The GOP monkey-wrenching duo of Fitzgerald and Vos running the Wisconsin State Legislature is approaching the seventh month of holding hostage the confirmation of any and all Tony Evers’ cabinet secretary nominations.
Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order creating a “lead czar” to coordinate efforts by state agencies to address the risks of lead contamination in drinking water. Along with creating the position at the Department of Health Services, the
Contact: Rep. McGuire, 608-266-5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from State Representative Tip McGuire on the signing of Executive Order 36 by Gov. Tony Evers at Every Child’s Place in Kenosha: “I want to thank Gov. Evers for
CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org KENOSHA – Today Gov. Tony Evers took a step toward protecting children from the devastating effects of lead exposure by signing an executive order that creates
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 KENOSHA — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order 36 to address the issue of lead exposure in drinking water. The governor was joined by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Jeanne Ayers from Department of Health Services,
Contact: Carly Michiels, Government Relations Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 30 or cmichiels@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org New lead appointee tasked with tackling lead poisoning KENOSHA — Clean Wisconsin praises Gov. Tony Evers for signing
DOT Secretary Craig Thompson recently announced the administration will create a committee that includes agency staff and representatives of local government to evaluate applications for the use of $75 million in GPR for transportation projects. Thompson said possible uses of
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced several appointments to the Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification, which was recently formed by Executive Order 20 in April 2019. The task force will coordinate worker misclassification matters
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Iron County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Patrick Madden. The new judge will complete a term ending
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA), which just issued its 2019 Fiscal Year in Review for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The report indicates WHEFA saved Wisconsin non-profit institutions nearly
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers announced today the city of Fitchburg will receive a grant worth up to $1 million from the Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) program of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The funds will be used to
Following years of turmoil and gridlock in many states, newly elected governors are getting a lot done.
The Joint Finance Committee unanimously approved moving $2 million in the Department of Health Services’ budget to cover a shortfall at the state’s two mental health institutes. In the process, Dems slammed Republicans for refusing to accept federal money to
Gov. Tony Evers is ruling out the possibility that a portion of the $75 million in GPR set aside for transportation projects could fund the Milwaukee streetcar. DOT Secretary Craig Thompson on Thursday announced the administration will create a committee
Digging deeper into Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget vetoes.
The GOP monkey-wrenching duo of Fitzgerald and Vos running the Wisconsin State Legislature is approaching the seventh month of holding hostage the confirmation of any and all Tony Evers’ cabinet secretary nominations.
Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order creating a “lead czar” to coordinate efforts by state agencies to address the risks of lead contamination in drinking water. Along with creating the position at the Department of Health Services, the order charges state agencies with informing about and protecting Wisconsinites
Contact: Rep. McGuire, 608-266-5504 MADISON – The following is a statement from State Representative Tip McGuire on the signing of Executive Order 36 by Gov. Tony Evers at Every Child’s Place in Kenosha: “I want to thank Gov. Evers for his leadership in tackling the problem of lead contamination in
CONTACT: Ryan Billingham, Communications Director, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, 608-208-1129 (office), 608-213-6972 (mobile/text), or ryan@conservationvoters.org KENOSHA – Today Gov. Tony Evers took a step toward protecting children from the devastating effects of lead exposure by signing an executive order that creates a new interagency coordinator. The coordinator will direct resources aimed
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 KENOSHA — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order 36 to address the issue of lead exposure in drinking water. The governor was joined by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Jeanne Ayers from Department of Health Services, Mark Melotik from Kenosha County Public Health Department, and Department
Contact: Carly Michiels, Government Relations Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 30 or cmichiels@cleanwisconsin.org Jon Drewsen, Communications Director, (608) 251-7020 ext. 28 or jdrewsen@cleanwisconsin.org New lead appointee tasked with tackling lead poisoning KENOSHA — Clean Wisconsin praises Gov. Tony Evers for signing an executive order that creates a new interagency coordinator to
DOT Secretary Craig Thompson recently announced the administration will create a committee that includes agency staff and representatives of local government to evaluate applications for the use of $75 million in GPR for transportation projects. Thompson said possible uses of the money could include transit and indicated the city of
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced several appointments to the Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification, which was recently formed by Executive Order 20 in April 2019. The task force will coordinate worker misclassification matters handled by the Departments of Revenue, Department of Workforce Development,
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Iron County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the passing of Judge Patrick Madden. The new judge will complete a term ending June 30, 2020. The application for this position can be found
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today commended the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA), which just issued its 2019 Fiscal Year in Review for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The report indicates WHEFA saved Wisconsin non-profit institutions nearly $3.9 million by refinancing outstanding debt and completed 18 financings
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443 MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers announced today the city of Fitchburg will receive a grant worth up to $1 million from the Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) program of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The funds will be used to extend Fahey Glen from Lacy Road to East Cheryl Parkway,
Following years of turmoil and gridlock in many states, newly elected governors are getting a lot done.
The Joint Finance Committee unanimously approved moving $2 million in the Department of Health Services’ budget to cover a shortfall at the state’s two mental health institutes. In the process, Dems slammed Republicans for refusing to accept federal money to expand the Medicaid program and GOP members knocked the guv
Gov. Tony Evers is ruling out the possibility that a portion of the $75 million in GPR set aside for transportation projects could fund the Milwaukee streetcar. DOT Secretary Craig Thompson on Thursday announced the administration will create a committee that includes agency staff and representatives of local government to
Digging deeper into Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget vetoes.