TUE PM Update: Evers to Wisconsinites: Ignore those who say state can’t do more

Exclusively for WisPolitics Subscribers From WisPolitics.com … — In his budget address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers will tell Wisconsinites to ignore those who say the state can’t make health care more affordable while fully funding schools and cutting taxes. What’s more, Evers will argue the state also has the means to support farmers, rural communities and small businesses while protecting natu… Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click here for a WisPolitics free trial and to view the different subscription options. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Evers’ 2021-2023 Budget Supports Working People Through Pandemic, Provides Needed Funds to Tackle COVID

Contact: Karen Hickey, 414-573-7597, [email protected] MILWAUKEE – Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers’ 2021-2023 Biennial Budget Address: “Recognizing the hardship and economic uncertainty Wisconsin families are facing, Governor Evers’ Budget addresses the needs of our schools, communities, workforce, and healthcare providers so that we can beat the pandemic while providing real support and relief for working families. Tonight, the Governor has unveiled a comprehensive Biennial Budget grounded in Wisconsin values that supports working people through the continued crisis of the pandemic, makes key investments in infrastructure and workforce training, and lays the

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Institute for Reforming Government: Szafir Warns Evers’ Budget Would Send Wisconsin Backwards

MADISON — Institute for Reforming Government President CJ Szafir had this to say following Gov. Tony Evers’ Budget address on Tuesday: “Wisconsin cannot afford to go backwards at a time when we are teetering on a recession and global pandemic. Increasing taxes, coupled with massive spending hikes is simply reckless, as families have tightened their budget to reflect the times. “Under Governor Walker and Republican leadership, Act 10 took power away from union bosses, giving it back to taxpayers and giving local governments the tools they need to curb costs not spend more. “Sadly, there will be no bounce back for

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Jagler will continue building strong policy coalitions in the Wisconsin State Senate 

CONTACT: Nicole Tardif, [email protected] MADISON — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) tonight released a statement congratulating State Representative John Jagler on his primary victory and urged Wisconsinites to support Jagler’s candidacy for state senate in the special election on April 6th.  The group will continue to leverage its grassroots and other tactics to support Jagler’s general election bid to the Wisconsin State Senate. AFP-WI State Director Eric Bott issued the following statement: “State Representative John Jagler has a proven track record of fighting for fiscally responsible, principled policy in the Wisconsin Assembly. Especially now,  it’s essential that Wisconsinites have a leader in Madison

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Ducks Unlimited: Big wins for conservation in Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ FY21-23 Executive Budget

MADISON – Feb. 16, 2021 – Earlier today, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers released his Fiscal Years 2021-23 biennial budget proposal to the applause of the conservation community. Of primary interest to Wisconsin conservationists and hunters are the adjustment of the state waterfowl stamp fee and the 10-year reauthorization of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Both budget inclusions came at the request of the conservation community and have been longstanding priorities for Ducks Unlimited. Under Evers’ budget proposal, the state waterfowl stamp fee, which has not changed in 24 years, would increase to $12 to help account for inflation. This is estimated

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Wisconsin AFL-CIO: Evers’ 2021-2023 Budget Supports Working People Through Pandemic, Provides Needed Funds to Tackle COVID

Contact: Karen Hickey, 414-573-7597, [email protected] MILWAUKEE – Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO, released the following statement on Governor Tony Evers’ 2021-2023 Biennial Budget Address: “Recognizing the hardship and economic uncertainty Wisconsin families are facing, Governor Evers’ Budget addresses the needs of our schools, communities, workforce, and healthcare providers

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Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin: Jagler will continue building strong policy coalitions in the Wisconsin State Senate 

CONTACT: Nicole Tardif, [email protected] MADISON — Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) tonight released a statement congratulating State Representative John Jagler on his primary victory and urged Wisconsinites to support Jagler’s candidacy for state senate in the special election on April 6th.  The group will continue to leverage its grassroots and other tactics

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