MADISON – The following is a statement from Senator Chris Larson on the governor’s state budget address. “What we saw today was a feeble attempt at a political deathbed conversion. Walker begged for applause during his address, but legislators, like Wisconsinites, are not fooled by a state budget that continues

“Governor Walker has built his budget on phantom funds leaving all of the tough decisions to the Legislature while he works for his reelection. This is truly disappointing leadership. For six years this state has struggled with cuts to infrastructure, cuts to education and failed corporate giveaways. The one billion

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Brad Schimel issued the following statement after Governor Walker released his 2017-19 Executive Budget today. At the Wisconsin Department of Justice, we’re grateful for Governor Walker’s support of our public safety mission. It’s no coincidence the Governor enjoys the support of the law enforcement community

MADISON-On Wednesday, February 8, Governor Scott Walker introduced his 2017-2019 budget proposal to the Wisconsin State Legislature. Following the budget address, Rep. Dana Wachs (D-Eau Claire) issued the following statement: “The last six years of Republican control have been hard on Wisconsin. Our roads are crumbling. Our local K-12 schools,

Madison – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in response to Governor Walker’s budget address: “I am applaud Gov. Walker for including the REINS Act in his biennial budget, legislation I introduced this session and last session. This crucial reform will help the people of this

[Madison, Wisconsin]:  Pat Goss, executive director of the Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association, released the following statement in response to Gov. Walker’s budget proposal: “This budget proposal fails to address the infrastructure needs in Wisconsin that have been well documented. Just last week, the non-partisan Legislative Audit Bureau reported that state

Madison…Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement concerning the budget recommendations provided by Governor Walker in a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. “This is a good budget proposal but a work in progress. I’m pleased with the governor’s recommendations to increase the funding of schools and Medicaid,

“Public schools are the heart of small towns across Wisconsin. And they are hurting because the majority party has neglected them for too long. Citizens are voting by referendum to raise their own property taxes just to keep the lights on in their schools. Gov. Walker proposes increasing state funding

MADISON – Representative James Edming (R-Glen Flora) issued the following statement after Governor Walker’s budget address Wednesday afternoon. “I believe that the proposal Governor Walker laid out today is a good starting point for the 2017-2019 State Budget.  I am excited to get to work with my legislative colleagues to

Madison – Today, Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement following Governor Walker’s Budget Address: “Governor Walker’s 2017-19 budget continues to build on past reforms. Key provisions include: nearly $600 million in overall tax relief including eliminating the state portion of the property tax, investing more money in public

Madison…Sen. Olsen released the following statement after Governor Walker’s 2017-19 budget address. “Knowing education is the economic driver in our state, I believe the increase in funding to education is the best long term investment we can make in the 2017-19 budget.”

Madison – State Representative Dan Knodl (R-Germantown) issued the following statement following Governor Walker’s 2017-19 Budget Address Wednesday afternoon: “When I talk to businesses and individuals in the district about the issues they are most concerned about, I often hear the same thing: lowering taxes, creating good-paying jobs, and making

Clearly, this is budget contains many Democratic ideas as the Governor prepares for his re-election campaign. I am pleased that there will be no further delays in the I-39/90 project from the Beloit to Madison. This project that is vital for safety and economic development in Rock County. Governor Walker

Madison, WI – Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) President Morna Foy issued a statement this afternoon on Governor Walker’s 2017-19 biennial budget proposal. “On behalf of WTCS, I’d like to thank the Governor for investing in technical college students. The Governor’s proposed biennial budget investment across education sectors will advance

MADISON – State Senator Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green) made the following statement regarding Governor Scott Walker’s Budget Address today: “As a member of the Joint Finance Committee, I have been looking forward to receiving the Governor’s budget so that we can get to work on plans for the future of

Madison… State Representative Patrick Snyder (Schofield) released the following statement in response to Governor Walker’s 2017-2019 biennial budget address: “This afternoon, Governor Walker introduced his 2017-2019 budget proposal to the Legislature. I am very excited about a number of items Governor Walker chose to include in his budget, many of

Madison – “Governor Walker’s re-election budget is his latest attempt to mislead Wisconsinites. We deserve better than alternative facts and alternative math. We have real problems that deserve real solutions – roads, public schools, family-supporting jobs, clean drinking water. Perhaps if Governor Walker hadn’t pandered away billions on tax breaks

Madison – State Representative Dale Kooyenga (R-Brookfield) released the following statement regarding the Governor’s 2017-19 budget recommendations: “Wisconsin has come a long way over the last six years under the leadership of Governor Walker and the Republican legislature. Our income taxes and property taxes are lower and education outputs have

MADISON – On Wednesday, State Senator Frank Lasee (R-De Pere), issued the following statement on the Governor Walker’s 2017-19 Budget Address: “Governor Walker’s 2017-19 State Budget reflects the improved economic environment in Wisconsin and lays the groundwork continuing our improvements. With the unemployment rate at a 15 year low, one