MADISON — State Senator Howard Marklein was awarded the “2023-24 Friend of Towns” Award by the Wisconsin Towns Association at the Green County Towns Association Unit meeting in Monroe on Wednesday, Aug. 28.   

Joe Ruth, Government Affairs Director for the Wisconsin Towns Association, presented the award to Marklein for his work supporting town governments and the citizens they represent.

“I am honored to receive the ‘Friend of Towns’Award for the fourth time since I was elected to the State Senate,” Marklein said. “I was proud to lead the effort in the state legislature to support initiatives such as the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP) and the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP), which will provide significant resources for towns to maintain and upgrade our local roads and bridges.

“I’m glad to be someone that town governments and residents can count on in the legislature. I look forward to continuing to be a strong advocate for our towns in the future.”

Marklein represents Wisconsin’s 17th Senate District. He can be reached at 608-266-0703 or email Sen.Marklein@legis.wisconsin.gov.