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Ninth Annual Posters in the Rotunda
More than 100 students along with their faculty advisors filled the Capitol Rotunda to share their undergraduate research with legislators, state leaders, UW alumni and other supporters.
Posters in the Rotunda is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the exciting research going on throughout the state and to support some outstanding Wisconsin students and faculty members who contribute to the state's economic future. One of those students, Lisa Smith from Montello, met with Rep. Ballweg, she is currently enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Baraboo/Sauk County. Her poster, is titled, "Theories of Development Psychology Explain: Why Marilyn Monroe and Queen Elizabeth I Met Such Different Ends"
Lisa Smith, Rep. Ballweg and Dr. Frances Auld
Statement by DWD Secretary Newson on Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Report Showing Improvement in State’s Average Annual Unemployment Rate
MADISON – Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Secretary Reggie Newson today issued the following statement on the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report showing Wisconsin’s average annual unemployment rate improved dramatically in 2011 when compared to other states:
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Wisconsin’s annual average unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point to 7.5 percent from 8.5 percent in 2010, ranking us among the 10 states with the most dramatic decline in unemployment rates in 2011," Secretary Newson said. "In addition, Wisconsin’s average annual unemployment rate ranking of 20th lowest represents a drop from 24th in 2010, and is the state’s lowest ranking among the states and District of Columbia since 2000.Today’s report reaffirms that over the last year, when compared to other states, Wisconsin’s employment rate has been heading in the right direction under Governor Walker’s leadership."
Other notable findings in today’s BLS report:
th lowest in the nation in 2011, a drop from the state’s 2010 ranking of 24th and the state’s lowest ranking since 2000 (18th lowest).
- Forty states and the District of Columbia experienced a smaller drop in annual average unemployment rate than Wisconsin during 2011. Rates in four additional states dropped by the same amount (1.0 percent) as Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin’s annual average unemployment rate in 2011 was below that of other major manufacturing Midwest states including Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio.
- Wisconsin’s annual average unemployment rate of 7.5 percent ranked it 20
Maine and Wisconsin shared a 2011 annual average unemployment rate of 7.5 percent. Only 19 other states had lower annual average rates. Wisconsin Arts & Crafts Fairs 2012 Directory
The 2012 edition of the Wisconsin Art and Craft Fairs Directory is now available in print! Call 1-800-432-TRIP for a copy. The Directory also may be found on the Wisconsin Arts Board's website
http://artsboard.wisconsin.gov
Listening Sessions
State Representative Joan Ballweg announced that she will be holding spring listening sessions throughout the 41st Assembly District at the time and locations listed below. Everyone is welcome to attend any of the sessions and share their thoughts on the biennial budget and other state issues.
Monday, March 19, 2012
8:30 am – 9:30 am Anna Follette Community Center,155 Front St, Coloma
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm City Hall (Council Chambers), 100 Jackson St, Ripon
Thursday, March 22, 2012
11:15 a.m.- 12:15 a.m. Community Center, 500 Wisconsin, Wild Rose
Friday, March 23rd
9:00 am – 10:00 am Caestecker Library, 518 Hill St, Green Lake
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm World War II Memorial building, 440 W Main St, Wautoma
Monday, March 26th
8:30 am – 9:30 am Wayside Restaurant, N1894 State Rd 44 73, Markesan
11:30 am – 12:30pm Senior Center, 132 S Main St, Neshkoro
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Berlin Public Library, 121 West Park Ave, Berlin
Representative Ballweg encourages all residents of the 41st Assembly District to attend a listening sessions. If you are unable to attend, your thoughts and opinions can be shared by contacting Rep. Ballweg's Capitol office. Please call toll-free (888) 534-0041, e-mail Jaon at Rep.Ballweg@legis.wi.gov, or write to her at 210 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison WI 53708.
