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
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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
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 Delivers Weekly Democratic Radio Address on the Extension of Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order
The following is Gov. Tony Evers' radio address on the extension of Wisconsin's Safer at Home order from April 24, 2020 to 8 a.m. May 26, 2020. Governor Tony Evers & Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes · Gov. Tony Evers Radio Address -- April 16, 2020 Hi, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here.A little over three weeks ago, I asked for your help when I announced our Safer at Home … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Democratic Radio Address on the Extension of Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order