gov_tweets: 54

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54 53 1361851950267006976 234896532 2021-02-17T01:36:21+00:00 Change won’t happen without each of you. And that’s why I’m optimistic, why I'm hopeful—because of you. I’ve seen the heart, grit and resilience of Wisconsinites. I believe we can pass a budget, with bipartisan support, that'll ensure our state bounces back, better than ever. https://twitter.com/GovEvers/status/1361851950267006976/video/1 15 83 Wisconsin WI Tony Evers D GovEvers