Rep. Oldenburg's Reaction to the Governors Budget Address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                    February 15^th, 2023

CONTACT: Representative Loren Oldenburg                                                     608-237-9196

Rep. Oldenburg’s Reaction to the Governor’s Budget Address

MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) released the following statement after Governors Evers budget address:

“After hearing the Governor’s budget proposal tonight, his budget focuses on irresponsible spending and policies that do not address the everyday concerns facing Wisconsin taxpayers” said Rep. Oldenburg. “He has requested another wish list of massive government growth and billions of new spending creating new burdens on hardworking Wisconsinites”

Republicans have made significant strides in the reducing the tax burden on Wisconsin taxpayers since 2011. Saving taxpayers 22 billion dollars over the past twelve years, including the largest tax cut in state history in the 2021-23 budget.

“For the third time during his tenure, Governor Evers has proposed raising taxes by $1 billion. Without implementing significant tax hikes, we will continue to build on our progress reducing the tax burden with sound fiscal policy”

“We have a unique opportunity to provide needed relief from inflation while investing in our local communities, workforce, and schools” said Rep. Oldenburg.

“I look forward to discussing the budget proposal with my constituents, and encourage them to share their ideas” said Rep. Oldenburg. “I’ll be hosting listening-sessions on the budget in the coming weeks”

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