State Senator Janis Ringhand

At the Wisconsin Capitol today to address next steps for closing Walmart’s Dark Store Tax Loophole with State Senator Janis Ringhand Chris Larson, Rep. Tod Ohnstad, and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1473

Did you know that Walmart and other retailers can use nearby empty, abandoned, or “dark” buildings to lower their own property assessments and pay less property taxes? This not only shifts the tax burden onto homeowners and other property taxpayers, but it decreases funding for public schools. And it’s happening ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY!

Excited to be in Chicago for . Learning w/ fellow state legislators on how to protect environment. Fred Risser State Senator Janis Ringhand State Rep. Gary Hebl

Exciting News! State Representative Mark Spreitzer and I will be holding Budget Listening Sessions across the 45th Assembly District/15th Senate District next month. We hope that you can join us and share your views on the 2015-17 state budget!

April 8 – Orfordville Public Library 5:00 – 6:00 PM
April 8 – Albany Village Hall 7:00 – 8:00 PM
April 13 – Brodhead Memorial Public Library 5:30 – 6:30 PM
April 15 – Eager Free Public Library (Evansville) 5:00 – 6:00 PM
April 22 – Beloit Public Library 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Dont forget - tonight is the Budget Listening Session at UW-Rock County in Janesville! Rep. Kolste, Rep. Spreitzer, Rep. Jorgensen, Rep. Loudenbeck and myself will all be on hand to answer any questions and listen to any feedback you have on the Governor's Budget. It begins at 5:30 PM in Room 130 of Williams Hall. Hope to see you there!

Next Monday, March 9, join Rep. Andy Jorgensen, Rep. Kolste, Rep. Spreitzer and myself at our Budget Listening Session at UW-Rock County. The Listening Session begins at 5:30 PM and will be held in Room 130 of Williams Hall on the UW-Rock County Campus. Come share your views!

Rep. Ringhand: Gives Democratic Weekly Radio Address

Janis Ringhand: In Senate, I'll fight for worker training, schools, women's rights : Ct In the Senate, I will continue my Assembly priorities: supporting working training, infrastructure investments and women's rights; and opposing Scott Walker's school cuts and big voucher subsidies.

Just a reminder about my event TOMORROW night (Wednesday, June 11) in Madison featuring Reps Terese Berceau, Dianne Conway Hesselbein, Sondy Pope, Melissa Sargent and Chris Taylor. Stop by Genna's Cocktail Lounge between 5-7PM tomorrow night and say hello!

If you can't make it but would still like to contribute: https://secure.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/35343

I just gave to Janis Ringhand. Join us! So far, 35 supporters have contributed $4,343.

I am truly honored to have earned the endorsement of these 25 current and former legislators for my campaign for State Senate.

http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=324036

Ringhand Campaign: Ringhand earns major legislative endorsements

Another major endorsement for Ringhand for Senate! Thank you Planned Parenthood!

2-24-14 PPAWI Endorses Bewley, Schaber and Ringhand

Coming on the heels of former State Senator Judy Robson's endorsement of my candidacy for the 15th Senate District, I am thrilled to announce that I have also officially earned the endorsement of EMILY's List!

“Women in Wisconsin have been under attack, from forcing women to undergo invasive ultrasounds to repealing laws that ensure a woman receives equal pay for equal work. Thankfully, they have elected officials like Rep. Janis Ringhand on the frontlines, fighting to protect their rights,” said EMILY’s List Political Director Denise Feriozzi. “Janis has been a tremendous advocate in the State Assembly and Wisconsin needs her leadership on these issues in the State Senate.”

Once again we are facing dangerously cold winter weather. If you live in Rock County - please be aware of the following temporary emergency warming centers:

• St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1000 Bluff St., Beloit. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (coordinating with wind chill advisories) 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. 608-362-8595
• Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1151 E. Grand Ave., Beloit, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 608-362-0562.
• Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd., Beloit, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. (May close at 5 p.m. depending on weather conditions.
• House of Mercy, 320 Lincoln St., Janesville. Overnight Facility. Must register over the phone by 6 p.m. 608-754-0045
• The Shelter (Men Only), 407 W. VanBuren St., Janesville, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. 608-931-9085
• Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St., Janesville, Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.

http://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/stone-cold-stateline-caution-urged-for-residents/article_1f4d2ab0-8526-11e3-ba5f-001a4bcf887a.html

Stone cold Stateline: Caution urged for residents Stateline Area residents are urged to use caution when outdoors next week as temperatures again are expected to plunge to subzero levels.

Way to go Rock County!

GazetteXtra | LIVE COVERAGE: Rock County Board votes Thursday night on same-sex benefits resolution The Rock County Board on Thursday night will consider a resolution letting county employees in same-sex domestic partnerships share health care benefits with their significant others.

Learned last night at the Rock Co Board meeting that District Administrator Craig Knutson will be retiring. He has been wonderful to work with over the years. Craig, thank you so much for your service and for working to make our community a better place.

AUDIO: Legislators react to State of State address Local legislators disagree on the merits of Governor Walkers Blueprint for Prosperity outlined in his State of the State address Wednesday night Republicans applaud the return of most of the 911 million dollar projected surplus in the form of tax

Just a reminder, if you or someone you know is having a hard time getting through to DWD's unemployment line please give my office a call. We can help! You can reach my Madison office at 608-266-1192 or toll-free at 1-888-534-0045.

