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Posted on 03/26/25

We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).

Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.

Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.

However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.

Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:

Wednesday, April 2, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130

Friday, April 4, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. Parking at Gate 4

Monday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843

Tuesday, April 29, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401

Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov or https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.

Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov

This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. Visit the AARP Wisconsin page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.

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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank">AARP Wisconsin</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank">AARP Wisconsin</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank">AARP Wisconsin</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank">AARP Wisconsin</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank">AARP Wisconsin</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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		<p><i>This story is provided by AARP Wisconsin. Visit the <a href="https://states.aarp.org/region/wisconsin/" target="_blank">AARP Wisconsin</a> page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.</i></p>
	
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        </div><p>We invite all of you to join our team of AARP-Wisconsin red-shirted volunteer advocates at one or more of the state’s four public hearings on Governor Evers’ proposed 2025-27 State Budget on four dates in April. The hearings, hosted by the state’s Joint Committee on Finance, will be held in Kaukauna, West Allis, Hayward and Wausau (dates, times, locations listed below).<br><br>Our red shirts will be in the front rows at each of these hearings to support issues that are important to all Wisconsinites as they age. In particular, we want the committee and all lawmakers to understand the importance of providing more support for Wisconsin’s nearly 600,000 unpaid family caregivers.<br><br>Family caregivers provide essential care for loved ones, allowing older Wisconsinites to remain living in their own home rather than relying on costly nursing home services. They assist loved ones with duties such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, transportation, managing medications, scheduling appointments, and even installing ramps or shower bars.<br><br>However, many family caregivers face significant strain as a result of the time and money they spend caring for loved ones. We at AARP are in favor of creating a Caregiver Tax Credit that would reimburse certain family members up to $500 each for up to 50% of specific expenses they incur each year related to providing care for loved ones. This credit acknowledges the financial burden placed on caregivers and has the potential to alleviate some of this burden.<br><br>Caregivers are Wisconsin’s unsung heroes who often sacrifice their financial and physical wellbeing to take care of a family member. We hope you agree and will join us at one of these state budget hearings to show your support as well. Here are the dates, times and locations of the upcoming hearings:<br><br><b>Wednesday, April 2,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Kaukauna High School, Auxiliary Gymnasium (Door AA4), 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130<br><br><b>Friday, April 4,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Exposition Center</span></span></span>, 640 South 84th St. West Allis, WI 53214. <i>Parking at Gate 4</i><br><br><b>Monday, April 28</b>, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hayward High School Auditorium, 10320 Greenwood Lane, Hayward, WI 54843<br><br><b>Tuesday, April 29,</b> 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><span class="Link">, Northcentral Technical College, Center for Health Sciences, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401</span></span></span><br><br>Written comments can be emailed to the Committee at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">budget.comments@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://legis.wisconsin.gov/topics/budgetcomments</a></span></span> or sent via U.S. mail to: Joe Malkasian, Room 305 East, State Capitol, Madison, WI 53702.<br><br>Individuals needing assistance, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact Becky Hannah, Legislative Fiscal Bureau, One East Main Street, Suite 301, Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 • Fax (608) 267-6873 • Email: <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fiscal.Bureau@legis.wisconsin.gov</a></span></span></p></div>
    
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View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933
View::renderLayout() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 546
View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 481
Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963
AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
BlogsController::display() - APP/Controller/BlogsController.php, line 81
ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ??
Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491
Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193
Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167
[main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 118