Tuesday April 12th marked the 100th day of the current legislative session. 

After just 100 days in office, the Assembly has has passed a number of innovative and pro-active measures to help increase opportunities for job creation across the state. 

A package of bills were passed in January that provided tax credits for job-creators that relocate to Wisconsin, tax relief for small businesses, tax-deductions for consumers with health savings accounts, and created a new authority to support statewide economic development.

Last Tuesday, we marked our 100th day in office by passing additional jobs bills that will help us continue our economic turnaround and put even more people back to work.

In addition to the Beloit DOZ bill (see related article), the “Rural Jobs Act” brings a wildly successful program that has already created thousands of jobs across Wisconsin to rural areas statewide. The Dairy and Livestock Farm Investment Tax Credits will result in investment and expansion throughout one of Wisconsin’s most vital industries.

Unemployment numbers are improving, but we have a long way to go. Still, the results so far are promising, and it is encouraging that most of the jobs bills have passed in a bipartisan manner.

In the weeks and months ahead, I will continue to support policies and initiatives to get Wisconsin people working again. I also remain committed to making tough decisions to balance our budget without raising taxes.

If our first 100 days in office are any indication of what lies ahead, it is going to be an exciting and successful spring and summer in Wisconsin.

I will be holding a listening session on the 2011-2013 biennial budget next week Tuesday, April 19, for all who have any questions or input. It is very important to me that the people of the 45th Assembly District give me their thoughts as we move through the budget process. It will be held at the Beloit Public Library at 605 Eclipse Blvd. from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. Representative Wynn and Representative Knilans will be present as well.

 

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 16 marks this year's opening of the Farmer's Market at the State Capitol!

As well, tomorrow is Tax Freedom Day! This day celebrates the hard work that the citizens of the 45th have put in and paid all their tax obligations for the fiscal year.

Budget Proposal Listening Session on Tuesday, April 19, from 5:30 to 7:00 at the Beloit Public Library. If you have any questions I urge you to come! If you are unable to attend please feel free to email me and the Joint Finance Committee any comments.

4th Grade Class from Clinton Elementary School visits the Capitol!

As always my office, which is on the second floor of the Capitol in 209 North, is here to help you with all information, questions and concerns regarding legislation or simple inquiries. Feel free to contact myself or my legislative assistant, Lonna Morouney.  We are always ready to assist you in your needs. Another way to keep in touch with all the happenings at the State Capitol is to check out my website at http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/loudenbeck/Pages/default.aspx.  As your representative I want to hear from you, so please feel free to contact me with your concerns. Know that the constituents of the 45th Assembly District obtain the highest priority in my office and that my door is always open.