There have been many highlights since being elected to the Assembly in November of 2014, but having bills become law that positively impact the people of the 51st Assembly District is among the top. This week I joined Gov. Walker as he signed two bills into law that I was proud to author: The Frank Lloyd Wright Trail Bill, and the Lafayette County Drug Task Force Bill.
The Lafayette County Drug Grant solves the growing problem of drug abuse in our community. Too many of our friends and family members are suffering from the devastating effects of drug use. It's time that Lafayette County once again joins a drug task force. That's what Assembly Bill (AB) 771 accomplishes by providing the necessary funds for drug law enforcement and enables the sheriff's department to better coordinate enforcement efforts with surrounding counties.
This was a main concern of mine when I first decided to run for office - how to fight rural crime and drug use. Our local governments need help in this ongoing battle. We need to give our law enforcement the tools they need to combat this tragic problem. One of our chief law enforcers, Lafayette County Sheriff Gill, was a relentless advocate for this bill throughout the whole process. I am so grateful for his strong support. Moving forward, we'll continue to work together to keep our communities safe from this horrible epidemic.
Gov. Walker also signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 512. Thanks to this bi-partisan law, visitors to our communities will clearly know how to locate the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the area. As I'm sure many of my constituents know, Frank Lloyd Wright was a Wisconsin native who designed stunning homes and various buildings throughout our state. In order for tourists to take full advantage of these historic sites, the Frank Lloyd Wright trail offers a clear guide for identifying these sites in communities from Richland County to Kenosha County. This trail is a fitting tribute to one of Wisconsin's most accomplished residents, and encourages people from all over the world to enjoy the works of this great architect.
The trail is perfect timing as summer vacations will be here before we know it. As Southwest Wisconsin folks know, we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the state, and it's no surprise that tourism brings in millions of dollars in revenue each year. I'm excited to have the opportunity to show off these extraordinary buildings.
Both of these laws passed through the Legislature with broad bi-partisan support. I'm truly grateful for the backing of my colleagues and for Gov. Walker signing them into law. It's encouraging to me when I see what can happen when legislators work across party lines to accomplish the real results that our communities are looking for. Its laws like these that have helped make this a strong bi-partisan session, with over 94 percent of new laws having received support from both republicans and democrats. These are the type of results that I remain committed to achieving, and am passionate about for the future.
- Rep. Todd Novak represents the 51st Assembly District. He can be reached at 608.266.7502 or email rep.novak@legis.wisconsin.gov
The Lafayette County Drug Grant solves the growing problem of drug abuse in our community. Too many of our friends and family members are suffering from the devastating effects of drug use. It's time that Lafayette County once again joins a drug task force. That's what Assembly Bill (AB) 771 accomplishes by providing the necessary funds for drug law enforcement and enables the sheriff's department to better coordinate enforcement efforts with surrounding counties.
This was a main concern of mine when I first decided to run for office - how to fight rural crime and drug use. Our local governments need help in this ongoing battle. We need to give our law enforcement the tools they need to combat this tragic problem. One of our chief law enforcers, Lafayette County Sheriff Gill, was a relentless advocate for this bill throughout the whole process. I am so grateful for his strong support. Moving forward, we'll continue to work together to keep our communities safe from this horrible epidemic.
Gov. Walker also signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 512. Thanks to this bi-partisan law, visitors to our communities will clearly know how to locate the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the area. As I'm sure many of my constituents know, Frank Lloyd Wright was a Wisconsin native who designed stunning homes and various buildings throughout our state. In order for tourists to take full advantage of these historic sites, the Frank Lloyd Wright trail offers a clear guide for identifying these sites in communities from Richland County to Kenosha County. This trail is a fitting tribute to one of Wisconsin's most accomplished residents, and encourages people from all over the world to enjoy the works of this great architect.
The trail is perfect timing as summer vacations will be here before we know it. As Southwest Wisconsin folks know, we live in one of the most beautiful parts of the state, and it's no surprise that tourism brings in millions of dollars in revenue each year. I'm excited to have the opportunity to show off these extraordinary buildings.
Both of these laws passed through the Legislature with broad bi-partisan support. I'm truly grateful for the backing of my colleagues and for Gov. Walker signing them into law. It's encouraging to me when I see what can happen when legislators work across party lines to accomplish the real results that our communities are looking for. Its laws like these that have helped make this a strong bi-partisan session, with over 94 percent of new laws having received support from both republicans and democrats. These are the type of results that I remain committed to achieving, and am passionate about for the future.
- Rep. Todd Novak represents the 51st Assembly District. He can be reached at 608.266.7502 or email rep.novak@legis.wisconsin.gov
