We are writing today to wish you a very happy Pride Month! Pride was born out of a movement not unlike what we see today, and as we celebrate the diversity and resiliency of the LGBTQ+ community this month, it also is a reminder of the work we must do

MADISON — First Lady Kathy Evers today announced that the Committee to Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Wisconsin’s Ratification of the 19th Amendment will be highlighting “Women Who Inspire” from across Wisconsin in a new website feature leading up to the 100th anniversary of enactment of the 19th Amendment in August. “As

[Madison, WI] – In case you missed it, Gov. Tony Evers is continuing to keep the public in the dark regarding important information about Wisconsin’s fight against COVID-19. After refusing to provide information about which nursing homes and meatpacking plants were experiencing outbreaks and testing at those locations, the Evers

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Wisconsin National Guard has concluded its mission to preserve public safety and protect the rights of protesters and the media as peaceful demonstrations occurred around Wisconsin following the murder of George Floyd. In coordination with local leaders, nearly 1,500 troops mobilized

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Mario White as Dane County Circuit Court judge. The appointment fills a vacancy created by Judge William Hanrahan’s resignation. “As the last week has shown, we need top-to-bottom change in our criminal justice system to address its systemic racism,” said

“Wisconsin’s Assisted Living profession has been on the frontlines of this COVID-19 crisis since the beginning, and will be for months to come, stated Michael Pochowski, CEO of the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA). “Investments to help facilities deal with increased costs due to the COVID-19 crisis include caregivers & staff, personal

MADISON — Following the Supreme Court of Wisconsin’s ruling striking down Wisconsin’s Safer at Home order, Gov. Tony Evers today approved a statement of scope developed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) beginning the administrative rule making process to enact protections for Wisconsinites during the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor’s approval letter

MADISON, Wis. – Even before COVID-19 forced our homes to become our entire worlds, they were our shelter for everything from rain and cold to tornado and blizzard. In more normal times, we went to offices to work and schools to learn. In our spare time we ventured to public buildings—grocery

Last night on CNN, Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers denounced the state Supreme Court’s decision to strike down his stay at home order. The ruling immediately ended Gov. Evers’ requirements for residents to stay “safer at home,” resulting in crowds of people descending into bars and restaurants. Gov. Evers said: “Today, absolutely, Wisconsin

Audio file of radio address. Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address on the Supreme Court of Wisconsin ruling that struck down Wisconsin’s Safer at Home order, effective immediately. Hi, folks. Governor Tony Evers here. As you may have heard, the State Supreme Court struck down Wisconsin’s Safer

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that businesses looking to keep workers, customers, and families safe while “turning the dial” toward reopening can now draw on a series of publications to keep them informed of best practices and safety tips. The brochures include general guidelines for all businesses to follow as

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for the Menominee-Shawano County Circuit Court – Branch 1. The appointment will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James Habeck, effective July 31, 2020. The new judge will complete a term ending July 31, 2021.

MADISON —​Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has launched a new online resource that makes it easier for the public to access testing sites throughout the state. This searchable map, available here, provides Wisconsinites with testing site locations, contact information, hours of operation, and guidance

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers today detailed efforts for delivering on another primary component of the Badger Bounce Back Plan: contact tracing. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has already trained an additional 401 contact tracers over the last two months, but the program is scaling up to match Wisconsin’s expanded COVID-19 testing. “Our

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed May 2020, as Building Safety Month throughout Wisconsin. The Alliance for Regulatory Coordination applauds this action as a way to raise awareness of the importance of building safety and to recognize the countless lives that have been saved due to the implementation of

MADISON, Wis. – Feeding themselves. Getting dressed. Brushing their teeth. Residents in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, often work directly with occupational therapy assistants to recover from strokes or other health issues and to maintain, recover or improve their ability to perform activities related to daily life. Yet

MADISON —​ Gov. Tony Evers commended the U.S. Navy for their announcement today that they have selected Wisconsin’s Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build a class of up to 10 multi-mission guided-missile frigates (FFGs) for the Navy’s FFG(X) program. This announcement follows a $31 million commitment from the state as part of the 2019-21 state