July 27, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov   Gov. Evers Statement on Special Session to Do What’s Best for Kids  Republicans reject more than $400 million for K-12, more than $100 million for higher education MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement after Republicans in the Legislature rejected investing more than

 July 16, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers, WEDC Secretary Hughes, Local Leaders Celebrate Opening of Nexus Pharmaceuticals’ New Manufacturing Facility in Pleasant Prairie   PLEASANT PRAIRIE — Gov. Tony Evers today joined with the owners of Nexus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, and local leaders

July 16, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Applauds WHEFA for a Successful 2021 Fiscal Year Helping Wisconsin Nonprofits    MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA), which just issued its 2021 Fiscal Year in Review for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The report indicates

July 15, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Heartland Produce Groundbreaking on New $29 Million Facility in Kenosha WEDC supports project with up to $500,000 in tax credits KENOSHA — Gov. Tony Evers, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes, and Kenosha-area officials today celebrated the groundbreaking of

July 17, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Airforce Airman 2nd Class Edward J. Miller   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., July 17, 2021, in honor of U.S. Airforce Airman 2nd Class Edward J.

 July 14, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Announces Groundbreaking $130 Million Investment in Workforce Solutions  New workforce programs build on successes and incentivize new solutions to workforce challenges GREEN BAY — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he is investing $130 million into solutions to help address the state’s post-pandemic workforce needs. The announcement comes as Wisconsin continues to be a national leader in getting available

 July 13, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Eau Claire County District Attorney   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today he is seeking applicants for Eau Claire County District Attorney. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by District Attorney Gary King’s resignation, effective August 14, 2021.

 July 8, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Signs One of the Largest Tax Cuts in Wisconsin State History, Announces More Than $100 million in New Funding for Public Schools Governor provides more than $2 billion in individual tax relief, delivers on campaign promise to cut taxes for middle-class families by

July 7, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program Payment of Internet Bills  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program (WERA), which provides rental and utility assistance to households affected by the pandemic, will begin to include coverage of internet costs for qualifying households. To date, the state program has provided

June 29, 2021 Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers Takes Action on Three Bills   MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed two bills. Senate Bill 198, now Wisconsin Act 55:  Modifies existing law to make administrative and technical changes to enhance the collection of room taxes already owed under current law and to reduce

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