GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Governor Scott Walker made a stop in Green Bay on Monday joining law enforcement officers throughout the state for the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association 2017 Winter Conference.
Walker shared details about the upcoming state budget that he will presenting to the legislature on Wednesday.
“In this budget, we’ll be putting more money into public education than ever before. K-12 education is going to see the largest amount they’ve ever had. We think that’s incredibly important,” said Walker.
Walker says workforce is a number one priority.
“Years ago it was all about jobs, jobs, jobs. We still care about the creation of jobs but we know the number one issue right now is filling those jobs with quality people. So, our priority in this budget, our priority in this session is going to be about getting people the skills and the education and qualification they need to fill not only those jobs open today but those jobs that will be open tomorrow,” Walker expressed.
The governor touts the state has the lowest unemployment rate in 16 years which has helped fuel the economy.
