This has been a year of historic change in Wisconsin. Facing a $3.6 billion deficit, Governor Scott Walker and state lawmakers got to work making the hard decisions to get the state's finances back on track. Their reforms gave local governments and school districts the tools they so badly needed to balance their own budgets without raising taxes.
Change is hard. As one school board member and small business owner recently told us, "It's not easy doing what you think is right."
The good news is, the reforms are working. Read more...
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Reforms & Results
Plymouth: A Diamond in the Rough
Plymouth Mayor Don Pohlman talks about how Governor Scott Walker's reforms are helping keep the city budget on the right track and bringing a better climate for business in the area.
Small Business Owners: We're Optimistic
Small business owners from across the state met with Governor Scott Walker and a panel of cabinet members to talk about the best ways to create jobs in the state. Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce release survey results showing 94% of company executives believe Wisconsin is on the right track.
Racine County: Mowing Medians and Cutting Costs
Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig talks about Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's reforms and the effects on the community, including a plan to have jail inmates mow medians in exchange for shorter sentences.
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