Politics & Government
Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas Praises New State Budget
There are still some challenges in new budget, but, in a radio interview, Vrakas says he believes they can be overcome.
Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas says there are several items in the new two-year state budget that will help the county, such as increased transportation aid.
Gov. Scott Walker on Sunday signed the state's $70 billion budget into law.The 2013-15 budget provides nearly $1 billion in tax relief, $322 million in additional state aid for public schools, and $100 million in programs aimed at creating more jobs.
In an interview with Milwaukee Public Radio, Vrakas applauded the budget, and said that while there are parts of it that will be challenging for local officials, he's he's confident they will come up with effective strategies overcome those challenges.
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