Sen. LeMahieu: Applauds Gov. Walker’s State of the State address

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu 608-266-2056 Special Session on Welfare Reform Highlights 2018 Agenda Madison – Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement following Governor Walker’s State of the State Address: “Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is at 3.0%, the lowest on record. More people are working than ever before. Last year, great area businesses like Johnsonville Sausage, Sargento, Masters Gallery Foods, DOWCO, Amerequip, MilliporeSigma, and Acuity all underwent expansions to add more than 500 new jobs. “However, with record low unemployment comes new challenges. We need to take additional steps to strengthen Wisconsin’s workforce. Our past reforms have helped more than

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Rep. Petryk: Statement on the governor’s State of the State address

Contact State Representative Warren Petryk                                     (608) 266-0660 Governor unveils ambitious agenda for Wisconsin! Madison –State Representative Warren Petryk (R-Eleva) issued the following statement after the close of Governor Walker’s State of the State address: “This afternoon, Governor Walker presented an outstanding plan for Wisconsin going forward into 2018 which focuses on education reform, workforce development, improving health care and welfare reform, while building on the successes of the past seven years.” “Today our state’s employment has reached historic highs and unemployment, historic lows. We’ve invested more dollars into our schools than ever before in our state’s history, eliminated the state’s property tax,

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on adoption of new NR 151 rule changes

Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 Madison—State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement after the Natural Resources Board voted to adopt the proposed changes to NR 151: “I am incredibly pleased that the Natural Resources Board has voted unanimously in favor of adopting the proposed changes to NR 151, which regulates manure spreading procedures for the karst geo-region in Northeast Wisconsin. “The proposed changes are something I have been advocating for since I joined the Assembly and I am excited to see my efforts come to fruition. It has been a long process and the board’s approval

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Rep. Barca: Response to State of the State address

Wisconsin’s Future Demands Sustainable Solutions MADISON – Governor Scott Walker delivered his eighth State of the State Address this afternoon. In response, Representative Peter Barca (Kenosha/Racine) issued the following statement: “Now more than ever we need sustainable solutions, not election-year illusions. We have serious issues that will affect Wisconsin’s future prosperity that absolutely must be addressed. Unfortunately, the governor’s focus is on his re-election versus bringing forward sustainable solutions. This is perhaps most apparent in our roads and infrastructure. US News & World Report recently rated Wisconsin as having the second worst roads in the entire nation. This must be

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Wisconsin Working Families Party: Statement on Walker’s State of the State speech

FOR MORE INFO: Marina Dimitrijevic, (414)255-4009 or mdimitrijevic@workingfamilies.org Wisconsin Working Families Party director Marina Dimitrijevic made the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State speech today: “Last week, Governor Scott Walker went into a Twitter frenzy, tweeting frantically that the Democratic victory in the Senate District 10 special election was a “wake up call” for Republicans. “We agree. Welcome to 2018, Scott Walker’s last year in office. “In his State of the State speech, Walker tried and failed to distract voters — with false statistics and dog whistle racism — from the reality of how

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on Gov. Walker’s State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens                                                             (608) 266-5350 Madison – State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement after Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State address: “Governor Walker did a wonderful job delivering the State of the State address. As a state, Wisconsin has made tremendous progress in the previous year.” “Among the accomplishments mentioned, I was proud to see that our state’s health care systems rank number one in the nation for quality. Access to affordable, high quality health care is a right that everyone in Wisconsin deserves. It was wonderful to hear that Governor Walker is encouraging a

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Rep. Billings: Responds to State of the State address

CONTACT: Rep. Jill Billings (608) 266-5780 Election year informs Walker’s initiatives MADISON, Wis — Governor Scott Walker delivered the annual State of the State address this afternoon. Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) released the following statement after the governor’s speech: “Gov. Walker touted putting money into our roads, but he neglected to mention that he has continued to drive our debt up by irresponsible borrowing while our roads have become the second worst in the entire nation. He boasted investing into our schools, yet he failed to admit that he vetoed increasing aid to rural districts,” Rep. Billings said. “Wisconsin

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Rep. Brooks: Reacts to the State of the State

Rep. Ed Brooks 888-534-0050 Madison, WI – Today, Governor Scott Walker gave his annual State of the State Address. In it, the Governor focused on investment in education, workforce development, access to healthcare, and welfare reform. The State of the State also highlighted tax reductions and credits that have benefited hardworking families across the state. Finally, he addressed issues unique to rural areas. It was encouraging to hear about the positive affects reforms have been having across the state and exciting to learn about the ambitious agenda the Governor proposed in his address. More actual dollars have been put into

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Rep. Thiesfeldt: State of the State is fantastic!

