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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 1d

This summer, I was proud to sign a 2025-27 Biennial Budget with investments that deliver for our state's child care industry and help care for:

🍼 126,000 Kids
🧸 3,000 Child Care Providers
🪁 25,000 Child Care Workers

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 1d

While families and communities face devastating cuts to federal programs left and right, in Wisconsin, we’re working to lower costs for working families.

I was glad to visit Partners for Community Development in Brown Deer and highlight our state's work eliminating the sales tax on utility bills.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 1d

Folks should never have to choose between life-saving healthcare and keeping a roof over their heads.

At a time when too many are feeling the pressure of rising costs, Trump's budget threatens to make healthcare significantly more expensive for thousands of Wisconsinites.

Under Trump's proposed budget, the average healthcare premium will increase by 148% for thousands of Wisconsinites

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 2d

✅ Celebrated capital budget investments in the Prairie Springs Science Center.
✅ Met with students and educators in Cowley Hall.
✅ Operated a drone.

That’s what I call a successful visit to UW-La Crosse.

Gov. Evers returns to UWL for a Prairie Springs update, and operates a drone on campus

There was a buzz on the UWL campus Tuesday morning, when Governor Tony Evers came for a visit. Actually, the buzz was high in the sky. Evers was given the controls to fly a drone outside the Prairie S...

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 2d

NEW: Wisconsinites can now access IRA Home Energy Rebates at retail locations all across the state!

We're making affordable, responsible energy solutions easier to access while giving folks a little breathing room in their household budgets.

Wisconsinites can now access home energy rebates directly at retail locations across the state.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 2d

Our workforce and economy can’t afford more parents and loved ones leaving their jobs because they can’t find or afford child care.

But thanks to our work, roughly 15,000 Wisconsin Shares families will see an average savings of $174 per month on child care costs.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 3d

I don't have to tell folks that household budgets aren't going nearly as far as they used to.

That's why, here in Wisconsin, we're:
💡 Eliminating the sales tax on utility bills
💸 Cutting taxes for middle-class families and retirees
🧸 Helping make child care more affordable for working families

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 3d

Here in Wisconsin, we’re working to lower costs for working families and give folks a little extra breathing room in their household budgets.

And our actions stand in stark contrast to Republicans who claim to want to do the same.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 4d

Child care is too darn expensive, but thanks to the investments I fought hard to secure in our bipartisan, pro-kid budget, we're lowering the cost of child care for working families and helping stabilize our child care industry.

Childcare assistance is rising starting Oct. 1. Here's what to know about changes to Wisconsin Shares

Wisconsin families receiving childcare subsidies through the Wisconsin Shares program will see their assistance increase starting Oct. 1.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 4d

Starting this week, you’ll no longer pay sales tax on your utility bills thanks to our bipartisan budget.

As reckless tariff taxes and trade wars keep driving prices up, we're keeping more money in your pockets.

Wisconsin will no longer need to pay sales tax on energy and utility bills

Starting on Oct. 1, Wisconsin households will no longer need to pay the sales tax on energy and utility bills year-round following Gov. Evers billenial budget taking effect.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 5d

From serving as the Chairman of the Indian Gaming Association to his work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to being an upstanding husband, father, and grandfather—Ernie touched many lives and will be deeply missed.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 5d

Kathy and I extend our condolences to the family of Ernie Stevens and the entire Oneida Nation.

As a fierce defender of Tribal sovereignty and Indian gaming rights, Ernie's advocacy and generosity will have a profound impact on Wisconsin for years to come.

Ernie Stevens Jr., chair of the Indian Gaming Association and Oneida Nation leader, has died

Ernie Stevens Jr., longtime leader of the Indian Gaming Association, has died at the age of 66. The association announced Monday that Stevens died Friday at the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 5d

NEW: Thanks to our bipartisan, pro-kid budget, starting this month, about 15,000 Wisconsin Shares families will save an additional $174 per month on child care.

Child care is too expensive, and we're working to give folks a little breathing room in their household budgets.

Thanks to Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 Budget, Wisconsin shares families will save an additional $174 per month on child care

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 6d

Now more than ever, we should be working to make healthcare more affordable and more accessible.

But Republicans are working to kick people off their healthcare coverage and make it more expensive for folks to get the care and coverage they need.

Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 9d

If Republicans get their way, millions of families across the country will get a letter in the mail saying their health insurance premiums are set to spike next year. There’s still time to stop this by passing my bill to stop costs from rising for Wisconsinites.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 7d

NEW: Starting today, thanks to the bipartisan, pro-kid budget I signed into law, Wisconsinites will no longer see sales and use taxes on their utility bills, saving Wisconsin households more than $178 million over the next two years.

Thanks to Gov. Evers' Budget Eliminating the Sales Tax on Energy & Utility Bills, Wisconsin Household will save more than $178 Million Over the Biennium

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 9d

While on our 'Cabinet on the Road' tour, we visited the Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor to hear from owners Joslyn and Matt about their gallery and events space, their work to support local artists, and provide a space for the community to gather.

Thanks for having us!

Gov. Evers with First Lady Kathy Evers admire artwork at Woodwalk Gallery.

Gov. Evers speaks with the owners of Woodwalk Gallery.

Gov. Evers joined by State Secretaries smile with the owners of Woodwalk Gallery.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 9d

I was proud to fight for and secure over $250 million for our UW System in our recent budget.

This is the largest increase for UW in nearly 20 years and includes critical funding to help prevent layoffs and ensure our UW System remains the gem of our state.

Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 Budget Provided the Largest Increase to UW in Nearly Two Decades

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 10d

Building the clean energy future our state deserves takes all of us working together.

It was great to see the outstanding work the Menominee Nation is doing to expand solar and build a more resilient, sustainable future for their Tribe.

Menominee Nation shows off its clean energy and sustainability projects during Evers tour

Evers toured the Menominee Community Kitchen Solar Project and the Menominee Elder Home Solar and Battery Backup Project.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 10d

Republicans are trying to take away the tax credits that lowered healthcare costs for millions of working Americans by an average of 44 percent in 2024.

We should be doing everything we can to make healthcare more affordable for working folks and families.

Every Wisconsinite deserves access to quality, affordable healthcare. Period.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 11d

Here in Wisconsin, we're working to lower everyday energy costs for working families, and that includes helping families make their homes more energy efficient.

Governor Evers highlights green energy efforts during visit to La Crosse

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Gov. Tony Evers visited La Crosse Tuesday to showcase clean energy initiatives and highlight Wisconsin's commitment to reducing carbon emissions through residential energy improvem...

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 11d

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program has been a pillar of our state’s proud heritage of conservation and protecting our natural resources.

Together, we're ensuring future generations of Wisconsinites can enjoy our public lands.

#NationalPublicLandsDay

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 11d

Darn right.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 11d

Microsoft’s investment will put Wisconsin on the very cutting edge of AI power, not just in the U.S., but throughout the world, all while creating good, family-supporting jobs, growing our communities, and bolstering our industries here at home.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 12d

Quality, affordable housing opens the door to countless opportunities for working folks and families.

It was great to join leaders for the groundbreaking of the new Haven on Main development in La Crosse, which will elevate family and multigenerational living to a new level.

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 12d

Republicans’ so-called ‘big beautiful bill’ that will force over 270,000 Wisconsinites to lose their health insurance is now making it harder for Wisconsinites to access reproductive healthcare.

There’s nothing ‘beautiful’ about that.

Wisconsin Democrats put focus on courts, Congress to block Planned Parenthood defunding

Attorney General Josh Kaul is asking Congress or the courts to block a law that would deprive Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funding.

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