It's why, even though I proposed historic investments in several areas statewide, it would not have been wise or responsible to spend every last cent available in this budget. We made difficult decisions and saved where we could, leaving a balance of about $500 million in our state's checking account. With irresponsible decisions in Washington every day hurting people in Wisconsin, we will need to have state resources readily available to respond to basic and emergency situations alike. (47:53–48:02)
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Asserts that the state budget was managed to leave a $500 million balance.
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