Politics & Government

Sen. Zipperer Issues Statement on Repair Bill Passage

Zipperer on Democratic senators: While they may have been able to delay democracy, they were not able to obstruct it.

Editor's note: The following statement came from state Sen. Rich Zipperer, R-Pewaukee, about the State Senate's action Wednesday night. Zipperer represents portions of Waukesha.

“Yesterday I voted in favor of the repair bill that puts our state on a path to finally fix our budget woes without raising taxes and with the flexibility necessary for state and local governments to avoid major layoffs.  This legislation saves jobs, protects vital services, and recognizes that if we are to have a strong, growing economy we cannot increase the burdens on state taxpayers any further.

"Three weeks ago, the right of the people of the 33rd District to have their Senator represent them and vote on their behalf on the Senate floor was taken away by the unconstitutional actions of the 14 Democrat Senators who fled Wisconsin.  While they may have been able to delay democracy, they were not able to obstruct it.”

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