In State of the State, Evers declares the Year of the Kid

Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Children and Families Secretary Jeff Pertl visited The Morgue Coffee Company in Rhinelander Thursday morning, Jan. 23, for a community roundtable discussion on the challenges facing local families. The visit was part of a three-city tour in support of Evers’ annual State of the State Address which he delivered Wednesday evening. During the speech, Evers pronounced 2025 the Year of the Kid and detailed his plans to improve the lives of Wisconsin children as well as reduce costs for working families. Pictured: Matt Persike and Elissa Sheffer of the Rhinelander District Library, and Department of Children and Families Secretary Jeff Pertl, right, listen as Gov. Tony Evers talks about his annual State of the State Address. Facing the governor are, from left to right, are Courtney Smith, executive director of the Rhinelander Area Food Pantry, Nicolet College President Kate Ferrell and Di Wu, instructional designer at Nicolet College. (Photo by Heather Schaefer/River News)