Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he plans to give speeches across the country advocating for conservative issues like returning powers to the states and tax reform.

Walker lost his re-election bid in November and leaves office Monday. He will be replaced by Democrat Tony Evers.

Walker announced his general plans for the future in a New Year's message Tuesday.

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In the email, Walker said he will remain in Wisconsin but will be involved in a number of organizations and join a speakers' bureau to broaden his scope and talk about "a federal government grown out-of-control."

Walker said he will speak about "new methods to articulate a conservative message," including reforming the tax code and lowering taxes on "hard-working people."

He said he will also work to help re-elect President Donald Trump.