State Senator receives high party honor
Democrat elected president pro tempore, will stand in with absence of Senate president
Luke Anderson
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: News
Kreitlow said the most enjoyable thing about being a senator thus far has been working with his constituents in the district.
"We are getting many more phone calls, letters and emails than I thought legislatures got," he said. "My staff and I enjoy helping people with questions and talking to them about new ideas for state laws … I travel around the area and talk to people to help them and that is incredibly satisfying."
Kreitlow's main goal in his next term is to fill the budget shortfall of $4-$5 billion without harming education and vital local services. Other priorities include making sure to continue to encourage the use of biofuels and new energies in Wisconsin for the future. Kreitlow also wants to keep seeking ways to lower property taxes and make the overall tax system more fair for middle class families.
Health care continues to be a priority for Kreitlow as well, but is being put on hold for a while.
"We are willing to wait to see if the Obama administration will work on establishing a national health care system while we work on our budget shortfall," he said, adding that if that does not happen they will move forward in health care as a state.
"We are getting many more phone calls, letters and emails than I thought legislatures got," he said. "My staff and I enjoy helping people with questions and talking to them about new ideas for state laws … I travel around the area and talk to people to help them and that is incredibly satisfying."
Kreitlow's main goal in his next term is to fill the budget shortfall of $4-$5 billion without harming education and vital local services. Other priorities include making sure to continue to encourage the use of biofuels and new energies in Wisconsin for the future. Kreitlow also wants to keep seeking ways to lower property taxes and make the overall tax system more fair for middle class families.
Health care continues to be a priority for Kreitlow as well, but is being put on hold for a while.
"We are willing to wait to see if the Obama administration will work on establishing a national health care system while we work on our budget shortfall," he said, adding that if that does not happen they will move forward in health care as a state.
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Darrin Witucki
posted 11/16/08 @ 11:16 PM CST
"Kreitlow is in his second term as a state senator; he was first elected in 2006."
I thought Wisconsin State Senators served four year terms? If so, Senator Kreitlow is still in his first term. (Continued…)
Jacob Boer
posted 11/16/08 @ 11:46 PM CST
It's his second session... but still his first term. I think they meant session...
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