MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes heard from 345 Wisconsinites at a virtual budget listening session last Tues., Nov. 17, 2020, about their priorities for the upcoming 2021-23 biennial budget. This was the first of four virtual budget listening sessions and was focused on healthcare and public health. A recording of the event is available here.“The budget … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes Hear from More Than 300 Wisconsinites at Virtual Budget Listening Session
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Gov. Evers Invests $120 Million to Support Small Businesses as COVID-19 Cases Surge
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today an additional $70 million in the second round of “We’re All In” grants, bringing the second round total to $120 million to be invested in Wisconsin small businesses. Today’s announcement brings the total investments in the “We’re All In” grant program to $185 million. “There’s no business that hasn’t been affected by this pandemic, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Invests $120 Million to Support Small Businesses as COVID-19 Cases Surge
City of Monroe 2020 Halloween Plans
The City of Monroe Common Council’s Public Safety Committee elected to set no hours nor formal Halloween plans for 2020, due to concerns over the coronavirus. There are no sanctioned activities planned. The Committee followed the guidelines/examples of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Green County Public Health Department, and many other communities in the region. … [Read more...] about City of Monroe 2020 Halloween Plans
Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Honoring the Career and Legacy of Chief Justice Abrahamson
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #83 recognizing the career and legacy of Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson by naming the Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room in her honor. Executive Order #83 is available here. “Over her 43 years on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Chief Justice Abrahamson was a champion for our judicial and legal … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Honoring the Career and Legacy of Chief Justice Abrahamson
Gov. Evers Announces Mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard to Support August Election
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin National Guard will assist local election officials as poll workers for the August 11, 2020, primary elections across Wisconsin. The announcement comes as last week the governor issued Executive Order #82 authorizing the Wisconsin National Guard to provide support during the August election. Individuals … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard to Support August Election