E-Updates

After nearly five months of debate and deliberation the Legislature passed the 2023-25 biennial budget. The document originally introduced by Governor Evers in February was scrapped by the Republicans and replaced with their own priorities.

Last week was a busy one. On the 1^st anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, I was proud to stand with my colleagues to introduce the Right to Contraception Act. The Joint Finance Committee finished their work on the budget with a bang and I had the opportunity to go on tours in the district.

It was a very busy week here in the Legislature with both the Senate and Assembly in session on Wednesday to pass the Shared Revenue legislation. The Joint Finance Committee also took action on the budget and Child Care Counts and there were legislative lobby days as well.

This e-newsletter includes a summary of a public hearing on PFAS mitigation, a press release after a bill I authored passed the senate, and a special welcome to my newest intern, Kyle!

You might remember Rodney “Mr. Peanuts” Esser from Park Elementary School in Cross Plains who was nominated for Custodian of the Year. Well, he was recently named Runner Up in this nationwide competition. He won $1,000 and a trip to Las Vegas! Congratulations Mr. Peanuts!

This update includes a budget update, a recap of my visit to Verona High School, visits to Waunakee teachers congratulating them on their retirement, and a recap of meetings here in the capitol.

This update covers the recent committee votes on the budget, a visit to Baraboo, and the Wisconsin Civics Games. 

This update covers a visit from a delegation of legislators from Hessen, Germany, district visits in Waunakee, my latest column, constituent group visits, and my student shadow for a day. 

This update covers the recent action by the Joint Finance Committee to remove over 500 items from the Governor’s budget, several committee meetings that I attended, and other goings on in the capitol.

Now that the Joint Finance Committee (JFC) public hearings around the state are done, what comes next? This week, the JFC will likely be voting to essentially gut the Governor’s budget proposal and start from scratch.