State Sen. Alan Lasee, R-De Pere, announced his decision last week to retire after 36 years in the Wisconsin Legislature. Lasee did not give a specific reason for his retirement.
""After a great deal of thought and consideration, I've decided not to seek another term,"" he said in a statement.
Lasee is known for advancements he made in the traffic sector of his district. State Sen. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, said Lasee also successfully took on important economic issues.
""Alan's common sense attitude has served our state well, whether tackling large issues like Wisconsin's state highway program and property tax relief or more specific ones like banning texting while driving. We will miss Alan in the Legislature, and we wish him well in his retirement,"" Fitzgerald said in a statement.
Lasee said he is grateful to all those who have been a part of the state Legislature throughout his term as well as his family for their never-ending support.
""While Republicans and Democrats may have philosophical differences on a number of issues, I have many memories of working together in a bipartisan fashion to make this state an even better place to work, live and raise a family,"" he said.
—Michelle Langer
