MADISON – State Representative Joan Fitzgerald (D-Fort Atkinson) released the following statement following today’s floor session:
“Time is running out to pass a state budget in the Legislature on time, yet Republicans have forced us into a stalemate. We have the power this session to provide crucial relief to the people of Wisconsin, and we must fund the legislation to make that possible.
“The chaos and uncertainty facing us in this process are only a result of Republican inaction. Their inability to collaborate has led us into a dangerous spiral that impedes funding to every single agency in Wisconsin. They are putting our public schools, our childcare facilities, and our natural resources in jeopardy. Legislative Democrats are ready to work together to help families across the state, and leave partisanship at the door.
“There is no reason that the hard-working families of our state should be punished for Republican infighting. They have no plan to fund the legislation passed today, nor are they willing to listen to the needs of their constituents. It is time to come together, pass a strong state budget, and move Wisconsin forward.”
