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Walker has been a strong advocate for the [[unborn]]. In 2011, he signed the Wisconsin state budget into law, which defunded [[Planned Parenthood]], making Wisconsin the fourth state to defund the illegal program.<ref>Zagorski, Sarah (August 24, 2015). [http://www.lifenews.com/2015/08/24/scott-walker-pushes-bill-to-de-fund-planned-parenthood-after-it-sells-aborted-baby-parts/ Scott Walker Pushes Bill to De-Fund Planned Parenthood After It Sells Aborted Baby Parts]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> In addition, Walker has signed other [[pro-life]] bills into law,<ref>[http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/scott-walker-outlines-abortion-gay-marriage-positions-in-letter-b99375704z1-279975922.html Scott Walker outlines abortion, gay marriage positions in letter]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' (from ''AP''). October 22, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> including one to ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy.<ref>Stein, Jason (July 20, 2015). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/scott-walker-signs-bill-banning-abortions-after-20-weeks-b99540949z1-317539131.html Scott Walker signs 20-week abortion ban, trooper pay raise]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>

Walker has been a strong advocate for the [[unborn]]. In 2011, he signed the Wisconsin state budget into law, which defunded [[Planned Parenthood]], making Wisconsin the fourth state to defund the illegal program.<ref>Zagorski, Sarah (August 24, 2015). [http://www.lifenews.com/2015/08/24/scott-walker-pushes-bill-to-de-fund-planned-parenthood-after-it-sells-aborted-baby-parts/ Scott Walker Pushes Bill to De-Fund Planned Parenthood After It Sells Aborted Baby Parts]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> In addition, Walker has signed other [[pro-life]] bills into law,<ref>[http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/scott-walker-outlines-abortion-gay-marriage-positions-in-letter-b99375704z1-279975922.html Scott Walker outlines abortion, gay marriage positions in letter]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel'' (from ''AP''). October 22, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> including one to ban abortion after the 20th week of pregnancy.<ref>Stein, Jason (July 20, 2015). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/scott-walker-signs-bill-banning-abortions-after-20-weeks-b99540949z1-317539131.html Scott Walker signs 20-week abortion ban, trooper pay raise]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>

On March 9, 2015, Walker signed into law a bill making Wisconsin a [[right to work]] state.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/09/wisconsin-gov-walker-to-sign-right-to-work-bill.html Gov. Walker signs bill making Wisconsin right-to-work state]. ''Fox News'' (from ''AP''). March 9, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.</ref> Once again, the unions went wild in opposition due to the loss of their massive power and filed a lawsuit against the law. As of May 2016, the law is still in effect but in a vulnerable position.<ref>[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-wisconsin-right-to-work-law-20160524-story.html Court puts ruling striking down Wisconsin's right-to-work law on hold]. ''Chicago Tribune''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>

On March 9, 2015, Walker signed into law a bill making Wisconsin a [[right to work]] state.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/03/09/wisconsin-gov-walker-to-sign-right-to-work-bill.html Gov. Walker signs bill making Wisconsin right-to-work state]. ''Fox News'' (from ''AP''). March 9, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.</ref> Once again, the unions went wild in opposition due to the loss of their massive power and filed a lawsuit against the law. As of May 2016, the law is still in effect but in a vulnerable position.<ref>[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-wisconsin-right-to-work-law-20160524-story.html Court puts ruling striking down Wisconsin's right-to-work law on hold]. ''Chicago Tribune''. May 24, 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref>

Walker also has greatly expanded [[gun rights]] for Wisconsin residents. In 2011, he signed [[concealed carry]]<ref>Stein, Jason (July 8, 2011). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/125235719.html Walker signs concealed-carry measure into law]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> and the [[Castle Doctrine]]<ref>Stein, Jason (December 7, 2011). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/walker-to-sign-castle-doctrine-bill-wednesday-bh3brej-135197918.html Walker signs 'castle doctrine' bill, other measures]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> into law. Walker's support for gun rights did not end there. On June 24, 2015, Walker signed two bills into law that removed Wisconsin's 48-hour waiting period for buying guns and gave retired or off-duty law enforcement officials the legal right to carry concealed guns into public schools.<ref>Strauss, Daniel (June 24, 2015). [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/scott-walker-two-gun-bills-119380 Scott Walker signs two pro-gun bills]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> He has earned an "A+" rating from the [[National Rifle Association]].<ref>[https://www.nrapvf.org/articles/20140922/nra-endorses-scott-walker-for-governor-in-wisconsin NRA Endorses Scott Walker for Governor in Wisconsin]. ''NRA-PVF''. September 22, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2016.</ref>

Walker also has greatly expanded [[gun rights]] for Wisconsin residents. In 2011, he signed [[concealed carry]]<ref>Stein, Jason (July 8, 2011). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/125235719.html Walker signs concealed-carry measure into law]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> and the [[Castle Doctrine]]<ref>Stein, Jason (December 7, 2011). [http://archive.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/walker-to-sign-castle-doctrine-bill-wednesday-bh3brej-135197918.html Walker signs 'castle doctrine' bill, other measures]. ''Milwaukee Journal Sentinel''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> into law. Walker's support for gun rights did not end there. On June 24, 2015, Walker signed two bills into law that removed Wisconsin's 48-hour waiting period for buying guns and gave retired or off-duty law enforcement officials the legal right to carry concealed guns into public schools.<ref>Strauss, Daniel (June 24, 2015). [http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/scott-walker-two-gun-bills-119380 Scott Walker signs two pro-gun bills]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 21, 2016.</ref> He has earned an "A+" rating from the [[National Rifle Association]].<ref>[https://www.nrapvf.org/articles/20140922/nra-endorses-scott-walker-for-governor-in-wisconsin NRA Endorses Scott Walker for Governor in Wisconsin]. ''NRA-PVF''. September 22, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2016.</ref>