Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers outlined an agenda for his second term in office during his inaugural address Tuesday, addressing issues of abortion access and Medicaid expansion.
While short on details, his speech serves as a guidepost for the issues he will prioritize during his second term. In February, Evers will release his two-year state budget plan, which will include details about the state's projected $6.6 billion surplus.
On Tuesday, Evers doesn't plan to mention the surplus specifically — instead he'll highlight key priorities such as cutting taxes for the middle class and not just wealthy residents. Evers opposes a Republican plan to move toward a flat income tax rate, which would lower taxes more dramatically for those at the highest tax rate.
Evers is also calling for"generational, transformative improvements as to how we invest in our local communities and keep them safe." He has called for increased funding to local governments, while Republican legislative leaders are discussing a plan that would give counties, cities, towns and villages a portion of the state sales tax revenue.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
In addition to Evers, others being sworn in Tuesday included Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez; Attorney General Josh Kaul; Secretary of State Doug La Follette; state Treasurer John Leiber; 17 members of the state Senate and all 99 members of the Assembly. There are seven new state senators and 24 new members of the Assembly being sworn in.
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