Gov. Tony Evers in his 2024 State of the State address tonight announced he is directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to issue a standing order that will remove barriers for over-the-counter contraception, including emergency contraception, for BadgerCare Plus members. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first daily, oral … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Reaffirms Support for Reproductive Healthcare, Announces Efforts to Expand Access to Oral Contraception, Postpartum Coverage After Pregnancy
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Gov. Evers Urges Legislative Action to Address Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis, Announces Interagency Council on Mental Health
Gov. Tony Evers tonight, in his 2024 State of the State address, highlighted his administration’s efforts during 2023, the Year of Mental Health, to bolster mental health supports statewide. Gov. Evers announced tonight that he will be creating the Governor’s Interagency Council on Mental Health. The Council will build upon the progress made during the Year of Mental … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Urges Legislative Action to Address Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis, Announces Interagency Council on Mental Health
Gov. Evers Again Urges Wisconsin Republicans to Release $125 Million in Already-Approved Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2024 State of the State address, again urged Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature to release $125 million in funds to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination that were approved more than 200 days ago. Relevant excerpts from Gov. Evers’ 2024 State of the State address are available … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Again Urges Wisconsin Republicans to Release $125 Million in Already-Approved Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide
Gov. Evers Announces Approval of Largest Forest Conservation Effort in State History
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers tonight, during his 2024 State of the State address, announced the approval of an additional conservation easement covering 54,898 acres of the Pelican River Forest to complete one of the largest conservation projects in Wisconsin history. Altogether, over 67,000 acres of the Pelican River Forest will be protected, ensuring the forest will remain open … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Approval of Largest Forest Conservation Effort in State History
Gov. Evers Sues Legislative Republicans for Violating Wisconsin Constitution
Gov. Tony Evers today sued Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature for violating the Wisconsin Constitution and intruding into executive powers. Gov. Evers, in a lawsuit filed today at the request of the governor by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, argues Republicans in the Wisconsin State Legislature are unconstitutionally and unlawfully obstructing basic … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Sues Legislative Republicans for Violating Wisconsin Constitution