Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #214 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Sat., Oct. 21, 2023, in honor of U.S. Army Private First Class Charles A. Dickman, who lost his life in the Korean War and whose remains have been identified and returned to Wisconsin for burial. “We are grateful Private First … [Read more...] about Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army PFC Charles A Dickman
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New Federal Grants to Support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is receiving nearly $17 million in new federal funding to enhance operations of the 988 Wisconsin Lifeline, the service that answers calls, texts, and chats to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline from Wisconsin-based phone numbers and locations. “I declared 2023 the Year of Mental Health … [Read more...] about New Federal Grants to Support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $134 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities
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
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