MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that nearly 12,000 Wisconsin farmers received a total of $41.6 million through the Wisconsin Farm Support Program, a joint program between the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR). Each recipient received a $3,500 … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces $41.6 Million Distributed Through Wisconsin Farm Support Program
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff on July 25, 2020, in honor a recently identified Korean War Soldier whose remains have been returned to Wisconsin for burial. Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon of Superior will be buried with full military honors on Saturday, July 25, in … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon
Gov. Evers Announces Additional Cuts to State Spending Due to COVID-19
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced he has directed the Department of Administration (DOA), under Secretary Joel Brennan, to work with state agencies to identify $250 million in cost savings for the current fiscal year (FY20-21).“The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on our nation, state, communities, businesses, and families,” said Gov. Evers. “All state and … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Additional Cuts to State Spending Due to COVID-19
Gov. Evers Announces the Passing of Ben Belzer
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced the death of 25-year-old staffer, Ben Belzer, the governor’s personal assistant, who died tragically in a tubing accident over the weekend. “Kathy and I and my team are stunned by the loss of Ben this past weekend. It’s unimaginable that he’s gone. “Ben was simply incomparable. He was remarkably talented and, even at 25, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces the Passing of Ben Belzer
Fatal Incident on Sugar River
On Saturday July 18th, 2020 at 3:20pm Green County Deputies and the Albany Fire Department responded to the area of N4600 County Highway E to the report of a male subject tubing on the Sugar River who went under the water and did not resurface. Also responding were Albany EMS, Green County EMS, Brodhead Fire Department, WI Department of Natural Resources, Janesville … [Read more...] about Fatal Incident on Sugar River