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Evers Declared Energy Emergency to Help Power Restoration After Winter Storm
Gov. Tony Evers declared an energy emergency on Wednesday in preparation for power outages caused by downed trees and accumulating ice on power lines from the winter storm that swept through Wisconsin.
Free Fentanyl Test Strips Are Being Provided In Wisconsin To Combat Opioid Crisis
In March, Gov. Tony Evers (D) responded to the rising number of fentanyl overdoses in Wisconsin by passing legislation that would ensure free fentanyl test strips to be made readily accessible to residents.
Evers Announces New Grant Program to Help Owners of Contaminated Private Wells
Gov. Tony Evers announced on Tuesday a new $10 million grant program to help people replace, reconstruct, treat or abandon private wells in an effort to improve access to clean drinking water across the state.
Gov. Evers Sues Chemical Companies for Contaminating Water and Environment
On July 20th, Governor Tony Evers filed a lawsuit in Dane County Circuit Court against 3 Wisconsin manufacturers and 15 other chemical companies for their use of PFAS, which the state claims has polluted the water and natural resources of Wisconsin.
Governor Evers Continues Calls for Further Small Business Investments
Gov. Tony Evers is establishing Wisconsin as the small business powerhouse of the Midwest, and it is due to his commitment to small businesses.
Gov. Evers Issues Executive Order Regarding Gas Prices
Emergency Order #170, which forbids price gouging of gasoline and diesel, was signed by Governor Tony Evers.
New $2.2 Million Investment Towards Violence Prevention
Governor Tony Evers has announced a $2.2 million investment in violence prevention efforts for the city of Milwaukee.
Governor Evers Announces $20 Million Investment in Affordable Housing
Governor Tony Evers has announced a new fund for the development of affordable housing throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Gov. Evers Continues Push Towards Expanding Broadband Internet Access for Rural and Other Underserved Communities
Gov. Evers is continuing the push towards expanding broadband internet access for both rural residents as well as other underserved communities and businesses.