Wisconsin governor talks child care shortage, funding at Fennimore stop

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Thursday, touring the college’s Child Care Center. The governor’s appearance was an effort to highlight the importance of making childcare accessible and affordable, in order to support and bolster the state’s workforce.  Evers said, “I’m spending a lot of my time making sure people understand how important it is when you have several hundred million dollars in the budget for Childcare Counts.” The Southwest Tech Child Care Center has received $310,346 in Child Care Counts funding. In addition, 38 providers in Grant County have been awarded $6,164,598 through the program. Evers’ visit was an opportunity to highlight the program and reinforce that his 2025-27 Executive Budget allocates more than $500 million to help lower childcare costs, support the childcare industry, and invest in employer-sponsored childcare. Evers’ one-hour tour included visits to each classroom, outdoor play areas, and the center’s gymnasium.