http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/tech-jobs-engineering-technicians-s450.jpgEvers Administration continues workforce development push with series of regional forums to highlight workforce resources, opportunities, and local success stories.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/business-small-open-s456.jpgGovernor’s initiatives include investments to find community-based solutions, invest in small businesses, and bolster healthcare, education, and clean energy workforces.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/pfas-cleanup-shawn-valosin-s450.pngThree-pronged plan expands PFAS monitoring and testing, invests in PFAS cleanup efforts, defrays costs for homeowners and local communities.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/abortion-2022-joebrusky-s425.pngSenator Smith writes about changing policies and attitudes towards reproductive health throughout America’s history. Abortion is healthcare, and the right to an abortion must be protected in Wisconsin.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/counseling-services-youth-s440.pngGovernor declares 2023 the Year of Mental Health in SOS, $500 million to expand access to services, including veteran and school-based mental health, suicide and crisis lifeline support, efforts to bolster workforce.

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight delivered his 2023 State of the State address. The governor’s address is available to watch here and here.

Below are Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery:

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/evers-2023-sos-addr-s460.pngState will continue progress on roads, internet, clean energy, schools, and healthcare in coming year with a budget surplus.

Address to preview governor’s plans to maintain economy’s momentum, bolster state workforce, expand affordable childcare.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/womens-march-dc-s450.jpgAdvisory referendum on the spring election of 2024 ballot would read, “shall Wisconsin's 1849 abortion law be repealed and the constitutional rights guaranteed under Roe v. Wade be restored?"

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/abrams-battle-tank-s450.pngNATO allies still at an impasse as to whether to provide German-made Leopard 2 tanks to the embattled country.