Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today acted upon three pieces of legislation. Gov. Evers signed Assembly Bill 275, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 18, requiring the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to maintain a set of highway projects as possible
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today acted upon three pieces of legislation. Gov. Evers signed Assembly Bill 275, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 18, requiring the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to maintain a set of highway projects as possible selections for
Gov. Tony Evers is calling for the state to tighten gun control laws and knocked Republican lawmakers in the wake of mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso over the weekend that claimed 31 lives. Fielding questions from reporters after
MADISON – Since 2014, Wisconsin Republicans have rejected Medicaid expansion despite the positive impacts it would have on our state. Expanding Medicaid would save taxpayers over $320 million in this budget alone and invest money into needed health care programs.
MADISON — Gov.Tony Evers has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) later this month for 19 Wisconsin counties and tribes hit hard by severe storms, flooding, straight line winds and tornadoes. This is
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that 2020 rates on Wisconsin’s individual health insurance market will be 3.2 percent lower on a weighted average compared to 2019 rates. This encouraging news further demonstrates that the individual market is stabilizing and
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of gas in Chicago hit $3.30 on July 30, a staggering 17% higher than the national average of $2.72 per gallon. Drivers across Illinois are now paying an average of $2.99 a gallon.
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Governor’s Council on Tourism. The council advises the agency as it develops and enacts the strategic plan to advance tourism. “With it’s $7 to $1 return on investment, Wisconsin’s $21.6
While this could be a time for the celebration of bipartisanship, with more Republican power-grabs through undue lawsuits, I guess that’s just another missed opportunity.
While Republicans in the state legislature debate behind the scenes whether to try to override some of Governor Tony Evers’ partial vetoes of the state budget, a conservative legal organization is attempting a different tactic to limit the changes made by the governor.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today proclaimed August as ‘National Water Quality Month’ throughout the state of Wisconsin as part of his commitment to improving water quality. Earlier this year, Gov. Evers declared 2019 as the
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Governor’s Council on Tourism. The council advises the agency as it develops and enacts the strategic plan to advance tourism. “With it’s $7 to $1 return on investment, Wisconsin’s $21.6
The conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn four of Gov. Tony Evers’ partial vetoes in the budget, accusing him of using his veto pen to “turn lawmaking into a competing game
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland July 31, 2019 Office: (608) 267-9649 WATERTOWN – Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) joined Governor Tony Evers, as well as Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary-designee Preston Cole and Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer
Contact: Amber Meyer Smith, Vice President of Programs & Government Relations, (608) 251-7020 ext. 16 or asmith@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (920) 539-1772 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org Drop boxes around city help protect drinking water from medical waste MILWAUKEE — Clean Wisconsin
CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org WATERTOWN – Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to address nitrates
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 WATERTOWN — Gov. Tony Evers today announced additional efforts by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to address nitrates in ground and surface water. “I am committed to
Contact: Scott Laeser, Water Program Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 13 or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org Directs state agencies to start rule-making on new protections for drinking water WATERTOWN, WI — Clean Wisconsin strongly
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today acted upon three pieces of legislation. Gov. Evers signed Assembly Bill 275, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 18, requiring the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to maintain a set of highway projects as possible selections for design-build projects. The governor also vetoed Assembly Bill
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today acted upon three pieces of legislation. Gov. Evers signed Assembly Bill 275, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 18, requiring the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) to maintain a set of highway projects as possible selections for design-build projects. The governor also vetoed Assembly Bill 273 relating
Gov. Tony Evers is calling for the state to tighten gun control laws and knocked Republican lawmakers in the wake of mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso over the weekend that claimed 31 lives. Fielding questions from reporters after a news conference in Wauwatosa Monday, Evers gave his full-throated
MADISON – Since 2014, Wisconsin Republicans have rejected Medicaid expansion despite the positive impacts it would have on our state. Expanding Medicaid would save taxpayers over $320 million in this budget alone and invest money into needed health care programs. Today, Governor Tony Evers joined Senator Jon Erpenbach (D-Middleton) and
MADISON — Gov.Tony Evers has requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) later this month for 19 Wisconsin counties and tribes hit hard by severe storms, flooding, straight line winds and tornadoes. This is the first step in potentially requesting federal disaster aid for
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that 2020 rates on Wisconsin’s individual health insurance market will be 3.2 percent lower on a weighted average compared to 2019 rates. This encouraging news further demonstrates that the individual market is stabilizing and Wisconsin residents are able to access more affordable coverage options.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of gas in Chicago hit $3.30 on July 30, a staggering 17% higher than the national average of $2.72 per gallon. Drivers across Illinois are now paying an average of $2.99 a gallon.
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Governor’s Council on Tourism. The council advises the agency as it develops and enacts the strategic plan to advance tourism. “With it’s $7 to $1 return on investment, Wisconsin’s $21.6 billion tourism industry is one of Wisconsin’s leading economic drivers,”
While this could be a time for the celebration of bipartisanship, with more Republican power-grabs through undue lawsuits, I guess that’s just another missed opportunity.
While Republicans in the state legislature debate behind the scenes whether to try to override some of Governor Tony Evers’ partial vetoes of the state budget, a conservative legal organization is attempting a different tactic to limit the changes made by the governor.
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today proclaimed August as ‘National Water Quality Month’ throughout the state of Wisconsin as part of his commitment to improving water quality. Earlier this year, Gov. Evers declared 2019 as the Year of Clean Drinking Water because today the drinking water
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced four appointments to the Governor’s Council on Tourism. The council advises the agency as it develops and enacts the strategic plan to advance tourism. “With it’s $7 to $1 return on investment, Wisconsin’s $21.6 billion tourism industry is one of Wisconsin’s leading economic drivers,”
The conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty is asking the state Supreme Court to overturn four of Gov. Tony Evers’ partial vetoes in the budget, accusing him of using his veto pen to “turn lawmaking into a competing game of Scrabble.” The suit, filed on behalf of three taxpayers,
Contact: Rep. Katrina Shankland July 31, 2019 Office: (608) 267-9649 WATERTOWN – Today, Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) joined Governor Tony Evers, as well as Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary-designee Preston Cole and Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary-designee Brad Pfaff in Watertown for the announcement
Contact: Amber Meyer Smith, Vice President of Programs & Government Relations, (608) 251-7020 ext. 16 or asmith@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (920) 539-1772 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org Drop boxes around city help protect drinking water from medical waste MILWAUKEE — Clean Wisconsin joined Governor Tony Evers and Take Back My Meds Milwaukee
CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org WATERTOWN – Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) to address nitrates in ground and surface water, his second action this week
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 WATERTOWN — Gov. Tony Evers today announced additional efforts by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to address nitrates in ground and surface water. “I am committed to protecting Wisconsin’s waters and ensuring every Wisconsinite has access to
Contact: Scott Laeser, Water Program Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 13 or slaeser@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org Directs state agencies to start rule-making on new protections for drinking water WATERTOWN, WI — Clean Wisconsin strongly supports Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement on Wednesday to direct state