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3/1/2024
Updates from the State Senate: Final Days of Session
This e-newsletter contains information on some of the bills I've been leading through the Senate and Assembly in the final days of the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. It also contains some updates on recent events and meetings I've attended, both in Madison and in the 2nd Senate District.
1/31/2024
Updates from the State Senate: Corrections Staffing Progress, Committee Updates, and Senate Scholar
This edition of my e-newsletter contains info on recent work to address vacancies in the Department of Corrections, especially at Green Bay Correctional Institute, as well as committee hearing updates and information on the 2024 Senate Scholar from the 2nd Senate District.
1/12/2024
Updates from the State Senate: 2023 In Review
This edition of my e-newsletter takes a look back at some of the main accomplishments we had during the 2023 legislative year. Highlights include bill signings, current major legislation updates, and looking back at past events across the 2nd Senate District.
12/8/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Fall Session Wrap-Up and Bill Signings
This edition of my e-newsletter discusses the final floor day of our 2023 fall session, explains five new laws I authored that were recently signed by the Governor, an update on other important votes before the Senate, and more.
11/6/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Utility Sunshine Legislation Released
This edition of my e-newsletter contains information on the new package of Utility Sunshine legislation I recently released to lower costs and increase transparency for consumers, as well as updates on events I've recently attended across the 2nd Senate District.
10/19/2023
Updates from the State Senate: PFAS to the Senate, Bills Pass Chamber During Fall Session
This edition of my e-newsletter contains updates on several legislative initiatives I've authored as they progress through the Assembly and Senate during the fall legislative floor period.
10/5/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Blue Books and Senate Scholars
This edition of my e-newsletter contains information about some recent committee hearings I've attended, how to obtain your own free copy of the 2023-2024 Wisconsin Blue Book, application details for the 2024 Wisconsin State Senate Scholar Program, and more.
9/14/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Fall Legislative Session Action
This edition of my e-newsletter contains information on two of my bills before the Senate's first fall floor session date, four new bills I've introduced on a variety of issues, my thoughts on the recent WEDC audit, and more.
8/30/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Three Bills, Two Committees, One Day
This edition of my e-newsletter contains information on three bills I recently testified on before Senate committees, meetings I've attended with local government officials, an update on bringing the NFL Draft to Green Bay, and more.
8/16/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Fiscal Accountability and Waterway Management
This edition of my e-newsletter contains some accomplishments of fiscal accountability we made in the 2023-2025 State Budget, information on the raising of water levels in Shawano Lake, and an update on my UW MIA RIP bill working its way through the Legislature.
7/28/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Rural Transportation Funding and Summer Events
This edition of my e-newsletter contains my thoughts on some of the Governor's budget vetoes relating to rural road funding, as well as some events across the 2nd Senate District I've attended in the past few weeks.
6/30/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Biennial Budget Passes Legislature
This edition of my e-newsletter contains my thoughts and some information on the 2023-2025 State Budget, which just passed through both chambers of the Legislature, and some information to keep you safe for the Fourth of July weekend.
6/15/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Six Initiatives Pass Senate, Fighting PFAS, and Memorial Day
This edition of my e-newsletter contains information on five bills and one resolution I introduced that just passed the Senate, the PFAS legislation Senator Wimberger and I are leading, and several district events I attended over Memorial Day Weekend.
5/24/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Attorney Pay Raises, NFL Draft, and Addressing PFAS
This edition of my e-newsletter contains information on recent motions to raise the salaries of district attorneys and public defenders, the Packers serving as hosts of the 2025 NFL Draft, major legislative solutions I'm leading to address PFAS, and more.
5/11/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Two Bills Signed Into Law
This edition of my e-newsletter contains information on two of my bills which were recently signed into law by the Governor, an update on my other legislation, and more.
4/26/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Listening Sessions, Audits, and Legislative Progress
This edition of my e-newsletter contains information on my upcoming listening sessions, an analysis of the fiscal shortcomings of the Governor's proposed budget, progress made on legislation I've introduced, and more.
4/12/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Listening Sessions and Radio Address
This e-newsletter contains information on upcoming listening sessions, a link to my radio address discussing the Legislature's approach to fighting crime, and more.
3/29/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Floor Session and Listening Sessions
This e-newsletter contains information on my upcoming listening sessions, a recap of last week's floor session in the Senate, and more.
3/16/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Committees, Committees, Committees
This e-newsletter contains information on three recent committee meetings I've testified before, info on five new bills I'm introducing, meetings with constituent groups, and more.
3/1/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Start of Budget Season
This e-newsletter contains information on the start of the budget process, some of my my initial thoughts on the budget proposals, and details regarding two new bills I am currently circulating in the Legislature.
2/15/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Accountability with Covid Funds
This e-newsletter contains information on a recent audit of Covid funds, recognition from the Builders Association, a summary of a new bill I've released, a list of recent events I've attended, and more.
2/1/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Learning More About PFAS
This e-newsletter includes information on an Informational Hearing related to PFAS, meetings with Secretaries, a discussion with the first 2023 Senate Scholar for the 2nd Senate District, and more.
1/18/2023
Updates from the State Senate: Kicking-Off the Legislative Session
This e-newsletter includes information on a recap on the most recent session day, a preview of a recent audit, brief details on three new bills I've authored, an announcement of my committee assignments, and more.