Rep. Kitchens: Statement on Budget Address

Madison- Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement after Governor Walker’s 2017-19 Budget Address: “Today Governor Walker laid out his budget for the upcoming biennium. The framework the Governor has provided us with is a great first step

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Sen. Shilling: Gov. Walker fails to submit balanced budget

MADISON – Amid bipartisan confusion and concern with Gov. Walker’s proposed 2017-19 state budget, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “Working families are struggling to get ahead and Gov. Walker’s budget continues to put the

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Rep. Considine: Statement on Governor’s Budget Proposal

Madison – Today, Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on Governor Walker’s 2017-2019 budget proposal, particularly his claims that public education is “at an all-time high”: “Our public schools and universities are indeed doing very well, but it’s

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Rep. Shankland: Response to Governor Walker’s Budget Address

MADISON – Today, Governor Walker delivered his budget address and outlined his budget proposal for the 2017-19 biennium. Representative Shankland (D-Stevens Point), a member of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance, released the following statement in response: “Today Governor Walker

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Rep. Ohnstad: Statement on Budget Address

MADISON – Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) issued the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker’s 2017 State Budget address: “One thing is clear from this budget: Governor Walker is running for re-election and he knows the people of Wisconsin

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Rep. Steffen: Responds to Governor Walker’s Budget Address

Madison- State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement inresponse to Governor Walker’s Budget Address Wednesday afternoon: “Today, Governor Walker released his proposal for the 2017-19 biennial budget. I am encouraged by many of the priorities outlined in his

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Rep. Vorpagel: Statement on the Budget Address

Madison-Today State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issue the following statement regarding Governor Walker’s budget address: “I’d first of all like to congratulate Governor Walker on introducing a budget that invests in Wisconsin’s future and builds on his fiscal responsibility in

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Rep. Barca: Reaction to Budget Address

MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca regarding the governor’s budget address: “We need a budget that works for every Wisconsinite—one that truly supports education, proposes a serious long-term solution to fix our flailing infrastructure,

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Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on Governor Walker’s Budget

MADISON – State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement following Governor Walker’s budget address: “During Republican leadership over the past six years, hard-working Wisconsinites are struggling. Job creation is stagnant, factories are closing their doors and leaving the

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Rep. Subeck: Statement on Governor Walker’s Budget Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 08, 2017 CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell)   Representative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Governor Walker’s Budget Bill MADISON – State Representative Lisa Subeck (D – Madison) released the following statement today regarding the biennial

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Sen. Feyen: eager to work on budget

For Immediate Release: Wednesday February 8, 2017 Contact: Rohn W. Bishop Rohn.Bishop@legis.wisconsin.gov 608.266.5300  State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) said he’s eager to get to work on the governor’s proposed 2017-19 budget.  “The governor’s budget is a great starting

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Sen. Roth: Statement on Governor Walker’s Biennial Budget Address

MADISON – State Senator Roger Roth (R—Appleton) released the following statement after Governor Walker delivered the 2017 Executive Budget Address:   “I applaud Governor Walker for introducing a budget that continues to reduce the tax burden on the middle-class, significantly invests in K-12 education, and makes the government more accountable

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WisGOP: Governor Scott Walker Outlines Bold Vision for Wisconsin’s Future

[Madison, WI] — After six years of Governor Scott Walker’s leadership, Wisconsin is working and winning for hard-working families.  In his Budget Address this afternoon, Wisconsin saw firsthand the results of the Governor’s reforms that continue to deliver results.  Following the Address, the Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on Budget Address

Madison- Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement after Governor Walker’s 2017-19 Budget Address: “Today Governor Walker laid out his budget for the upcoming biennium. The framework the Governor has provided us with is a great first step towards crafting a budget that works for Wisconsin. “I am

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Sen. Shilling: Gov. Walker fails to submit balanced budget

MADISON – Amid bipartisan confusion and concern with Gov. Walker’s proposed 2017-19 state budget, Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) released the following statement: “Working families are struggling to get ahead and Gov. Walker’s budget continues to put the American dream out of reach for too many. Families in

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Rep. Considine: Statement on Governor’s Budget Proposal

Madison – Today, Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on Governor Walker’s 2017-2019 budget proposal, particularly his claims that public education is “at an all-time high”: “Our public schools and universities are indeed doing very well, but it’s no thanks to Governor Walker. Instead, we should be thanking

