MADISON, Wis. — In tonight’s State of the State address, Governor Tony Evers doubled down on his commitment to supporting working families, protecting Wisconsinites’ freedoms, standing up for public schools, and continuing to lead Wisconsin forward despite Republican attempts to divide our communities by putting their own partisan interests over what’s

MADISON – Following Governor Tony Evers’ 2024 State of the State address, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D–Stevens Point) released the following statement: “Tonight, Governor Evers emphasized his eagerness to continue working on the most pressing issues impacting Wisconsin families, workers, and seniors. I strongly support the creation of an Interagency Council

MADISON, Wis. — Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement celebrating Governor Tony Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address: “As Governor Evers reflected on the accomplishments of the past year in his sixth State of the State address tonight, we celebrated the bright future that lies ahead

Madison, Wis. – Statement from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Executive Director Steven Webb II.  “Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin appreciates Governor Evers’ leadership and commitment to reproductive freedom in our state. We applaud the efforts by the governor in directing the Department of Health Services to cover over-the-counter contraception for BadgerCare

State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly released the following statement today in response to Gov. Tony Evers’ State of the State Address: “I am proud to stand with Gov. Evers in support of Wisconsin’s kids. My guiding principle as an educator and a leader has always been to center what is best for

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight delivered his 2024 State of the State address. The governor’s address is available to watch here and here. Below are Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Good evening, Wisconsinites! Honorable Supreme Court Justices, Tribal Nation leaders, constitutional officers, members of the Wisconsin National Guard and active and retired

MADISON – Representative LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee), issued the following statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address: “Governor Evers State of the State address this evening laid out a plan that takes into consideration the future of Wisconsin. By investing in workforce, healthcare, and education, it is

Governor’s declaration builds on administration’s work to bolster state’s workforce in high-demand, high-need industries MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight focused largely on addressing the state’s generational workforce challenges during his 2024 State of the State address. Gov. Evers declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin and announced new e… Please log in to access subscriber content. If

 “I want to speak directly to women in Wisconsin tonight: I will veto any bill that takes away your reproductive freedom or makes reproductive healthcare any less accessible in Wisconsin than it is today.” Governor’s directive enables BadgerCare Plus members to access over-the-counter contraception without copays, urges Legislature to pass

Governor highlights progress made during 2023 Year of Mental Health, recommits to building upon Evers Administration’s efforts with all-of-government approach through new interagency council MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, in his 2024 State of the State address, highlighted his administration’s efforts during 2023, the Year of Mental Health… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a

More than 200 days since the biennial budget was enacted, Republicans have yet to release $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination across the state  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2024 State of the State address, again urged Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature to release $125 million in funds to

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2024 State of the State address, announced the approval of an additional conservation easement covering 54,898 acres of the Pelican River Forest to complete one of the largest conservation projects in Wisconsin history. Altogether, over 67,000 acres of the Pelican River Forest

Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to the latest Republican tax cut proposal. “Throughout this legislative session, Republican lawmakers have worked tirelessly to deliver on their promise of providing meaningful tax reform for Wisconsin families. Unfortunately, these efforts have been repeatedly

(Madison) – As everyday costs for Wisconsin families continue to rise, the last thing the government should do is hang onto more of its tax money than it needs. On Tuesday, Legislative Republicans unveiled four bills to return the state’s $4 billion surplus to the taxpayers of the state. Representative

Madison, WI – On Tuesday, Senator Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk), along with her Republican colleagues in the State Senate and Assembly, introduced four tax bills that would return the state’s surplus back to the hardworking taxpayers who created it. Three of the four proposed tax bills address childcare costs through the childcare

MADISON – Today, the Senate took up Assembly Bill 415, which alters Wisconsin’s redistricting process. State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) released the following statement:  “Republicans have seen the writing on the wall for the better part of the last year that their days of unchecked power are limited. This is