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

Contact: Danielle Endvick, 715-471-0398 or dendvick@wisconsinfarmersunion.com CHIPPEWA FALLS – Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden issued the following statement in response to tonight’s 2021-2023 Biennial Budget Address: “The Governor’s proposed budget hits many of the checkboxes Wisconsin Farmers Union advocated for, and we are pleased to see a hearty

CONTACT: John T. Zapfel (414) 870-2081 Cell jz@ibew494.com GREEN BAY – The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Wisconsin State Conference President Don Allen released the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ Budget Address: “Once again, Governor Evers put Wisconsin workers and families first in his biennial budget proposal.

Contact: Sen. Jon Erpenbach (608)266-6670 Sen. LaTonya Johnson (608)266-2500 Rep. Evan Goyke (608)-266-0645 Rep. Greta Neubauer (608)266-0634 Gov. Evers Offers Economic Solutions to Strengthen Wisconsin Communities MADISON – Following a tumultuous year for Wisconsin communities, small businesses, schools and families Governor Tony Evers has unveiled the 2021-2023 Biennial State Budget.

MEDIA CONTACT Mike Browne, Deputy Director mike@abwt.org · (608) 444-3483 MADISON, Wis. — 2020 showed us all a lesson that many Wisconsinites already knew: we pull through hard times by pulling together. Now, we’re coming together to grieve the empty place settings at our dinner table and the dreams that

Madison, Wis. – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers announced his biennial budget to help Wisconsinites recover and move forward into the 21st century. Part of his proposal includes important initiatives to improve healthcare access for all. Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable released the following statement in support: “Governor Evers’ remarks tonight showed his

Madison, Wis. – During his biennial budget address tonight, Governor Tony Evers announced the most comprehensive package in Wisconsin history to address out-of-control prescription drug prices. Building on the work of the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices, Governor Evers is proposing over a dozen innovative and effective policy

For more information contact: Samba Baldeh 608-219-5947 Statement of Rep. Samba Baldeh (D-Madison) on PFAS Budget Action PFAS chemicals in municipal water supplies pose a significant health threat from La Crosse to Marinette and Rhinelander to Madison. These communities are known to be at-risk due to PFAS-contaminated water. However, it

Contact: Christina Brey, WEAC Public Affairs Director, 608-213-3497 The Wisconsin Education Association Council has issued the following statement following Governor Tony Evers’ budget address. The comments can be attributed to Ron Martin, WEAC President: “This budget honestly reflects the investments Wisconsin needs to recover from the pandemic and advance to

Contact: Jerel Ballard, 608-266-9600 jerel.ballard@wisconsin.gov MADISON – Public Service Commission Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq today issued the statement below regarding Governor Tony Evers’ 2021-2023 State Biennial Budget Address: “I was thrilled to hear more about Governor Evers’ continued commitment to connecting all Wisconsinites to high-speed broadband internet. In ‘the year