Gun Deer Changes

Love the hunt but hate the carcass tag? You're in luck; Wisconsin's deer harvest just got easier. Gun deer season starts now, and we want you to hunt safely- and more easily. So, go to www.GoWild.wi.gov and get your deer license. You no longer need to keep your tag tied to your deer or tape it to your processed meat in your freezer. Just keep proof of your tag with you (a photo on your phone is fine; your drivers license is ok too- your tag is linked to your license now!) and make sure you register your deer after you harvest it (you can do that on your phone, too) and you'll be fine. 

As for us, Joel will head into the woods with buddies from up north who will stay with us for a couple days. Ella and Violet will not be hunting this year because we don't need any additional deer. Joel got a buck with his bow and I had it all made into burger...which means we only probably need one more deer to feed our family through next season. (My kids love Hamburger Helper. Don't judge me.) Safe hunt, friends. 

Manufacturing Explosion

The western WI company that makes everything from IHOP syrup bottles to chest spreaders for babies having heart surgeries is tripling in size. At iMark, I announced the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation would help this mega-expansion (and hiring of 40 more people) in little Woodville, WI.

I also helped dedicate the largest paper coating machine I have ever seen in Rhinelander at Expera. Yesterday I congratulated this Wisconsin paper company on the machine- making it one of only two companies in the world that make a coated paper (kind of like fruit rollup paper)- that aviation companies use to lay down layers of carbon fiber (like the fruit rollup) to form plane wings! 

Surprising STEM Numbers

I know this photo doesn't really say "new welding, computer numeric machining, woodworking, auto, Project Lead the Way engineering and math areas built here" But at Germantown High School, that's what happening. Here, the VP of the school board is sharing with me their plan to recruit new businesses to hire Germantown students as interns and apprentices, invest in their school and help craft their curriculum so students are uniquely prepared to take local jobs. 

When it comes to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) students pursuing STEM jobs, though, I spoke at UW-Green Bay this week about a talent mismatch. According to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, there is an excess of STEM grads pursuing careers in academia and too few pursuing careers in the private and government STEM sectors. One additional concerning stat from BLS: 74% of STEM Bachelors Degree holders are not employed in STEM careers. 

Every Day Veterans Day

I routinely say Wisconsin is the best state in the nation for vets. I got to thank our veterans on Monday with a lunch in Watertown. These men and women have a deep respect for their flag and the freedom it represents. God bless these brave heroes- and God protect those serving, protecting us today! 

Forward,

Rebecca Kleefisch
Lt. Governor