Status of Gov. Evers Appointments
Date Thu, Aug. 8, 2019 - 11:35am By Hamilton
UPDATED: 8/13/19 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, all but one of fifteen cabinet secretaries have had public hearings, and eight […]
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. […]
Gov. Evers Announces Health Care Coverage Partnership
Date Thu, Jun. 13, 2019 - 10:27am By Hamilton
Gov. Tony Evers, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and the Department of Health Services announced last week a Health Care Coverage Partnership aimed at boosting health care insurance enrollment, through both the individual market and Medicaid. The Partnership will: Educate consumers by promoting HealthCare.gov and using insurance agents and navigators. Engage with stakeholders, […]
Gov. Evers Budget Would Make Significant Changes to UI, FMLA
Date Wed, Mar. 13, 2019 - 3:04pm By Hamilton
Gov. Tony Evers’s proposed 2019-21 state budget would make significant changes to Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) laws. Read about specific changes to UI and FMLA employment law proposed by Evers below. Unemployment Insurance Evers seeks to expand eligibility for UI with provisions including: Repealing the requirement that […]
Floor Report: Legislature Passes (And Evers Vetoes) Middle Class Tax Cut
Date Fri, Feb. 22, 2019 - 8:52am By Hamilton
The Assembly and Senate met on Feb. 12 and 13 to vote on very limited calendars. Most notably, both chambers passed AB 4, which provides a middle class income tax cut. The bill, authored by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) and Joint Finance Committee member Sen. Howard Marklein (R-Spring Green), funds the $688.1 million reduction […]
Gov. Tony Evers, Speaker Vos Announce Water Quality Initiatives
Date Fri, Feb. 22, 2019 - 8:48am By Hamilton
Both Gov. Tony Evers and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) have recently announced initiatives to address water quality in Wisconsin. Evers’s plan is in the form of specific budget and policy items, whereas Vos has created a task force to gather input and make recommendations to improve water quality in Wisconsin. Evers Initiatives After […]
Gov. Evers Joins Climate Alliance
Date Fri, Feb. 22, 2019 - 8:45am By Hamilton
Gov. Tony Evers has announced he will join the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of governors committed to addressing climate change at the state level. The Alliance seeks to uphold the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, from which the U.S. withdrew in 2017. Members of the Alliance aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to levels 26 […]
Evers Releases $43 Million Dental Plan
Date Wed, Feb. 20, 2019 - 1:35pm By Hamilton
Gov. Evers released a dental access initiative this week that would include $43 million in funding in 2019-21 for various dental programs. The initiative would: Increase the rate for loan repayments to the dentists who serve in rural areas from $50,000 to $100,000. Allocate $39 million for increased reimbursement rates to dental providers if they […]
Republican Response to Evers’s State of the State Address
Date Fri, Jan. 25, 2019 - 9:05am By Hamilton
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) delivered the Republican response to Gov. Tony Evers’s first State of the State address. Vos said the state of the state is strong, highlighting successes including Wisconsin’s strong economy and business climate, low taxes, and investments in education. Following a letter from Assembly Republicans to Evers earlier this month, Vos […]
Gov. Evers Delivers First State of the State Address
Date Thu, Jan. 24, 2019 - 11:49am By Hamilton
Gov. Tony Evers delivered his first State of the State address to the legislature on Jan. 22. In his speech, the governor said the state of the state is that “we’ve got work to do, and we’re ready for bipartisan solutions.” The speech focused on policies and solutions that “connect the dots” on issues including […]