MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, joined by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, violence prevention advocates, and community leaders, today announced a $45 million investment in ensuring safer communities through violence prevention and support for crime victims. Under the plan announced today, Gov. Evers is investing $25 million into violence prevention efforts and $20 million to support victim services in Wisconsin. The violence prevention funds will help bolster both statewide research initiatives and community-based solutions, and the funding for victim services will support providers in meeting the recent increase in demand for these services. “We’re working to build the future we want for our kids and our state, and that

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Randy Romanski and Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Anne Sayers, kicked off Agricultural Tourism Week in Wisconsin yesterday at a press conference in Amery with Farm Table Foundation, celebrating the industry and its importance to Wisconsin’s rural and statewide economies. Photos of the governor’s visit to the Farm Table Foundation are available here and here. “Farmers, growers, producers, and other agricultural workers play an essential role in the health and well-being of folks across our state and country,” said Gov. Evers. “This week, and every week, we join in honoring the critical work they do to support our state economy and put fresh, healthy

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today congratulated Dr. Jill Underly’s first State of Education Address as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. In a video response, Gov. Evers reacted to Superintendent Underly’s address, underscoring his continued commitment to working together to do what’s best for our kids. The governor’s video message is available here and a transcription of the video is available below. Hello! Today, I want to congratulate Dr. Jill Underly on her first State of Education Address as State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Underly and I are both former teachers, so we know firsthand that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state. And that’s

MADISON- Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) joined Governor Evers, Reps. Robyn Vining (D- Wauwatosa), Beth Meyers (D- Bayfield) and Nick Milroy (D-South Range) and Sen. Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska) in introducing legislation to eliminate the personal property tax and hold municipalities harmless. Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement: “The personal property tax adversely impacts Main Street businesses at a time when far too many have either closed or are struggling with an abundance of challenges related to the Covid-19 pandemic. While many industries and professions, from manufacturing to agriculture, are currently exempt from the personal property tax,

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Republicans are once again attempting to cover up their abysmal record of underfunding public education. A GOP-authored bill moving through the state legislature would direct Gov. Evers to spend federal pandemic funds on education – strange considering Republicans have repeatedly struck down funding for mental health and K-12 schools. In his most recent state budget, Gov. Evers proposed significant investments in education and mental health. But Republicans cut his investments in school mental health aid by $16.5 million, and completely removed increased funding for mental health training of school professionals. And then, due to their underfunding of

[Madison, WI] – As illegal border crossings continue to reach record highs, including over 208,000 apprehensions in August, over half of state governors called on Joe Biden to wake up and address the crisis at our southern border in a letter yesterday. Unsurprisingly, Tony Evers’ name was not included, and he is joining Joe Biden in pretending that the crisis doesn’t exist — just the latest event in his long string of public safety failures as governor. Last spring, Wisconsin state legislators witnessed the border disaster firsthand and begged Evers to help — but Evers, who also pulled Wisconsin’s National Guard troops from the southern border in 2019,

August 30, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Announces $25 Million Investment for Transit Services in Madison and Milwaukee   MILWAUKEE — Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $25 million investment in transit services for the city of Madison and Milwaukee County. The investment is supported by the state’s American Rescue Plan Act dollars, and includes more than $5.2 million for the city of Madison and more than $19.7 million for Milwaukee County. Today’s news comes as last week the governor announced $250 million for two new competitive grant programs to help communities across Wisconsin rebound and recover from the coronavirus pandemic with a $200 million

August 27, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Appoints Peter Rindal as Eau Claire County District Attorney MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Peter Rindal to serve as Eau Claire County District Attorney. Rindal is a native of Eau Claire County, growing up on his family’s dairy farm near Fall Creek. After receiving his law degree, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Monroe County and then spent a year as an associate at an Eau Claire law firm. Since 2013 he has been with the Eau Claire County District Attorney’s Office, first as an Assistant District Attorney

August 25, 2021  Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Appoints Daniel Krieser as Green Lake County Coroner   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Daniel Krieser as the next Green Lake County Coroner. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. John Willett, effective May 1, 2021. “Dan Krieser will make a great coroner and will serve the folks of Green Lake County with expertise and professionalism,” said Gov. Evers. “In his time with the Fond du Lac County Medical Examiner’s Office, Mr. Krieser has gained the experience necessary to step into the job of coroner with ease.” Krieser, who plans to move to Green Lake County, has worked

August 18, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Appoints Clay Porter as Richland County Sheriff    MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Clay Porter as Richland County Sheriff. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Sheriff James J. Bindl’s resignation, effective July 12, 2021. Porter will complete the remainder of the term which ends January 2, 2023. “With 14 years of service in the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Clay Porter is a dedicated public servant,” said Gov. Evers. “I am confident he will serve his community well as the next sheriff.” Porter has been a law enforcement officer for 15 years.

August 16, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers, DHS Announce 608 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered at Wisconsin State Fair On-site vaccination clinic brings COVID-19 vaccines and free cream puffs to many during Wisconsin State Fair MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced that during the 11 days of the Wisconsin State Fair, the on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic administered 608 vaccine doses. All those vaccinated at the on-site clinic received a voucher for a free cream puff. “This is great news for our state as we work to get shots in arms and ensure our economy

August 12, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Awards $50 Million in Beyond the Classroom Grants Includes $500,000 awarded for technical assistance to out-of-school nonprofits  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the distribution of $49.5 million to over 100 out-of-school and childcare providers across the state through the Beyond the Classroom Grant Program and a $500,000 grant for technical assistance. Beyond the Classroom grants were provided to eligible nonprofit organizations providing virtual and in-person programming for school-aged children to help increase enrollment capacity, provide additional learning opportunities, or increase mental health support for school-age children during the 2021-2022 school year and summer

August 9, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers, DHS Announce 194 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered at Wisconsin State Fair On-site vaccination clinic brings COVID-19 vaccines and free cream puffs to many during Wisconsin State Fair’s opening days MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced that since opening day, the on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Wisconsin State Fair has administered 194 vaccine doses. The vaccine clinic will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. through the end of the Wisconsin State Fair on August 15. All those vaccinated at the on-site clinic receive a