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Tony Evers:
I’m Tony Evers, and yes, I am jazzed as hell to be sworn in again as the 46th governor of the great state of Wisconsin.
[applause]
Zac Schultz:
Democrat Tony Evers took the oath of office, looking to set a new tone for his second term as governor. He framed his win in November as a victory for democracy, not just Democrats.
Tony Evers:
Wisconsin rejected a rhetoric born out of apathy and animosity towards our neighbor, and Wisconsin rejected a return to the bitter politics of resentment.
Zac Schultz:
He used his inaugural address to lay out how voters expect a return to bipartisanship and compromise, with a democratic point of view.
Tony Evers:
People voted because they believe as I do, that when we deliver tax relief, it should be targeted to the middle class to give working families a little breathing room in their family budget, not to give big breaks to millionaires and billionaires.
Zac Schultz:
After the ceremony in the rotunda, members of the legislature were sworn in with Republicans in commanding control of both chambers.
Robin Vos:
So help me God.
Zac Schultz:
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos also spoke about compromise.
Robin Vos:
So if you come from the far left or the far right, please always remember in this institution, the middle 90% of the body is where things get done, not on the fringe.
Zac Schultz:
He, too, spoke about tax reform, from a Republican point of view.
Robin Vos:
When I look at our tax climate, I see that all around us are flat taxes in Iowa, Michigan, Illinois.
Zac Schultz:
Governor Evers previewed the next two years when he said the inaugural called for a party, but the real work was yet to come.
Tony Evers:
Wisconsin, we love you. Let’s polka tonight and get to work tomorrow.
03/31/25
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