Ways to Stay Informed

1. Thursday, May 5th @ 7 p.m.UWBC - 228 Ritzinger. Lecture by Dr. Eric T. Kasper. Happy Law Day! In observance of this, I will be giving a lecture titled "Zealous Representation and the Rule of Law: Defense Attorneys with Unpopular Clients from the Boston Massacre to the War on Terror." This ties into this year's national Law Day theme, the legacy of John Adams. Free pocket copies of the U.S. Constitution will be distributed.


2. Friday, May 6th @ 6 p.m. UWBC Gymnasium. A budget dialogue between Rep. Roger Rivard, R-Rice Lake and state Sen. Bob Jauch, D-Poplar, is Friday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the UW-Barron County gymnasium. Comments and questions from the public will be welcome.


3. Saturday, May 7th @ 8 a.m.Chippewa Falls. Wisconsin Workers' Fishing Opener and Boat ParadeThis year marks the 46th annual WI Governor's Fishing Opener - to be held at Lake Wissota, near Chippewa Falls, WI, on Saturday, May 7. But Wisconsin Workers are planning a fishing opener of their own! All workers are invited to join in fishing from 8:00am-11:00am, a boat parade at 11:00 am, and a cookout at noon. Let's show our governor a thing or two about fishing, eating, and enjoying the outdoors!


4. Wednesday, May 11th @ 6 p.m. Concourse Hotel, Madison. Budget Townhall MeetingJoin fellow public employees from the Madison area to discuss the impact of Walker’s state budget and a strategy for moving forward.


5. Saturday, May 14th @ 2:30 p.m. Capitol Square, Madison. We Are One RallyPublic service advocates, civil rights supporters, and other citizens from across Wisconsin will join in Madison to make our voices heard.


6. Saturday, May 21st @ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chip Falls. Fighting Bob Fest North The program consisting of our featured speakers will happen from 9am to 5pm. The beer tent and music entertainment will go through the early evening.