Senator Mark Spreitzer Reacts to 2026 State of the State Address From Governor Tony Evers

MADISON – Tonight, Governor Tony Evers delivered his eighth, and final, State of the State Address before the Wisconsin State Legislature. State Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after the Governor’s address:

“This evening, Governor Tony Evers highlighted the positive impact that his administration has had on our state for the last seven years – fixing our roads and bridges, investing in our schools, and securing tax cuts for the middle class. It has been an honor to work with a Governor who always puts the needs of Wisconsinites first.

“And while this was the Governor’s last State of the State, he did not just use his time to reflect on the achievements of the last seven years – he also laid out a vision for a robust legislative agenda that would continue to move Wisconsin forward in 2026. He highlighted issues where the Republican leadership in the legislature has failed to find bipartisan solutions, like reauthorizing the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program, addressing lead and PFAS contamination across the state, protecting Wisconsinites from skyrocketing healthcare costs caused by the Trump Administration, and ensuring the State pays its fair share of special education funding. These are big issues that we must tackle, but Republicans have announced that they intend to – once again – end the legislative session early, even though so much work remains to be done.

“I thank the Governor for pushing the legislature to do more for our state through the very end of his term. Inaction isn’t free, and failing to do the work of our state has real consequences. I will not stand by while services for Wisconsin veterans, farmers, and families are threatened. I am ready to work with my colleagues at any time – whether in April, August, or December – for the betterment of our state and on behalf of the people who call the 15th Senate District home.”

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.