Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend, the town of Vernon and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you and your family! As you plan your New Years resolutions, here are a few resolutions I recommended for the state legislature.
Wisconsin on Pace to Break Exports Record
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced Wisconsin through the first three quarters of 2012 exported $17.4 billion worth of products, a path to the largest Wisconsin product exports. Here is a link to the WEDC’s report about Wisconsin’s exports during the first three quarters of 2012: http://inwisconsin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Wisconsin-Q3-2012-Exports-Summary.pdf
Wisconsin Emergency Government Top 10 Emergency Preparedness Presents
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) provides a list of top 10 emergency preparedness gifts:
http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/news/2012/Holiday_Gift_Ideas_2012.pdf
Morningstar Ranks Wisconsin Retirement System Strongest and Illinois System Weakest
Morningstar, an investment research firm, reports the Wisconsin Retirement System has a 99.8% funded ratio with a liability of $23 per resident, while Illinois has the worst of all 50 states with a 43.4% funded ratio and a liability of $6,503 per resident. Click here for more information about Morningstar’s report.
Badgers Play In Rose Bowl Today
For the second straight season, the Wisconsin Badgers are playing for the granddaddy of all college bowl games. The Rose Bowl kicks off at 3:30 PM today, with the No. 9 Badgers playing the No. 6 Oregon Ducks. The game will be televised on ESPN. The radio broadcast can be found locally on 620 WTMJ AM.
Go Badgers!
State Senator Lazich Appointed to Joint Committee on Finance
State Senator Mary Lazich released the following statement about her appointment to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance.
Pearl Harbor Day
Today December 7, Pearl Harbor Day, United States flags are displayed at half-staff.
Today, University of Wisconsin Board of Regents Meeting Webcast
Today is the second day of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents December meeting shown via webcast with live audio and video streaming.
E-update From the Desk of Governor Scott Walker
Senate Republican 2013-2014 Legislative Session Committee AssignmentsThe 2013-2014 Legislative Session Senate Republican committee chairs and committee memberships are determined. I am appointed chair of the Senate Committee on Elections and Urban Affairs, and member of the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC) and member of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. The Senate Democrats will announce their appointments to committees in the future. The legislative session begins with inauguration cermonies January 7, 2013. Tax the Rich Comes with CaveatsThe battle over the fiscal cliff is looming, and President Obama and Democrats are set on trying to solve our nation’s deficit problem by taxing the rich more and more. UW Flexible Option ProgramHere is a link to more information about the UW Flexible Option: http://ecampus.wisconsin.edu/online-degree-programs/flex-option.aspx
Wisconsin Department of Tourism's Snow Conditions ReportHere is a link to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism Wisconsin Snow Conditions Report for downhill skiing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowboarding within Wisconsin’s 72 counties: http://www.travelwisconsin.com/snow-conditions-report/Snowmobile#/Report Capitol Office Moving to 8 SouthToday is moving day for the Capitol office. The office is moving from five South back to eight South. You may recall that a few months ago the office moved. Wasteful Spending Illustrates Room for Federal Spending CutsYou cannot watch TV or read a newspaper without hearing about the impending fiscal cliff. The federal Budget Control Act (BCA) is scheduled to trigger massive spending cuts that coincide with tax increases, affecting nearly every American.
Governor Declares State of Emergency in Response to Severe Winter WeatherToday, Governor Walker issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in response to the upcoming winter storm. Heavy snowfall and strong winds are expected to be moving across the state beginning December 19, 2012. The Executive Order will ready the Wisconsin Emergency Management, the Wisconsin National Guard, the State Patrol, and other Wisconsin state agencies.
Alert Telephone Calls Targeting SeniorsThe Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is reporting a telephone scam targeting seniors. Click here for more information on this latest phishing scam and how to guard yourself against these harassing telephone calls. 511 For Weather InformationYou may dial 511 or go to www.511wi.gov for Wisconsin road conditions, and you may go to http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/511/default.asp. for North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin road conditions. You may follow ReadyWisconsin on Facebook www.facebook.com/readywisconsin or Twitter www.twitter.com/readywisconsin for storm emergency updates. http://emergencymanagement.wi.gov/news/2012/Winter_Storm_12-18-12.pdf E-update From the Desk of Governor Scott Walker
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