“He made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms, yet we were not looking out for his family at home and I knew something needed to be changed.”

"This was a big win for the taxpayers today and we will continue our fight to eliminate wasteful spending and use our resources effectively and efficiently.”

“Job creation and economic growth have always been a top priority in Wisconsin and the passage of this motion is key towards continuing that goal."

"This is a bill that we can all get behind to make sure not only our construction workers, but our sanitation crews are able to operate effectively and with less risk.”

“Preventing fraud and eliminating waste is crucial to maintaining the integrity of programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)."

“This bill can help people keep their jobs and help businesses retain skilled workers,” Senator Scott Fitzgerald said.

"The jobs bill passed by the Senate today addresses Wisconsin’s skills gap with worker training grants and an online information system that will help employers find skilled workers faster."

"Today, after nearly two years of public debate, Senate Republicans passed a bill that opens the door for thousands of jobs while protecting our natural resources."

"Wisconsin has come a long way in two years."

"A government that promotes reckless levels of spending and debt does not solve its problems, it only enhances them."

"If we want to continue to grow jobs in Wisconsin, improving our transportation system must be a priority."

For 35 years, Todd has committed himself to a life of exceptional public service. Throughout his career in law enforcement and with the Wisconsin National Guard, Todd has always put the needs and safety of others above his own.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement today regarding the selection of Reed Hall as the new chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation...

"We focused on it last session, and we’re making it a priority again because it has the potential to bring a robust job creating industry back to our state."

"Because we made the tough decisions, we are now in a position to invest in the people’s priorities and provide tax relief to middle class families."

“This is a great program for students who enjoy politics and want to learn more about how their government operates,” Senator Fitzgerald said.

"Over the last two years, we laid the groundwork for a brighter future for our children and grandchildren by taking on the tough issues."

"Whether it’s on jobs, the budget, or any issue that matters to you, I want to hear from my constituents through as many avenues as possible," Senator Fitzgerald said.

Newly installed Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) welcomed his colleagues to the 101st Session of the Wisconsin State Senate today and named job creation and a balanced budget as top priorities for the State Senate.