Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
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Recent News About Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
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Gov. Evers Announces $6.7 Billion Positive GAAP Balance in State’s General Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Report shows state has Generally Accepted Accounting Principles positive balance for fourth consecutive year in a row
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Gov. Evers Urges Legislature to Release $125 Million to Address PFAS, Act to Protect Wisconsin’s Groundwater
With rulemaking on PFAS standards stalled until GOP acts, governor calls for urgent legislative action and the release of $125 million in already-approved funds
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Gov. Evers Applauds WHEFA for Helping Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations
Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) for another successful year assisting Wisconsin nonprofit organizations.
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Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Hanukkah in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the end of The Festival of Lights. Gov. Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers today shared a video message wishing Wisconsinites a happy Hanukkah as families and individuals across the state celebrate the end of The Festival of Lights.
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Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Announces New Investments to Help Expand Access, Affordability, and Adoption of High-Speed Internet
Gov. Tony Evers, together with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA), and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC), today announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) approved the state’s plans to utilize $140 million of federal funds from the Capital Projects Fund (CPF) provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on the Year of Mental Health
Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Year of Mental Health and his efforts over the past year to invest in expanding access to mental and behavioral healthcare.
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Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $42 Million for HOME-American Rescue Plan Program
Applications for HOME-ARP now open to provide safe, affordable rental units and supportive services
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Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $414.4 Million To Improve Municipal Wastewater and Stormwater Infrastructure
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), today announced $414.4 million has been allocated for financial assistance through the Clean Water Fund Program to 84 municipalities to improve their wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
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Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $589 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a total of approximately $589 million in key projects across the state.
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Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Board of Regents Vote Tonight
Gov. Tony Evers released a statement regarding the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents vote tonight.
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Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding UW System Board of Regents Meeting Tomorrow
Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement regarding the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
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ICYMI: Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Federal Funding Awarded to Study Expansion of Passenger Rail Service in Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Green Bay, and Madison to be considered as future Amtrak stops under BIL program
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Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Board of Regents Vote
Gov. Tony Evers released the following statement regarding the vote by the University of Wisconsin (UW) System Board of Regents today.
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Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Shop Small Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address encouraging Wisconsinites to shop at local small businesses during the holidays.
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Gov. Evers Announces $15 Million Grant for City of Milwaukee to Redevelop Blighted Northridge Mall Property
Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $15 million grant has been awarded to the city of Milwaukee for their efforts to redevelop the former Northridge Mall complex located on the city’s northwest side.
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Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce New Programs Emerge from Historic Bipartisan Housing Legislation
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today that two new loan programs, Restore Main Street and Vacancy-to-Vitality, are now available and expected to spur the development of new affordable housing units across the state.
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Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Racine County Circuit Court
Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Racine County Circuit Court – Branch 4.
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Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Vetoes Bill Prohibiting Gender-Affirming Care in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers today vetoed Assembly Bill 465, a bill passed by Republican members of the Wisconsin State Legislature banning gender-affirming care for minor patients with gender dysphoria.
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Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Reckless Driving, Improve Road Safety by Expanding Access to Driver Education
Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 394, now 2023 Wisconsin Act 86, a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing reckless driving and improving road safety by expanding access to driver education.
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Gov. Evers Takes Action on 48 Bills
Gov. Tony Evers took action on 48 bills listed below in addition to Assembly Bills 465, 133, and 394, as already announced earlier today. In total, Gov. Evers today acted on 51 bills.