Welcome to The Wimberger Wire

I would like to thank all of you for taking the time to read through my newsletter. Each week, I'll include information to keep you up to date with what's happening in Madison and the 30th Senate District.

Bart Starr Memorial Bridge Bill Signing

I was honored to have my bill designating the Bart Starr Memorial Bridge signed into law yesterday. Thank you to Representative Steffen and all those involved for working to ensure this bill's passage.

GLC Minerals Celebrates 150 Years

I was able to present Holly Bellmund, President of GLC Minerals, with a Senate Citation in honor of their 150 year anniversary of being in business.

Oconto Military Parade

Last week, the Military Parade traveling from South Dakota came through the city of Oconto. I had the pleasure to see this great event.

                                                   

Gov. Evers Vetoes Election Transparency Bill

Johnson Controls

Representative Behnke and I were able to tour the Johnson Controls facility in Marinette this afternoon. Thank you to all that were involved with the tour and the update on the ongoing cleanup efforts with contaminants. 

 
COVID UPDATE

Anyone in the state of Wisconsin older than 12 years old is now eligible for the Covid-19 Vaccine. Please click here to see where the vaccine is available in your area.

                                               

DOT UPDATE

I-43 Bridge Rehabilitation – Green Bay

Location/limits: Various bridges, ramps, and overpasses on I-43 between WIS 172 and the Leo Frigo Bridge in Green Bay

Length: 10.03 miles

Cost: $6.3 million

Schedule: July 2020 to October 2021

Description of work: This project includes shoulder improvements, bridge deck milling with concrete overlays, bridge painting, culvert, and bridge wingwall repairs and pavement markings.

End of August: TBA for repair work to wingwalls for two box culverts.

Traffic impacts: None

Project website: https://projects.511wi.gov/i43greenbay/

Committees

This session I'll be serving on the following committees.

I'm looking forward to working on each of these with many of my colleagues.

How Did I Vote?

As always you can click here to see how I have voted on bills as well as legislation I have authored and co-sponsored. 

Contacting My Office

My capitol office is here to help you with general inquiries as well as questions and concerns regarding legislative matters. Feel free to contact me or my staff. We are always ready to assist you in your needs. Please visit my website for press releases and other Capitol updates. If you would like to meet with me click here to contact my office.