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
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Highest State Surplus and Rainy Day Fund Balance in State History
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) today announced the state of Wisconsin ended Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 with a positive balance of $7.07 billion—eclipsing last year’s record-breaking $4.3 billion balance. In addition, the state maintained its ‘rainy day’ fund (Budget Stabilization Fund) at a record-high $1.8 billion, according to the new Annual … [Read more...] about Highest State Surplus and Rainy Day Fund Balance in State History
Michigan Governor as Next Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Chair
Gov. Tony Evers today, at the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers (GSGP) 2023 Leadership Summit that is taking place now through October 15th in Cleveland, Ohio, announced Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer will be the next chair of the GSGP.“Serving as chair of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers these last four years has been an honor, and this … [Read more...] about Michigan Governor as Next Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Chair
Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, Support for Wisconsin’s Native Nations
Gov. Tony Evers today delivered the Democratic Radio Address celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day and highlighting his 2023-25 biennial budget investments and support for Wisconsin’s Native Nations, including investments to support Tribal veterans, kids and families, students, and elders. Governor Tony Evers · Gov. Evers Address — October 12, 2023 Hey there, folks. Governor … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, Support for Wisconsin’s Native Nations
Gov. Evers Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers today, in addition to events with the Oneida Nation and the Ho-Chunk Nation, recognized and celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with a video message honoring Wisconsin’s Native Nations and reaffirming the state’s commitment to respecting Tribal Sovereignty and fostering strong government-to-government relationships to build a brighter, more prosperous … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin