Aug. 15 - Recall Lawn Party JVL

MON AUG 15, 5-8 pm: RELAX AND RECALL LAWN PARTY!!!
*BRING A CELL PHONE, LAWN CHAIR, COLD DRINK AND SNACK TO
SHARE!

Meet at 515 St. Lawrence Ave, Janesville. Home of Cathy Aubrecht

Vivian Creekmore

Aug.10 - RCP 2nd Annual Gathering

... the disaster continues despite being largely ignored by the national media.

We also celebrate the rich cultural and natural heritage of the Gulf region.

Speakers:

Neil Dupree, retired pastor, First Christian Church, Janesville
Holly Denning, UWW sociology & race/ethnic studies

and YOU... come prepared to share your recollections, reflections and feelings about New Orleans & the Gulf.

4pm-9pm... 6pm potluck PICNIC, 7pm Speakers
Wednesday, August 10, Riverside Park, North Pavilion
2200 Parkside Dr., Janesville

Going north on N Washington St (Rte 14) turn right at Golf Course Rd (park entrance), right at Edge Hill Drive, left at Riverside Park Rd, follow river north to end of park.

Event Facebook

Flyer

rockcountyprogressives@gmail.com

July 28, Ft.Atkinson Walker Reception

As reported at Lost Comtinent:

A reception awaits Gov. Walker in Fort Atkinson on July 28th, where he is scheduled to dedicate a building used to improve the lot of the disabled, a group he is normally attempting to render even more destitute through his policies. Anyone interested in unwelcoming the governor can do so starting around 5:00 PM at 100 East Cramer in Fort Atkinson. His Highness is scheduled to speak at 7:00PM

July 27 - Edgerton, Drinking Liberally

We will be gathering socially at Fin's in Edgerton at 7 PM, Wednesday July 27, to organize a local chapter of “drinking liberally,” hope to see you there. Living Liberally

We will be having a picnic Wednesday, August 10, second annual celebration of the Gulf of Mexico (the first was after the BP spill), stay tuned for details.

Chuck (Rock County Progressives)

July 14th - Rock Forward Meeting

Welcome to ROCK FORWARD! Join us on:

Thursday, July 14th at 6:30pm,
RAY'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
1102 North Main Street (Hwy 51)
Edgerton, WI

We're a liberal and progressive thinking social group without much structure. Our monthly get-togethers rotate around Rock County in order to be inclusive of everyone.

Buy your own drinks/food from the menu and ROCK FORWARD with kindred spirits!

Keep up to date via our Facebook page.

June 29th - Janesville Medicare Forum

Forum on How Ryan Would Destroy Medicare.

Speakers:

Rob Zerban, Kenosha County Supervisor and candidate for the first Congressional District (Paul Ryan's).

Robert Kraig, Executive Director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, author of "Rep. Paul Ryan's Budget Plan a Trojan horse Assault on American Values"

Wednesday, JUNE 29
6 PM-6:30 PM, cheese & cracker reception (nonalcoholic potluck)
6:30 PM-8 PM, speakers & discussion

At: Basics Food Cooperative
1711 Lodge Dr Janesville, Wisconsin

Chuck (Rock County Progressives)
rockcountyprogressives@gmail.com

Stand Up for Wisconsin's Transit

Your legislator, Rep. Knilans, will soon have an opportunity to vote for the budget. I am writing to urge you to call him today at (608) 266-7503. The message is simple: “Work for changes to the budget, AB 40, that support a more balanced approach to transportation. Transportation options and local tools are needed to provide relief for traffic and air pollution problems.” The budget contains provisions that could devastate transit systems, unless you call today and voice your concerns. As a constituent in Rep. Knilans’ district, you have the power to sway his opinion on this issue. Investing in transit will benefit riders, the community, and the clean up our air and reduce the threat of climate change!

CALL REPRESENTATIVE KNILANS (AD 44) TODAY AT (608) 266-7503,
Rep.Knilans@legis.wisconsin.gov

Calling Tips:
- Slowly state your name, address, and phone number to verify that you’re a constituent.
- Leaving a message with staff or on the voicemail is OK.
- After you call, let us know you took action at: elizabeth.ward@sierraclub.org. We want to hear how the legislative office responded to your concerns and keep a tally of the number of calls he received.

