Contact: (608) 266-2253; Sen.Ringhand@legis.wisconsin.gov “First off, I would like to thank Governor Evers for his calm demeanor and steady hand at a time when the State Capitol is riddled with conspiracy theories and fringe politics. I appreciate the Governor’s calm approach and how he has kept his focus on moving Wisconsin

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his 2022 State of the State address. Below are Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Good evening, Wisconsin! Honorable Supreme Court Justices, Tribal Nation leaders, constitutional officers, Maj. Gen. Knapp, members of the Wisconsin National Guard and active and retired members of

Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland, (608) 267-9649 MADISON – Following Governor Tony Evers’ annual State of the State address, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D–Stevens Point) released the following statement: “Tonight, Governor Evers offered a vision for a strong and healthy Wisconsin, including significant investments in rural healthcare, mental health, and public education.

Contact: Senator Devin LeMahieu 608-266-2056 “Tony Evers’ veto pen is holding Wisconsin back.” MADISON –This evening, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) issued the Republican Response to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address. His full response is here: “Good Evening. I’m Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu here to give the Republican Response

Contact:  Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statements after the Governor’s State of the State address before a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature. “When Governor Evers talks about his campaign promises, little or no action was actually taken by the governor

Contact: Brittni Hurtig press@reforminggovernment.org Madison, Wis. — Today, CJ Szafir, CEO of IRG Action Fund released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ State of the State address: “Governor Evers isn’t fooling anyone. He tried to raise taxes by over one billion dollars, enact job-killing red tape and regulations, and give

Media Contact: Name: State Senator Alberta Darling (R-River Hills) Phone: 608-266-5830 Email address: Sen.Darling@legis.wisconsin.gov Madison – On Tuesday, Governor Evers delivered the State of the State Address. State Senator Alberta Darling issued the following response. “If Governor Evers didn’t steal Republican ideas, he wouldn’t have much of a speech at all.

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor’s announcement includes $15 million for K-12 schools, $5 million for UW System  MADISON — During his 2022 State of the State address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers announced his “Get Kids Ahead” initiative which will provide $15 million to support school-based mental health services in K-12 schools across the state. Gov. Evers also announced a $5 million investment for the University of Wisconsin (UW)

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — During his 2022 State of the State address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers announced a plan to support and stabilize Wisconsin’s emergency medical services (EMS) system across the state with a nearly $30 million investment. The governor’s plan includes efforts to supplement the Funding Assistance Program (FAP), which provides annual grants to all public ambulance service

Contact: DOJCommunications@doj.state.wi.us MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul released the following statement regarding today’s passage of Assembly Joint Resolution 107, relating to pretrial release in Wisconsin. “The constitutional amendment the Assembly passed today, while a small step in the right direction, doesn’t do nearly enough to strengthen Wisconsin’s pretrial system

Contact:  Rep. Greta Neubauer, (608) 266-0634 MADISON, Wis. — For Governor Evers’ annual State of the State Address, Assembly Democrats invited front line workers as their guests of honor. Assembly Democratic Leader Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement: “I am so excited to be back in the Assembly chamber

Contact: Alexa Henning Vanessa Ambrosini Records remain sealed more than a year after President Trump ordered disclosure of DOJ activity WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called

Contact: Rep. Adam Neylon (608) 266-5120 Pewaukee – Today State Representative Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) issued the following statement in support of the Assembly passing Assembly Joint Resolution 107, legislation to amend the Constitution to provide courts more flexibility as they consider offering bail: “Wisconsin’s bail system is broken. Too many

Contact:  Speaker Robin Vos (608) 266-3387 Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the passage of assembly joint resolution 107 to amend the Wisconsin State Constitution and reform the legal procedure for how judges apply bail to individuals with criminal histories. “In Milwaukee, one in five individuals charged with

Contact: Rep. Jessie Rodriguez                                                                                  (608) 266-0610 MADISON – Rep. Jessie Rodriguez (R-Oak Creek) joined her Assembly colleagues today in supporting a constitutional amendment that will give judges more flexibility when setting cash bail. Under the Wisconsin Constitution, judges and court commissioners are only able to impose bail or other monetary conditions

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his 2022 State of the State address. Below are Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Good evening, Wisconsin! Honorable Supreme Court Justices, Tribal Nation leaders, constitutional officers, Maj. Gen. Knapp, members of the Wisconsin National Guard and active and retired members

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — During his 2022 State of the State address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers announced a $5 million investment in the Wisconsin National Guard’s Comprehensive Wellness Office to expand access to their services for every member of the Wisconsin National Guard. The investment ensures members of the Guard will receive additional mental health support and services including case management, counseling, referral services, suicide prevention

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov As inflation hits 40-year high, governor pushes plan to refund surplus to Wisconsin taxpayers   MADISON — During his 2022 State of the State address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers announced he will be signing an executive order calling the Legislature to meet in a special session to take up his plan to use a portion of the state’s

Contact: Irene Lin, Nelson for Wisconsin irene@nelsonforwi.com (410) 241-7264 “I can say without qualification that Tom Nelson has the credentials, track record and background to take on and defeat Ron Johnson…” Appleton, Wis. – Former Democratic Party of Wisconsin (DPW) chair Terri Spring today endorsed Tom Nelson for the U.S.

Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Reps. Peter Meijer (R-MI) and John Katko (R-NY) in introducing a Resolution of Inquiry (ROI) on the Biden administration’s failed open border policies that are fueling the ongoing crisis at the southern border. The ROI would require the Biden administration to submit