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LARSON REPORT |
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER |
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July 28, 2011 |
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CONTACT ME
Mailing Address:
State Capitol
Web Site: SenatorChrisLarson.com
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.
GermanFest
Bradford Beach Jam
Brady Street
Festival
Enjoy this annual
festival that takes place on Brady Street between the cross streets of
Farwell and Marshall. The Brady Street Festival offers three music stages
featuring a variety of local bands and musical persuasions. There will
also be local vendors selling food, drinks, clothing, jewelry, arts and
crafts, and more.
CLICK HERE for more information about the event or call (414)
581-5947.
Milwaukee Brewfest
Coast Guard Pavilion
at Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414)321-5000
Henry Maier Festival Park (MAP)
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Dear Friend,
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Milwaukee Streetcar Project to Continue |
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As a strong supporter of the Milwaukee Streetcar project, I was happy to see that the Milwaukee Common Council voted 10-5 this past Tuesday to move forward with the project. This project has received strong support from Milwaukee business and community leaders alike and is a positive step towards improving our community's transportation infrastructure and economic prosperity.
CLICK HERE to view the letters that Milwaukee legislators and I submitted to the Milwaukee Common Council in support of the Milwaukee Streetcar project.
This project is a direct investment of
$65 million in the future success of Milwaukee. The immediate benefits
of approving this plan will be the creation of over 300 new
construction jobs. Many of these jobs will go to family, friends and
neighbors in our community who have been struggling to find work due to
the economic downturn.
Establishing this successful initial
streetcar system will allow for practical expansions in the future as
funding and market demand dictates.
You can find more information about
the Milwaukee Streetcar project by
CLICKING HERE to visit their Web site. The site includes route, timeline, ridership and cost
information for the project.
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Milwaukee County Faces Another Transit Setback |
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Milwaukee County faced an additional setback to its public transit infrastructure this past Monday when the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (RTA) met for the last time this past Monday before dissolving. This action will effectively halt plans to build a commuter rail line that would link Milwaukee to Kenosha, Racine and surrounding suburbs.
The dissolution of the Southeastern RTA and three other authorized RTAs were a result of a provision that Republican legislators inserted into Governor Walker's budget. This provision remained in the final version of the budget along with a 10% cut to transit aid that slashed about $7 million from Milwaukee County buses.
The planned KRM Commuter Link would have offered 15 round trips each weekday, providing fast, city-to-city service for commuters, students and shoppers. Additionally, federal aid would have covered most construction and operating costs.
The KRM Commuter Link would have been a vital asset to our local community by playing a significant role in the economic success of our community through promoting commerce and development, attracting future businesses to the area, raising property values, and providing our workforce with a means to get to and from their jobs.
CLICK HERE to view the provision in the budget that disbands RTAs throughout Wisconsin.
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Vote on Unemployment Scheduled for Monday After Two Week Delay |
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The simple legislative change proposed in Senate Bill 147 would allow Wisconsin to capture nearly $90 million from the federal government to extend unemployment benefits in the state. These funds would not need to be repaid to the federal government.
Passing this important legislation is crucial to our community as Milwaukee County faces an 8.4% unemployment rate. Extending unemployment benefits will help to ensure that our family, friends and neighbors who were knocked down by this economic crisis will be able to continue receiving the support they need to get back on their feet again.
CLICK HERE for more information about this legislation.
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Debt Ceiling Deadline Days Away |
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We are only days away from the August
2 deadline for raising the national debt ceiling. Although this is a
federal issue, if Congress continues to balk at a compromise and refuses
to raise the ceiling, it will have devastating implications on Wisconsin
and its local communities.
Continue Down the Path to Economic
Recovery
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Redistricting Survey Results Available |
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Thank you to everyone that
participated in the Redistricting Survey to provide me with valuable
feedback on what is important to our community and state. I asked for
your thoughts on our current redistricting process and what
redistricting process you would like Wisconsin to utilize in the future.
Overall, more than 400 people responded with their perspective on the
three questions that I asked.
Survey questions and results are listed below:
I __________ Wisconsin's current redistricting system, which has the Legislature draw the state's Senate and Assembly district maps.
Question 2 & Results
Question 3 & Results I believe Wisconsin should use the following redistricting model:
It is my hope that we can continue working together on this and other important issues to improve our communities and make Wisconsin a better place to live and work for our family, friends and neighbors.
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Bay View Community Listening Session Wednesday, August 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
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Show your support for the educational success of our local students by being a part of the discussion on adding college-preparatory programs at Bay View Middle School and High School. Community members, teachers and students are asked to attend next week's community meeting in Bay View to discuss our children's futures. Parents for Bay View Schools, the Bay View Neighborhood Association and District 8 School Board Member Meagan Holman will also be in attendance. Contact the Office of Board Governance by phone at (414) 475-8282 or via email at governance@milwaukee.k12.wi.us if you have any questions about this event.
Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
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Hoan Bridge Traffic Alert |
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Changes to Voting Laws in Wisconsin |
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General and special elections are now upon us. Given the recent changes to Wisconsin's voting laws, I have included a handout to provide you with updated information on voting procedures for this summer's elections. Please contact me if you have any questions.
CLICK HERE to view the changes to Wisconsin's voting laws.
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Summer Activities in Our Community |
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Our community offers a wide variety of summer activities for families, children and adults. Below is just one of many activities that you can take part in this summer.
Juneau Park Paddleboat Rentals
Juneau Park Paddleboats is open daily
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (weather permitting) from Mid-May through
October.
CLICK HERE to visit the Web site for Juneau Park Paddleboats, Inc.
or
CLICK HERE to view their brochure for additional information and
rental rates.
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