Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Support for 2023-25 Capital Budget Recommendations

Statement

As the State Building Commission (SBC) prepares to meet later today to consider the governor's 2023-25 Capital Budget recommendations, Gov. Tony Evers urged bipartisan support for his nearly $3.8 billion in recommended investments, released last month, which represents one of the strongest investments to date for Wisconsin's facility infrastructure and includes major projects in both Republican and Democratic legislative districts in 28 counties across the state.

Additionally, the governor's recommended investments will help grow the economy by providing family-supporting jobs and supporting businesses throughout the state. According to Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin, for every $1 in construction spending, there is $1.84 of economic activity generated in Wisconsin. Additionally, for every $1 million of construction spending, 12 jobs are supported in the state's economy. As a result, it is estimated the governor's proposed Capital Budget supports approximately $6.8 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs throughout Wisconsin.

"The projects included in my Capital Budget will benefit countless Wisconsinites across our state in urban, rural communities, red and blue districts alike, and this is an opportunity to invest in not only the sustainability, safety, and longevity of our state's infrastructure but in the future success and growth of our communities," said Gov. Evers. "With an unprecedented state surplus, now is not the time to let partisan posturing get in the way of our duty and responsibility to invest in the needs that have long been neglected and to build the future we want for our state."

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