AFL-CIO: Gov. Evers declares 2024 the Year of the Worker

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on Governor Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address: Tonight Governor Evers declared 2024 the Year of the Worker. Governor Evers’ focus on workforce development, training and skills education,

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Rep. Snyder: Reacts to State of the State address

Madison… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield) gave the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State address: “While I am glad that Governor Evers recognizes many of our State’s greatest needs, I am disappointed that his only

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Sen. Feyen: Statement on State of the State

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address: “There are many issues facing Wisconsin as we head into 2024. Rising consumer prices and high cost of

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Gov. Evers: Delivers 2024 State of the State address

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,

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Gov. Evers: declares 2024 the Year of the Worker

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

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Gov. Evers: Urges legislative action to address Wisconsin’s mental health crisis, announces Interagency Council on Mental Health

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

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Sen. Testin: Responds to Gov. Evers’ State of the State address

MADISON, Wis. – Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) released the following statement in response to tonight’s State of the State address where Gov. Tony Evers neglected to mention that he has been obstructing the Legislature’s efforts to correct the problems in Wisconsin, many of which were created by him: “It has become

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Rep. Joers: Echoes Gov. Evers’ call for child care investment

MADISON – Today, State Representative Alex Joers (D-Middleton) attended Governor Tony Evers’ sixth State of the State Address to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. Representative Joers released the following statement: “I appreciate the Governor for his continued effort to address the important workforce challenges Wisconsinites are facing.

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AFL-CIO: Gov. Evers declares 2024 the Year of the Worker

Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on Governor Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address: Tonight Governor Evers declared 2024 the Year of the Worker. Governor Evers’ focus on workforce development, training and skills education, and infrastructure improvements have led to historically low unemployment, record

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Rep. Considine: Statement on the 2024 State of the State address

Madison – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his 6th State of the State Address. Rep. Dave Considine (D-Baraboo) issued the following statement on Governor Evers’ remarks: “The people of Wisconsin deserve popular investments in areas like public education, affordable healthcare, workforce housing, and childcare. I am encouraged to hear that

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Sen. Wanggaard: Evers’ State of the State like a broken record

Senator Van Wanggaard (R-Racine) released the following statement following Governor Evers’ State of the State Address: “Tony Evers is a broken record.  Every year, his speech is nothing more than asking for blank checks to expand government without guiderails. More money for public schools. More money for bureaucrats. Virtue signaling over

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Rep. Snyder: Reacts to State of the State address

Madison… Today, Representative Patrick Snyder (R-Schofield) gave the following statement in response to Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State address: “While I am glad that Governor Evers recognizes many of our State’s greatest needs, I am disappointed that his only method of addressing them is continuously raise spending. At a

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Sen. Feyen: Statement on State of the State

Madison, WI – State Senator Dan Feyen (R-Fond du Lac) released the following statement after Governor Tony Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address: “There are many issues facing Wisconsin as we head into 2024. Rising consumer prices and high cost of living is hurting families all across our state. This is

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Rep. Shankland: Response to Governor Evers’ State of the State address

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

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin: Statement on State of the State address

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

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Gov. Evers: Delivers 2024 State of the State address

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

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Rep. Myers: Statement on Gov. Evers’ State of the State address

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

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Gov. Evers: declares 2024 the Year of the Worker

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

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Gov. Evers: Reaffirms support for reproductive healthcare, announces efforts to expand access to oral contraception, postpartum coverage after pregnancy

 “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

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Gov. Evers: Urges legislative action to address Wisconsin’s mental health crisis, announces Interagency Council on Mental Health

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

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