Support for President Trump’s Aggressive Actions
to Secure America’s Southern Border
On Monday, I joined Steve Doocy on Fox &
Friends to discuss our support for President Trump’s plan to
deploy up to 4,000 National Guard members to our southern border.
Wisconsin
stands ready to support our nation if called upon. Recent history shows
presidents from both parties have called on members of the National Guard to
specifically help fight the very real threat from those bringing illegal drugs
across the southern border.
Check out the interview by clicking on the video
above.
Wisconsin is Leading the Nation on Welfare
Reform
 Governor Walker signs nine welfare reform bills into law at the Marathon
County Job Center in Wausau
Wisconsin
is leading the nation on welfare reform.
Since
taking office, we have built on Governor Tommy Thompson’s reforms of the 1990s,
and we are focused on helping people move from government dependence to true
independence through the dignity that comes from work. You see, we believe
welfare should be more like a trampoline and less like a hammock.
This
week, I signed our Wisconsin Works for Everyone welfare reform plan, an
important part of our Ambitious Agenda for 2018. Our welfare reforms set common
sense asset limits on public assistance so people with big mansions and fancy
cars don’t get welfare checks while hardworking taxpayers have to pay the
bills.
We
prioritized the health and well-being of children and families across the state
by incentivizing healthy eating in our FoodShare program and child support
compliance for those receiving Medicaid. And our plan expands work requirements
for public assistance programs, while providing the training and assistance
people need to transition from welfare to work. So far, more
than 25,000 people have gained employment through our FoodShare Employment and
Training program. This is what it’s all about.
As a national leader in welfare reform, we have seen firsthand how it
can create real change.
Combating the Opioid Crisis
 Governor Scott Walker signs the 29th
and 30th bills to fight Wisconsin’s opioid crisis into law at Bellin
Hospital in Green Bay
The opioid crisis is a nationwide epidemic that knows no
boundaries, and Wisconsin is proudly leading the fight.
This week, I signed our 29th and 30th
bills into law to combat opioid abuse here in Wisconsin. These bills reaffirm
and strengthen our commitment to providing law enforcement
officials, medical professionals, school districts, and community members with
the funding and resources necessary to combat opioid abuse in every corner of
the state.
By strengthening partnerships in our local
communities, both prevention and rehabilitation are possible.
Sara’s Law: Protecting Those Who Dedicate Their Lives to Helping Families
 Governor Scott Walker signs Sara's Law at the Sara Quirt-Sann Memorial Courtroom in Wausau
Over
a year ago, Wausau and our entire state were shocked by the tragic killings of
Sara Quirt-Sann, Dianne Look, Karen Barclay, and Detective Jason Weiland.
Today,
I was honored to sign Sara’s Law which makes it a Class H felony to cause or
threaten bodily harm to guardians ad litem, corporation counsels, or attorneys
in response to their official actions in family law proceedings.
I thank Sara’s husband Scott Sann, Representative Pat Snyder, Senator
Jerry Petrowski for their leadership. Because of their efforts, there are new
legal protections for those who dedicate their careers to helping others.
We enjoy sharing all the great news about our state with you. It is an honor to serve as your Governor and represent the people of Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
 Governor Scott Walker
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