Last Friday, August 2, I had the privilege of attending the Harley Ride at the National Governors Association (NGA) Summer 2013 meeting in Milwaukee. Milwaukee was selected to host the annual convention, demonstrating the faith and confidence the NGA has in our great state. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper called Milwaukee one of the nation’s hidden gems, highlighting the city’s beauty, beer, and cheese. It was an honor to help show off the great state of Wisconsin.

I participated in the ride with Reps. Jeff Mursau, Dan Knodl, and Paul Tittl

As part of the conference, several governors, legislators, and about 100 combat veterans participated in a motorcycle ride through Milwaukee that ended at the Harley Davidson Museum. I was honored to ride with so many of our state’s courageous veterans.

The Governor also released a video of highlights from the ride, which you can access here.

The nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau has released its Comparative Summary for the 2013-2015 budget. Governor Walker signed the budget into law as 2013 Wisconsin Act 20 on June 30 and it took effect July 1, 2013. The summary compares Act 20 to Governor Walker’s original proposal, Assembly Bill (AB) 40, and subsequent changes to AB 40 as it made its way through the legislative process.