The Sconi

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers left little question about who he feels the real difference-makers are while being sworn in for a second term as the state’s 46th governor earlier this month.

“I'm taking my oath of office again today with a grateful heart—for your trust, for your faith and for your confidence in me,” Evers tweeted on the same day as the Jan. 3 ceremony. “As jazzed as I am today, I am also humbled.”

As a crowd that included other public office holders, judges and everyday voters looked on, Evers added "given the opportunity to abandon the virtues that define us, Wisconsinites chose to embrace a better history."

The state’s 46th governor also marked the occasion by recommitting to his push for change, highlighting the issue of abortion as one of the area’s where he feels the most work is needed.

"We must restore the freedoms that Wisconsinites had until June 23, 2022, the day before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade,” Evers said in a press release. “And I believe that together we will.”

Over time, the veteran lawmaker also reaffirmed his commitment to his long-held vision of smaller classrooms and a publicly funded education system. Later, Evers turned his attention to his crusade for legal marijuana, reasoning that the state is doing itself a disservice by not moving to adapt to the times.

"We must have a meaningful conversation about treating marijuana much like we do alcohol," he added.

Finally, as a born-and-raised local, Evers proudly touched on how he’s remained connected with the voters of the state and the reason why so many of them again turned out at the polls to support him.

“People voted because they believe, as I do, that when we deliver tax relief, it should be targeted to the middle class to give working families a little breathing room in their family budget, not to give big breaks to millionaires and billionaires who don’t need the extra help to afford rising costs,” he said.  People voted because they believe, as I do, that we should expand BadgerCare and work to ensure everyone has access to quality, affordable healthcare.”