Listening Sessions Announced

I'm happy to announce a series of listening sessions throughout Wisconsin’s 33rd Senate District in the month of April. I will be visiting six communities from April 9th through the 13th in order to speak with constituents and gather feedback and opinions on a range of issues facing state government.

Wales: April 9th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Wales Community Center, 216 South St.

North Prairie: April 9th from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Village Community Room, 130 N. Harrison St.

Sussex: April 10th from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm at the Village Hall Board Room, N64W23760 Main St.

Waukesha: April 12th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Waukesha Public Library, 321 Wisconsin Ave.

Hartland: April 13th from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Hartland Village Hall, 210 Cottonwood Ave.

Pewaukee: TBA – April 12th or 13th – Pewaukee Village Hall, 235 Hickory St.
 

Gov. Walker Signs Farrow-Weatherston Bill

Today, Governor Walker signed six bills supporting Wisconsin veterans into law at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King near Waupaca. I was proud to author one of the bills, Senate Bill 370, along with Representative Tom Weatherston (R-Racine) to encourage state agencies to contract with companies owned by veterans with disabilities to assist veterans in becoming successful job creators. The bill which passed both the Senate and the Assembly on a voice vote; it is Act 192.

You can see the full text of the bill here: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2013/proposals/sb370

 

CBD Oil Legislation Clears Senate

(Photo: Living Lake Country; Melissa Graham)

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting Meghan Bertram, her parents Curt and Jennifer, along with Jenny Godin and Dave Fouts. Meghan suffers from seizures and a bill that could help provide some relief to her and her family, Assembly Bill 726, was moving through the legislative process. This legislation would allow physicians to administer cannabidiol (CBD) oil to patients. The oil comes from a marijuana plant grown to have no psychoactive effects and has been shown to be effective in treating seizures. I'm happy to announce that in the final Senate floor day of this legislative session, AB 726 passed unanimously, 33-0. Initially, I had my doubts and would like to thank people like Meghan, Curt, Jennifer, Jenny and Dave for reaching out and educating not only myself but other members of the Senate and Assembly to help pass this bill.

You can read more here: Families fight to get CBD bill passed in Senate
Bill details: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2013/proposals/ab726
 

Please feel free to contact my office with any thoughts or questions you may have. It is a pleasure serving you in the State Senate.