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An e-newsletter from Senator Jon Erpenbach - 6-6-08

 

Cell Phone Do Not Call Sign Up Starts Today – Cell phone consumers that want to sign up for Wisconsin’s “Do Not Call” list can start signing up their cell phones today. The new list will be sent to telemarketers on September 1; to make that list, consumers must sign up before the end of August. The addition of cell phones to the list makes Wisconsin’s “Do Not Call” law even stronger. This highly popular, successful state program is not paid for my tax dollars and is a great example of where a state program helps people. Senator Erpenbach continues to be proud to have been a part of this programs creation and improvement. Consumers can register between now and the end of August to be included in the first “no call” database that includes cell phones. Register online at https://nocall.wisconsin.gov/web/home.asp or by calling 1-866-9NO-CALL (1-866-966-2255) toll-free in Wisconsin.

 

Better News for Traffic Fatalities In May – A record set for lowest number of May traffic deaths. With a total of 47 fatalities in 44 traffic crashes, last month was the safest month of May in terms of traffic deaths in Wisconsin since World War II, according to preliminary statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.  The deadliest month of May was in 1968 with 123 fatalities. Traffic fatalities in May were 16 fewer than in May 2007 when 63 people died in 54 crashes and 18 fewer than the five-year average of 65 deaths in 60 crashes during the month of May.

 

REMINDER: Dane County Med Drop is TOMORROW June 7th in Madison at the City Transfer Station, 121 E Olin Ave. 9am to 1pm. Dispose of unneeded medications safely! http://www.meddropdane.org

 

Wisconsin State Parks Open House June 8th – Sunday June 8th is Wisconsin State Parks Open House Day. Anyone can visit any park, forest, or trail for free that day. On State Park Open House day no admission stickers are required on vehicles entering state parks, forests, and recreational areas and trail passes are not required for bicyclists, in-line skaters, or horseback riders using state trails that normally require a pass. The weekend is also FREE FISHING weekend – no fishing license is required to fish this weekend. Visit http://www.dnr.state.wi.us for more information.

 

Divided We Fail Campaign to Launch – Erpenbach signs “Divided We Fail” pledge. Hoping other Legislator will follow his lead Senator Erpenbach signed a pledge this week recommitting him to working without pause on health care for all. The Divided We Fail Platform says “We believe all Americans should have access to affordable, quality health care. We believe all Americans should have peace of mind about their future long term financial security.” To see the complete platform visit http://www.dividedwefail.org . The 82 organization coalition includes groups representing labor unions, elderly and disabled groups, health care providers, business organizations, women’s groups and organizations representing several religious and fraternal organizations.