Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting 2024 Accomplishments
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address reflecting on his and the Evers Administration’s work over the past year to serve Wisconsinites in every corner of the state and highlighted his administration’s 2024 accomplishments as the year comes to an end, including efforts to bolster Wisconsin’s workforce during the Year of the Worker as declared by the governor in January this year. More information on Gov. Evers’ and the Evers Administration’s 2024 accomplishments is available here.
Hey there, Wisconsin! Governor Tony Evers here.
2024 was a big year, folks!
And a key part of our work building a 21st-century workforce is about connecting the dots, too. That means making sure we have the roads, infrastructure, healthcare, and housing to support our workers and a strong workforce.
That’s why I’m darn proud that we’ve improved or repaired more than 8,600 miles of highways and roads and over 2,000 bridges since 2019.
Workforce development is about making sure folks have the affordable housing they need close to their jobs and our communities.
That’s why this year, we’ve been working to get $525 million—the largest investment in affordable housing in our state’s history—out the door to communities across the state to start building those affordable housing units.
And thanks to investments we’ve made since 2019, more than 410,000 homes and businesses will have new or improved high-speed internet, which we know is critical for how we learn, work, and stay connected.
We also expanded access to healthcare, ensuring folks on BadgerCare can get over-the-counter daily and emergency contraception free, secured Wisconsin’s designation as a U.S. Regional Tech Hub, welcomed billions of dollars of investments from global companies, and launched the Wisconsin Investment Fund to support startup growth.
And speaking of laws, in 2024, I signed 186 bills into law, including ensuring fair legislative maps for Wisconsin after having some of the most gerrymandered, undemocratic maps for over a decade.
Boy, it was a busy year, folks! And we’re not slowing down in 2025.
So, happy New Year, and let’s get to work!
An online version of this release is available here.
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.
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