MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today directed the Department of Natural Resources to re-open several state parks, forests, and recreational areas originally closed due to unprecedented crowds and out of an abundance of caution to protect public health.The DNR will reopen 34 state parks and forests on May 1, 2020 under special conditions to help minimize overcrowding, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Reopen Several State Parks and Forests with Special Conditions
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Gov. Evers Commends Wisconsin National Guard for Continued Service Across Wisconsin
MADISON — The Wisconsin National Guard today released information regarding the work they have been doing to assist communities across Wisconsin since Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency on March 12, 2020. That release is available here. This includes bringing online additional teams to assist in the state's efforts to increase testing capacity, as … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Commends Wisconsin National Guard for Continued Service Across Wisconsin
Gov. Evers Announces Expanded Opportunities for Certain Nonessential Businesses
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced the another turn of the dial in expanding allowed operations for nonessential businesses, providing even more opportunities for businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible way. The Emergency Order, signed today by Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Andrea Palm, allows nonessential … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Expanded Opportunities for Certain Nonessential Businesses
Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address on Badger Bounce Back Plan
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
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