Although the weather doesn't quite feel like spring, we are already halfway through April! The state budget process is continuing, and this week I will be holding three listening sessions around our district, to hear your feedback, ideas and concerns on the proposed 2013-2015 State Budget. Please attend if you are able, and help spread the word to your neighbors and friends. We will meet in Antigo, Merrill and Tomahawk, at the dates and times below:

Friday, April 19th
11:30am – 1:00pm
Antigo City Hall – Council Chambers
700 Edison St
Antigo, WI

Friday, April 19th
2:00 – 3:30pm
T.B. Scott Free Public Library – Community Room
106 W 1st St
Merrill, WI

Saturday, April 20th
10:00 – 11:30am
Tomahawk Public Library – Community Room
300 W Lincoln Ave
Tomahawk, WI

If you are unable to attend the listening session, I encourage you to send me your thoughts, and to submit your comments to the Joint Finance Committee. I am also including a few helpful links to state budget information:

State of Wisconsin Department of Administration - Governor’s Budget Page


Non-Partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau’s Recent Publications Page

The Wisconsin Legislature’s electronic bill notification service also allows you to track the progress of the budget bill - Assembly Bill (AB) 40 - in the Legislature.

I hope to see many of you this Friday and Saturday at our listening sessions, and my door is always open. It is an honor to serve as your representative in Madison.