Session Wrap-up
The Wisconsin Legislature recently
finished the latest session. I am pleased to report that a bill I authored
(SB 536) at the request of Attorney General J. B. Van Hollen to combat child
trafficking passed the Assembly and Senate with
bipartisan support. This legislation will give additional tools to law
enforcement for the prosecution and investigation of child trafficking
crimes as well as provide more protections for victims of child trafficking.
The bill is ready for the Governor's signature.
I testified with Attorney General J. B. Van
Hollen and Sen. Wanggaard on SB 536
The Assembly passed SB 369, a bill which provides
tax credits to businesses that hire disabled veterans for full-time and
part-time positions. The legislation is now headed to the Governor's desk
for his signature.
all veterans can find resources in their search for employment at the
WI Department of Veteran's
Affairs Employment page.
2011-2012 Assembly Republicans
Local Libraries Provide Tools for Job Seekers
Our local libraries are a great
resource for job seekers looking to improve their computer skills. A
variety of free classes from basic computer skills to resume writing are
currently offered at the Beloit, Clinton, Edgerton, Evansville,
Janesville, Milton, and Orfordville public libraries. All you need is a
library card to sign up! For a list of classes please visit the
Arrowhead Library System
'Take Your Pick' Free Public Computer Classes Schedule.
Executive Residence Shoreland Restoration Project
I serve on the State Capitol and
Executive Residence Board and and excited about some beautiful
improvments happening soon at the Executive Residence property on Lake
Mendota. The
Executive Residence Shoreland
Restoration Project
will restore the
natural shoreline, improving water quality and habitat for wildlife on
the lake.
An artist's rendition of the Shoreland Restoration Project
For weekly updates on recent and
upcoming legislative activity and an option to sign up to track specific
proposals, check out the Legislative Reference Bureau's
Wisconsin Legislative
Spotlight.
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My Capitol office at 209 North is here to help you with general inquiries as
well as questions and concerns
regarding legislative matters. Feel free to contact me or my
legislative assistant, Lonna Morouney. We are always ready to assist you in
your needs. Please visit my
website for press releases and other Capitol updates.
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