Summer Strand

2024 Roundup- Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Utility Hikes, Democratic Losses and the Wealth Gap

As Evers appointees rewarded utility execs, Kamala Harris backed off taxing corporations.

Rate Increases Approved for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service

Consumer advocate calls rate case 'huge missed opportunity to address the affordability crisis.'

Wisconsin Economic Summit kicks off Tuesday

Speakers will explore artificial intelligence and innovation during two-day event in La Crosse.

U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program

Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.

Gov. Evers Joins PSC, U.S. Department of Energy to Announce Wisconsin’s Launch of First Home Energy Rebates Program

Wisconsin becomes first state in the nation to launch Home Efficiency Rebate Program 

State Task Force Outlines Plans for $1 Billion Broadband Internet Expansion

Federal funds from Biden infrastructure program will bring broadband to 200,000 locations.

Gov. Evers Announces Release of 2024 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report

Almost All of Wisconsin Could Have High-Speed Internet Access by 2030

PSC Chair Summer Strand said areas still lacking reliable broadband are the hardest to reach. Federal aid will help.

Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Acceptance of State Digital Equity Plan

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

Republicans Fire Regulator Over Solar, Low-Income Assistance Decisions

Tyler Huebner didn't follow the law say GOP senators. Democrats say move is purely partisan game.

Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission

Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

RENEW Wisconsin leader on PSC board since 2020, but never confirmed by Legislature.

Gov. Evers Announces PSC Chairperson Valcq Leaving Evers Administration

Commissioner Strand selected to succeed Valcq as chairperson of PSC

Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments

Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.

Gov. Tony Evers Appoints Summer Strand to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves $253 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves $71 Million Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects include funding for the design of a new Wisconsin Historical Society Museum, new UW Madison Engineering Building, expansion of critical health care resources, and building improvements to improve safety, reduce energy usage and carbon emissions

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $106 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $28 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $60 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $92 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Building Commission Approves Nearly $87 Million in Projects in Wisconsin

Projects include nearly $66 million approved for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center expansion

As State Looks to Bounce Back from Pandemic, Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Support for $2.38 Billion in Capital Budget Investments to Provide Estimated 29,000 Family-Supporting Jobs, $4.3 Billion in Economic Impact 

Governor's 2021-23 capital budget to be taken up by State Building Commission this week includes major projects in both Republican and Democratic districts

Governor Evers Announces 2021-23 Capital Budget Recommendations

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves Projects

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves $350 million for Key Projects

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves $73 million for Key Projects

Building Commission Approves $65 million for Key Projects

Building Commission Approves Projects, Gov. Evers Applauds Approval for Secure Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth

Gov. Evers Applauds Renewable Energy Project Approved by Building Commission

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approved Projects

Gov. Evers is committed to maintaining safe and reliable buildings by making smart and efficient maintenance decisions and investing in needed repairs and upgrades across the state building portfolio.

GOP rejects funding for cancer research facility, veteran homes, and mental health facilities

Republicans jeopardize investments in Wisconsin’s future

Gov. Evers Announces 2019-2021 Capital Budget Recommendations

These Capital Budget Recommendations aggressively and responsibly address deferred maintenance and life safety issues in state-owned buildings.

State Building Commission Approves Key Projects

Design and construction of UW-Milwaukee Sandburg Hall renovation project.

Gov. Evers Announces Gubernatorial Appointments

Summer Strand as the Governor’s Designee to the Building Commission