DARLING TO TAXPAYERS: RELIEF IS ON THE WAY
State Budget Heads to Governor

For Further Information, Contact: Senator Alberta Darling June 16, 2011 1-800-863-1113

MADISON – Once facing $3.6 billion in red ink, Wisconsin’s finances are now back in the black.

On Thursday, the Wisconsin State Senate gave final approval to a two-year budget that cuts taxes, freezes property taxes and put the state back in the black for the first time in more than 10 years. State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) says the budget sends a strong message to job creators.

“In the six months, we’ve managed to clean up the mess that was made of our finances over the last eight years,” Darling said, “This budget delivers real reform, protects taxpayers during these tough economic times and provides a stable environment to grow jobs.”

Senator Darling says the budget protects and funds important programs like SeniorCare, Family Care, recycling and provided more money for school kids. Senator Darling says the budget delivers on her promises to taxpayers.

“For the first time in a long time, Wisconsin is back in the black,” Darling said, “We dug ourselves out of a $3.6 billion deficit left by Governor Doyle and the Democrats, protected our most vulnerable and did it without raising taxes -Just like we promised.”

The two-year budget now heads to Governor Walker’s desk for final approval.

Senator Darling represents portions of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha Counties.

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