Saturday, December 15, 2012
As we continue our work on the next state budget, I’ve been meeting with people throughout the state about what is important to you, and how to reach our goals.
Gov. Scott Walker delivered the weekly radio address titled Talk With Walker on Thursday. The following is the transcript: Hi, this is Scott Walker. As we continue our work on the next state budget, I’ve been meeting with people throughout the state about what is important to you, and how to reach our goals. At these events we’ve held in places including La Crosse, Green Bay and Madison, I laid out my top priorities – creating jobs, developing our workforce, investing infrastructure, transforming education and reforming government. The input we have received so far has been great. People offered input and suggestions, voiced concerns and asked questions on topics ranging from health care to education. What I’ve heard so far is that …
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Are you celebrating Wisconsin's special 12-12-12? Share what you like best about the Green Bay Packers quarterback here – or tell us why you can't stand him!
I personally think 12-12-12 should be a national holiday, but with our president being a Bears fan and all … it’s not going to happen. It’s Aaron Rodgers day. A day for Green Bay Packers fans to celebrate the success of the team under the leadership of No. 12. Let’s just face it, it’s a day for us to wear our green and gold jerseys, to paint our fingernails green (am I right, ladies?) and to just get darn excited that we are Packers fans from Wisconsin. Aaron Rodgers day started as a Facebook joke that became viral. The state legislature officially declared Dec. 12, 2012, to be his day. Milwaukee County workers are being allowed to wear Packers jerseys or shirts to work on Wednesday. Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is encouraging …
Saturday, December 8, 2012
For more than a decade, the federal government has been spending a lot more money than it has been taking in. Because critical debt benchmarks were surpassed, in the near future our nation is facing what often is referred to as the fiscal cliff.
Editor’s Note: Each week Gov. Scott Walker delivers a weekly radio address. This week he addresses the Fiscal Cliff. Hi, this is Scott Walker. This week, I had the honor of joining a bipartisan group of Governors to meet with President Obama about the fiscal challenges facing our federal government. For more than a decade, the federal government has been spending a lot more money than it has been taking in. Because critical debt benchmarks were surpassed, in the near future our nation is facing what often is referred to as the fiscal cliff. If our federal government fails to take action to avert this fiscal cliff, we could experience a massive economic downturn, which would affect states all across the nation. I joined other …
Friday, December 7, 2012
Democrats received more votes statewide in the November elections, but Republicans won more seats. What does that say about redistricting?
The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board’s Nov. 29 certification of the official results of the Nov. 6 election made it, well, official: Democratic candidates got more votes than Republicans in state races for president, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, state Senate and state Assembly. But the Republicans were able to keep a 5-3 lead in the U.S. House of Representatives, reclaim control of the state Senate by a margin of 18 to 15 seats, and secure a commanding 60-39 advantage in the state Assembly, despite getting fewer votes overall. How can that be? Mike McCabe, the executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, a nonpartisan elections watchdog, has a theory: “The outcome of this year’s U.S. House as well as …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Scott Walker: Heading into the next budget we are in the unique position of having anticipated surpluses, increased revenue, and projected economic growth.
Each week Gov. Scott Walker delivers his weekly radio address. This week’s radio address is titled Budgeting for the Next Generation. Here is the transcript: Hi, this is Scott Walker. Last week, the Department of Administration released revenue projections and provided an update on the current state budget. The State of Wisconsin is projected to start fiscal year 2013 with a $342.1 million balance, which is the largest opening balance since fiscal year 2001. On top of the positive opening balance, we are projected to deposit $125 million into the state’s rainy day fund. For the first time in history, Wisconsin will deposit funds into the rainy day fund in two consecutive fiscal years. Heading into the next budget we are in the unique …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Cooking doesn't have to be an overwhelming task. In fact, with a little planning and some solid recipes — homemade foods will easily and tastily land on your table.
Though I have always been into cooking and baking my own food, it took me until after college to really dive into the hobby — and now I'm dead set on a mission to turn hobby into every day lifestyle. It took me until after college because that is when, sadly, I could finally afford to purchase and consume the foods called for in the recipe books on my shelves. Sure, the occasional souffle, homemade soup ... even some roasts ... made my menu plans during my student years — but things have greatly improved since I have joined the world of regular paychecks. It doesn't have to be expensive to eat healthy and whole foods — but it is easier when your budget is flexible. In the past couple years, my boyfriend and I have made a serious effort to …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
In his weekly radio address, governor thanks Wisconsin's volunteers, especially those who helped out victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Here is a transcript of Gov. Scott Walker's weekly radio address, which aired on Wednesday. Hi, this is Scott Walker. This year, Tonette and I are glad to have our oldest son, Matt, home to join with our other son, Alex, and our parents as we enjoy the blessings of our family on Thanksgiving Day. We are so very thankful for our family and friends. It is also a time to again say thank you to the many people in our state who volunteer to help others in our schools, at senior and community centers, in places of worship and so many other locations across Wisconsin. And a special thanks to those who went east to help recover from Hurricane Sandy. Finally, we say thank you to all of our men and women who proudly serve in the military. To them, …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
In many ways, we are the ultimate team players!
The national average worth of a volunteer is $21.79 per hour, yet MADACC dismisses long-time volunteers without warning or explanation.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Fran is looking for her new best friend!
Bren
7:39 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Not enigmatic so much as obfuscatory, Richard. I know of no liberal that believed Fidel Castro was good for Cuba. His ties with the former USSR made Cuba's proximity to the U.S. a very uncomfortable state of affairs. This shows your lack of understanding of post-WWII history, including the Cold War and does you no service. Look up the Cuban Missile Crisis in particular. A Right to Work Wisconsin… more ›