Candidate for Wisconsin Governor in 2018 Wisconsin 2018 General Election.
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As Governor, I’ve had the honor of signing into law several pro-life priorities. Learn more
We also require an ultrasound to see an unborn child, and we protect an unborn baby at the time when they can feel pain. Learn more
We defunded Planned Parenthood and directed the resources to non-controversial women’s health programs. Learn more
We will also continue to strengthen the state facilities for aging Veterans and their families, as well as those with special needs. Learn more
We will continue to build on our successful efforts to employ more Veterans. Learn more
Post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic head injuries are major challenges for returning Veterans. We are working with the federal government, local governments and healthcare systems to improve care for our Veterans in these areas. Learn more
With our conservative reforms in action, we’ve lowered property taxes, eliminated almost all the taxable liability on agricultural production, streamlined regulations, reduced frivolous lawsuits and promoted agricultural exports. Learn more
Fourth, market workforce opportunities within Wisconsin and recruit talent to the state from across the country and around the world. Learn more
Third, end the public assistance benefits cliff, require able-bodied adults to work or receive employability training — and be able to pass a drug test before receiving public assistance — and target specific populations to enter the workforce. Learn more
First, reduce business costs through lower taxes, stopping unemployment fraud, streamlining regulations and reducing frivolous lawsuits. Learn more
Small businesses provide the vast majority of jobs in Wisconsin. We have a plan to strengthen our small businesses and help them win the 21st century. Learn more
Investments in workforce development, lower taxes, reasonable regulations, Right to Work: all of these contribute to a better climate for creating jobs and opportunity. Learn more
We will continue to move Wisconsin forward with more bold reforms that help the private sector succeed while keeping taxpayers in charge. Learn more
Our goal is simple: ensure that everyone who wants a job can find a job and that our workforce is prepared for the jobs that are available. Learn more
Second, prepare the workforce through investing in K-12 education, increasing worker training, expanding opportunities in our technical colleges and strengthening ties between the University of Wisconsin system and the workforce. Learn more
As we continue moving Wisconsin forward, we are focused on finding ways to help students get a head start on higher education credits for our technical colleges, University of Wisconsin campuses and all other in-state colleges and universities. Learn more
We also increased assistance for rural schools, and our record investment in K-12 classrooms will help children across the state. Learn more
Every child deserves access to a great education. Learn more
To keep the cost of college affordable for students and working families, we froze tuition at all University of Wisconsin campuses six years in a row – the first multi-year tuition freeze in UW history. Learn more
As Governor, I take an oath to uphold our federal and state constitutions. At the federal level, the Founders clearly defined our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Learn more
Knowing that access to high-speed broadband internet is crucial to growing our economy and teaching our children, we’ve launched a rural broadband initiative and tripled grants for broadband in rural areas. Learn more
And we do not tax military pensions. Learn more
We fully restored the Wisconsin GI Bill so that our Veterans and their families can attend a public higher education institution for free. Learn more
Looking ahead, we will continue to hold the line on taxes because keeping more money in the hands of taxpayers will help Wisconsin win the 21st century by creating more jobs and leading to higher wages. Learn more
We even eliminated the tax on health savings accounts. Learn more
This income tax relief helps hard-working families stay ahead and small businesses thrive. Learn more
Since taking office in 2011, we reduced the tax burden on working families, senior citizens, small business owners, farmers and others by some $8 billion through the end of the budget cycle. Learn more
We have gone further by virtually eliminating taxes on core Wisconsin industries like manufacturing and agriculture. Learn more
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