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Gov. Evers Welcomes Grand Craft Boats to Wisconsin

Custom boat builder will employ up to 20 skilled workers in Genoa City

Child care workers keep economy moving

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant to help Madison Area Technical College train workers and assess child care needs

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Robert A. Stevens

Homegrown entrepreneurs

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will help Kenosha create the next generation of diverse business owners

Gov. Evers Extends Application Deadline for Coroner of Green Lake County

Building careers while incarcerated

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will bring new educational opportunities, workforce support to incarcerated individuals

Working Families Party Endorses Slate of Union Members, Community Organizers for Local Office

As state, federal pandemic relief stalls, WFP backs first-time candidates running to bring systemic change local

Credits toward careers

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will allow Sauk Prairie schools to train students for careers, help workers upskill and keep key industries moving forward

Rebecca Kleefisch “Disappointed” In Plan to Return Taxpayer Dollars, Calling it a “Non-Starter”

Rep. Bowen Statement Gov. Evers’ Forward-Thinking Surplus Plan

“We Have a Golden Opportunity to Make a Real Difference in the Lives of our Constituents for Generations to Come”

Senate Minority Leader Voices Strong Support for Governor Evers’ Surplus Plan

Representative Sara Rodriguez: Statement on Surplus Funds

Gov. Evers Announces Plan Using Surplus Funds to Address Rising Costs, Barriers to Employment in Wisconsin

Governor’s plan provides $150 surplus refund to every Wisconsin resident, targeted relief for childcare and caregiver costs, and investments in education while holding the line on property taxes

As Milwaukee Crime Rages, Where Is Tony Evers?

Gov. Evers Highlights More Than $23 Million in Broadband Access Grants in Rural Wisconsin

Grants to connect more than 3,600 locations with new fiber broadband service

Milwaukee County Receives 575,000 N-95 Masks from Evers Administration

Office of Emergency Management distributed 175,000 masks to local municipalities, Department of Health and Human Services to distribute to County Service Users & Community Organizations

Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsin’s Continued Economic Recovery, Releases Statement Regarding Projected $3.8 Billion Surplus

Wisconsin’s Economy Shatters Records Under Gov. Evers

Unemployment Rate At Record Low 2.8%, State Has Projected $3.8 Billion Surplus

WisGOP Statement on National School Choice Week

WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson, State Patrol Superintendent statement on new State Patrol contract

Gov. Evers, PSC Urge Customers to Apply for Affordable Connectivity Program

Gov. Evers Announces More Than 5.4 Million Pieces of PPE Distributed So Far in 2022

More than 533,000 pieces of PPE distributed to school districts across Wisconsin this year

WisDems Welcome VP Harris, EPA Administrator Regan to Celebrate Clean Water Efforts

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released the following statement ahead of the Vice President’s visit

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Passage of GOP Gun Bills

“Is the GOP Really Willing to Be the Party of School Shootings?”

Gov. Evers Joins AG Kaul, Lawmakers, Advocates in Push to Defend Reproductive Healthcare Access in Wisconsin

Days before Roe v. Wade anniversary, leaders call for urgent action to protect access to abortion in light of pending U.S. Supreme Court decision

Gov. Evers, WEDC Highlight Affordable Housing and Access to Healthcare in Southwest Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers and WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes announce grant for Prairie du Chien, visit expanded dental clinic in Dodgeville

Evers Administration Continues COVID-19 Testing Efforts, Support

10.9 million COVID-19 tests administered in 2021, including nearly 200,000 tests administered in K-12 schools

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Continued Support for Students, Families, and Schools as Omicron Spreads

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin National Guard to Support Hospital and Nursing Home Capacity

Gov. Evers, OCI Announce Cost of COVID-19 At-Home Tests to be Covered by all Health Plans

New requirement comes from Biden Administration as Omicron Cases Surge

UW Health Nurses Present Over 1,500 Cards Showing Strong Majority Support for a Union Voice in Meeting with CEO

Nurses say they must have a strong, independent union to solve the growing crisis at UW Health and advocate for safe, quality patient care

Gov. Evers Grants 54 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 391

Gov. Evers Helps Secure 1.3 Million Masks in Less Than a Week

Governor Evers funding local transportation with quarterly aid payment of more than $132 million

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Behind President Biden’s Call for Voting Rights Legislation

Because of Gov. Evers, Wisconsinites Begin New Year With More Money in Their Pockets

WILL Urges Governor Evers to Abandon Race Discrimination in New Housing Assistance Program

State program to allocate housing grants based on race

WisGOP Statement on Tony Evers’ Refusal to Fire John Chisholm

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter James Ludlum and Captain Brian Busch

Special Programs to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Wisconsin Public Radio

Gov. Evers and DHS Announce Rate Increase to Help Support Healthcare Workforce in the Midst of COVID-19 Case Surge

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Investment in Statewide Meat Talent Development

Thank you, Governor Tony Evers

Statement from members of the Common Council: Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Nik Kovac, and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

Evers Administration, DHS, DPI Remind Schools of Support, Resources Available to Help Keep Kids and Educators Safe in School as Omicron Spreads

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Kewaunee County Circuit Court

DHS Schedules Listening Sessions to Get Input On How Settlement Funds Should Be Used to Address Wisconsin’s Opioid Epidemic

Virtual sessions start January 12 and are scheduled in regions across the state

DHS Provides Update on Support for Wisconsin’s Health Care System

Placing staff to meet increased demand for health care services during the COVID-19 surge

State Tax Burden Up, But Overall Burden Still Falling

Driven by rising income tax collections, Wisconsin’s state tax burden climbed in 2021 for the first time in a decade. Yet local and federal taxes as a share of income hit all-time lows during the pandemic and the total tax burden for state families and businesses is at its lowest level in at least a half century. Some taxes paid by middle-class families here remain relatively high, however, particularly the property taxes on a typical home.

