MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that dozens of organizations, which collectively represent more than one million Wisconsinites, voiced their support for the extension of Safer at Home in briefs filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. On April 21, 2020, Legislative Republicans asked the Court to block Safer at

MADISON — On April 23, 2020, more than 200 businesses, city, county, and tribal government officials, medical professionals, and organizations representing everything from labor and educators to religious entities, to civil rights, to veterans affairs, signed a letter of support for Wisconsin’s Safer at Home efforts. “Without Safer at Home, our first

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm today signed Emergency Order #32, relating to the operation of an alternative care facility (ACF) at State Fair Park in West Allis. The ACF at State Fair Park will play a critical role in helping hospitals to

[Madison, WI] – Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald (R-Juneau) released the following statement after filing an original action in the Wisconsin State Supreme Court challenging the governor’s extension of the Safer at Home order through May 26th. “The public outcry over the Safer at Home

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Laura Waite to serve as Waushara County District Attorney. Waite is currently an assistant district attorney in Wood County. She has a diverse legal background with extensive experience working with survivors of domestic abuse and child abuse. Waite has a

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today declared a statewide State of Emergency in Wisconsin in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout the state. “Our first priority is protecting the people of Wisconsin and this executive order helps us control existing wildfires and use all available state assets to prevent new

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today signed Senate Bill 605, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 186, expanding access to complex rehabilitation technology for individuals with disabilities by adding power seat elevation or power standing components of power wheelchairs to the definition of complex rehabilitation technology in the Medicaid program.  “This is an important

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today directed Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm to extend the Safer at Home order from April 24, 2020 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2020, or until a superseding order is issued. The order implements some new measures to ensure safety and support

Two Rivers – Rep. Shae Sortwell (R-Gibson) released the following statement in response to Thursday’s declaration by Governor Evers to extend the “Safer at Home” order beyond the bounds of state law. “The Governor’s actions today cross the boundary from chaotic and arbitrary to lawlessness,” said Rep. Sortwell. “State law is

The following is Gov. Tony Evers’ radio address on the extension of Wisconsin’s Safer at Home order from April 24, 2020 to 8 a.m. May 26, 2020.  Hi, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. A little over three weeks ago, I asked for your help when I announced our Safer at

(MADISON) – Today, Governor Tony Evers issued Emergency Order #26, suspending administrative rules for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to keep child care opportunities available to critical staff while ensuring the safety of agency staff working with those facilities. “Wisconsin’s early care educators continue to work hard to provide

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the state is seeking volunteers to support Wisconsin’s healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Active and retired healthcare professionals and those who wish to help in non-clinical support positions are encouraged to sign up to volunteer through the Wisconsin Emergency Assistance Volunteer Registry (WEAVR).  “We

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today issued Emergency Order #22 to position the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) to continue providing its critical services by giving it flexibility to adapt to the new environments and circumstances due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. It covers a range of service

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers reiterates options for religious gatherings and services. Religious organizations and places of worship have inquired about opportunities to continue offering faith-based services and gatherings while still complying with the governor’s “safer at home” order. Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Army Corp of Engineers has officially been engaged by his administration and has already begun mobilizing at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park to begin the development of an alternative care facility (ACF). The Army Corp of Engineers has

Audio file of radio address. The following is Gov. Tony Evers’ radio address thanking voters, poll workers, and reporters and reminding Wisconsinites to monitor themselves for symptoms, follow guidance provided by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, and isolate at home. Hi, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here. As you know,

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today his appointment of Jack L. Dávila as Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Maxine White to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District 1. “More than ever, we need judges who treat everyone fairly

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, following inaction by the Legislature and disappointing decisions from the courts that failed to prioritize public health and safety, issued the following statement regarding today’s in-person spring election. “Although I remain deeply concerned about the public health implications of voting in-person today, I am overwhelmed