On August 31, 2021, Outreach Community Health Centers (OCHC) hosted an award presentation for Governor Evers and Senator Taylor at their clinic at 210 W. Capitol Drive. The State Champion Award was in recognition of their support and advocacy to increase investment for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and their commitment to advance access to medical, dental, and … [Read more...] about Outreach Community Health Centers host award presentation for Governor Tony Evers and State Senator Lena C. Taylor
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Gov. Evers, DHS announce $5.7-million in funding for mental health emergency center in Milwaukee
Investment continues Administration's efforts to ensure state rebounds and recovers from the coronavirus pandemic On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, Gov. Tony Evers at a ceremony celebrating the completion of the new Mental Health Emergency Center announced $5.7-million in funding for the new center in Milwaukee. To support the Mental Health Emergency Center, Gov. Evers, together … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, DHS announce $5.7-million in funding for mental health emergency center in Milwaukee
Gov. Tony Evers announces first COVID-19 vaccine incentives
The governor said any Wisconsin resident who gets their first dose of the vaccine by Labor Day will receive $100. Gov. Tony Evers announced Wisconsin's first COVID-19 vaccine incentive program. He made the announcement at an event Monday, August 23, 2021 in Oshkosh. "As our kids start returning back to school, and with the delta variant spreading rapidly across the … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers announces first COVID-19 vaccine incentives
Gov. Evers, OCI announce new open enrollment period for HealthCare.gov only two weeks away
Gov. Tony Evers, with Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Mark Afable announced Monday, February 1, 2021, that HealthCare.gov will be re-opening for Americans to enroll in health insurance coverage beginning February 15, 2021 through May 15, 2021, following an announcement from the Biden Administration last week. Wisconsinites who missed either the original enrollment deadline … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, OCI announce new open enrollment period for HealthCare.gov only two weeks away
Prosecutor declines to charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
The Kenosha County District Attorney has declined to file criminal charges against the police officer who shot Jacob Blake. Rusten Sheskey will not face charges in the shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha County District Attorney Michael Graveley announced Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Sheskey, a White officer, shot Blake, a 29-year-old Black man, seven times while responding to a … [Read more...] about Prosecutor declines to charge officer who shot Jacob Blake
Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19
As COVID-19 surges in Wisconsin, Gov. Evers delivers statewide address Gov. Tony Evers in a statewide address Tuesday, November 10, 2020, called for unity and working together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor delivered remarks from the Governor’s Conference Room in the East Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The following are excerpts from the governor’s … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19
Wisconsin COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1,000
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, that in just over six months, Wisconsin's COVID-19 death toll has surpassed 1,000 people. This devastating news comes just as Gov. Evers issued Emergency Order #1, requiring face coverings to be worn in response to the recent spike in new infections. Since early July, the average number of deaths and the seven- day average … [Read more...] about Wisconsin COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1,000
Gov. Evers appoints Kori Ashley as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
Gov. Tony Evers announced on June 5, 2020, his appointment of Kori Ashley as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge. The appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Dennis R. Cimple, effective September 11, 2020. “Kori Ashley will be a dynamic judge who pushes for real change,” said Gov. Evers. “We know that the criminal justice system is broken, and that it … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers appoints Kori Ashley as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge
Gov. Evers announces $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program
On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Gov. Tony Evers announced the launch of a $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program for Wisconsinites who have experienced income loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Administered by the Department of Administration (DOA), the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program will provide direct financial assistance for owed rent, security deposits, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces $25 million Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program
Evers orders Gay Pride flag to fly over Wisconsin Capitol
Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a rainbow flag symbolizing gay pride to be flown over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the second time in state history Gov. Tony Evers has ordered a rainbow flag symbolizing gay pride to be flown over the Wisconsin state Capitol for the second time in state history. The flag was raised over the East Wing of the Capitol building Friday and … [Read more...] about Evers orders Gay Pride flag to fly over Wisconsin Capitol