Walker Discusses Budget Objectives

Governor Walker spoke at the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Business Conference to discuss his budget objectives.....

1. Creating Jobs  The next legislative session will focus on creating new jobs and to also look at current laws that may be inhibiting job growth and job creation.
    
2. Workforce Development  Lack of a skilled workforce is the most common complaint from companies. Wisconsin must help people learn the skills needed to meet the requirements of in-demand jobs. By fixing the skills gap, more people can get good-paying jobs and help our economy grow.
    
3. Education  Simply putting more money in general school aids will not help correct specific problems.  The solution is to focus funding on categorical aids and  award schools for good performance.  Then help to manage failing schools, so they produce better results.
    
4. Reforming Government  Wisconsin has shown over the past two years that it is reforming the way government works to “create a positive environment” where companies want to expand.
    
5. Infrastructure  Every industry depends on roads, railways, and harbors. The challenge is funding. Previous administrations used the money that was supposed to be for long-term transportation projects to balance their budgets. A robust public debate to decide how best to repair the damage done to the transportation fund will be healthy for Wisconsin.

No Call List Quarterly Deadline - November 30th

The free no call service, offered through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), covers residential land and cell phone lines.  Consumers must register every two years to stay active.

To add your residential landline, cell phone or VoIP number(s) to the list, visit http://nocall.wisconsin.gov or dial 1-866-9NO-CALL (1-866-966-2255).  The website and toll-free number are available all day, every day.

Wisconsin residents who add their numbers to the list by that date will receive protection from unsolicited telemarketing phone calls and text messages starting on January 1.

The list is updated four times per calendar year (January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1).  The registration process is continuous, but those who sign up after the upcoming November 30 deadline will not be added to the list until April 1. 

Political calls, calls from non-profit organizations and calls made in response to your written or verbal request or permission are not covered by the No Call law.  Additional information is at nocall.wisconsin.gov.

For more information on the program or to file a consumer complaint, visit the Consumer Protection website at datcp.wisconsin.gov, send an e-mail to datcphotline@wisconsin.gov or call toll-free at 1-800-422-7128.

Winter will soon be here.... Be Prepared

Plan your travels and check the latest weather reports to avoid the storm.  You can find out the latest road conditions by visiting the Wisconsin Department of Transportation travel info website at www.511.wi.gov or by calling 511.

It is also important to check and winterize your vehicles before the winter season begins. Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. Carry a winter emergency kit in your vehicle that includes:

• Blankets
• Flashlight
• First Aid Kit
• Shovel, tools, booster cables and windshield scraper
• High calorie non-perishable food
• Cell phone adapter
• Sand or cat litter to use for traction

Winter safety tips can also be found at the following websites:

www.weather.gov