This week’s Weekly Radio Addresses from Wisconsin’s Capitol discuss transportation and EMS funding in the state budget and Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement that he won’t be seeking reelection. These addresses are available for Wisconsin broadcasters to use as they see fit. Here are the summaries from WisPolitics:
— In this week’s , Rep. Rob Summerfield highlights what he says are wins in the biennial budget pertaining to transportation and EMS funding.
“We re-upped the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program at the price of $150 million. This crucial program helps fund the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of agricultural roads in all rural communities,” the Bloomer Republican says. “We also funded the Local Roads Improvement Program once again at the price of $100 million. This important program provides financial assistance to local governments in counties, cities, towns and villages for improving our local roads and streets.”
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— In this week’s , Gov. Tony Evers shares his announcement that he will not seek a third term, saying it has been the honor of his life to give back to Wisconsin.
“For the last six years, you’ve welcomed me into your churches, businesses, classrooms, farms, hospitals, and communities,” the Dem guv says. “I cherish every moment—every tour, visit, high five, question and selfie. It’s the honor of my life to be able to give back to the state that raised me.”.
Find the archive of weekly addresses, organized by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, by going to: http://www.wi-broadcasters.org/for-the-public/weekly-addresses-archive/
