One of the hot button issues in the bill is over collective bargaining, which allows unions to negotiate wages and benefits on behalf of the workers. As Wisconsin’s 45th leader, Governor Walker explains that collective bargaining “rights,” which is the issue most often pushed as the central point of debate, are nothing more than expensive entitlements that even the federal government doesn’t give its employees.

The Budget Repair Bill that Governor Walker put forth is one of several similar bills, including those passed by Ohio and Indiana, yet the focus is on Wisconsin. Even Massachusetts, a Democrat-controlled state, passed a bill that limits collective bargaining abilities for state employees’ health insurance. This shows that the fiscal necessity to lower the state deficit is not just a push by radical conservatives. Liberal leaders are taking note and understand the importance of eliminating state debt and keeping a balanced budget. The issue has truly become bi-partisan.

One of Governor Walker’s mantras is “Wisconsin is open for business,” which he is fervently making a reality on a daily basis. When a state’s economy is stable and the budget is balanced, it has a direct impact on job growth. Companies trust the state’s economy and are more likely to set up shop there. Moreover, by making it more affordable to do business in the state of Wisconsin, more companies will be able to grow and expand here.

During the first three months of this year, as well as the first three months of Governor Walker’s time in office, Wisconsin has added over 24,000 new jobs in the private sector, thanks to reforms aimed at helping small businesses. The reforms include: lower tax burden, lower regulatory burden, lower litigation burden and a reduction in costs related to frivolous lawsuits. These come together to help businesses expand and add more jobs.

“What [former Governor] Tommy Thompson did 25 years ago in Wisconsin to help turn the economy around is what we want to do here,” says Governor Walker.

At the beginning of May, CEO magazine took note of the positive changes Governor Walker has been implementing for business growth by ranking Wisconsin the 24th best state to do business. This is a 17-state improvement (the largest of any state) over last year, when Wisconsin was ranked in lowly 41st place. CEO, which surveyed 550 leading CEOs for their 7th annual ranking, attributed this upward movement to the state taking proactive measures to reshape its position toward business taxation and regulation. States with lower taxes and less regulations ranked as the best states to do business, with Texas taking the top spot and California holding onto the undesirable 50th position.

Another push by Governor Walker is tourism in Wisconsin, which he explained in the Visit Milwaukee annual meeting in May. Tourism is another way to boost a state’s economy and it has the added advantage of showing visitors the great things that the state has to offer. Governor Walker is passionate about making plans and taking strides to boost tourism numbers, especially over the upcoming tourism season.

If the first few months are any indication, Governor Walker is primed to lead a take charge administration. With voter ID and concealed carry bills making their way through the legislature, Wisconsin is in for some major changes. Only time will tell, but the state is seeing some very positive changes already.