Snooker the Wonder Pom!Dec 6
Wisconsin Gov. Evers wrote when vetoing silly WI GOP legislation: “I object to Republican lawmakers passing legislation they acknowledge is unnecessary to prevent problems they admit do not exist, all for the sake of trying to push polarizing political rhetoric.” #GovEvers #Badger #Sanity

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Wisconsin ExaminerDec 18, 2023

#GovEvers & #SenatorBaldwin announce $140M in federal money to be used for expanding internet access

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/evers-baldwin-announce-140-million-in-federal-money-to-be-used-for-expanding-internet-access/

Evers, Baldwin announce $140 million in federal money to be used for expanding internet access - Wisconsin Examiner

Gov. Tony Evers and Sen. Tammy Baldwin announced $140 million in federal funding to expand internet access across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin ExaminerDec 7, 2023

In a flurry of action, #GovEvers signs or vetoes 51 bills this week. @baylorspears has the roundup.

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/gov-evers-takes-action-on-alcohol-regulation-drivers-ed-and-election-bills/

Gov. Evers takes action on alcohol regulation, drivers ed and election bills - Wisconsin Examiner

Gov. Tony Evers took action on a slate of 51 bills on Wednesday, including one that overhauls the state’s alcohol regulations.

Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin ExaminerDec 7, 2023

#GovEvers vetoes bill banning gender-affirming care for #LGBTQ youth in #Wisconsin @baylorspears reports

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/gov-evers-vetoes-gop-bill-that-would-ban-gender-affirming-medical-care-for-minors/

Gov. Evers vetoes GOP bill that would ban gender affirming medical care for minors - Wisconsin Examiner

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, as expected, vetoed a bill passed by Republicans in the Legislature that would ban gender-affirming medical care for those under 18 on Wednesday.  Evers said in a statement that he vetoed the bill because he objects to “restricting physicians from providing evidence-based and medically appropriate care to their patients, restricting parents […]

Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin ExaminerNov 27, 2023

#GovEvers office responds to criticism about his use of alias email address via @baylorspears

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/evers-used-email-alias-for-security-purposes-according-to-his-office/

Evers used email alias for security purposes, according to his office - Wisconsin Examiner

Evers used the email address “[email protected]” for security purposes and work efficiency, according to his office.

Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin ExaminerNov 21, 2023

No surprise here: #GovEvers vetoes GOP bill that scrapped his $$$ for child care, UW system, family leave & workforce projects & substituted $2B tax cut that he vetoed once already. @erikgunn reports

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/as-expected-evers-vetoes-gop-bill-that-replaced-child-care-and-other-aid-with-tax-cut/

As expected, Evers vetoes GOP bill that replaced child care and other aid with tax cut - Wisconsin Examiner

The Legislature’s Republican majority replaced $1 billion in child care aid and other investments with a $2 billion tax cut.

Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin ExaminerNov 21, 2023

#GovEvers tells Joint Finance Committee to release tribal grant money. Via @baylorspears

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/gov-evers-tells-joint-finance-committee-to-release-tribal-grant-money/

Gov. Evers tells Joint Finance Committee to release tribal grant money - Wisconsin Examiner

The JFC voted on Oct. 31 to approve grants for nine of the state's 11 tribes. Evers urged lawmakers to release funding for last two tribes.

Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin ExaminerNov 8, 2023

ICYMI: UW-Madison enlists business leaders to push for $200M for new engineering building that #GovEvers put in his special session bill (before #GOP Senate turned it into a $2B tax cut)

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/uw-enlists-business-leaders-to-push-for-new-engineering-building-funds/

UW enlists business leaders to push for new engineering building funds - Wisconsin Examiner

The UW announced a campaign to reverse the Republican legislative majority’s decision in June against funding a new engineering building.

Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin ExaminerOct 23, 2023

#GovEvers #WDNR announce $400M for safe drinking water via @Hredman

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/brief/evers-dnr-announce-402-million-in-spending-to-improve-drinking-water/

Wisconsin ExaminerSep 22, 2023

Wednesday afternoon #GovEvers' Child Care funding proposal looked like it hit a dead end, but Thursday proved otherwise ...

https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2023/09/21/governors-child-care-funding-proposal-might-get-a-second-life/