Dear Friends,

Wisconsin's economy is booming and it looks like we are starting to pull away from our neighbors. According to the Chief Economist at the Illinois Policy Institute, Orphe Divounguy, Wisconsin is creating net new businesses at a rate ten times higher than Illinois and 2.5 times higher than Minnesota.

That's not all of the good news happening right now in our state. This week, I delivered the weekly radio address and outlined more great news you might not have heard in the news. You can read and listen all about it below.

Good luck to our amazing Milwaukee Brewers as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series tonight at 7:00 pm! Don't forget, Brewers Manager Craig Counsell is a native of Whitefish Bay! If you can't make it to Miller Park, you can catch the game on FOX / FS1, FOX Deportes and on WTMJ 620 and ESPN Radio. Go Brewers!

Also good luck to the Wisconsin Badgers who take on Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday!

As always, if you have any concerns or ideas on how to improve our great state, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at 608-266-5830 or by email at Sen.Darling@legis.wi.gov .

On, Wisconsin!

Alberta
Darling Delivers Radio Address
This week, I had the honor of delivering the Weekly Radio address. I bring you some news you might have missed on Wisconsin's booming economy. The transcript is below.

Hi. I’m State Senator Alberta Darling.  

Here’s some news you probably didn’t read in the papers

Wisconsin is on a record-breaking streak. For seven straight months, our unemployment rate stayed below three percent or less. That’s never happened before. Ever.

In fact just eight years ago, businesses were fleeing our state. Homeowners saw double-digit tax hikes and the state faced a looming budget deficit.

But Thanks to Governor Walker and Republicans, we’ve turned that all around. Our budget has a surplus. We’ve cut taxes by more than 8 billion dollars. And now there are thousands and thousands of good-paying, family supporting careers available. 2017 was the best year for manufacturing in Wisconsin in more than two decades.  

And this year, we rank first nationally in manufacturing jobs added in the last three months. Wisconsin also had the 17th fastest real median income growth rate in the nation. Our rate is one of the fastest in the Midwest, beating Minnesota by three spots. And our poverty rate is the 4th lowest in America.

The bottom line is: Income is up. Poverty is down.

Wisconsin is winning. We can’t afford to go back.

On, Wisconsin!

You can listen to my remarks here.
Wisconsin's Balanced Economic Revival
Not only has Wisconsin's economy dramatically turned around in the last eight years, the economy is growing throughout our state. Most states aren't as balanced as Wisconsin's growth.

In the video above, Wisconsin's Chief Economist, John Koskinen,explains how businesses are growing all over our state.
Senator Darling Honored as "Champion of Commerce"
This week, I was honored with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce "Champion of Commerce" Award for 2017-2018. Thank you to everyone at MMAC for this prestigious award.
Go Brewers!
2010-2018 Wisconsin's Amazing Turnaround
More Great News!
  • Wisconsin ranks number one in the Midwest for Health Care Access and Patient Safety.
  • Wisconsin's unemployment rate remained at 3% or below for seven consecutive months.
  • Over the last three months, Wisconsin added more manufacturing jobs than any other state.
  • Business Insider ranked Wisconsin's economy as the 10th best in the nation.
  • Fifty of Wisconsin's 72 counties met or broke their all-time low unemployment rates in May.
  • CNBC ranks Wisconsin as the 17th best state in the nation for business.
  • All 12 of the state's metro areas and all our 32 largest cities have seen a year-over-year drop in unemployment. 
  • The number of people employed in Wisconsin is at an all-time high of 3,090,200, and the unemployment rate is at all-time low at 2.8% for May.
  • Construction wages in Wisconsin are up 7.5% from 2016-2017.
Fall Color Report
Wisconsin in fall is simply breathtaking. Click on the photo above for the fall color report and plan you Wisconsin getaway!
Around the 8th...
Do you know a remarkable young person who is interested in government? 

The Senate Scholar program is a week-long program, where students get to see first-hand how the State Senate operates. Only 33 students are picked for the program and applications are due by November 21st. You can read more about the program here.