Tony Evers in 2020 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Crime: Granted the first pardons in our state in nine years

I also promised that criminal justice reform would be a central focus of my administration. Part of reforming our criminal justice system is believing in forgiveness and the power of redemption--things that I think speak to the character of our state. I made good on my campaign promise to reinstate the pardon review board. We granted the first pardons in our state in nine years, offering forgiveness and a second chance to folks who've made amends in their lives and communities.
Source: 2020 Wisconsin State of the State address Jan 22, 2020

On Education: Education debt affects not just students, but their families

We can't continue to ignore the elephant in the room of student debt. I will be creating a Task Force on Student Debt in Wisconsin. We have to work on making higher education available to more folks in our state. We have to understand how education-related debt affects not just our students, but their families, too. And we have to address the fact that student debt is preventing folks from buying a car, starting a business, saving for retirement, and starting a family.
Source: 2020 Wisconsin State of the State address Jan 22, 2020

On Energy & Oil: We brought science back to the state of Wisconsin

This past year we also brought science back to the state of Wisconsin. And we acknowledged that climate change exists, and it's a threat we need to start taking seriously. Lieutenant Governor Barnes is the chair of the Climate Change Task Force, working with local governments, industry and business leaders, and people from across our state on our environment, stewardship, and sustainability--thanks, Lieutenant Governor Barnes, for your good work.
Source: 2020 Wisconsin State of the State address Jan 22, 2020

On Free Trade: Build Wisconsin's dairy brand in international markets

We've endured the consequences of unnecessary and unproductive tariffs and trade wars. The package of bills we'll announce includes a bill creating the Wisconsin Initiative for Dairy Exports. We have to start maximizing efficiency in our small and middle-sized farms, and we need to build Wisconsin's dairy brand in international markets and increase dairy exports. So, we're going to set a goal of increasing Wisconsin's dairy exports to 20 percent of the United States' milk supply by 2024.
Source: 2020 Wisconsin State of the State address Jan 22, 2020

On Government Reform: Create a nonpartisan redistricting commission

When more than 80 percent of our state supports medical marijuana, 80 percent support universal background checks and extreme risk protection orders, and 70 percent support expanding Medicaid, and elected officials can ignore those numbers without consequence, folks, something's wrong. I will be signing an executive order to create a nonpartisan redistricting commission who will draw The People's Maps. When presented to the Legislature next year, I hope they will receive bipartisan support.
Source: 2020 Wisconsin State of the State address Jan 22, 2020

On Principles & Values: 95% of bills in first year had bipartisan support

In my last State of the State Address, I asked the legislature to set politics aside so we could work together on the issues facing our state. I said I expected bills to be passed with broad support and in the spirit of bipartisanship. So, one of the things I'm most proud of is that more than 95 percent of the bills I signed my first year in office had bipartisan support. And, by golly, folks worked together on some important issues.
Source: 2020 State of the State address on Wisconsin voting record Jan 22, 2020

On Tax Reform: Provided a 10% tax cut for Wisconsin families

Finally, I delivered on my campaign promise for a 10-percent tax cut for Wisconsin families. The People's Budget, together with Assembly Bill 251, provided more than $500 million in tax relief for working, middle-class families. That's money back in your pockets, folks.
Source: 2020 State of the State address on Wisconsin voting record Jan 22, 2020

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