Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday his new "Safer at Home" order in effect for the next month. Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday, March 24, 2020, his new "Safer at Home" order will be in effect for the next month. He directed Department of Health Services Secretary- designee Andrea Palm to prohibits all nonessential travel, with some exceptions. The order went into effect at 8 a.m. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s ‘Safer at Home’ order in effect for next 30 days
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Milwaukee Press Club hosts ‘Unconventional Milwaukee: City of Milwaukee 174th Birthday Party’
On Thursday, January 30, 2020, the Milwaukee Press Club hosted an unconventional Birthday Party for the City of Milwaukee, to celebrate it 174th Birthday as well as the forthcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC), at the Grain Exchange, 225 E. Michigan St. The event was a celebration of all things that make Milwaukee unique and interesting, such as our cultural festivals, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Press Club hosts ‘Unconventional Milwaukee: City of Milwaukee 174th Birthday Party’
Gov. Evers names public defender Milton Childs, Sr. as new judge for Milwaukee County
Milton Childs, Sr. a supervisor in the State Public Defender's Office, has been appointed to the circuit court bench in Milwaukee County. Gov. Tony Evers' office announced Childs' selection Tuesday, October 29, 2019. He will fill the seat vacated when Evers picked Joseph Donald for the District 1 Court of Appeals. Donald replaced Kitty Brennan, who retired. Childs' "vast … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers names public defender Milton Childs, Sr. as new judge for Milwaukee County
Gov. Evers announces appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council
On Thursday, August 15, 2019, Gov. Tony Evers announced seven appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council. The Council’s mission is to identify barriers to women’s social and economic participation in the state and work with public and private-sector partners to develop initiatives and identify solutions and to disseminate information on the status of women and issues of … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces appointments to the Wisconsin Women’s Council
Gov. Evers announces appointment of Darrell Williams as Administrator of the Division of Emergency Management in the Department of Military Affairs
Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday, July 11, 2019, announced his appointment of Dr. Darrell Williams as Administrator of the Division of Emergency Management in the Department of Military Affairs. Dr. Williams was previously the Assistant Superintendent for the Beloit School District. He has also served as a Turn Around Principal for Washington High School and Casimir Pulaski High … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces appointment of Darrell Williams as Administrator of the Division of Emergency Management in the Department of Military Affairs
Gov. Evers announces “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives
On February 21, 2019, Governor Tony Evers announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly $28 million investment in “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives aimed at improving women’s access to preventative care such as cancer screenings, health exams, and STI testing, supporting healthier pregnancies and births, and addressing racial disparities in … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers announces “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives
Gov. Evers declares state of emergency for Wisconsin due to cold, snow
Gov. Tony Evers declared a State of Emergency for the state of Wisconsin because of the ongoing winter storm and the pending dangerous wind chills that will blanket the state the rest of the week. "I’m concerned about the safety and well-being of our residents as this major storm and bitter cold moves in," Evers said. "I want to make sure all state assets are available, … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers declares state of emergency for Wisconsin due to cold, snow
Governor Evers announces appointment of Major Anthony Burrell as Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent
Governor Tony Evers announced the appointment of Major Anthony Burrell as Superintendent of the Wisconsin State Patrol effective January 20, 2019. Raised in Milwaukee, Burrell has a law enforcement career spanning nearly 30 years. After graduating with the State Patrol’s 40th recruit class in July of 1990, Burrell began his career as a trooper in St. Croix County. In … [Read more...] about Governor Evers announces appointment of Major Anthony Burrell as Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent
Changing of the guard during Wisconsin mid-term elections
An eight-year reign of Republican dominance and political muscle in Wisconsin came to an end Tuesday, November 6, 2018, when Democrat Tony Evers defeated Republican Gov. Scott Walker, the central figure in Wisconsin politics for more than a decade. And his running mate, former state Rep. Mandela Barnes, will become the state's first African American lieutenant governor when the … [Read more...] about Changing of the guard during Wisconsin mid-term elections
Former President Barack Obama speaks at North Division High School
On Friday, October 26, 2018, former President Barack Obama came to Milwaukee, WI to help Democratic candidates drum up votes for the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Obama, along with the Democratic candidates, spoke to a crowd of 4,000 at North Division High School, located in the 53206 zip code in which Lt. Governor candidate Mandela Barnes was … [Read more...] about Former President Barack Obama speaks at North Division High School