State of the State Gov. Evers unveils plan to tackle farm crisis, redistricting
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
DNR board authorizes agency to begin drafting new water quality standards
MADISON — The board of the state Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday authorized the agency to start drafting new water quality standards for a range of pollutants, including PFAS.Gov.
Gov. Evers announces agenda to address youth vaping; 'A serious public health epidemic'
MADISON – Governor Tony Evers' office on Sunday, Jan. 19 announced an agenda designed to help combat vaping among kids and educate the public about the potential dangers associated with vaping products -- directing state agencies to strengthen enforcement measures related to preventing the sale of vaping products to kids, bolster partnerships with public health officials and local school districts, educate the public on potential risks and hazards associated with the use of e-cigarettes and vapor products by kids, and prevent manipulative advertising to kids.
State, city leaders say MLK Day 'presents an opportunity' to mirror Dr. King's vision
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Wisconsin leaders took part in the 23rd annual Martin Luther King Junior celebration breakfast on Monday morning, Jan. 20.
Wisconsin Senate to vote on 1 of 8 homelessness bills: 'Much more work ahead'
MADISON — The Wisconsin Senate plans to pass one of eight bills designed to fight homelessness in Wisconsin, a bipartisan package that has run into trouble among some conservative senators concerned about the cost.The Assembly approved all eight bills, which would spend a combined $3.7 million a year, back in June.
Assembly poised to attempt veto override on nursing bill
MADISON — Assembly Republicans were set Wednesday to try to override Democratic Gov.
Gov. Evers announces more than $132 million in transportation aid payments to local governments
MADISON -- Local governments are seeing the first of the additional local road funding provided by the 2019-2021 budget.Governor Tony Evers today announced Tuesday, Jan. 14 that local governments received quarterly payments totaling $132,198,446 for General Transportation Aids, Connecting Highway Aids and Expressway Policing Aids from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).“We’re taking the first steps in providing municipalities with the additional resources they need to prioritize and complete badly needed improvements to local roadways,” Governor Evers said.For the calendar year 2020, local governments will receive an estimated $521 million to offset transportation-related projects.
Gov. Tony Evers picks Wisconsin Guard sex assault ombudsman
MADISON — Gov.
Wisconsin lawmaker task force urges $10M for clean water initiatives: 'We must fix it'
MADISON — A bipartisan water pollution task force proposed more than a dozen bills Wednesday designed to curb contamination across Wisconsin, capping a year's worth of research and discussion.Groundwater pollution has been a growing problem in Wisconsin over the last 20 years, creating a rift between environmentalists and the farmers they blame for contaminating wells and water bodies by spreading manure and fertilizers.
'Poised to do better things:' Gov. Evers says he's a work in progress entering 2nd year
MADISON — Former school teacher and state education secretary Tony Evers isn't ready to give himself a grade on his first year as Wisconsin's governor.“Incomplete,” Evers said during a wide-ranging interview that looked back at his first year in office and ahead to 2020. “After four years, I'll be glad to offer A through F, but at this point it's incomplete.”Evers' first year was marked by partisan disagreements with Republicans who control the Legislature, and although he and his fellow Democrats have registered some victories, little headway was made on many substantive issues.“I think we made good progress where we're poised to do better things in the future," he said.Evers took office in January after defeating two-term Republican incumbent Scott Walker.
Foxconn could still qualify for tax credits, Gov. Evers says
MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, could still qualify for up to $3 billion in state tax credits in Wisconsin if it makes changes to its deal with the state to reflect current plans for a plant that's under construction, Gov.
Gov. Evers holds meeting, Republicans don't show up
MADISON — Democratic Gov.
FOX6 sues governor's office for public records; minutes later staff turns over (some) emails
MADISON -- FOX6 is suing Governor Tony Evers' office for access to public records.
Gov. Evers announces more than $5.1 million to serve transportation needs of seniors, individuals with disabilities
MADISON -- Governor Tony Evers announced Wednesday that 62 agencies in urban and rural areas will receive awards totaling $5,128,447 in federal and state funds to enhance and support local transportation options for Wisconsin seniors and individuals with disabilities.The funds assist local public entities and private, non-profit agencies providing specialized transportation services.
