Madison—Today, Governor Scott Walker announced a near $100 million investment of new state funds, with a total investment of $132 million, in workforce development aimed at equipping workers with the skills they need to find jobs in the modern workforce.  Governor Walker’s workforce development plan includes two parts: separate legislation, which will be introduced ahead of the budget, and substantial budget investments and reforms. 

“Our goal is to help our state and our workers become among the most prosperous and innovative in the country.  My workforce development plan is a multi-faceted approach providing flexible solutions from up-to-date labor market information to getting people on Food Stamps employment training.  The plan is designed to help workers get the skills necessary for jobs available across the state today,” said Governor Walker.  READ MORE HERE.

INVESTING IN WISCONSIN: GOVERNOR WALKER ANNOUNCES DEER MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES IN UPCOMING BUDGET
Madison – Today, Governor Scott Walker announced deer management initiatives to assure the successful implementation of the 2012 Deer Trustee Report.  The initiatives funded in the budget will enhance Wisconsin’s rich hunting tradition and improve the partnership between hunters and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

“Deer hunting in Wisconsin is part of our DNA.  It feeds traditions and fuels a huge economic engine for the state,” said Gov. Walker. “My budget provisions create the infrastructure needed to implement the Deer Trustee Report to the fullest extent possible, ensuring Wisconsin’s standing not only as a national destination for deer hunting, but also a national leader in deer management.”  READ MORE HERE.

INVESTING IN WISCONSIN: GOVERNOR WALKER ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN UPCOMING BUDGET
Madison—Today, Governor Scott Walker announced key economic development initiatives aimed at improving the business climate and encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation.

“Continually improving our economic environment will foster small business growth and encourage the creation of new businesses,” said Governor Walker.  “The majority of jobs created in Wisconsin will come from small businesses or employers who are just getting started.  The initiatives contained in my budget proposal will support entrepreneurship and innovation.”  READ MORE HERE.

INVESTING IN WISCONSIN: GOVERNOR SCOTT WALKER ANNOUNCES MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING IN UPCOMING BUDGET
Madison—Today, Governor Scott Walker announced a near $30 million investment in state taxpayer funds for mental health programs to enhance and expand services provided by state and local governments to individuals living with mental illness.  The initiatives being funded in the budget will build on proven, evidence-based strategies, expand successful programs, and address the most urgent needs identified by patients and families receiving care, providers, and advocates throughout the state.  READ MORE HERE.

GOVERNOR AND FAMILY AT HARLEY MUSEUM IN HONOR OF HARLEY’S 110TH ANNIVERSARY ON NEW DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STATE MAP
Madison—The Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Department of Tourism, released new Wisconsin State driving maps.  The map features a picture of Governor Scott Walker and his family at the Harley-Davidson Museum in honor of Harley-Davidson’s 110^th anniversary.  Governor Walker is an avid rider and the proud owner of a 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King.  READ MORE HERE.

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