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Rep. Shankland: Response to Governor Walker’s Budget Address

MADISON – Today, Governor Walker delivered his budget address and outlined his budget proposal for the 2017-19 biennium. Representative Shankland (D-Stevens Point), a member of the legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance, released the following statement in response: “Today Governor Walker presented a budget that essentially admits that the Republican cuts

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Rep. Macco: Statement on Governor Walker’s Budget Proposal

Green Bay… Governor Scott Walker gave his Biannual Budget Address earlier today. Representative John Macco (R – Ledgeview) release the following statement: “I am encouraged by the significant tax reform in this budget. As we have seen on the Ways and Means committee, now is the time for significant tax

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Rep. Ohnstad: Statement on Budget Address

MADISON – Representative Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) issued the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker’s 2017 State Budget address: “One thing is clear from this budget: Governor Walker is running for re-election and he knows the people of Wisconsin aren’t buying what he’s been selling the last six years.

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Rep. Steffen: Responds to Governor Walker’s Budget Address

Madison- State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) issued the following statement inresponse to Governor Walker’s Budget Address Wednesday afternoon: “Today, Governor Walker released his proposal for the 2017-19 biennial budget. I am encouraged by many of the priorities outlined in his address. Maintaining a strong commitment to education by investing in

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Republican leaders say Walker’s budget could face major tweaks

Republican legislative leaders say they may make major tweaks to Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget in the coming months, possibly shifting money to address lawmakers’ priorities. “I like the way the governor laid it out,” said Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau. “It’s just, I know the Legislature is probably

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Rep. Vorpagel: Statement on the Budget Address

Madison-Today State Representative Tyler Vorpagel (R-Plymouth) issue the following statement regarding Governor Walker’s budget address: “I’d first of all like to congratulate Governor Walker on introducing a budget that invests in Wisconsin’s future and builds on his fiscal responsibility in prior budgets. “Investing in our children has been a top

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Rep. Barca: Reaction to Budget Address

MADISON – The following is a statement from Assembly Democratic Leader Peter Barca regarding the governor’s budget address: “We need a budget that works for every Wisconsinite—one that truly supports education, proposes a serious long-term solution to fix our flailing infrastructure, and will help create family-supporting jobs. What we don’t need

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Rep. Crowley: Governor Walker Banking on Collective Wisconsin Amnesia

Contact: Rep. Crowley 608.266.5580 MADISON, WI – State Representative David Crowley (D-Milwaukee), Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation, made the following statement in response to Governor Walker’s Budget Proposal. “With his fourth budget proposal, Governor Walker kicked off his re-election campaign this afternoon, banking on a collective amnesia of Wisconsin residents.

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Rep. Zamarripa: Statement on Governor Walker’s Budget

MADISON – State Representative JoCasta Zamarripa (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement following Governor Walker’s budget address: “During Republican leadership over the past six years, hard-working Wisconsinites are struggling. Job creation is stagnant, factories are closing their doors and leaving the state, and the formation of innovative small business start-ups in

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Rep. Subeck: Statement on Governor Walker’s Budget Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: February 08, 2017 CONTACT: Zach Madden, 608-266-7521(office) 920-627-5773 (cell)   Representative Lisa Subeck’s Statement on Governor Walker’s Budget Bill MADISON – State Representative Lisa Subeck (D – Madison) released the following statement today regarding the biennial budget proposal submitted by Governor Walker. “The people of Wisconsin

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Sen. Feyen: eager to work on budget

For Immediate Release: Wednesday February 8, 2017 Contact: Rohn W. Bishop Rohn.Bishop@legis.wisconsin.gov 608.266.5300  State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) said he’s eager to get to work on the governor’s proposed 2017-19 budget.  “The governor’s budget is a great starting point, and now it’s time for us in the legislature

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Rep. Petryk: Statement on Governor Walker’s 2017-19 State Budget Proposal

Madison – Representative Petryk (R-Eleva) released the following statement on Governor Walker’s biennial budget address: “This afternoon, Governor Walker gave his forth biennial budget address to the Legislature with many positive initiatives that would greatly benefit the wants and needs of the people of the 93rd Assembly District. The Governor

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