Gov. Tony Evers calls to boost Wisconsin workforce in State of the State address
MITCHELL SCHMIDT and ALEXANDER SHUR
Wisconsin State Journal
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivers his State of the State Address in the Assembly Chambers at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
SAMANTHA MADAR
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivers his State of the State Address in the Assembly Chambers at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
SAMANTHA MADAR
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivers his State of the State Address in the Assembly Chambers at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
MITCHELL SCHMIDT and ALEXANDER SHUR
Wisconsin State Journal
Gov. Tony Evers uses his State of the State speech Tuesday evening to focus on Wisconsin's workforce through spending on public education, child care and paid family leave. In the rear are, from left, Assembly Rep. Kevin Petersen, R-Waupaca; Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester; and Senate President Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield.
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Evers also urged the Legislature to release $125 million already set aside in the state's current two-year spending plan to combat PFAS — so-called "forever chemicals" — in Wisconsin waterways.
From left, Rep. Kevin Petersen, R-Waupaca; Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester; and Senate President Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, take in the State of the State address.
The chamber is also scheduled to vote on a measure that would eliminate state work permit requirements for 14- and 15-year-olds.
Gov. Tony Evers uses his State of the State speech Tuesday evening to focus on Wisconsin's workforce through spending on public education, child care and paid family leave. In the rear are, from left, Assembly Rep. Kevin Petersen, R-Waupaca; Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester; and Senate President Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield.
Evers also urged the Legislature to release $125 million already set aside in the state's current two-year spending plan to combat PFAS — so-called "forever chemicals" — in Wisconsin waterways.
From left, Rep. Kevin Petersen, R-Waupaca; Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Rochester; and Senate President Chris Kapenga, R-Delafield, take in the State of the State address.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivers his State of the State Address in the Assembly Chambers at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivers his State of the State Address in the Assembly Chambers at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers delivers his State of the State Address in the Assembly Chambers at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL