Joseph Project Honored
Joseph Project Honored
Late last month, Willie McShan was named one of the 2017 Wisconsin Jobs Honor Award winners - a recognition given to individuals who have overcome significant hurdles to employment. After 26 years in prison and a string of dead-end jobs, Willie found his way to Pastor Jerome Smith and the Joseph Project. He's been working at Nemak, a Sheboygan automotive parts manufacturer, ever since.
Congratulations, Willie, and keep up the good work!
Check out the video below to learn more about Willie and the Joseph Project.
On Wisconsin
Thanks to the success of people like Willie, the Joseph Project continues to grow and bring opportunity to people in different communities. This week, three Joseph Project classes took place across the state. Senator Johnson attended and led the alumni panel at the 39th Joseph Project class in Milwuakee on Monday. Joseph Project class 40 was held at the Milwaukee County House of Corrections to help inmates with work-release privileges as they prepare to enter the workforce, and class 41 convened in Wausau.
On the Hill
Senate Passes Tax Bill with Key Provision from Sen. Johnson
Senate Confirms New Homeland Security Secretary
On Dec. 5, the Senate confirmed Kirstjen Nielsen to be the next secretary of the Departmant of Homeland Security. Secretary Nielsen was officially sworn in to her new role by President Trump on the morning of Dec. 8.
Coming Up
In the coming weeks, Congress will work to reconcile the diferences between the tax bills passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as pass a long-term government funding bill.
