CONTACT: Van Wanggaard February 16, 2021 608-266-1832 “This speech was ‘blah, blah, blah.’ We’ve heard it all before. Governor Evers has proposed the same liberal wish list as he did two years ago. These are tired, old, rejected and downright dangerous ideas that have no business being including in a

Contact: Austin Kieler 262-501-9880 HOLLANDALE, Wis. — Pecatonica Area School District Superintendent and candidate for Wisconsin State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly has advanced to the general election for State Superintendent of Public Instruction as one of the top two vote-getters in the Primary Election held today. “This campaign is about

CONTACT: John Lucas, john.lucas@wisc.edu Chancellor Rebecca Blank shared the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ 2021-23 Budget Proposal: “I want to thank Governor Evers for a budget proposal that recognizes the vital role the UW System plays in educating tomorrow’s leaders and in the economic development of Wisconsin. New

CONTACT: Representative Dave Murphy Rep.Murphy@legis.wi.gov, (608) 266-7500 MADISON, WI —State Representative Dave Murphy (R–Greenville) issued the following statement regarding the governor’s state budget address: “There is no idea more disconnected from reality than the belief that we can tax and spend our way out of any problem. Our governor has

Contact: Tony Mayrhofer, Business Manager Iron Workers Local 8, (414) 476-9370 Wisconsin Iron Workers applaud Governor Evers for a bold executive budget that prioritizes our communities, working families, and will revitalize our great state going forward. Vital infrastructure projects like the I94 East/West expansion will create thousands of construction jobs,

Contact: Mike Mooney, (262)798-1818 Tonight Governor Tony Evers proposed a strong budget to lead Wisconsin forward during these unprecedented times. The Governor’s investments in small business, economic development, and working men and women are vital to keep Wisconsin moving in the right direction now and beyond the pandemic. We further

CONTACT: Rep. Considine Rep.Considine@legis.wi.gov (608) 266-7746 Madison – Tonight Governor Tony Evers delivered a speech introducing the 2021-2023 Biennial Budget. This budget makes crucial investments in mental health, agriculture, rural communities, and our children. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement following the budget address: “Tonight, we heard Governor

Contact: Thomas McCarthy or Gina Paige, 608-422-7800 or dcfmedia@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson released the following statement in reaction to the introduction of Governor Evers’ 2021-23 biennial budget. “The budget Governor Evers delivered to the legislature will allow DCF to play a vital

CONTACT: Rep. Jim Steineke (608) 266-2418 MADISON – Governor Evers unveiled his 2021-23 budget proposal this evening, again utilizing a tax and spend model that will not be supported by legislative Republicans. Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna) released the following statement after the budget address: “It’s disappointing to see

Contact: Rep. Mike Kuglitsch (608) 267-5158 Madison – Rep. Mike Kuglitsch (R-New Berlin) was disappointed by Governor Tony Evers’ budget request to the Wisconsin State Legislature. His initial budget proposal was presented in the Governor’s annual budget address before state lawmakers on Tuesday evening. “The governor continues to refuse to

Contact: Rep. Scott Allen (608) 266-8580 Rep. Scott Allen (R-Waukesha) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Evers budget address: “Investments in broadband, mental health funding, and increases in state aids to K-12 schools are areas of common ground, so I’m hopeful we can find a path forward in those areas.

For more information, please contact: Rebekah Sweeney, 608-386-3012 or rsweeney@wischeesemakers.org MADISON, WI – Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members are tonight praising Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ plans to boost the state’s agricultural economy, food aid programs, and broadband access and affordability, via the 2021-23 state budget. “Governor Evers’ budget proposals

Contact: Rep. Mark Spreitzer, 608-313-4509 MADISON – Following the Governor’s 2021-2023 Budget Address this evening, State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement: “Tonight, Governor Evers proposed the Badger Bounceback agenda, a vision for our state’s future that charts a course forward to a stronger Wisconsin following the COVID-19

Contact: Representative Robyn Vining 608-266-9180 MADISON – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered the 2021-2023 State Budget address, introducing his proposed 2021-2023 Biennial State Budget. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement in response: “In tonight’s budget address, Governor Evers outlined the Badger Bounceback agenda — his recommendations for the 2021-2023 Wisconsin

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland Office: (608) 267-9649 MADISON – Following Governor Tony Evers’ 2021-23 state budget address, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “Tonight, Governor Evers delivered a strong state budget address that meets the current moment with thoughtfulness and urgency. The governor’s budget makes meaningful investments

State Senator Janis Ringhand: (608) 266-2253; Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov Senator Janis Ringhand statement on Governor Evers proposed budget “I would like to thank Governor Evers for putting forward a budget that puts people before politics. This budget continues the Governor’s commitment to getting Wisconsin through this pandemic, getting back to work, kids

Rep. Shelton, 608-266-0616 Badger Bounceback Agenda Prioritizes Health and Equitable Economic Recovery Madison, WI — Governor Evers delivered a critical message for Wisconsinites across the state tonight, “we are going to be ok.” No corner of Wisconsin was left untouched by the COVID-19 global health pandemic and ensuing economic crisis.

Contact: (608) 266-5340 MADISON – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 2021-23 Budget Address, outlining Wisconsin’s spending plan for the next biennium. Evers delivered his address virtually to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Assembly Assistant Minority Leader, Representative Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) provided the following response: “In such

Contact: 608-266-5300 Madison, WI – Today, Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac), released the following statement after today’s Budget Address: “Following a decade of strong fiscal management, the State of Wisconsin is set up to bounce back from last year’s economic shutdown. As Wisconsinites pick up the pieces and get

RE: Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program February 16th, 2021 Contact: Mike Carlson, Executive Director 608-251-9131 x13 Gathering Waters and Wisconsin’s land trust community applaud Governor Evers’ proposal to renew the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program for 10 years and to fund the program at $70 million per year. Wisconsin’s land and water resources are