As a part
of the state legislature’s review of Governor Walker’s budget proposal,
I’ve been having conversations with constituents across the district
about what we need to prioritize in our state’s 2-year spending plan.
From Pittsville to Sparta and in towns everywhere between, I’ve had
countless conversations with supporters and concerned constituents about
the Governor’s plan.
Along the
way, one common theme that I’ve heard has been “save SeniorCare.”
That’s why
last week
I penned a letter to budget co-chair Rep. John Nygren to express my
support for this popular prescription drug program. All of us likely
have a friend or a neighbor or know someone who is able to receive their
prescription drugs at a discounted rate thanks to
Wisconsin’s
SeniorCare program. With a number of senior citizens on fixed
incomes, I think it’s critical that we preserve this program to help
ensure seniors can continue to afford their medications.
I’m happy
to report that most recently Rep. Nygren signaled that he and my
Assembly colleagues on the committee support a plan that will preserve
SeniorCare in Wisconsin’s 2015-17 budget. While I will continue to
advocate for several other issues on behalf of our district, I am
delighted to have played a role in helping keep this essential program
in place for Wisconsin’s seniors!
Upcoming
Listening Sessions
I'm
pleased to announce that I'll be hosting another set of budget listening
sessions around the district! These listening sessions are designed to
listen to constituents and gain feedback on the proposed budget.
I want to hear what outcomes you would like to see with the proposed
budget. With your help, we can work toward creating the best budget for
our state and give Wisconsin citizens the future they deserve.
Furthermore, it gives me an opportunity to see the budget through the
eyes of my constituents of the 70th district.
I hope that you'll be able to join me at one of the following locations:
Stevens Point Joint Public Hearing
This
will be a Joint Public Budget Hearing with Representative’s VanderMeer,
Krug, Kulp and Spiros
Date:
Monday, April 13th
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Location: Alumni Room Dreyfus University Center, University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Address: 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
* Parking lots R and X will be open for community members beginning at
2:30
Stevens Point Listening Session
Date: Monday, April 20th
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Portage County Annex Conference Room 1
Address: 1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Tomah Budget Listening Session
Date: Monday, April 27th
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Tomah City Hall
Address: 819 Superior Avenue Tomah, WI 54660
