Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
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Recent News About Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
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Analysis: Wisconsin one of 24 states that is part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
An analysis by The Sconi shows Wisconsin is one of 24 states with a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."
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Evers proposes replacing ‘mother’ with ‘inseminated person’ in WI state code
Gov. Tony Evers (D-Wisc.) has proposed replacing “mother” with “inseminated” person in state code.
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers backs plan to replace word 'mother' with 'inseminated person' in state law
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is endorsing a proposal to amend state law by replacing the term "mother" with "inseminated person."
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Analysis: Wisconsin among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Wisconsin is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the The Sconi found.
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Gov. Evers Slams Republicans for Continued Delays Releasing Critical Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide, Stabilize Healthcare Industry in Western Wisconsin
Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee set to meet Monday without taking any action to release funding to fight PFAS, address urgent healthcare industry needs in Western Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Over 410,000 Homes and Businesses to See New or Improved High-Speed Internet Due to Evers Administration Efforts Since 2019
Evers Administration announces latest grant awards from the Capital Projects Fund Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program
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Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 408
Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill (SB) 408, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 105, which makes modifications to the “50-piece rule” for the Wisconsin State Legislature.
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Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Encourage Northern Wisconsin Businesses Affected by Lack of Winter Snow to Apply for Assistance
Application deadlines extended to at least July 31 and would cover a majority of counties that are currently covered under disaster declarations
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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Expanding Wisconsin's Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit for Working Families
Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on signing Assembly Bill 1023, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 101, which expands the current child and dependent care tax credit from 50 percent to 100 percent of the federal credit, helping reduce the tax burden for families struggling to afford the high cost of child care and care for adult dependents
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Gov. Evers Approves Critical UW System-wide Capital Project Investments, UW-Madison Engineering Building
Governor signs legislation allowing UW System to retain net revenue generated by attending Minnesota students, supporting System-wide capital improvements, including projects at UW-Madison and UW-Whitewater
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Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Annual Child Care Costs for Working Families
More than 110,000 Wisconsin taxpayers to see average benefit of $656 per filer, providing nearly $73 million in annual tax relief Governor renews calls for Legislature to pass long-term solution to address Wisconsin’s looming child care crisis
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Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Encourage Northern Wisconsin Businesses Affected by Lack of Winter Snow to Apply for Assistance
Businesses in Door County now eligible; application deadlines extended for Florence, Forest, and Marinette Counties
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Gov. Evers Announces Carr Retiring After 40 Years in Public Service, Law Enforcement
Gov. Tony Evers today announced Secretary Kevin Carr is retiring after more than four decades in public service and law enforcement.
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Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills
Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed three Republican-backed bills, which, if enacted, would set Wisconsin on a path toward insolvency, leaving the state unable to meet its basic duties to provide adequate funding for programs and services provided by the state, including education, healthcare, child care, public safety, and aid to local governments in the 2025-27 biennium and beyond.
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Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills
Gov. Tony Evers today took action on three bills, including Assembly Bill (AB) 890, Senate Bill (SB) 971, and SB 780.
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Gov. Evers Celebrates Public Schools Week Delivering Radio Address on New Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Gov. Tony Evers today celebrated Public Schools Week by delivering the Democratic Radio Address highlighting his administration’s efforts to address Wisconsin’s need to recruit, retain, and train talented workers in the education workforce through the launch of a new teacher apprenticeship pathway, as announced in his 2024 State of the State address.
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Gov. Evers Approves Bill Securing $15 Million in Crisis Response Resources to Support Healthcare Access in Western Wisconsin After Recent Hospital Closure Announcements
Governor’s improvements to bill ensure flexibility for crisis response funding to be used for any hospital services, including urgent care, OB-GYN, and mental health services, among others
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Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $370 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $370 million in key projects across the state.
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Gov. Evers Urges Lawmakers to Support Compromise to Release $125 Million to Fight PFAS Contaminants Statewide
Governor submits compromise to Republican-controlled Joint Finance Committee to immediately release funding to fight PFAS without controversial provisions benefitting polluters contained in Republican-backed bill
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Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin has been Selected by U.S. Department of Energy for Rural Clean Energy Demonstrations
Collaborative partnerships between local and Tribal government and industry will bring economic and clean energy benefits to rural Wisconsin communities