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 to taxpayers.   “Every Wisconsinite deserves the opportunity to prosper. Whether it’s working in a family supporting career, starting a new business, reentering the workforce or raising a family, this budget provides reforms to help people on their path to success.   “The 2017 budget is built on a foundation

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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 statement from Chairman Brad Courtney: “Governor Scott Walker is successfully leading the fight to provide for Wisconsin’s hard-working families. As a result, Wisconsin is seeing the reform dividend in action: more money to classrooms, a historic cut to UW tuition, and increased tax relief for taxpayers across the state.  Our

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Sen. Darling and Rep. Nygren: JFC Co-Chairs’ Statement on Governor Walker’s 2017-19 Budget Plan

Madison – On Wednesday, State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) and State Representative John Nygren (R-Marinette), the Co-Chairs of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee, released the following statement regarding the Governor’s budget plan: “This proposal gives us a solid starting point as we begin the state budget process.  Thanks to responsible budgeting in the past, our state budget is now in great shape. We’re happy to see strong investments in public education, common sense welfare reforms, and continued tax relief for Wisconsinites around the state. Moving forward, we will consider all of the necessary programs that rely on state dollars

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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 proud the Governor is prioritizing K-12 education in this budget. The additional $649 million in funding will help continue the proud tradition of strong schools in Wisconsin. This budget invests more into K-12 education than any other budget in Wisconsin history. “Additionally, the Governor has included funds to address the

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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 western Wisconsin are tired of driving on crumbling roads and want stronger leadership to strengthen communities. Rather than extending Gov. Walker’s tax breaks for the wealthy and doubling down on subsidies for companies that outsource Wisconsin jobs, we should be investing in affordable child care, student loan debt relief and

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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 our teachers, teaching assistants, administrators, and school boards for their hard work, and local property taxpayers for their ongoing support of our local public schools. “Public schools around our state are doing a phenomenal job with what they have, but they deserve more. They deserve to be able to spend

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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 to our public schools and universities have failed Wisconsin. After years of slash and burn budgets, it is telling that the governor’s budget proposal attempts to repair the damage he’s caused. It’s no coincidence that this budget comes at a time when he’s running for reelection and is at 40%

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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 reform,” said Rep. Macco. “I was extremely excited to hear Governor Walker propose increases to the Be Great Graduate program that has worked so well in Brown County. I am eager to see this program expand statewide.” “The prudent leadership we continue to see from Governor Walker is evidence that

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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. After inflicting serious damage for six long years onto our public schools, our technical colleges, the UW System, our outdoor spaces, and, sadly, many Wisconsin families themselves, Gov. Walker knows the public has caught on to his mean-spirited policies and political giveaways. With this budget, Gov. Walker is hoping the

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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 our schools, and focusing on workforce development and training in order to continue growing employment opportunities are vital steps to keep Wisconsin moving forward. Over the next several months, I will be intensely working alongside my colleagues in thelegislature to continue crafting the biennial budget in order to ensure that

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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 gonna be all over the place.” Possible changes include, for instance, Wal… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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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 priority for me, and I’m glad to see that the Governor is committed to investing in our schools.  Our children are the infrastructure of the state, educating them to become industrious is the backbone of our state. “Getting people back to work this session is a high priority for me,

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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 is a continuation of the last six years where the governor’s priorities consistently put the state’s wealthiest citizens over working families. “The governor is putting forth budget proposals that are anemic attempts to address problems he has created, problems that have led to Wisconsinites feeling left behind by a rigged

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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. The Governor must believe that nobody is going to remember that it was his previous budgets that created the damage that he is now attempting to repair. “For the past six years, Democrats have fought against a series of cuts to public education and the UW System authored and supported

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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 Wisconsin ranks dead last in the nation. The disparity between the haves and the have-nots continues to grow, and people across our great state are struggling to find quality, family-supporting jobs. Simply put, Governor Walker’s legislative agenda is not moving Wisconsin forward. “Last year, as working people struggled, Governor Walker

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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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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

Read More »

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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