Contact: Hariah Hutkowski Phone: 608-266-3156 School funding, surpluses, and workforce at historic levels Madison – Today, Rep. Thiesfeldt (R-Fond du Lac) shared his thoughts on the eighth of Gov. Walker’s annual State of the State addresses. “Wisconsin is doing well and the state of our state is historically strong. There has been an evident, sharp and decisive turnaround since 2010. Unemployment hit a record low of 3% in December, projections of surpluses continue to roll in, rainy day funds continue to climb, we have a historically-high $11.5 billion investment in K-12 education, fraud and waste in state programs is shrinking,

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Sen. Hansen: State of the State Address

Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 “The Governor’s latest series of flip flops on health care, education and the lack of jobs in our rural communities just shows how desperate he is about his chances in the upcoming election. Not that long ago he took President Trump’s side in supporting the ability of insurance companies to deny people with preexisting conditions. In his first term he inflicted the biggest cut to our public schools in our state’s history—costing many of our schools some of their best teachers and forcing local school districts to beg taxpayers for enough money to keep the lights

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Sen. Craig: Responds to Governor Walker’s State of the State address

State Senator David Craig (608) 266-5400 Madison, Wis. – Today, Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State Address: “In 2009, Wisconsin saw record unemployment, massive tax increases, and businesses leaving the state in droves. Our economic forecast and our state fiscal house was a mess. Wisconsinites recognized that we could do better. “Since taking office, Governor Walker and Republican majorities have cut taxes by over $8 billion, unemployment is to down to 3 percent – the lowest in state history, and our regulatory reforms have made our

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Rep. Summerfield: Statement on State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Rob Summerfield (608) 266-1194 Chippewa Valley lawmaker emphasizes importance of rural Wisconsin Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after Governor Walker’s State of the State address, which was given to the joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature on Wednesday afternoon. “I’m pleased with and appreciative of the Governor’s renewed focus … 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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Sen. LeMahieu: Applauds Gov. Walker’s State of the State address

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu 608-266-2056 Special Session on Welfare Reform Highlights 2018 Agenda Madison – Senator Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the following statement following Governor Walker’s State of the State Address: “Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is at 3.0%, the lowest on record. More people are working than ever before. Last year,

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Rep. Petryk: Statement on the governor’s State of the State address

Contact State Representative Warren Petryk                                     (608) 266-0660 Governor unveils ambitious agenda for Wisconsin! Madison –State Representative Warren Petryk (R-Eleva) issued the following statement after the close of Governor Walker’s State of the State address: “This afternoon, Governor Walker presented an outstanding plan for Wisconsin going forward into 2018 which focuses on education

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on adoption of new NR 151 rule changes

Contact: Representative Joel Kitchens (608) 266-5350 Madison—State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement after the Natural Resources Board voted to adopt the proposed changes to NR 151: “I am incredibly pleased that the Natural Resources Board has voted unanimously in favor of adopting the proposed changes to

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Rep. Barca: Response to State of the State address

Wisconsin’s Future Demands Sustainable Solutions MADISON – Governor Scott Walker delivered his eighth State of the State Address this afternoon. In response, Representative Peter Barca (Kenosha/Racine) issued the following statement: “Now more than ever we need sustainable solutions, not election-year illusions. We have serious issues that will affect Wisconsin’s future

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Wisconsin Working Families Party: Statement on Walker’s State of the State speech

FOR MORE INFO: Marina Dimitrijevic, (414)255-4009 or mdimitrijevic@workingfamilies.org Wisconsin Working Families Party director Marina Dimitrijevic made the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State speech today: “Last week, Governor Scott Walker went into a Twitter frenzy, tweeting frantically that the Democratic victory in the Senate

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Rep. Kitchens: Statement on Gov. Walker’s State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Joel Kitchens                                                             (608) 266-5350 Madison – State Representative Joel Kitchens (R-Sturgeon Bay) released the following statement after Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State address: “Governor Walker did a wonderful job delivering the State of the State address. As a state, Wisconsin has made tremendous progress in the previous

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Rep. Billings: Responds to State of the State address

CONTACT: Rep. Jill Billings (608) 266-5780 Election year informs Walker’s initiatives MADISON, Wis — Governor Scott Walker delivered the annual State of the State address this afternoon. Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse) released the following statement after the governor’s speech: “Gov. Walker touted putting money into our roads, but he

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Rep. Brooks: Reacts to the State of the State

Rep. Ed Brooks 888-534-0050 Madison, WI – Today, Governor Scott Walker gave his annual State of the State Address. In it, the Governor focused on investment in education, workforce development, access to healthcare, and welfare reform. The State of the State also highlighted tax reductions and credits that have benefited

Read More »

Rep. Thiesfeldt: State of the State is fantastic!

Contact: Hariah Hutkowski Phone: 608-266-3156 School funding, surpluses, and workforce at historic levels Madison – Today, Rep. Thiesfeldt (R-Fond du Lac) shared his thoughts on the eighth of Gov. Walker’s annual State of the State addresses. “Wisconsin is doing well and the state of our state is historically strong. There

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Sen. Hansen: State of the State Address

Contact: Sen. Hansen 608-266-5670 “The Governor’s latest series of flip flops on health care, education and the lack of jobs in our rural communities just shows how desperate he is about his chances in the upcoming election. Not that long ago he took President Trump’s side in supporting the ability

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Sen. Craig: Responds to Governor Walker’s State of the State address

State Senator David Craig (608) 266-5400 Madison, Wis. – Today, Senator David Craig (R-Town of Vernon) released the following statement in response to Governor Scott Walker’s State of the State Address: “In 2009, Wisconsin saw record unemployment, massive tax increases, and businesses leaving the state in droves. Our economic forecast

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Rep. Summerfield: Statement on State of the State address

Contact: Rep. Rob Summerfield (608) 266-1194 Chippewa Valley lawmaker emphasizes importance of rural Wisconsin Madison – Rep. Rob Summerfield (R-Bloomer) issued the following statement after Governor Walker’s State of the State address, which was given to the joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature on Wednesday afternoon. “I’m pleased with

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