Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — Republican legislative leaders say they may make changes to Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget in the coming months, possibly shifting money to address lawmakers’ priorities. “I like
Critics are taking aim at Gov. Scott Walker’s transportation budget and say it does little to solve the state’s long-term funding issue. They cited, for example, the roughly $293 million cut that the southeast megaprojects would take under Walker’s budget
A DNR reorganization plan proposed by its secretary would get the green light under Gov. Scott Walker’s budget, which also gives the agency the authority to increase state park fees. But a former DNR secretary is skeptical of many
Wisconsin business groups are applauding Gov. Scott Walker’s biennial budget proposal. In the budget plan unveiled Wednesday, Walker proposes increasing the cap on investments that companies can receive and still be eligible for state investor tax credits; the cap would increase
Madison…State Representative Todd Novak (Dodgeville) released the following statement after Governor Walker’s State Budget Address. “I am confident we are heading in the right direction. The Governor laid out list of priorities that align with those in the 51st Assembly
(MADISON)…Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) made the following statement after Governor Walker’s 2017 Biennial Budget Address: “It’s clear our reforms are working, especially in terms of developing our workforce and our educational goals,” Murphy said. “Investing in education at all levels
Madison, WI – State Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah) issued the following statement after Governor Walker presented his budget recommendations to a Joint Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. “Because of responsible fiscal management in the past our state is now
MADISON – In his 4th Budget Address that could have been confused with his former failed stump speech for President, Governor Walker continued to neglect working individuals and families by once again failing to set forth a robust economic agenda
The Governor’s budget ideas about the University of Wisconsin sound more political than substantive. His proposals fail to make up the funding cuts over the last 6 years and does little to correct the damage he has caused to the
Madison – State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) released this statement following Governor Scott Walker’s 2017-19 Biennial Budget Address: “I am excited to hear many of Governor Walker’s 2017-19 biennial budget priorities. I share many of these priorities and I look
Madison, Wis. – Today, Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) responded to Governor Scott Walker’s Biennial Budget Address with the following statement: “I am encouraged by nearly $600 million in tax and fee reductions along with substantive welfare reforms, the
Madison- Representative Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) issued the following statement following Governor Walker’s 2017 State Budget Address: “Over the last four years, I have worked tirelessly with my colleagues to make our government less burdensome, and work harder and more efficiently
MILWAUKEE – Rep. Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on the release of Governor Walker’s proposed 2017-19 Wisconsin budget. “Earlier this afternoon, Governor Scott Walker delivered his proposed biennial budget – a plan covering many issues, but one of
Madison, WI—State Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) issued the following statement regarding Governor Scott Walker’s budget address: “Governor Walker’s budget proposal provided a solid foundation for continuing to move Wisconsin forward. The 2017-2019 fiscal year budget contains $6.3 million for the
Governor Walker’s 2017 budget proposal for schools reflects the reform dividends we’re obtaining through his Act 10 legislation, along with an appropriate focus on investing in the education of our children – the future of our state and its economy.
MADISON, Wis. – Today Governor Walker delivered his budget address in the face of low approval ratings and a looming re-election bid in 2018. Representative Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Education responded to
(Madison)– This is an election budget from a Governor who apparently is realizing that his treatment of public education has been extremely unpopular and is now trying to get his approval ratings up heading into 2018. It is good to
Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers Advertisement Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists From WisPolitics.com … — Republican legislative leaders say they may make changes 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
Critics are taking aim at Gov. Scott Walker’s transportation budget and say it does little to solve the state’s long-term funding issue. They cited, for example, the roughly $293 million cut that the southeast megaprojects would take under Walker’s budget proposal, which would spend $122 million on those projects. Walker’s
A DNR reorganization plan proposed by its secretary would get the green light under Gov. Scott Walker’s budget, which also gives the agency the authority to increase state park fees. But a former DNR secretary is skeptical of many of the budget’s key provisions, including the department’s ability to
Wisconsin business groups are applauding Gov. Scott Walker’s biennial budget proposal. In the budget plan unveiled Wednesday, Walker proposes increasing the cap on investments that companies can receive and still be eligible for state investor tax credits; the cap would increase from $8 million to $12 million. “The $8 million cap
Madison…State Representative Todd Novak (Dodgeville) released the following statement after Governor Walker’s State Budget Address. “I am confident we are heading in the right direction. The Governor laid out list of priorities that align with those in the 51st Assembly District, however, this list is by no means exhaustive.” “Governor
(MADISON)…Rep. Dave Murphy (R-Greenville) made the following statement after Governor Walker’s 2017 Biennial Budget Address: “It’s clear our reforms are working, especially in terms of developing our workforce and our educational goals,” Murphy said. “Investing in education at all levels and managing our fiscal picture responsibly puts us on track
Madison, WI – State Representative Mike Rohrkaste (R-Neenah) issued the following statement after Governor Walker presented his budget recommendations to a Joint Session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. “Because of responsible fiscal management in the past our state is now better off. This proposal is an indication that Wisconsin is
MADISON – In his 4th Budget Address that could have been confused with his former failed stump speech for President, Governor Walker continued to neglect working individuals and families by once again failing to set forth a robust economic agenda that works for all Wisconsinites. A 2015 study by Pew
The Governor’s budget ideas about the University of Wisconsin sound more political than substantive. His proposals fail to make up the funding cuts over the last 6 years and does little to correct the damage he has caused to the University and its reputation during this period. In addition he
Madison – State Senator Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst) released this statement following Governor Scott Walker’s 2017-19 Biennial Budget Address: “I am excited to hear many of Governor Walker’s 2017-19 biennial budget priorities. I share many of these priorities and I look forward to working on the budget as a member of
Madison, Wis. – Today, Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) responded to Governor Scott Walker’s Biennial Budget Address with the following statement: “I am encouraged by nearly $600 million in tax and fee reductions along with substantive welfare reforms, the repeal of prevailing wage requirements for state projects, and regulatory
Madison- Representative Mary Felzkowski (R-Irma) issued the following statement following Governor Walker’s 2017 State Budget Address: “Over the last four years, I have worked tirelessly with my colleagues to make our government less burdensome, and work harder and more efficiently for all Wisconsin citizens. Through our responsible budget management and
MILWAUKEE – Rep. Jonathan Brostoff (D-Milwaukee) released the following statement on the release of Governor Walker’s proposed 2017-19 Wisconsin budget. “Earlier this afternoon, Governor Scott Walker delivered his proposed biennial budget – a plan covering many issues, but one of the most anticipated was public school funding. In his budget,
Madison, WI—State Representative Rob Brooks (R-Saukville) issued the following statement regarding Governor Scott Walker’s budget address: “Governor Walker’s budget proposal provided a solid foundation for continuing to move Wisconsin forward. The 2017-2019 fiscal year budget contains $6.3 million for the Better Bottom Line Initiative, a “pay-for-performance” incentive for school districts
Governor Walker’s 2017 budget proposal for schools reflects the reform dividends we’re obtaining through his Act 10 legislation, along with an appropriate focus on investing in the education of our children – the future of our state and its economy. However, funding alone won’t solve our education problems – especially
MADISON, Wis. – Today Governor Walker delivered his budget address in the face of low approval ratings and a looming re-election bid in 2018. Representative Sondy Pope (D-Mt. Horeb) the ranking member on the Assembly Committee on Education responded to the address: “For the last six years Governor Walker has
(Madison)– This is an election budget from a Governor who apparently is realizing that his treatment of public education has been extremely unpopular and is now trying to get his approval ratings up heading into 2018. It is good to see the Governor is finally admitting that his cuts to