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LARSON REPORT |
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER |
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April 8, 2011 |
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CONTACT ME
Mailing Address:
State Capitol
COMMUNITY EVENTS Supporting our neighbors and being involved in our community is of the utmost importance. Some community events that might be of interest to you and your family are listed below.
Composting Workshop Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil. Composting is beneficial for your garden and reduces household waste. Cost to register is $15. For more information or to register, please CLICK HERE.
Outpost Natural Foods (MAP) 2826 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 272-5462, ext. 105
The Hundred Dresses
Death of a Salesman Now through May 8, Showtimes Vary Attend this unflinching examination of the American dream as shown through the eyes of Willy Loman. This Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece is essential viewing for every generation. For more details, please CLICK HERE.
Milwaukee Repertory
Theater (MAP)
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Dear Friend,
As usual, please feel
free to contact me with any questions, concerns or opinions you may have
about our community or our state.
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Democrats Fight Against Cutting SeniorCare |
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My colleagues and I introduced amendments to improve Special Session Senate Bill 12, all of which were rejected by Senate Republicans. These amendments would have required that funds from SeniorCare be kept in the program and prevented a $28 million raid of the state's health care fund.
Our community wants a budget that has been balanced legally and continues to provide the necessary services for our families and neighbors. Unfortunately, this recently-passed legislation does not accomplish this goal.
To view a copy of this bill, please CLICK HERE.
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Integrity in Our Elections Needs to be Maintained |
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I share the concerns of many of you and find the unfolding events of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race to be deeply troubling. A thorough independent investigation must be done to ensure that each vote has been properly counted and the winner of this election has legitimately earned the title State Supreme Court Justice.
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Hoan Bridge Victory |
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The Hoan Bridge is vital to our neighbors as it is the transit artery connecting south side residents to the rest of their community, including downtown Milwaukee and the entire interstate freeway system. Approximately 48,000 vehicles pass over the bridge daily according to DOT statistics.
The Hoan Bridge is also an important structure to the success of the Port of Milwaukee facilitating the importing and exporting of goods. According to DOT, 240 ships and 120,000 trucks come in and out of the port every year. This along with our low-cost airport also linked to the Hoan Bridge, gives us a true competitive advantage over other nearby ports, such as the Port of Chicago.
The decision to preserve the Hoan Bridge rather than demolishing the structure is the best option for our community and one I advocated for as a state senator, county board supervisor, and co-founder of the Coalition to Save the Hoan Bridge. Proposed alternatives to this bridge would have interfered with port traffic, disrupted commuters traveling to and from downtown Milwaukee and the South Shore communities, and harmed businesses reliant on the bridge. It is clear that the Hoan Bridge is necessary for the long-term success of our community and will be a valuable asset for future generations.
The Hoan Bridge construction project is scheduled to begin in 2013 and has an estimated cost of between $275 and $350 million. The project includes replacing the existing bridge deck and bridges on I-794 going east and west between the Lake and Marquette Interchanges. Surface repairs on the Lake Interchange are also included in the construction plan.
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Public Hearings on Budget Continue |
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The Joint Finance Committee announced the dates, times and locations for the official public
hearings on the Biennial Budget Adjustment Bill. Information for the
remaining hearings are provided below:
Expo Center Hall A at State Fair Park
(West Allis, WI) Arcadia High School Auditorium (Arcadia, WI)
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Department of Health Services Meeting Thursday, April 14 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is holding a town hall meeting regarding cutting the state’s Medical Assistance programs. With the drastic cuts and changes recently proposed to our health care safety net in the 2011-2013 Biennial Budget, it is crucial that our neighbors make their voices heard on the importance of programs including: SeniorCare, BadgerCare Plus, Family Care, IRIS and other long-term care programs.
If you are unable to attend but would like to voice your opinion on these vital health care programs, please CLICK HERE to submit your testimony electronically.
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Town Hall on Health Care Budget Provisions Tuesday, April 19 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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The Milwaukee Democratic Legislative Caucus is holding a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 19 to discuss health care-related provisions in the 2011-2013 Biennial Budget. This will be a non-partisan forum and all Milwaukee-area legislators will be invited to participate in the discussion with our community members. Please do not hesitate to contact my office for additional information.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
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Community Meeting on Voter I.D. and Same Day Voter Registration Monday, April 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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UW-Milwaukee's Wisconsin Room Milwaukee, WI 53211
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DNR Licenses for 2011 Available |
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All 2010 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) licenses expired on March 31. To purchase your 2011 DNR License in-person, please visit the Milwaukee County Clerk’s Office, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, CLICK HERE to visit the County Clerk's Web site.
Milwaukee County Clerk's Office
County Courthouse (414) 278-4067
The Milwaukee DNR Service Center can assist you as well. The service center is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
If you would prefer to purchase your
DNR license online, please
CLICK HERE.
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Suggestions for Summer Activities |
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Spring is almost over and our neighbors will soon be seeking out summer youth and family activities in our community. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to pass these along to me via phone or email so that I can share these ideas with our neighbors in future newsletters.
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