July 16, 2015

My Reaction to the Bucks Arena

The Assembly approved the Milwaukee Bucks arena funding plan. 

 

Tuesday July 28th, the legislation to provide public financing for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena was voted on and passed by the Assembly. There were no changes made to the bill before the 52-34 vote.
 

For the past several months, I’ve heard from many in my district who strongly object to using their tax dollars to build a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks. With questionable benefits for the residents of my district, I voted against this plan that will use state tax dollars to finance a project in Milwaukee.”


As an independent voice for our community in the state legislature, I will continue to work hard to represent your views in our state Capitol. The input I received from many of you was crucial in helping me reaching this decision, and I believe that my vote best reflects the views of our district.
 

What's Been Happening

 

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Free Traffic App

511 Wisconsin travel information launches tool for better route planning.

According to a release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), a new free smart phone application has been launched that provides statewide travelers with information on traffic incidents, delays/backups, closures/detours, work zones, and weather-related road conditions. The application is available on both Apple and Android devices, and provides up-to-date traffic related information via traffic alerts that can be programmed to align with your favorite travel areas.

Other features of the application include:
• Nearly 400 traffic camera live-feeds to view road conditions;
• Travel times and speeds for highly traveled routes;
• Road work information, to include dates and times of full closures and lane restrictions; and
• Incident notifications.


To download the free application:
• Android
• Apple


As safety is WisDOT’s top priority; users of the app must acknowledge that use will not occur while operating a motor vehicle.

 

 

Sincerely,
 
     

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