Latest Bills Signed & Vetoed by Gov. Evers
Date Fri, Dec. 6, 2019 - 2:26pm By Hamilton
After the Legislature met for floor sessions in early November, Gov. Tony Evers signed almost 50 new bills into law. Gov. Evers also vetoed several bills that the Legislature had passed and sent to him for review. Signed Into Law Critical infrastructure: On Nov. 20, Gov. Evers signed into law as 2019 Act 33 […]
Gov. Evers Calls Special Session on Gun Reform
Date Fri, Oct. 25, 2019 - 10:26am By Hamilton
On Oct. 21, Gov. Tony Evers issued Executive Order #54, calling for a special session of the Legislature on Nov. 7 to address gun violence. The executive order directs the legislature to consider two bills: a “red-flag” law and universal background check requirements. LRB 4383/LRB 4700, authored by Rep. Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) and Sen. Lena […]
Gov. Evers Creates Climate Change Task Force
Date Fri, Oct. 25, 2019 - 10:04am By Hamilton
On Oct. 17, Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #52, creating a Task Force on Climate Change. The task force is charged with advising the governor in developing a strategy on climate change by: Evaluating the science surrounding the impacts of climate change on Wisconsin citizens and the environment. Reviewing actions on climate change already […]
Gov. Evers Urges Congress to Act on PFAS
Date Mon, Oct. 7, 2019 - 3:24pm By Hamilton
On Sept. 18, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers joined a bipartisan group of 14 other governors in asking congressional armed services committees to include several provisions related to PFAS in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are manufactured chemicals that are found in many everyday products, including nonstick pans, cleaning products, paints, […]
Gov. Evers Announces New WEDC CEO
Date Mon, Sep. 16, 2019 - 10:19am By Hamilton
On Sept. 5, Gov. Tony Evers announced his appointment of Missy Hughes as secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Hughes replaces former WEDC CEO Mark Hogan, who left the agency at the beginning of the month. As part of the 2018 extraordinary session legislation, 2017 Act 369 gave the governor the […]
Gov. Evers Issues Executive Order on Prescription Drug Prices
Date Thu, Aug. 22, 2019 - 11:14am By Hamilton
This week, Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order creating a Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices. The task force is charged with addressing the rising cost of prescription drugs in Wisconsin, which the executive order says cost Wisconsin residents $1.3 billion in 2019 and costs the state’s Medicaid program $400 million annually. The […]
Gov. Evers Announces Caregiving Task Force Members
Date Thu, Aug. 22, 2019 - 11:10am By Hamilton
This week, Gov. Tony Evers announced the members appointed to his Task Force on Caregiving. The governor created the task force by executive order in February. The task force is charged with examining strategies to develop the direct care workforce, reduce health care costs for care givers, and increase access and quality of care. The […]
Gov. Evers Issues Executive Order on Clean Energy
Date Thu, Aug. 22, 2019 - 11:06am By Hamilton
On Aug. 16, Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order on clean energy, establishing a goal for Wisconsin electricity consumption to be carbon-free by 2050, among other initiatives. Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq, and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Preston Cole joined the governor at […]
Status of Gov. Evers Appointments
Date Thu, Aug. 8, 2019 - 11:35am By Hamilton
UPDATED: 1/17/20 After Gov. Tony Evers’s inauguration in January, the governor began appointing cabinet secretaries and staff for his new administration. The appointments are still making their way through the Senate for confirmation. While none have been confirmed by the full Senate, most have been voted out of committees. Below is an update on the […]
Latest Bills Signed & Vetoed By Gov. Evers
Date Fri, Aug. 2, 2019 - 10:39am By Hamilton
Since signing the 2019-21 state budget, Gov. Tony Evers has signed several other notable bills into law, including drug step therapy, electric scooters, and design-build legislation. The governor has also vetoed two transportation-related bills. On July 8, Gov. Evers signed 2019 Act 11, which authorizes electric foot scooters on most roadways, sidewalks, and bike lanes. […]