Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget Scheduled in Rice Lake

Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget Scheduled in Rice Lake

by Jane Harred

The state Joint Finance Committee is holding hearings in March on the proposed state budget to give the public a chance to express their views and concerns in relation to the state’s finances.

The hearing nearest River Falls will be held in Rice Lake on Monday, March 23.  The address is UW-Barron County Fine Arts Theatre, 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868.

The Joint Finance Committee is also accepting written comments on the budget.  You can send your comments to them at BudgetComments@legis.wisconsin.gov or by regular mail to Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.

Please consider traveling to Rice Lake or sending written comments on the proposed budget.  The budget slashes huge amounts from the UW system, transfers tax dollars from public schools to private voucher schools, cuts the budgets for SeniorCare and for the DNR, yet leaves federal government dollars unused.  The JFC needs to hear from you!