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Executive Communications
December 22, 2021
The Honorable Robin Vos
Speaker of the Assembly
211 West, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53708
The Honorable Chris Kapenga
President of the Senate
220 South, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53707
Dear Assembly Speaker Vos and Senate President Kapenga:
I write today requesting a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature for the purpose of delivering the 2022 State of the State Address. I respectfully request a joint session at 7:00 p.m. on one of the following dates:
February 15, 2022
February 22, 2022
Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request. Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions in the interim. I hope you and your families have a happy and safe holiday season, and I look forward to addressing the full legislature and the people of our state about continuing to move Wisconsin forward, together.
Sincerely,
Tony Evers
Governor
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Speaker’s Communications
December 27, 2021
The Honorable Governor Evers
State of Wisconsin
115 East, State Capitol
Madison, WI 53702
Dear Governor Evers:
One of the biggest struggles across our state has been filling the 130,000 job openings, while we have 93,000 people who are currently not working. Employers continue to offer incentives, but government dependency has paralyzed many and pushed them away from self-dependency.
The pandemic presented us all with challenges; there is no doubt, but short-term assistance has quickly turned into long-term, unsustainable handouts.
In addition to labor shortages, there are supply shortages and soaring inflation rates, causing families to have to pay significantly more on items such as food and gasoline. Real people are struggling with these pocketbook issues. Wisconsin, with its proud work ethic, needs to get back on track.
We welcome your input on how you plan to best address the challenges facing the state of Wisconsin. In addition, citizens would like to get an updated balance of the federal dollars under your unilateral control.
It is our honor to invite you to deliver the State of the State address live and in-person to a joint session of the Wisconsin State Legislature on February 15, 2022, at 7 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers.
We look forward to hearing the address and thank you for considering this request.
Sincerely,
ROBIN J. VOS
Assembly Speaker
CHRIS KAPENGA
Senate President
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Communications
February 15, 2022
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Blazel:
hist150934Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Bill 375, relating to fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. Sincerely,
DORA DRAKE
State Representative
11th Assembly District
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February 15, 2022
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Blazel:
hist150935Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Resolution 26, relating to designating the month of February 2022 as Career and Technical Education Month in Wisconsin. hist150936Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Joint Resolution 121, relating to honoring Governor Tommy Thompson as he prepares to depart from his role as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System. hist150937Please add my name as a co-sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 93, relating to honoring Governor Tommy Thompson as he prepares to depart from his role as interim president of the University of Wisconsin System. Sincerely,
TOD OHNSTAD
State Representative
65th Assembly District
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February 15, 2022
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Blazel:
hist151050Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Bill 745, relating to prohibiting step therapy protocols for certain cancer drugs. Sincerely,
DEB ANDRACA
State Representative
23rd Assembly District
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February 15, 2022
Edward A. Blazel
Assembly Chief Clerk
17 West Main Street, Suite 401
Madison, WI 53703
Dear Chief Clerk Blazel:
hist151054Please add my name as a co-author of Assembly Bill 223, relating to exempting from taxation the pension benefits of certain federal employees. Sincerely,
KALAN HAYWOOD
State Representative
16th Assembly District
