MADISON, WI – Today Governor Evers signed AB 532, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 136. Senator Feyen authored this bill to encourage Wisconsin investors to keep their dollars in the state by investing in Opportunity Zones. Under this bill, a taxpayer can decrease the amount of capital gains subject to state

LA CROSSE — Gov. Tony Evers today signed four bills at the Coulee Recovery Center in La Crosse focused on addressing substance use disorder and reducing and addressing opioid use in Wisconsin by supporting evidence-based treatment options for Wisconsinites and extending the successful prescription drug monitoring program. “We have to do more

MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers today applauded the State of Wisconsin Building Commission’s approval of $348.1 million for key projects across the state, including taking action to release grant funds for Secure Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth (SRCCCY) for youth to be relocated to upon the closure of Lincoln Hills and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Feb. 27, 2020, in honor of the victims of the mass shooting at the Molson Coors campus in Milwaukee.  Gov. Evers’ statement on this tragic event

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) shared the following statement regarding Governor Evers’ veto of the Republican plan to cut taxes and return money to Wisconsinites: “While not surprising, it is disappointing that the governor has vetoed the Republican plan for our budget surplus. In doing so he has refused

MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $4.9 million Harbor Assistance Program grant to support the construction of a new agricultural commodity bulk vessel transload facility at Port Milwaukee. The $31.3 million facility, the first of its kind on the Great Lakes, is being constructed at the port by the DeLong Company.

MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 611, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 103, relating to liens for aircraft and aircraft engines to bring Wisconsin’s laws in compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) registry requirements.  “This bill will benefit Wisconsin’s aviation community by enabling Wisconsin buyers and sellers to utilize

MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Sandie Giernoth as Washington County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment fills a vacancy that will be created by the retirement of Judge Andrew Gonring, effective March 28, 2020. “Sandie Giernoth is dedicated to justice and serving her community. She will be an effective and fair judge,” said Gov. Evers. Giernoth

Madison, WI – Last night, the State Senate voted to approve Assembly Bill 470, authored by Representative Ron Tusler (R – Harrison), Senator Jerry Petrowski (R – Marathon), and Representatives Paul Tittl (R – Manitowoc) and Tip McGuire (D – Kenosha).  This bill permits the creation of up to 12 new circuit court

MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today honored 14 individuals, businesses, and organizations as recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award in a ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol. “Financial literacy training is something we all need throughout our lives from elementary school to the workplace to retirement,” Evers said.

MADISON— Gov. Tony Evers today announced he granted pardons to 17 individuals following the consideration of recommendations made by the Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board after their hearings on Dec. 4, 2019 and Feb. 5, 2020. “I believe in second chances. Each of these individuals has earned a pardon by paying their debt

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has submitted a request for a federal disaster declaration for three southeastern Wisconsin counties damaged by severe winter storms that occurred Jan. 10-12. The request, made in a letter Monday to President Donald Trump, could make Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties eligible for federal disaster assistance to

MADISON – Governor Tony Evers today announced his appointment of Senator Janet Bewley to serve on the 2020 Census Complete Count Committee. The committee, formed through Executive Order #55, is tasked with encouraging participation from every segment of Wisconsin’s diverse population in the Census through awareness campaigns, education, and engagement with

MADISON —In response to the first case of the 2019 novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, Governor Evers issued the following statement: “This morning I was briefed by the team handling the response at the Department of Health Services. While we now have a confirmed case of coronavirus in Wisconsin, the risk

“We commend Gov. Tony Evers for calling for the investment of surplus state funds into our local public schools, and specifically into special education and mental health services and into furthering the goal of providing two-thirds state funding of public schools. These resources are vital to the mission of public

MADISON —  Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #69 calling the Legislature to meet in a special session on Tues., Feb. 11, 2020 at 1 p.m. to use $250 million in projected revenue surplus to recommit to two-thirds state funding for K-12 education including investments in school-based mental health services

MADISON, WI – Senate Democratic Leader Jennifer Shilling (D-La Crosse) and Assembly Democratic Leader Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) released the following statements after Governor Tony Evers called for a legislative Special Session to invest in Wisconsin public school classrooms and lower property taxes: “Our students today are the workforce of tomorrow,