Sen. Smith and Rep. Emerson: Statement regarding Governor Evers’ Capital Budget request for UW-Eau Claire’s science hall

CONTACT: March 7, 2019                                                                                                           Meghan Sovey Meghan.sovey@legis.wi.gov/ 608-266-8546 Crystal Miller, Rep. Jodi Emerson Crystal.miller@legis.wi.gov/608-266-7461  MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following joint statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement to include $109 million

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Fred Clark to Natural Resources Board

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the appointment of Fred Clark to the Natural Resources Board, replacing a seat formerly filled by Department of Natural Resources Secretary-designee Preston Cole. “As a lifelong conservationist and a

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Wisconsin Historical Society: 2019-2021 Wisconsin State Capital budget

Contact: Kara O’Keeffe Kara.okeeffe@wisconsinhistory.org 608-261-9596 Madison, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to see Governor Evers’ and the state’s commitment to the new state history museum project by including it in the 2019-2021 Wisconsin State Capital Budget. “Wisconsin now has the opportunity to build a world-class history museum

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Rep. Billings: Praises Gov. Evers’ investments in Wisconsin

Rep. Jill Billings (608) 266-5780 State Capital Budget provides funding and jobs for La Crosse Madison, Wis – Today, Governor Tony Evers released his 2019-2021 capital budget recommendations, which includes investment in several vital projects for UW-La Crosse. Rep. Jill Billings (D-La Crosse), Chairwoman of the State Building Commission subcommittee

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Voces de la Frontera: Milwaukee County Board Committee advances resolution supporting state driver licenses for immigrants

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, sfreeman@vdlf.org, 414-469-9206 MILWAUKEE — On Thursday afternoon, the Judiciary, Safety, and General Services committee of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted in favor by a 3-2 vote to pass a resolution declaring Milwaukee County’s support for restoring driver licenses for immigrants and low-income people in Wisconsin.

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Sen. Smith and Rep. Emerson: Statement regarding Governor Evers’ Capital Budget request for UW-Eau Claire’s science hall

CONTACT: March 7, 2019                                                                                                           Meghan Sovey Meghan.sovey@legis.wi.gov/ 608-266-8546 Crystal Miller, Rep. Jodi Emerson Crystal.miller@legis.wi.gov/608-266-7461  MADISON – Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) and Representative Jodi Emerson (D-Eau Claire) issued the following joint statement regarding Governor Tony Evers’ announcement to include $109 million for phase one of reconstructing UW-Eau Claire’s Science Hall. Senator

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Gov. Evers: Announces $109 million capital investment at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7th, 2019 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     EAU CLAIRE — Governor Tony Evers today announced that his capital budget will include a $109 million investment to help the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire replace Phillips Hall with a new Science and Health Sciences building, ensuring their ability to maintain world-class

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Gov. Evers: Appoints Fred Clark to Natural Resources Board

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443     MADISON – Today, Governor Tony Evers announced the appointment of Fred Clark to the Natural Resources Board, replacing a seat formerly filled by Department of Natural Resources Secretary-designee Preston Cole. “As a lifelong conservationist and a highly respected former legislator who has spent his life dedicated

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Evers proposes $109 million for new UW-Eau Claire science building

Gov. Tony Evers today announced his capital budget will include $109 million to help UW-Eau Claire replace a 56-year-old science building. In making the announcement, Evers said the project would be a collaboration with Mayo Clinic, allowing its researchers to work alongside students and staff. He also hoped it would

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Evers says he stands behind Crim despite 2005 child abuse charge

Gov. Tony Evers says he stands by Dawn Crim, his choice to lead the Department of Safety and Professional Services, despite a more than decade-old child abuse charge. Evers told reporters Tuesday he didn’t know about the 2005 charge, which was later dismissed, when she joined the Department of Public

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