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Tony Evers

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Tony Evers is an American educator and politician serving as the 46th governor of Wisconsin since January 7, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Evers previously held the position of Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction from 2009 to 2019, where he focused on educational reform and funding. His tenure as governor has been marked by efforts to expand healthcare access, improve education, and address issues related to food assistance programs in the state.

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Aug 10, 2021

In many ways, Wisconsin has been at the forefront of the National Republican efforts to override the will of the people.

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Aug 10, 2021

I said, hell no. I mean, it`s pretty simple. First of all, it was a subpoena that was issued by someone who didn`t then have the authority to do it.

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Aug 10, 2021

We need some help from the federal government. But even with the gerrymandering piece, I think we`re going to be in a pretty good place here in Wisconsin.

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Aug 10, 2021

Yes. And especially discouraging as it relates to schools and that`s -- that is my background.

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Feb 5, 2021

the most important priority in politics right now is no masks.

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Oct 9, 2020

the virus is out of control in Wisconsin.

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Oct 1, 2020

The president could do two things. One is maybe not come. That's number one. He could not come. The second thing that could be done is for him to insist that if people are there they wear a mask. He can make that happen. He could wear one…

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Aug 31, 2020

I am concerned your appearance will only delay our work to come together.

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Aug 31, 2020

I am concerned your presence will only hinder our healing. I am concerned your presence will only delay our work to overcome division and move forward together.

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Aug 30, 2020

I write today to respectfully ask you to reconsider, adding, now is not the time for divisiveness. Now is not the time for elected officials to ignore armed militants and out-of-state instigators who want to contribute to our anguish.

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Dec 4, 2018

Absolutely. I can guarantee you, if Scott Walker would have won this race, those people wouldn't be across the street making the same decisions that they're making today.

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Dec 4, 2018

You know, I'm the next governor and I think there are some legislators that want to reverse that.

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May 17, 2016

congressional intent isn't necessarily being followed here.

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May 17, 2016

I firmly believe that States should be held accountable for their students' results.

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