Wisconsin State Representative Ann Roe

May is a whirlwind, and this week alone is just a fraction of the incredible energy moving through our community. We are currently in the midst of a "perfect storm" of celebrations as we honor our hardworking teachers and nurses, support our vibrant small businesses and tourism industry, and recognize the essential work of our municipal employees. In the middle of all this excitement, I had the distinct honor of presenting official citations to individuals within our very own community whose dedication to serving others is truly extraordinary.
Our office pledges to be open and accessible ALWAYS, because we want to be a resource you can lean on. Whether you come to visit me at the Capitol or approach me for a chat at the Farmers Market, I am here to ensure you get real information and engage in real conversations. Our guiding mission remains the same: we must do the most good, for the most people, with the resources we have.
Finally, I want to wish a very happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and women who are constantly guiding, teaching, and changing the world. On a personal note, I miss my mother every day and wish I still had the opportunity to hug her and talk to her. Please make sure to give your mothers some extra love this weekend and cherish those moments.

It’s always a great week to support small businesses— at the Janesville Farmers Market, Inc, downtown shops, restaurants and services— don’t forget other service businesses— small business owners work 24/7, worry 24/7 and give back to our communities 24/7.

It is a chilly, gray Thursday, and while the weather is gloomy, our focus remains on recovery. We are still in the midst of flood damage assessments, and I cannot stress this enough: please call 2-1-1 to report your damages. Whether you’ve lost a water heater, experienced basement flooding, or have already begun your own repairs, we need that data to build a case at the federal level!

This week, I was proud to host emergency management experts and meteorologists at the Capitol to brief legislators on the critical funding and policy changes needed to better serve Wisconsin during these increasingly severe weather events. Our goal was to educate legislators; especially those new to the floor, on how Emergency Management Services actually work and the funding mechanisms they rely on.

A huge thank you to the School District of Janesville for their magnificent work relocating Washington Elementary students and staff—their "we can do this" attitude ensures our kids are well taken care of. Please also keep the YWCA in your thoughts; they lost significant resources for their after-school programs during the flooding at Washington and could use our support.

I hope to see you all at the Farmers Market this weekend 🌸🌱