Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
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Recent News About Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
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Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board
Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board
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Gov. Evers Signs Bills to Address Carjacking and Reckless Driving in Wisconsin
Governor again urges Legislature to approve budget initiatives designed to curb reckless driving, make roads safer
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #199 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Fri., May 12, 2023, in honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising, who was killed in the line of duty on Sat., May 6, 2023, at the age of 29
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Gov. Evers Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day
Gov. Tony Evers on May 9 shared a video message with Wisconsinites celebrating Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day throughout the state of Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County District Attorneys
Gov. Tony Evers announced on May 8 that he is seeking applicants for Grant, Oneida, and Vernon County district attorneys, respectively
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Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Improve Water Quality Across the State, Takes Action on Three Additional Bills
Gov. Tony Evers on May 8 signed four bills, including a bipartisan bill to support farmers and producers in protecting watersheds across the state by expanding eligibility for producer-led watershed protection grants
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National poll shows strong support for prohibiting boys from playing girls’ sports; Wisconsin one of 29 states that allows it
As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, a new national poll finds the majority of Americans support such a prohibition.
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Gov. Evers Orders the Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighters of Wisconsin Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #197 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sun., May 7, 2023, as a mark of respect for the firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty
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Gov. Evers Appoints Three Members to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
Gov. Tony Evers on May 5 announced three appointments to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
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Gov. Evers Calls Special Election for 24th Assembly District
Gov. Tony Evers on May 5 signed Executive Order #198 calling a special election for the 24th Assembly District, as a vacancy has been created by the election of State Sen. Daniel Knodl to the 8th Senate District
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Roy Coulson Harms Who Lost His Life in World War II
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #196 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., May 6, 2023, in honor of Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Roy Coulson Harms, who lost his life in World War II and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial
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Gov. Evers: “It’s Not Enough. The State Must Step Up.”
Governor calls on Legislature to provide larger increases for local communities, remove restrictions on local control in shared revenue legislation
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Gov. Evers, DVA Announce Grants for Community-Based Organizations Supporting Veteran Mental Health
Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary James Bond, announced on May 4 that applications are now being accepted for the Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant program
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ICYMI: Legislative Republicans Reject More Than 540 Priorities for Wisconsin
On May 3, Republican members of the Joint Committee on Finance removed more than 540 provisions from Gov. Tony Evers’ 2023-25 biennial budget in a single budget motion, including investments in mental health supports for kids, support for veterans, seniors, and working families, to bolster the state’s workforce, to expand BadgerCare and provide healthcare coverage to 90,000 Wisconsinites, and to ensure no kid goes hungry at school by providing universal free breakfast and lunch, among many other provisions
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Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $125.7 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $125.7 million in key projects across the state
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Gov. Evers Appoints Three Regents to the UW Board of Regents
Gov. Tony Evers on May 2 announced three appointments to the University of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents
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Gov. Evers Kicks Off Mental Health Awareness Month Highlighting Mental and Behavioral Health Budget Investments
Governor’s budget includes $500 million to support mental and behavioral health across the state
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Gov. Evers Appoints Carol Demko as Florence County Register of Deeds
Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Carol Demko to serve as Florence County Register of Deeds
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Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce
Twenty-five task force members will work to find long-term solutions to the state’s generational healthcare workforce challenges