During his 2022 State of the State address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers announced his “Get Kids Ahead” initiative which will provide $15 million to support school-based mental health services in K-12 schools across the state. The School District of Monroe is slated to receive $40,845 as part of the imitative. “We know this pandemic has affected our kids in more ways than one, … [Read more...] about Monroe School District to Receive $40,845 from Governor Evers “Get Kids Ahead” Initiative
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Gov. Evers Announces $30 Million to Support and Stabilize EMS in Rural Communities
MADISON — During his 2022 State of the State address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers announced a plan to support and stabilize Wisconsin’s emergency medical services (EMS) system across the state with a nearly $30 million investment. The governor’s plan includes efforts to supplement the Funding Assistance Program (FAP), which provides annual … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces $30 Million to Support and Stabilize EMS in Rural Communities
Gov. Evers Announces $5 Million in Mental Health Supports for Wisconsin National Guard Members, Creation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity
MADISON — During his 2022 State of the State address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers announced a $5 million investment in the Wisconsin National Guard’s Comprehensive Wellness Office to expand access to their services for every member of the Wisconsin National Guard. The investment ensures members of the Guard will … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Announces $5 Million in Mental Health Supports for Wisconsin National Guard Members, Creation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity
Gov. Evers Calls Special Session to Address Rising Costs Facing Families, Reduce Barriers to Employment, Invest in Our Schools
MADISON — During his 2022 State of the State address tonight, Gov. Tony Evers announced he will be signing an executive order calling the Legislature to meet in a special session to take up his plan to use a portion of the state’s $3.8 billion projected surplus to send a $150 surplus refund to every Wisconsin resident, provide targeted relief for childcare and caregiver costs, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers Calls Special Session to Address Rising Costs Facing Families, Reduce Barriers to Employment, Invest in Our Schools
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