers will prioritize anyone previously eligible such as public-facing essential workers and people with medical conditions.
2019-2020 Blue Books & maps (paper highway maps or laminated maps) are still available in my office! The Wisconsin Blue Book contains information on all things Wisconsin, including census information, state history, official state symbols, and everything about Wisconsin government! Contact me for your free copy today!
If you have any comments regarding the subject of this E-Update, please feel free to contact me.
Rep. Pat Snyder State Capitol, Room 307 North PO Box 8953 Madison, WI 53708 Toll-Free (888) 534-0085 or (608) 266-0654 Rep.Snyder@legis.wi.gov| |