I am looking for citizens from our region willing to help determine public policies for Wisconsin. New study committees formed by the state legislature will include legislators and citizen members with relevant experience or expertise. These committees offer people an opportunity to make a difference on important issues facing us today.

Citizen help in writing state law is one of Wisconsin’s progressive traditions. As Senate Majority Leader in 2006, I formed a committee that studied our state school aid formula. Two citizens I nominated from our area ensured small rural schools had a voice at the table. In fact, they advocated for concepts that became provisions that helped shape our current state budget.

The common sense of citizen members explains why these committees often result in bills enacted with bipartisan support. The legislature has selected committees on twelve issues areas. Two of the issues are school safety and biofuels and the full list of committees plus other information is on my Web site, senatordaleschultz.com.

I want our region represented on these committees to help shape state policy. Please be in touch if you, or someone you know, wants to serve on a committee and make a real difference for all Wisconsinites.

Senator Dale Schultz