Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced that Wisconsin municipalities received more than $134 million in fourth quarterly payments for 2023 for General Transportation, Connecting Highway, and Expressway Policing Aids. “Good local roads and bridges are part of what makes transportation infrastructure safe, reliable, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $134 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities
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Gov. Evers Proclaims October 17 “Rise Up for LGBTQ Youth Day”
Gov. Evers today joined GLSEN’s Rise Up for LGBTQ Youth campaign by proclaiming October 17 as “Rise Up for LGBTQ Youth Day” throughout the state of Wisconsin. The Rise Up for LGBTQ Youth campaign is bringing together advocates, educators, students, allies, and leaders across the country to celebrate LGBTQ youth and commit to combatting hateful rhetoric and policies that target … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Proclaims October 17 “Rise Up for LGBTQ Youth Day”
Gov. Evers Directs $170 Million in Emergency Funding to Stabilize Child Care Statewide
Gov. Tony Evers today, in a video message to Wisconsinites, announced he’s directing $170 million in emergency funding to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) to continue the Child Care Counts Stabilization Payment Program at current levels through June 2025. While the emergency stopgap measure does not meet the same funding levels Child Care Counts has … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Directs $170 Million in Emergency Funding to Stabilize Child Care Statewide
Highest State Surplus and Rainy Day Fund Balance in State History
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the state of Wisconsin ended Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 with a positive balance of $7.07 billion—eclipsing last year’s record-breaking $4.3 billion balance. In addition, the state maintained its ‘rainy day’ fund (Budget Stabilization Fund) at a record-high $1.8 billion, according to the new Annual … [Read more...] about Highest State Surplus and Rainy Day Fund Balance in State History
Michigan Governor as Next Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Chair
Gov. Tony Evers today, at the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers (GSGP) 2023 Leadership Summit that is taking place now through October 15th in Cleveland, Ohio, announced Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be the next chair of the GSGP.“Serving as chair of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers these last four years has been an honor, and this … [Read more...] about Michigan Governor as Next Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Chair