AFP-Wisconsin Blasts Gov. Evers for Revisionist History in Legislative Newsletter

Madison, WI — Americans for Prosperity–Wisconsin (AFP-WI) slammed Gov. Tony Evers Friday for a self-congratulatory email sent to Wisconsinites riddled with errors and distortions about the governor’s latest legislative agenda.

The update outlines how the governor is supposedly working to lower daily costs, reduce the price of healthcare, ease regulations, and provide property tax relief, all in the name of doing “the right thing for Wisconsin,” despite Wisconsin being one of the most heavily taxed and regulated states in the country.

“This so-called agenda from Governor Evers is the most hypocritical, egregious example of twisting facts I’ve seen in a long time,” AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak said. “The governor wants to pat himself on the back on his way out of office, but Wisconsinites won’t be fooled by his revisionist history.”

Let’s see how Gov. Evers’ claims hold up:

• Gov. Evers claims he wants property tax relief, but his veto created a 400-year property tax hike on Wisconsin families.
• Gov. Evers claims he wants to do right by our kids, but he has consistently tried to limit education freedom, taking away opportunities from Wisconsin kids.
• Gov. Evers claims he wants to help farmers, yet his administration has proposed fee hikes and new regulations, including a 1,700% increase on a fee just last fall.

“Every goal and achievement the governor lists is a fairytale,” Novak said. “If Governor Evers had practiced what he is now preaching over the last eight years, then maybe he’d have something to brag about. But facts are stubborn things, and the fact is Governor Evers’ policies have made our lives worse off.”

The release can be viewed online here.

Through broad-based grassroots outreach, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is driving long-term solutions to the country’s biggest problems. AFP activists engage friends and neighbors on key issues and encourage them to take an active role in building a culture of mutual benefit, where people succeed by helping one another. AFP recruits and unites Wisconsinites behind a common goal of advancing policies that will help people improve their lives. For more information, visit www.AmericansForProsperity.org

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.