Hello! Governor Tony Evers here.
This week, I laid out my agenda for 2026 and the work we must get done for the people of Wisconsin this year.
Things are simply not affordable, and paychecks aren’t going as far as they used to, so a top priority in 2026 must be addressing rising costs.
I’m calling on the Legislature to approve my plan to address skyrocketing healthcare costs, crack down on price gouging for healthcare, prescriptions, and insulin, and eliminate the sales tax on everyday household items.
I’m also asking the Legislature to join me in providing property tax relief for Wisconsin homeowners and for working families, veterans, and seniors across our state.
Together, we must do more to support our farmers and veterans in the wake of continued chaos and uncertainty out of D.C.
We must work to ensure homeless veterans have access to housing resources they need and invest in programs to help farmers and processors as trade wars and tariffs wreak havoc.
I’m also urging the Legislature to join me in reauthorizing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program and finishing our work to get critical funding out the door to address PFAS contamination.
My plans for 2026 also include cutting red tape, saving taxpayers’ dollars, and improving services for Wisconsinites so government works and works better for the people we serve.
And we must do more to keep our kids, families, and communities safe by reforming our adult correctional system and preventing crime and reducing violence—including domestic violence and gun violence.
We have proven that, despite these divisive times, we still believe in working together to get good things done for the people we serve.
I’m hopeful that the Legislature is ready to get back to work, continue working together, and spend the next 11 months of the legislative session building upon the bipartisan successes we had last year.
Thank you very much.
