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State Finances in the Black with Increased Revenue Projections
MacIver News Service | May 10, 2012
[Madison, Wisc...] Wisconsin's Department of Administration revenue projections show the state is expected to finish the two-year budget cycle in the black and, for the first time in a decade, the state will have enough of a surplus to transfer money into the rainy day fund in consecutive years.
"This is great news for Wisconsin taxpayers. When we balanced the state budget and erased a $3.6 billion deficit, our goal was to return financial stability to the state," said State Representative Robin Vos, the Assembly Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Finance. "This is a great example of how honest budgeting pays off."
The Department of Administration expects the state's revenue forecast to improve by more than $265 million.
"When we started, the Democrats left us with a $3.6 billion deficit and jobs were fleeing the state," said State Senator Alberta Darling, the Senate Co-Chair of the JFC. "Instead of kicking the can down the road, Governor Walker and Republicans rolled up our sleeves, passed real reforms, and cut taxes. Our state is seeing the benefits of those reforms. Our budget is in the black."
State Finances in the Black with Increased Revenue Projections | MacIver Institute
Scott Walker signs burned in Wisconsin
By MACKENZIE WEINGER | 5/15/12
Things are heating up in Wisconsin, as campaign signs for Gov. Scott Walker reportedly have been burned in two towns.
At least eight signs for the Republican governor, who faces a recall election on June 8 against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, were set on fire in Fox Point and Oak Creek, according to WTMJ-TV and WTMJ-AM.
I feel angry, Oak Creek resident Gerry Willie, whose Stand with Walker sign was destroyed, told Newsradio 620. I feel its just another indication of the bullying going on in this state for a year.
Jamie Schumaker, of Fox Point, said his Walker sign was reduced to ashes the day after he put it up.
Youd like to disagree agreeably and not have to resort to something like this, Schumaker told TMJ4.
Read more: Scott Walker signs burned in Wisconsin - Mackenzie Weinger - POLITICO.com