This past week the Wisconsin State Senate passed Right to Work legislation. Next week, the Wisconsin Assembly will debate and consider the legislation.

Many folks have already let me know how they feel about this legislation. Before we vote on it, I want to hear from YOU.

Take this short survey and your responses will be recorded. Additionally, as always, you can call or email the office. I look forward to hearing from you!

Road Construction Updates

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region office in Green Bay is announcing US 41 Project lane restrictions for March 2 – March 6 in Brown County. Drivers should be aware of 11-foot wide lanes and reduced speed limits. Please remember to use caution while traveling through any work zone. Details of all closures are included below.

US 41
Drivers should anticipate various overnight single lane closures on southbound and northbound US 41 along the entire Brown County corridor from south of Glory Road to Lineville Road. Lane closures can vary along the corridor, so drivers are urged to stay alert, pay attention to road signs, slow down and use caution when entering any work zone. The US 41 Project plans to have at least one lane of traffic open at all times on both northbound and southbound US 41 during construction. This does not include closures by local authorities for accidents or unusual incidents (such as weather).

I-43/US 41 interchange
Northbound US 41 ramp to southbound I-43 will close Monday, March 2 until August 28, 2015. The six-month closure is needed to construct new US 41 northbound lanes. Drivers are urged to plan an alternate route prior to the closing. No signed detour route will be in place. In addition, northbound and southbound I-43 between Atkinson Drive and US41 single lane closure will continue through summer 2016.

Local Roads – Velp Avenue
• Eastbound and westbound Velp Avenue between Riverview Drive and Melody Road will have single lane closures NIGHTLY, Monday through Friday.
• Eastbound and westbound Velp Avenue under US 41 will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for partial demolition of bridge over Velp Avenue. Traffic should seek alternate routes.
• Southbound US 141 traffic will be detoured to Shawano Avenue, take Shawano Avenue east to northbound US 41 and follow northbound US 41 back to US 141

All lane restrictions and work operations are weather dependent and subject to change.
 

On Wednesday I attended the inaugural meeting of the Wisconsin Assembly Sportsmen Caucus. This is a bipartisan group that advocates for individuals that enjoy outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. I am one of the inaugural members.

One of the first things we will look to pass is to allow food banks to take wild turkey meat. Food banks are allowed currently to take venison, but they are not allowed to receive turkey donations. I was surprised to hear that this rule even EXISTED!

I think that this group will be great example of how Democrats and Republicans can work together on issues that are important to Wisconsin!

I want to say thank you to those that reach out to my office. Your care for state policy shows how much you care about this state and the people in your community. It's an inspiration to me.

I realize that many of you may reach out to my office next week, and I look forward to hear all of your thoughts. You can call me at 608-266-0485 or email me at Rep.Macco@legis.wisconsin.gov.

Have a great weekend,

John Macco

Representative

88th Assembly District