"Gov. Evers' State of the State Address: Prioritizing Abortion Rights, Contraception Access, and Worker Support"

In his State of the State address, Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers pledged to veto any bill limiting access to abortions and announced plans to expand access to emergency contraception, while also declaring 2024 the “Year of the Worker” and urging bipartisan cooperation on workforce issues. Evers and Republicans continue to clash over redistricting, abortion, tax cuts, and election administration, with Evers emphasizing his commitment to abortion rights and vowing to fight efforts to make voting more difficult. Despite divisions, Evers called for investments in public education, paid family leave, and child care, challenging Republicans to come up with alternate plans to address workforce challenges.