The following is Gov. Tony Evers' radio address on the Badger Bounce Back plan. Governor Tony Evers & Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes · Gov. Tony Evers Radio Address -- April 23, 2020 Hi, Wisconsin, it’s Governor Tony Evers.A few weeks ago, Wisconsin had a pretty grim outlook for what COVID-19 could mean for our state.The good news is that data show that Safer at Home is … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address on Badger Bounce Back Plan
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Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Wildfire Conditions
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 ones from starting,” Gov. Evers said. “With the Wisconsin … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Wildfire Conditions
Wisconsin Humanities to Award CARES Relief to Cultural Organizations Struggling Due To COVID-19
MADISON, WI, April 20, 2020 – Grants of up to $10,000 will be available soon to Wisconsin’s humanities and cultural organizations to help them cope with financial hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Friday, the Wisconsin Humanities Council announced the Wisconsin Humanities CARES Relief Grant program, which will distribute close to $540,000. The relief funds were … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Humanities to Award CARES Relief to Cultural Organizations Struggling Due To COVID-19
Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin is Taking Big Steps to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the state of Wisconsin is taking big steps to increase COVID-19 testing capacity throughout the state. Working with the Wisconsin Clinical Lab Network, the state has grown the number of labs performing COVID-19 tests from just eight labs one month ago to 36 labs as of today. The state plans to continue public-private … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin is Taking Big Steps to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity
Gov. Evers Announces Badger Bounce Back Plan
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced Wisconsin's "Badger Bounce Back" plan which outlines important criteria for Wisconsin to be able to reopen its economy in phases and includes steps to make sure workers and businesses are prepared to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. In coordination with this announcement, at the direction of the governor, Wisconsin Department of … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Badger Bounce Back Plan