Great op-ed by our Congressman Mark Pocan on why we should extend unemployment benefits.

Guest commentary: Extend unemployment benefits Supporting those who are unemployed is part of the fundamental contract we enter as citizens of this great country.

A tremendous loss for our community. We will miss him.

http://gazettextra.com/Content/20130110/obit_ronnie_thomas_73_touched_lives_of_people_throughout_rock_county

GazetteXtra | Ronnie Thomas, 73, touched lives of people throughout Rock County Friends said longtime volunteer Ronnie Thomas didn't know the word “no.” The Janesville man died Monday at age 73.

Although I no longer represent Monroe and Minhas Brewery, I am thrilled to see they will be back to business later this month!

http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/oldest-brewery-in-wisconsin-bounces-back-after-fire/article_6a2fdad6-7d6a-5412-9111-1c8b93991020.html

Oldest brewery in Wisconsin bounces back after fire : Wsj The November 21 fire caused $2 million damage at Minhas Craft Brewery, the second-oldest in the country.

The Assembly Committee on Small Business Development will be convening at 1:00 PM to discuss Assembly Bill 108 which would create a Sales Tax holiday in August and November.

Tune in and let me know what you think!

http://www.wiseye.org/

WisconsinEye > Home Watch Who We Are

Congratulations to Scott Anderson and his Physics class at Juda High School for being selected as the state winner for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest!

Their project aims to increase Juda's green energy production through various initiatives while also helping other schools and communities become more energy efficient. We are all proud of your work to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education and best of luck at Nationals.

Interested in what our local legislators are working on for the remainder of this session? Check out this article by the Beloit Daily News!

http://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/lawmakers-set-goals/article_e3cbcee0-73d9-11e3-b2ca-001a4bcf887a.html

Brrr! It's chilly out there! In preparation for the wicked weekend weather, here are some winter facts and tips from our own Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. Stay warm!

http://readywisconsin.wi.gov/winter/winter_weather_facts.asp

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According to the Journal Sentinel, as of September 2013 nearly 4 million Wisconsin phone numbers had been added to the FTC do-not-call list.

If you have not registered your number with this list and would like to, visit www.donotcall.gov or call (888) 382-1222. To add your number to the Wisconsin do-not-call list, visit nocall.wisconsin.gov or call (866) 966-2255.

http://www.jsonline.com/watchdog/pi/wisconsin-still-lags-behind-nation-in-do-not-call-list-use-despite-uptick-b99175090z1-238396281.html

Wisconsin still lags behind nation in do-not-call list use despite uptick Only three states filed fewer complaints of do-not-call list violations per capita than Wisconsin in 2013, FTC data shows.

Thank you to our freshmen for introducing a resolution that would put an advisory referendum before Wisconsinites on adopting a non-partisan system for redistricting. As a co-sponsor of this resolution and AB 185, now is the time for us to adopt this model in Wisconsin!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Safe travels to all those on the road or in the air this holiday weekend.

Folks, we need your help! Several members of the Legislature, including myself, are helping collect items for our servicemen and women overseas. Here is a link to what items we're collecting and where drop-off locations are: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/ringhand/pressreleases/Pages/Ringhand-Helps-Lead-Holiday-Drive-for-Soldiers-Overseas.aspx. Every little bit helps!

Ringhand Helps Lead Holiday Drive for Soldiers Overseas For many years, the AT&T Pioneers (retirees of AT&T) have volunteered their time and energy to collecting items and sending care packages to our soldiers stationed overseas. This holiday season, they have asked the Legislature to help them with this important project!

Had a great afternoon at the Rock Valley Community Program's Annual Luncheon in Janesville. Had the pleasure of sitting with several of our Rock Co board supervisors!

Just a reminder tonight is the Community Forum on the Affordable Care Act hosted by the cities of Janesville and Beloit. It will be held at Blackhawk Tech, Room 1400, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM and is free and open to the public.

This Wednesday (November 20) the cities of Janesville and Beloit will be holding a Community Forum on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at Blackhawk Tech, Room 1400, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. This is a free event designed for anyone interested in learning more about ACA and other Rock Co area community resources. Hope to see you there!

Today is Veterans Day and as we honor those who have served our country, I encourage everyone to take some time and thank someone who has or is currently serving in our armed forces. It is their sacrifices which provide us the safety, security and liberty that we all enjoy today.

Thrilled to announce the endorsement of State Sen. Judy Robson for my Senate campaign! She has been a tremendous leader for our community and I am honored to receive her support.

http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=309599

Ringhand Campaign: Robson endorses Ringhand for Senate

A huge thank you to everyone who joined me today in Evansville to kick-off my candidacy for the 15th Senate District! It felt appropriate to start our campaign where it all began, back in 1998 as an Alderwoman on the City Council, Evansville City Hall.

REMINDER - the Janis Ringhand for Senate Kick-Off is TONIGHT in Evansville, outside City Hall (31 S Madison St) at 4:30 PM. Hope to see everyone there!