Governor Tony Evers
Recent News About Governor Tony Evers
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Gov. Evers Appoints Teresa Chrisman as Florence County Sheriff
Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Teresa Chrisman as Florence County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff Dan Miller’s resignation, effective July 10, 2023.
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Gov. Evers Announces Release of 2023 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the release of the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access’ third annual report. Building upon findings from the previous two reports, the 2023 report provides an update on efforts under Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration to expand access, adoption, and affordability of high-speed internet across the state.
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Gov. Evers Appoints Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court – Branch 3.
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Gov. Evers Signs 2023-25 Biennial Budget Making Historic Investments in Communities, Expanding Affordable Housing Statewide, Addressing PFAS
“Imperfect and Incomplete”: Gov. Evers gives Legislature “second chance” to complete work on the biennial budget, meaningfully address state workforce and child care industry challenges
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Senator Baldwin, Governor Evers Discuss the Critical Need to Replace the Blatnik Bridge in Superior
62-year-old bridge has suffered from significant structural deterioration, risking economy and Wisconsinites’ safety
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Gov. Evers Celebrates June Dairy Month, Highlights Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry
Gov. Evers today wrapped up June Dairy Month by highlighting his recent visits with dairy farmers, processors, and producers, as well as local community and agricultural industry leaders across the state.
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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Bipartisan Package of Affordable Housing Legislation
Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the five bipartisan bills signed last week to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for working families.
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-staff in Honor of Private First Class Clinton P. Koloski Who Lost His Life During World War II
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #206 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., June 30, 2023, in honor of Private First Class Clinton P. Koloski, who lost his life conducting combat patrol near Obermuhlthal, France, during World War II and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial.
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Gov. Evers, DCF Announce Final Child Care Counts Funding Proposal Submitted for Approval
Child care providers, parents brace for increased tuition and lack of staff and capacity as payment program enters final segment
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Senator Baldwin Delivers More than $1 Billion to Wisconsin to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet
Investment comes after Baldwin successfully “Badgered the FCC” to improve broadband map and ensure Wisconsin gets its fair share of resources
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Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Package of Affordable Housing Legislation
Gov. Tony Evers today signed five bipartisan bills to help expand access to safe, affordable housing for working families, a critical effort to help support the state’s workforce and maintain the state’s economic momentum.
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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Historic Shared Revenue Increases for Local Communities
Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the legislation signed earlier this week providing historic shared revenue increases for local communities, including a 20 percent increase in support to most municipalities statewide.
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Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation
Commission will advise on the creation of the Green Innovation Fund to leverage public and private financing to invest in environmental and clean energy solutions
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Gov. Evers Celebrates June Dairy Month by Signing Bill to Support Improving Agricultural Roads
Governor enacts bill creating the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program
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Gov. Evers Appoints Judge Pedro Colón to the Court of Appeals – District I
Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Judge Pedro Colón to the Court of Appeals – District I.
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Gov. Evers Enacts Legislation Providing Historic Shared Revenue Increases for Local Communities
overnor signs key portions of bipartisan compromise on shared revenue, including a 20 percent increase in support to most municipalities statewide, increasing school low revenue ceiling $1,000 per student
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Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding the Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe V. Wade
Gov. Tony Evers today released a video statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey and ruling the U.S. Constitution confers no right to an abortion. The decision upended the constitutional right to abortion that Wisconsinites and Americans relied upon for nearly 50 years.
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Gov. Evers Appoints Willie Smith to the Wedc Board of Directors
Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Willie Smith to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Board of Directors. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Joe Kirgues from the board.
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Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Flag at State Capitol in Celebration of Juneteenth
Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #205, raising the Juneteenth Flag for the fourth year in a row over the Wisconsin State Capitol in celebration of Juneteenth.
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Gov. Evers Urges Republicans to Approve Investments Making Child Care More Affordable, Accessible
Governor urges support to stabilize child care industry and support Wisconsin’s workforce statewide