Gov. Tony Evers to deliver seventh State of the State Address on Wednesday
Jan 22, 2025
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers will outline his priorities for the year ahead, including plans to lower the cost of living and invest in mental health care, as he delivers his seventh annual State of the State Address in Madison on Wednesday evening.Evers will use the address to highlight the benefits of tax cuts he and state lawmakers passed into law, tout low unemployment rates, and unveil a proposal to invest $300 million in student mental health, according to excerpts released ahead of his speech.Watch: Gov. Tony Evers to deliver seventh State of the State Address on Wednesday Gov. Tony Evers to deliver State of the State Address tonightThe governor will also address the higher costs of living brought on by inflation. Excerpts from his speech promise plans to lower costs for Wisconsin families, especially when it comes to child care and health care.Evers faces an uphill battle to get any of his proposals across the finish line. Later this year, hell have to work with Republicans who control the Legislature to pass a new state budget. GOP lawmakers typically scrap the governors spending proposals and write their own version from scratch before sending it back to the governor, who can amend the budget with partial vetoes.Republicans will deliver their response to the governors proposals after his address, which begins at 7 p.m.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error