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Scott Walker on Government Reform
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Recall election rejected big government interests & spending
On June 5th, voters in Wisconsin were asked to choose between going backwards to the days of double-digit tax increases, billion dollar budget deficits and record job losses.Or moving forward with reforms that lowered the tax burden, balanced the
budget and helped small businesses create more jobs.
On June 5th, voters in my swing state were asked to decide if they wanted elected officials who measure success by how many people are dependent on the government.
Or if they wanted leaders who
believe success is measured by how many people are not dependent on the government, because they control their own destiny in the private sector.
On June 5th, voters in Wisconsin got to determine who was in charge--was it
the big government special interests in Washington? Or the hard-working tax payers of our state?
The good news is that--on June 5th--the hard-working taxpayers won.
Source: 2012 Republican National Convention speech
, Aug 28, 2012
Cutting the cost of government enables us to save jobs
The Legislature helped us save 1,500 middle-class jobs by moving forward this week with the budget repair. The state will now be able to realize $30 million in savings to balance the budget and allow
1,500 state employees to keep their jobs. The reforms contained in this legislation, which require modest health care and pension contributions from all public employees, will help put Wisconsin on a path to fiscal sustainability.
Source: 2011 gubernatorial press release, "1500 jobs"
, Mar 11, 2011
End tax on HSAs; reduce frivolous lawsuits
The first act I signed as governor eliminated the taxes on health savings accounts, making health care more affordable for small business owners and family farmers. This change was a long time coming for Wisconsin and brings us into line with the rest of
the nation. Our second act reduced frivolous lawsuits in Wisconsin. The litigation environment in a state is one of the key drivers for business. Now, we've turned the page on lawsuit reform and offer one more sign that Wisconsin is open for business.
Source: 2011 Wisconsin State of the State Address
, Feb 1, 2011
Page last updated: Apr 25, 2013
