November 7, 2011
 

Cell Phones for Soldiers was a success!!
More than 500 old cell phones were donated by area residents to support the Cell Phones for Soldiers program, State Rep. Scott Krug (R-Wisconsin Rapids) and Bull's Eye Credit Union President David Stark announced today at an event at the Credit Union in Wisconsin Rapids.

The two teamed up with AT&T to collect old cell phones from area residents throughout the month of October to support Cell Phones for Soldiers - a charity that uses recycling proceeds to buy and send free phone cards to military members stationed away from home.

State Rep. Krug said the program was a success and an easy way for area residents to support and recognize the sacrifices our military men and women make every day to serve our country.

"Our soldiers serving overseas put their lives on the line for this country every day, and this was the least we could do to support their service," said Rep. Krug. "By recycling these old phones, we are helping more of our military members stay connected with their families - communication that is so important for the morale and emotional health of our troops."

Bull's Eye Credit Union staff collected the phones at both the Credit Union's 8th Street location in Wisconsin Rapids and its branch in Stevens Point from October 3-31.

"We were proud to partner with Rep. Krug and AT&T to support this worthy program and make a difference for our troops serving overseas and away from their families," said David Stark, President of Bull's Eye Credit Union. "Recycling your old phone is a simple and easy way to support our troops and show your gratitude for their service."


 

REP. KRUG: Legislation passed this Week to Improve Wisconsin’s Business Climate


 

Madison - In Wisconsin, rather than throw money at our jobs problem, the Republican controlled Assembly passed a series of bills that will help increase economic development. Politicians of the past at the state and federal level have relied on this strategy.  It doesn’t work, it doesn’t create jobs and Washington’s failed stimulus policies prove it.

 

“Our rural communities are the backbone of this great state,” said Krug, “I am proud to say that I voted for a bill that will help increase development in the agriculture industry and positively impact the rural areas throughout Wisconsin.”

 

Special Session Senate Bill 20 makes changes to agricultural production and loan guarantee programs administered by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. It increases the maximum loan principal amount from $100,000 to $150,000.

 

Other bills to pass the Assembly this week were a small business loan guarantee by the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.  It increases the cap on the amount of a loan that may be guaranteed from $200,000 to $500,000 or 80% of the loan and increases the size of the business that receives a loan from 50 to 250 full-time employees.

 

“The Private sector creates jobs not government,” states Krug. “Wisconsin passed legislation Tuesday aimed at increasing access to capital for Wisconsin businesses

 


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Governor Walker Signs Hunting Bills in Advance of Up Coming Deer Season


Today Governor Walker signed Senate Bill 75, which eliminates the Earn-a-Buck program, and Senate Bill 228, which relates to placing, possessing, or transporting a firearm, bow, or crossbow in a vehicle or motorboat in order for them to be in effect for hunting season.  The bills were passed during the legislature’s regular session.  Governor Walker called the legislature into a Special Session to focus on jobs that ran concurrently with the regular session.

“Like thousands of Wisconsinites, I look forward to opening day and spending some time in the woods,” said Governor Walker.  “We listened to the common-sense requests of the outdoor community and are now signing them into law.  I want to thank Senator Terry Moulton and Representative Tom Tiffany for their work on SB 75 and thank Senator Moulton and Representative Krug for working on SB 228.”

“I am pleased to see these important bills signed into law today,” said Senator Moulton.  “For far too long the state has ignored the concerns of hunters when it comes to common-sense handling of firearms and reasonable hunting restrictions.”

"This practical legislation will make it easier for hunters and sport shooters to enjoy their sport," said Representative Krug.  "This will benefit our tourism industry and economy as a whole in Wisconsin"

“Thanks to the Governor’s quick action in signing this legislation, hunters will be able to exercise safer handling of their firearms already in the 2011 deer season,” said Carol Schoettel, member of the Hunters Rights Coalition and Vice President of the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association.

“We thank the Governor for recognizing that the intention of these programs was to maintain our deer herds and all we have to show for it is an increase in tagging violations thanks to inaccurate registrations and population estimates,” said Safari Club International Central President Joe Koback.

 

 

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