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COMMUNITY EVENTS: Easter EGG-Stravaganza Saturday, March 26 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Children's Museum of La Crosse
Easter Carnival Saturday, March 26 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Charmant Hotel
Downtown Spring Fling Friday, April 8 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. 500 Main St.
Mid West Music Fest Saturday, April 16 Downtown La Crosse The Root Note
CONTACT ME:
State Capitol Phone:
(608) 266-5780
(888) 534-0095
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Friends and Neighbors,
After an intense legislative session, I was glad this week to spend some time with my family. My kids Josh and Zoe are home in La Crosse for Spring Break – and we’re going to take advantage of the many exciting events the Coulee Region has this weekend.
Best Wishes,
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Session Wraps Up in the Senate; College Affordability an Even More Far-Off Concept
Last week Tuesday, the Senate concluded what was likely to be its final session day of the year.
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Sunshine Week for Open Government
Last week, March 13-19, celebrated "Sunshine Week," a national event to promote open government and freedom of information.
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AB 808, Sexual Assault Amnesty Bill, Signed into Law This week, Governor Walker signed Assembly Bill 808, the Sexual Assault Amnesty Bill, into law. The bill, which I co-authored, would prohibit the issuance of underage drinking citations to students who have been the victims of sexual assault, or have reported sexual assault-related crimes. When the bill was signed, I released the following statement:
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Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh
This week I attended a Friends of the La Crosse Marsh meeting to discuss the La Crosse River Marsh Strategic Plan. This plan was put together with a great deal of input from several organizations associated with marsh issues. The plan includes information on the importance of the marsh, as well as steps our community should take to preserve its environmental contributions. Click here to read the full plan.
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Rep. Billings Around the State
Longfellow/LDI Middle School won this year's Apple Distinguished School Award! Longfellow was one of 4 schools to be recognized for its innovation and creativity using technology in the classroom.
North Woods International School and Hintgen Elementary in La Crosse both received this year's Title I Schools Recognition awards
Last week I attended the Wisconsin Governor's Council on Tourism in Wisconsin Dells. Special thanks to Nancy Flottmeyer of La Crosse for her design work at this event - great job!
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