Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Wisconsin can't afford Governor's opportunity budget
By Mary Lazich
Tuesday, Feb 13 2007, 08:25 PM
The Governor just completed his budget address, proclaiming his budget is an opportunity budget. It appears to be a real opportunity for the governor to gouge the taxpayers of Wisconsin.
Right now, today, there is a $100-million shortage, yet the governor proclaims he can see the affordability of an estimated $1.75 billion increase in taxes and fees for Wisconsinites.
The governor appears to fund some of his new programs by claiming the state will get millions of dollars from Washington for his new programs. He's done this in the past, and it turned out to be funny money.
One line of his budget speech says he will fully fund the SeniorCare program. After audience applause, the next line of his speech is that we'll have to work together to get the money from Washington in order to save the program.
Stay tuned and watch as information about Governor Doyle's budget unfolds. Watch more of your income go to pay for the governor's initiatives.
