MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today the state's plan to make Wisconsin one of the top states in testing per capita, in addition to already being one of the top states in COVID-19 testing capacity. Gov. Evers shared that Wisconsin is prepared to provide 85,000 COVID-19 tests per week, ensuring that everyone in the state who needs a test receives a test. To date, the state … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Make Wisconsin One of the Top States in Testing Per Capita
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Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address Urging for Unified, Bipartisan Solutions
Governor Tony Evers & Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes · Gov. Tony Evers Radio Address -- April 30, 2020 The following is Gov. Tony Evers' radio address on Hi, Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers here.You’ve heard me say many times that this virus sets our timeline and we have to approach this like turning a dial, not flipping a switch. Believe me, I understand that is a … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address Urging for Unified, Bipartisan Solutions
Dozens of Organizations Representing More than One Million Wisconsinites Voice Support for Safer at Home Extension
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers announced today that dozens of organizations, which collectively represent more than one million Wisconsinites, voiced their support for the extension of Safer at Home in briefs filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court. On April 21, 2020, Legislative Republicans asked the Court to block Safer at Home without offering any alternative plan to combat the … [Read more...] about Dozens of Organizations Representing More than One Million Wisconsinites Voice Support for Safer at Home Extension
Evers Administration Seeks to Save Lives, Stop Republican Lawsuit
MADISON – Gov. Tony Evers today announced that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Wisconsin Department of Justice filed a response to the Legislative Republicans’ lawsuit that endangers lives by blocking Safer at Home. The Evers Administration has asked the Wisconsin Supreme Court to toss the lawsuit. “Safer at Home is working. It is saving lives,” said … [Read more...] about Evers Administration Seeks to Save Lives, Stop Republican Lawsuit
ICYMI: More than 200 Organizations, Businesses, Elected Officials, and Medical Professionals Support Safer at Home Efforts
MADISON — On April 23, 2020, more than 200 businesses, city, county, and tribal government officials, medical professionals, and organizations representing everything from labor and educators to religious entities, to civil rights, to veterans affairs, signed a letter of support for Wisconsin's Safer at Home efforts. “Without Safer at Home, our first … [Read more...] about ICYMI: More than 200 Organizations, Businesses, Elected Officials, and Medical Professionals Support Safer at Home Efforts