Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers celebrated the more than $1.05 billion federal grant jointly awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota. The funding … Please log in to
STURGEON BAY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson, yesterday joined Door Community Child Development Center for a ribbon cutting ceremony
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.
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
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
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
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
[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers celebrated the more than $1.05 billion federal grant jointly awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to replace the aging John A. Blatnik Bridge between Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota. The funding … Please log in to access subscriber content. If you don’t have a subscription, click
STURGEON BAY — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson, yesterday joined Door Community Child Development Center for a ribbon cutting ceremony of their new facility in Sturgeon Bay. Photos from the
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
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
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
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
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
[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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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