Wisconsin state Rep. Mark Pocan says Gov. Scott Walker’s estimate of a $3.6 billion state budget deficit is a ‘bogus figure’
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s estimate of a $3.6 billion state budget deficit is "manufactured" and a "bogus figure."
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s estimate of a $3.6 billion state budget deficit is "manufactured" and a "bogus figure."
"The things I said (during the prank call by a blogger posing as GOP contributor David Koch) are the things I’ve said publicly all along"…
"I campaigned on (the proposals in the budget repair bill for Wisconsin) all throughout the election. Anybody who says they are shocked on this has…
When it comes to urgency on passing a budget repair bill, "there’s no rush on this thing" because the fiscal year doesn’t end until June…
"Despite what you may have heard about Wisconsin’s finances, Wisconsin is on track to have a budget surplus this year."
When it comes to taking cuts in tough budget times, Wisconsin "state workers haven’t had to sacrifice."
For thousands of public employees, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s budget-repair bill would "take away any say they have in the workplace, and eliminate their union."
"In its current state, this bill is the most restrictive voter ID legislation in the nation."
"I’m the only candidate for Milwaukee County executive that has voted against increasing government pensions."
Property tax exemptions can be granted to small businesses that move into Milwaukee County.
Most state employees could pay twice as much toward their health care premiums and it would still be half the national average
Wisconsin employers have repeatedly said in surveys that our anti-business litigation climate is one of the most important factors affecting their expansion decisions.