Background: The Budget has 3 key threats to transit: 1.) Repeal of the regional transit authorities, 2.) 10% cuts to transit aid, and 3.) Moving transit from the transportation fund and into the general fund. Therefore, we are asking for Rep. Knilans to work for budget changes that will do the following:
* Avoid moving transit from the transportation into the general fund (pg 43), where it will compete with other basic services also slated for drastic cuts. Transit is a form of transportation and must be considered along with highways, local roads, bicycle and pedestrian funding in determining the most cost-effective, efficient solutions to our mobility needs.
* Avoid cutting state transit aids by 10%. Transit systems are already facing serious cuts as a result of the budget repair bill, which jeopardizes $47 million in federal transit aid due to the loss of collective bargaining rights for transit workers in unionized systems. Transit should not be cut further when Wisconsinites are facing record high gas prices as they travel to work and school.
* Restore Wisconsin’s regional transit authorities (RTAs) which were eliminated by the Joint Finance Committee through an amendment passed on May 3. RTAs are essential tools needed by local governments in order to raise stable, dedicated transit funds and make up gaps in state and federal transit funding. RTAs should be fixed – through requiring binding referenda before raising sales tax, etc, NOT eliminated, especially in communities like Dane County, SE Wisconsin, Chippewa Valley and Chequamegon Bay that have shown a strong desire for RTAs.
Transit is important to communities because:
· It provides jobs. According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), every $1 billion invested in public transit supports and create 36,000 jobs.
· It helps the economy. According to a WisDOT study, on average, every $1 spend on public transit proves a $3.61 economic return.
· It’s better for the environment. APTA determined that a single person, commuting alone by car, who switches a 20-mile round-trip commute to transit, can reduce his or her annual CO2 emission by 4,800 pounds per year.

Thanks for taking action today!
Elizabeth

Elizabeth Ward- Programs Staff
Sierra Club- John Muir Chapter

Elizabeth.Ward@sierraclub.org222 South Hamilton Street, Suite 1
Madison, WI 53703-3201
Phone: (608) 256-0565Fax: (608) 256-4JMC
http://wisconsin.sierraclub.org/https://www.facebook.com/SierraClubWI

May 9th-DNR Hearing Factory farm

What: DNR Public Hearing concerning CAFO (Factory Farm) on the Rock Prairie.

When: Monday, May 9th, 4 PM.

Where: Rock County Fair Grounds, Craig Center Building, 1301 Craig Avenue, Janesville, WI

The Wisconsin DNR will be holding a public hearing to listen to comments from residents concerning Todd Tuls proposed dairy in the Town of Bradford just east of Janesville.

Please attend this meeting and let the DNR know what you think about these types of operations. Do your research and come prepared to speak.

Rock Environmental Network, Inc.
"When People Lead, the Leaders will Follow."

April 19, Paul Ryan Visits Area

Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan plans to tour his southeastern Wisconsin district to talk about federal policy issues.

After running up a debt tab of over $6 trillion in Federal spending during the Bush era, Ryan has now found a new urgency to reduce spending by shifting government priorities away from senior age safety nets and manipulating the tax code to pursue his ideological agenda.

Ryan intends on visiting the following communities.

Tuesday, April 19

MILTON: 9:00-10:00am, The Gathering Place (Upstairs Dining Room), 715 Campus Street

ELKHORN: 10:45-11:45am, Matheson Memorial Library, 101 North Wisconsin Street

DELAVAN: 1:00-2:00pm, City Hall, 123 South 2nd Street

CLINTON: 2:30-3:30pm, Village Hall, 301 Cross Street

JANESVILLE: 4:00-5:15pm, City Hall, Council Chambers, Room #417, 18 North Jackson Street

Source

Apr. 6, Meeting - Friends of Rock Prairie

Friends of Rock Prairie will discuss the proposed Rock Prairie Dairy with the Rock County Board of Health at the board’s meeting this Wednesday evening, April 6, at 6 p.m. at 3328 N. US Highway 51 in Janesville. The citizens will follow this up with another discussion of the factory farm with members of the Rock County Land Conservation Committee at 7:15 p.m. at the USDA Service Center, 440 N. US Highway 14, Janesville.