On Law Enforcement Funding, GOP Proposes Half of What They Already Turned Down

Governor Evers and DHS Urge Wisconsinites to Test Their Homes for Radon

Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer overall and leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers

As Wisconsin Schools Shutter, Where is Tony Evers?

Finding resources for rural Wisconsin

Ruralwi.com to serve as a hub for rural residents and communities

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Stephen M. Smith

Gov. Evers Grants More Pardons Than Any Governor in Contemporary History

Governor announces another 30 pardons granted, bringing total to 337

Gov. Evers, First Lady Release Video Greeting, Deliver Radio Address Wishing Wisconsinites a Merry Christmas

Gov. Evers and First Lady Evers Invite Wisconsinites to See 2021 Executive Residence Holiday Decorations Celebrating the Stories of Wisconsin

DHS Reminds Wisconsinites of COVID-19 Testing Options

As Omicron cases increase, DHS urges Wisconsinites to get tested before traveling and attending gatherings

Gov. Evers Announces $18 Million to Help Wisconsin Families Pay Water Bills

Rent and utility assistance programs still available for households in need

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washington County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers and DHS Announce FEMA Support for Wisconsin Hospitals

FEMA support will provide critical care to Wisconsinites in the Green Bay area

Gov. Evers Announces Largest Positive GAAP Balance in Wisconsin State History

State will have a positive GAAP balance for the second year in a row, $1.18 billion positive GAAP balance in state's general fund for Fiscal Year 2020-21

Gov. Evers Awards More Than $27 Million in Grants to Event Venues and Live Event Small Businesses

WisGOP Statement on John Chisholm Complaint

Gov. Evers Authorizes Marinette County to Lower Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Retired Captain and Trooper Bryan G. Peth

Gov. Evers, St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

Governor Tony Evers Tours Stratatech production facility with DSPS Secretary Dawn Crim, UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank

The company that grew from a UW–Madison discovery in 1996 is manufacturing StrataGraft, a synthetic skin-graft replacement material for burn victim treatment

Gov. Evers Announces More Than 20,000 Farmers Receive $50 Million Through 2021 Farm Support Program

Direct support to farmers through three rounds of Farm Support Program exceeded $1 million in more than half of Wisconsin's 72 counties

State grant, collaborative partnership to benefit Milwaukee teens

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs December 16, 2021

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Battalion Chief Sean Slowey

Gov. Evers: Wisconsin’s Unemployment Rate Ties All-Time Record Low

Wisconsin's unemployment rate lowest it's been since November 2018 at 3 percent

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

Gov. Evers Submits New Redistricting Maps Using “Least Change” Approach Pursuant to Court Order

After Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects maps prepared by the nonpartisan redistricting commission, governor submits new maps to improve Republicans’ current gerrymandered maps

Governor Evers, DHS Mark the One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Vaccine Arriving in Wisconsin

More than two-thirds of Wisconsin adults are now fully vaccinated and nearly 90,000 children ages 5 through 11 have received at least one dose.

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $60 Million in Projects Aimed at Developing Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges

12 regional projects through Workforce Innovation Grants will help bolster Wisconsin workforce in counties across the state

Gov. Evers, Sixteen Governors Urge Senate Action to Protect Voting Rights

Rep. Hintz to Step Down as Assembly Democratic Leader

La Crosse Lighthouse Peer-Run Respite Opens

A space for healing mental health and substance use concerns

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Judge George S. Curry

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce $30 Million Investment in Food Pantry Network

‘Lucky to have survived’: Crashes involving State Patrol cruisers a reminder of Move Over laws

New state law strengthens protections for responders

Gov. Evers Celebrates More Than $800 Million Investment Wisconsin to Receive for Water Infrastructure

Wisconsin to receive $142 million in 2022 to invest in ensuring safe drinking water

Gov. Evers Signs Assembly Bill 218

Gov. Evers Awards More Than $14 Million in Grants to Movie Theaters, Summer Camps, and Minor League Sports Teams

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Signing of Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation into Law

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Proclaims “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day” Across the State

Governor Evers awards nearly $4 million to local transit services

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Two Bills to Support Victims and Survivors of Sexual Assault

AG Kaul Celebrates Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation Becoming Law

New law to help prevent a future backlog of sexual assault kits in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Signs Assembly Bill 297

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $150,000 Grant for Computer Science Education Pilot Program

First Case of the Omicron Variant Identified in Wisconsin

Governor Evers, DHS urge vaccination and continued public health practices to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant

Governor Evers Vetoes Legislation to Provide Parents with Access to Classroom Materials

WILL-supported legislation would have required districts to post classroom material online

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 29 Bills, Vetoes Legislation Restricting Reproductive Healthcare

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Brandon R. Romo

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Americans for Prosperity Calls on Gov. Evers to Protect WI Workers Against Misguided Vaccine & Testing Mandates

Gov. Evers Delivers on Promise to do What’s Best for Kids, Invests $110 Million in Wisconsin Kids and Schools

Funding directed by the governor to provide new, additional funding to every school district in Wisconsin

Senator Agard Testifies in Support of DNR’s PFAS Standards

DNR held a public hearing to hear feedback regarding PFAS standards in ground and surface water

Wisconsin Supreme Court Adopts Criteria for Redistricting in WILL Lawsuit

Court will adopt maps without considering partisanship, will seek “least changes”

Gov. Evers Appoints Jack Salzwedel to the WEDC Board of Directors

Gov. Evers Appoints Lori Kornblum to the Court of Appeals District II