WHEDA Statement on State of the State Address

MADISON, Wis. — Governor Tony Evers spoke last night about his plans to help children thrive by investing in mental health services, addressing crime and gun violence, reducing the cost of childcare, and ensuring affordable life-saving prescription drugs.   

WHEDA CEO and Executive Director Elmer Moore, Jr., the agency working to address the housing shortage, released the following statement in support of the Governor’s plans for 2025:

“As a parent, I commend Governor Evers for proclaiming 2025 the Year of the Kid and for focusing initiatives on the key issues that prevent children from thriving, including housing.

WHEDA believes housing is a core human need irrefutably linked to mental and physical health. No child should be worried about where they will sleep at night.

Housing quality and stability can significantly and powerfully impact a child’s development, health, and well-being. Studies show that poor-quality housing can cause higher levels of anxiety and depression and lead to physical and behavioral problems. Likewise, housing instability can cause children to experience emotional difficulties and developmental delays due to frequent moving or displacement.

We look forward to working with the Governor to integrate housing into his efforts to ensure the growth and development of Wisconsin children. We will continue to administer existing financing programs and create new ones that support affordable housing development throughout Wisconsin.”

Read the Governor’s full address here.

ABOUT WHEDA

The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority is a self-supporting public agency whose mission is to help Wisconsin thrive by expanding access to affordable housing choices. Since its creation in 1972, the Authority has financed the development of more than 87,300 affordable rental units, helped more than 141,800 families purchase a home, and provided more than 29,200 small business and agricultural loan guarantees. To learn more about the Agency and its programs, visit wheda.com or call 800-334-6873.