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March 1, 2013
The Assembly Committee on Workforce Development has been very busy! An informational hearing was held on February 5th. Committee members heard from experts in the public, non-profit, and private sector about research, challenges, and recommendations related to workforce policy. The hearing was recorded by Wisconsin Eye.
On February 19th, a public hearing was held on Assembly Bill 14 related to workforce training grants and the development of a Labor Market Information System and Assembly Bill 15 related to creating a work-share program in Wisconsin. I was proud to co-author both bills. Assembly Bill 14 was passed with broad bipartisan support in the Assembly with 94 members voting in favor of passage and 4 voting against. Assembly Bill 15 was passed out of committee on February 28th. These bills are representative of my commitment to good public policy related to workforce investment and providing needed assistance to unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers in Wisconsin.
Governor's Budget Address
Governor Walker announced his 2013-2015 Budget on Wednesday, February 20th. Wisconsin has a biennial budget. The state budget includes information about how money will be spent for a two-year period, from July of an odd‑numbered year through June of the next odd-numbered year. The following chart shows the various steps in the budget process. In addition to the numerous opportunities for public input provided by the Joint Finance Committee, I plan to hold listening sessions in the District and also encourage constituents to contact me directly with any questions or concerns. All budget documents, including the Budget in Brief and Executive Budget, are available on the DOA Home Page: http://www.doa.state.wi.us/
Online System Makes Applying For Some Permits Easier Landscaping your waterfront lot? Planning a pond? Need road and culvert repairs? Now is the time to start planning for such projects and many people who need a permit to proceed with their project will be able to apply electronically in order to completely avoid expensive and time consuming paper submittals, state waterway officials say. DNR launched an electronic permitting system for water-related projects a year ago and it can be used for projects that would have an impact on wetlands or waterfronts and require an individual permit. Fish cribs and other habitat structures, shore stabilization, swim rafts, grading, and putting in a pea gravel blanket are among the kinds of activities for which applicants can file and pay online. Wisconsin water laws require DNR permits for all construction projects on or near a waterway or wetland. A permit may also be required from the zoning department in the county in which the property is located, and from the U.S. Corps of Engineers. For more information, contact Pam Biersach at (608) 261-8447 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 staff. 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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