One of the biggest struggles across our state has been filling the 130,000 job openings, while we have 93,000 people who are currently not working. Employers continue to offer incentives, but government dependency has paralyzed many and pushed them away from self-dependency.
The pandemic presented us all with challenges; there is no doubt, but short-term assistance has quickly turned into long-term, unsustainable handouts.
In addition to labor shortages, there are supply shortages and soaring inflation rates, causing families to have to pay significantly more on items such as food and gasoline. Real people are struggling with these pocketbook issues. Wisconsin, with its proud work ethic, needs to get back on track.
We welcome your input on how you plan to best address the challenges facing the state of Wisconsin. In addition, citizens would like to get an updated balance of the federal dollars under your unilateral control.
It is our honor to invite you to deliver the State of the State address live and in-person to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature on February 15, 2022, at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers.
We look forward to hearing the address and thank you for considering this request.
Sincerely,
ROBIN J. VOS
Assembly Speaker
CHRIS KAPENGA
Senate President
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Communications
February 15, 2022
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Blazel:
hist150934Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Bill 375, relating to fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. Sincerely,
DORA DRAKE
State Representative
11th Assembly District
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February 15, 2022
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Blazel:
hist150935Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Resolution 26, relating to designating the month of February 2022 as Career and Technical Education Month in Wisconsin. hist150936Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Joint Resolution 121, relating to honoring Governor Tommy Thompson as he prepares to depart from his role as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System. hist150937Please add my name as a co-sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 93, relating to honoring Governor Tommy Thompson as he prepares to depart from his role as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System. Sincerely,
TOD OHNSTAD
State Representative
65th Assembly District
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February 15, 2022
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Blazel:
hist151050Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Bill 745, relating to prohibiting step therapy protocols for certain cancer drugs. Sincerely,
DEB ANDRACA
State Representative
23rd Assembly District
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February 15, 2022
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Blazel:
hist151054Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Bill 223, relating to exempting from taxation the pension benefits of certain federal employees. Sincerely,
KALAN HAYWOOD
State Representative
16th Assembly District
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February 15, 2022
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Blazel:
hist150943I respectfully ask that my name be withdrawn as a co-author of Assembly Bill 569, relating to law enforcement investigative services and making an appropriation. Sincerely,
CHRISTINE SINICKI
State Representative
20th Assembly District
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February 15, 2022
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Blazel:
hist151219Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Bill 957, relating to consumer data protection and providing a penalty. Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Bill 975, relating to substitute teacher permits issued by the Department of Public Instruction.
Sincerely,
ROBERT BROOKS
State Representative
60th Assembly District
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Calendar of Tuesday, February 15