Troubling Vetoes
Over the past few weeks, Governor Tony Evers has issued a series of vetoes that are badly out of touch with what most Wisconsin families want and need. Two stand out in particular: his decision to double down on last year’s massive 400-year property tax increase, and his bizarre veto of Assembly Bill 105 that would have required age verification on pornography websites to help protect our kids.
Governor Evers vetoed legislation that would have mandated age verification for pornographic websites, calling it an “intrusion into personal privacy.” By quietly issuing the veto on Good Friday, he avoided public scrutiny on an issue where 70-80% of Wisconsinites across both parties support protecting children from harmful content. At the same time, he used a partial veto to lock in a 400 year school spending increase that will be paid for by property taxpayers for generations to come. Instead of working to address affordability, he chose to mock working families on social media while continuing to play politics.
This kind of veto power allows the governor to rewrite laws in ways the Legislature never intended. According to the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, this $325 annual increase will balloon into nearly $5 billion per year in K-12 spending by 2043, with total state aid and property taxes rising by an estimated $57 billion over the next 20 years. Wisconsin families are already struggling with higher costs, and these vetoes only make the burden heavier.
It’s time for real solutions that lower taxes and protect our children, not more political games from the governor’s office.
Severe Weather Hits Fox Valley
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This week we’ve seen some powerful and dangerous severe weather move through Outagamie and Waupaca counties, including record flooding, high winds, and even tornadoes. Unfortunately, many families and businesses have suffered significant property damage as a result.
If you’ve been impacted and need assistance, please reach out to your local Emergency Management office right away:
• Outagamie County Emergency Management
• Waupaca County Emergency Management
As always, my office is here to help too. Feel free to call us at (608) 237-9156 if you need guidance or support navigating recovery resources.
Stay safe out there, and please check on your neighbors during this challenging time.
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State Capitol Tours
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The best way to experience the beauty and grandeur of Wisconsin’s Capitol building (located at 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53702) is to see it for yourself. It is open to the public weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends and holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free tours are offered daily, year round except on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas. Tours start at the information desk Monday through Saturday at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 a.m. and 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 p.m. A 4:00 p.m. tour is offered weekdays (Monday – Friday), excluding holidays, during Memorial Day through Labor Day. Plan on spending 45-55 minutes for a tour. The sixth floor museum and observation deck are open during the summer months. Groups of ten or more can make an on-line reservation for a tour of the State Capitol or call (608)266-0382.
