When bills are pending before a legislative committee, the committee will meet to hear comments from members of the public and discuss the proposal. Here, Senator Burke chairs a public hearing of the Senate Environmental and Natural Resources Committee. Informational Briefings Speaking to constituents and other local groups is an important part of a Senator's job. Here, Senator Burke speaks to a group of local citizens about pending legislation News Conferences Senator Burke often attends press conferences to present legislative proposals or discuss remedies to problems in his district. Here, Senator Burke speaks to a group at the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District.
Many Senators attend special celebrations in their districts.
Here, Senator Burke and Alderman Michael Murphy greet Olympic champion speed skater Bonnie Blair at the Pettit Center.