Sen. Hesselbein: Statement on rejection of Surplus Spending Bill that would have created a $2.9 billion deficit

A bi-partisan majority of the Wisconsin Senate rejected this fiscally unsound, reckless and irresponsible bill which would have created a $2.9 billion deficit. From Day One of this legislative session, Senate Democrats have shown by our actions what we are for. Democrats have introduced bills that would lower costs, reduce property taxes, fund our schools, make health care and medications more aff...