Scott Walker gave his sixth State of the State address this evening. Here is a sample of social media’s reaction to his speech.
— Governor Walker (@GovWalker) January 20, 2016
— Governor Walker (@GovWalker) January 20, 2016
We're moving in right direction as we invest in students, programs to put more people to work #WorkingforWI #WISOTS pic.twitter.com/4ScjzZTttG
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) January 20, 2016
Looking forward to working w/@GovWalker, legislature on initiatives; future of @UWSystem, WI interconnected https://t.co/MyhbsFXqhB #WISOTS
— Ray Cross (@RayWCross) January 20, 2016
Unemployment rate is the lowest its been since March 2001. Our labor force participation rate is 67.8% → one of top 10 in America. #WISOTS
— Senator Leah Vukmir (@Leahvukmir) January 20, 2016
Proud to have helped shepherd this past budget with @SenDarling https://t.co/DtPghHovNo
— John Nygren (@rep89) January 20, 2016
In addition to reflecting on the current state of the economy, Walker introduced a new initiatives for the coming year.
Walker: Project SEARCH to expand in 2016. Program helps ppl with disabilities get ready for careers. #wiright #WISOTS
— MacIver Institute (@MacIverWisc) January 20, 2016
Walker announces additional $3m for dual enrollment via WI Fast Fwd program #wiright #WISOTS #WorkingforWI
— MacIver Institute (@MacIverWisc) January 20, 2016
Walker talked about the need to reform government and pledged to use the savings for public education.
Big Walker #WISOTS announcement: state should reform health ins. Millions saved to be spent on education #wiright https://t.co/DWJxuke0AN
— MacIver Institute (@MacIverWisc) January 20, 2016
Some commented on what they thought was missing from the speech.
Omitted from Walker #WISOTS: Minimum markup, transportation and infrastructure, Milwaukee crime, heroin epidemic
— RightWisconsin (@RightWisconsin) January 20, 2016
"When it comes to the challenges facing our state, we need solutions, not sound bites." via https://t.co/1SJKAUwYdW
— Senator Shilling (@SenShilling) January 20, 2016
.@GovWalker says we should care more about next generation than the next election. If that was the case he would have mentioned gun violence
— Mandela Barnes (@TheOtherMandela) January 20, 2016