MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #186 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin. The intense winter storm currently moving across the state is bringing snow, sleet, and freezing rain that could result in widespread power outages from downed trees and ice on power lines and conditions that make travel difficult or dangerous. Executive Order #186 will provide waivers from federal and state requirements to give additional flexibility to in-state utility workers and allow for out-of-state utility workers to come to Wisconsin to help restore power.

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers’ 2023-25 biennial budget includes several provisions that support local communities and promote public safety. Notably, the Governor proposed sending 20 percent of the state’s sales tax revenue back to local communities for shared revenue to fund essential local services. Senate Democratic Leader Melissa Agard (D-Madison) reacts to this proposal and shares its impacts on the 16^th Senate District below:

Money to improve roads, highways, bridges. Governor’s budget includes investment to support repairs at Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge in Green Bay.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/high-voltage-lines-farms-s450.jpgLast week, Governor Evers released his biennial budget proposal, which invests our $7 billion surplus in local communities and the people. It’s vital that we work together as we continue to develop the budget.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/voter-us-elections-s438.jpgToday is Election Day, get out to vote. The League of Women Voters gives you some tools to help.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/wh-washington-s458.pngWisconsin State Senator Melissa Agard (D-Madison) attended the Communities in Action: Building a Better Wisconsin event at the White House in Washington on Thursday.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/building-unity-s460.pngWill sponsor Supreme Court Candidate Forum this Saturday (2/18) at 1:00 P.M. at the Racine Public Library.

Murphy's characterization that I work two jobs is “double dipping” is deceptive, says legislator, and nothing more than a pre-emptive political strike.

Governor’s budget initiatives include measures to prevent reckless driving, build electric vehicle infrastructure, pay down state debt, make historic investments in local road maintenance and projects, expand reliable, high-speed internet.

Governor’s plan to bolster workforce, economy includes expanding paid family and medical leave, investments in child care and affordable housing, new venture capital fund, developing community-based solutions to workforce challenges.