Gov-elect Crowley prioritises lowering Wisconsin cost of living

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 16:22 · Archive

Wisconsin's governor-elect David Crowley, a Democrat, says his focus will be lowering the cost of living when he takes office.

Gov-elect David Crowley, a Democrat, spoke Wednesday afternoon for the first time about the election results and his agenda. He said his focus upon taking office will be lowering the cost of living. Democrats will also be in charge of the state Legislature, meaning Crowley will not have to work with Republicans as his predecessor Gov. Tony Evers did.

Crowley said he is already planning to speak with legislators about his agenda in the coming days as he establishes his transition team. When asked about his priorities, he said he is committed to lowering the cost of living. 'At the end of the day we know that we need to be bold when it comes down to the issues that matter,' he said. 'We know the affordability crisis is the number one issue people have been talking about and that's what we're going to focus on, once January comes in place.'

Democrats are likely to advance legislation in January that could include expanding Medicaid eligibility under BadgerCare, reinstating protections for public sector unions, legalising marijuana, raising the minimum wage and advancing a state constitutional amendment to establish a right to abortion. Crowley will officially take office after being sworn in on 4 January.

How it is being reported

• Gov.-elect Crowley says focus will be lowering cost of livingGov.-elect David Crowley, a Democrat, spoke Wednesday afternoon for the first time about the election results and his agenda.WSAW · 5 Nov, 15:28
• Gov.-elect Crowley says focus will be lowering cost of livingGov.-elect David Crowley, a Democrat, spoke Wednesday afternoon for the first time about the election results and his agenda.WBAY · 4 Nov, 21:37

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