June 24, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Critical New Relief for the Tourism and Entertainment Industries   Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address highlighting new relief funding for Wisconsin’s travel and tourism, entertainment, and lodging industries.

June 24, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Announces More Than $140 Million for Wisconsin’s Tourism and Entertainment Industries   LAKE GENEVA — Gov. Tony Evers today announced more than $140 million in grants to businesses and organizations that play an integral role in Wisconsin’s tourism and entertainment industries. The new grant programs

June 24, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Appoints Emily Hynek as Jackson County District Attorney   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Emily Hynek to serve as Jackson County District Attorney, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Daniel S. Diehn. Hynek will serve for the

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed seven bills into law, including several bipartisan policing changes. The governor called for these bills last week, emphasizing the need for the Legislature to take up more robust, comprehensive reforms. A signing statement for the policing changes bills is available here. Senate Bill 121, now Wisconsin

June 21, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Representative Ann Hraychuck   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Tues., June 22, 2021, in honor of former State

June 18, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Takes Action on Two Bills   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 46 in to law. Senate Bill 46, now Wisconsin Act 47:  Creates a presumption that an owner of land that abuts a navigable waterway is a riparian owner, and is

June 18, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Appoints Commissioner Regarding Eau Claire County District Attorney Charges   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has appointed a commissioner regarding charges brought against the Eau Claire County District Attorney. Under Wisconsin State Statutes, Chapter 17, the governor can remove a district

June 17, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov   Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Juneteenth   Audio file of Radio Address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Juneteenth in Wisconsin and highlighting the state’s continued efforts to address existing racial disparities and ensure a more just, equitable,

June 17, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision in California v. Texas MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in California v. Texas, an effort supported by Republicans to gut the Affordable Care Act and

June 17, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Richland County Sheriff   MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Richland County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by Sheriff James J. Bindl’s resignation, effective July 12, 2021. The new sheriff

June 10, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating State’s Continued Economic Recovery, Bounce Back from COVID-19   Audio file of radio address. MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Wisconsin’s continued economy recovery and bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic as the Legislative Fiscal

FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 CONTACT: press@tonyevers.com Excerpts from Gov. Evers’ Address to the Democratic Party of Wisconsin State Convention MADISON, Wis. – Below are excerpts of Gov. Tony Evers’ prepared remarks for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s State Convention Saturday evening. Gov. Evers will join Democrats from across the state to highlight his

June 1, 2021  Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Announces Rainbow Pride Flag to be Flown Statewide in Celebration of Pride Month Governor signs executive orders directing state agencies to use gender-neutral language, prohibiting use of state and federal funds for conversion therapy MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #120, ordering

May 28, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Congratulates Class of 2021 Graduates   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today congratulated the Class of 2021 on their graduation. After an unprecedented year adapting to learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, students and their friends, families, and supporters across Wisconsin are celebrating this