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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 6d

My Republican colleagues want to see the Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, raising healthcare costs for just about everyone.

I believe that every American deserves healthcare they can afford. This is what we are fighting for.

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

Throughout our state, campuses like UW-River Falls are at the forefront of innovation and building the 21st-century workforce Wisconsin needs.

It was great to meet with students and learn about new technology that will advance their research in their Neuroscience Research Lab.

Gov. Evers watches demonstration from students in the lab

Gov.Evers poses for a group photo with students in a classroom

Gov Evers poses for a group photo with campus leaders

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

The federal government has been shut down for 12 days because Republicans refuse to compromise and fix the healthcare crisis they created. Americans don’t want their healthcare prices to skyrocket. Simple as that. It’s critical Republicans in Congress find a bipartisan solution.

GOP Shutdown Counter with a calendar that reads “ 12 Days”

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 21h

I was glad to visit Great Lakes Cheese to tour their facility and to receive the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association's Cheese Champion award.  I'm always proud to champion this industry and the farmers, producers, and makers that keep us on top as America's Dairyland.

Gov. Evers poses with cheese makers and cheese makers association holding cheese champion award.

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

Happy #NationalComingOutDay! 🏳️‍🌈

Every person deserves to be their truest, most authentic self, and no matter where you are in your coming out story, here in Wisconsin, you belong, you are loved, and we celebrate you today.

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

Day 11 and the Republican shutdown continues as Republicans continue to risk folks’ healthcare access. Wisconsinites expect their leaders to work together to solve problems, and that’s what Republicans in Congress need to come to the table to do.

GOP Shutdown Counter with a calendar that says 11 days

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

Our state's work to build the future we want for our kids and our grandkids includes supporting our state's child care industry.

I'm proud that our bipartisan, pro-kid budget will ensure 15,000 Wisconsin Shares families will save an average $174 a month on child care. That’s a big deal, folks.

In 2025 The Year of the Kid, our pro-kid budget ensures 15,000 eligible families will save an additional $174 per month on child care

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

For 10 days now, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have shut down the federal government, risking healthcare for millions of Americans and refusing to work across the aisle to reach bipartisan support.

This is reckless. End the shutdown now.

“GOP Shutdown Counter” with a calendar that reads “10 Days”

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

I was excited to join Impact Confections to celebrate how WEDC is supporting the $12 MILLION expansion of their candy manufacturing facility in Janesville.

We’re excited to welcome another incredible opportunity for an international company to grow and thrive in our state!

Gov. Evers speaks to crowd from a podium in front of a candy display

Gov. Evers helps cut a "candy" ribbon at celebration event

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

Since 2000, over 1,300 Wisconsinites have lost their lives to domestic violence.

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are reminded that our work to prevent domestic violence in our state is far from over.

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

Wisconsinites are feeling the squeeze of President Trump’s tariff taxes.

It’s why I spent months fighting to ensure our state budget included my plan to lower out-of-pocket costs on energy bills. We’re helping folks and families make ends meet. www.weau.com/2025/10/02/g...

Gov. Evers tours Western Dairyland weatherization warehouse, highlights reducing energy costs

The governor toured Western Dairyland’s weatherization warehouse in Pigeon Falls Thursday.

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

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

✅ 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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 10d

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 · 13d

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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