MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #237 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Aug. 29, 2024, in honor of former Wisconsin State Rep. James Soletski, who passed away on Tues., Aug. 20, 2024, at the age of 75.“A lifelong Wisconsinite, Representative Soletski was dedicated to serving others and the … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. James Soletski
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Gov. Evers Announces Jeff Pertly Will Succeed Secretary Amundson as Secretary of DCF
Today, the governor announced Jeff Pertl will succeed Secretary Amundson as secretary of DCF. Pertl is currently deputy secretary at DCF and has served in the role since 2019. Prior to his current role, Pertl was the senior policy advisor for the Office of the State Superintendent at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction from 2009 to 2018, where he worked on … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Jeff Pertly Will Succeed Secretary Amundson as Secretary of DCF
Gov. Evers Announces DCF Secretary Amundson Leaving Evers Administration
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Emilie Amundson will be leaving the Evers Administration, effective Sept. 11, 2024. Before being appointed DCF secretary, Secretary Amundson previously served as chief of staff to Gov. Evers as then-state superintendent of Public Instruction. “Emilie truly embodies … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces DCF Secretary Amundson Leaving Evers Administration
Gov. Evers Delivers 2024 State of the State Address
Gov. Tony Evers tonight delivered his 2024 State of the State address. Below are Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Good evening, Wisconsinites!Honorable Supreme Court Justices, Tribal Nation leaders, constitutional officers, members of the Wisconsin National Guard and active and retired members of our armed forces, cabinet members, Senate President … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Delivers 2024 State of the State Address
Gov. Evers Declares 2024 the Year of the Worker
Gov. Tony Evers tonight focused largely on addressing the state’s generational workforce challenges during his 2024 State of the State address. Gov. Evers declared 2024 the Year of the Worker in Wisconsin and announced new efforts by the Evers Administration to build a workforce prepared to meet the needs of a 21st-century economy, including launching the state’s first teacher … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Declares 2024 the Year of the Worker