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REP. KEITH RIPP'S RESPONSE TO THE ASSEMBLY REPUBLICAN CAUCUS PLAN FOR THE STATE'S TRANSPORTATION FUND AND TAX RELIEF
Madison, WI – State Representative Keith Ripp (R-Lodi) issued the following statement in response to the Assembly Republican Caucus plan to fund transportation and provide tax relief to Wisconsin residents.
“I am excited to join with my Assembly Republican colleagues in introducing a tax relief and common sense reforms package of at least $300 million dollars. A recent Legislative Fiscal Bureau memo revealed that the Wisconsin State Legislature will have an additional $2 billion dollars over the course of the current biennial budget and into the next budget cycle. I am enthusiastic to work with my fellow legislators and provide additional revenue to the state’s Transportation Fund, education system, and cut taxes for hardworking Wisconsin families. As the Assembly Transportation Committee Chair, I am confident this is a good first step in the right direction that helps address Wisconsin’s current deteriorating infrastructure network, and builds a foundation for creating viable long-term solutions to the state’s Transportation Fund.”
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FREE FISHING WEEKEND JANUARY 21-22
Madison - Wisconsin's winter Free Fishing Weekend is a great time to discover the fun of ice fishing or introduce family and friends to this hard water recreation.
During the weekend of Jan. 21-22, residents and visitors anywhere in the state can take advantage of opportunities to check out free loaner equipment or just head out to a local fishing spot. Several special events, listed below, are also scheduled. No fishing license or Great Lakes salmon and trout stamp is needed to fish most Wisconsin waters. This includes inland waters and Wisconsin's side of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River and other boundary waters; spring trout ponds are not open, however.
Other fishing rules apply, such as limits on the number and size of fish you can keep and any seasons when you must release certain fish species. Given recent warm temperatures and rain in many parts of the state this week, anglers are urged to use caution and stay safe using tips found below.
Anglers urged to use caution as ice conditions vary from location to location
Following several days of unseasonably warm temperatures and rain, DNR staff members are recommending caution on state waters. Ice conditions vary across the state and can also vary on the same water body.
Anglers should err on the side of caution and never assume consistent ice throughout the waterbody. The best sources for information on ice conditions in your area are local bait shops and fishing organizations.
Free Fishing Weekend events include:
Dane County: The Marshall Lions will hold the 14th Annual Ice Fisheree Festival with a free fishing event on Jan. 21 starting at 6 a.m. The event will be at Fireman's Park, 309 Park St. in Marshall. For more information contact Shelly Allness, sallness2007@gmail.com, 608-630-4830.
Fond du Lac County: DNR will host a free fishing event on Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Picnic Shelter, off of County Road GGG and south of County Road SS near New Prospect. The recreation area is part of the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit near Campbellsport. Equipment, tackle and bait will be provided. A Wisconsin state park sticker is required to enter the activity area. Please register by Jan. 20 with Jackie Scharfenberg, Jackie.Scharfenberg@wisconsin.gov, or 920-533-8322.
DNR tackle loaner sites have ice fishing gear that groups and individuals can use, although ice augers to drill the holes are limited. To learn more, visit dnr.wi.gov and search "Free Fishing Weekend." Additional tips to keep anglers safe on the ice can be found by searching: ice safety.
Keep fishing with Go Wild!
For novices who would like to continue the thrill of "hard water" fishing after Free Fishing Weekend, "first-time buyer" resident licenses are available for just $5. Fishing licenses can be purchased online through GoWild.wi.gov.
GO PACKERS!
