MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Wisconsin National Guard has concluded its mission to preserve public safety and protect the rights of protesters and the media as peaceful demonstrations occurred around Wisconsin following the murder of George Floyd.In coordination with local leaders, nearly 1,500 troops mobilized over the last week in response to requests … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, Local Leaders Announce Conclusion of Wisconsin National Guard Mission
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Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today named leaders from around the state to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity. The governor announced the commission during his State of the State speech in January. The commission will be tasked with developing long-term strategies on how Wisconsin can best support the needs of rural Wisconsinites and rural communities. “Even … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity
Gov. Evers Announces Rainbow Pride Flag to Fly Over State Capitol Honoring Pride Month
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Rainbow Pride flag will be raised over the Wisconsin State Capitol during the month of June in recognition of Pride Month. The Rainbow Pride flag will fly over the East wing of the State Capitol building beginning at 1 p.m. on Fri., June 5, 2020, and ending at sunset on Tues., June 30, 2020. “Wisconsin is a proud state that … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Rainbow Pride Flag to Fly Over State Capitol Honoring Pride Month
Gov. Evers: We Must Confront Society’s Comfort with Racism
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a video statement following the death of George Floyd and the ongoing unrest, urging Wisconsinites to offer their compassion, support, and action to the Black community. This includes calling on the Legislature to pass Assembly Bill 1012, relating to use of force practices. Over the past few days, we have been grieving as … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers: We Must Confront Society’s Comfort with Racism
Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Death of George Floyd
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released the following statement on the death of George Floyd: “Earlier this week, another Black life was extinguished before our eyes. His name was George Floyd. He was 46. His life matters and his family deserves justice. There was no empathy or humanity in his death. This was not an anomaly. We hear the echo of the words of Eric Garner. … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Death of George Floyd