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Gov. Evers Decrees Complete Count Committee for 2020 Census

November 2, 2019

By Dylan Deprey What’s a TV remote with only one battery? What’s a skateboard with only three wheels? What’s a kitchen without a chef? When critical pieces go unaccounted for, they become un-energized, immobile and unmanageable. With thousands of dollars at stake, Gov. Tony Evers, Lt Gov. Mandela Barnes and other state and local elected […]

Popular Interests In This Article: 2020 Census, Complete Count Committee, Dylan Deprey, Executive Orders, Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Signs Order for Task Force on Climate Change

October 19, 2019

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Stephanie Salgado, 18, is no stranger to the devastating affects of climate change. In her home country of Honduras, Salgado saw farmers struggle to buy food because of poor crops and beaches overrun with plastic and oil spills. Instead of simply bearing witness, Salgado decided to do something about it and became […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Climate Change, Mandela Barnes, Tony Evers

Gov. Tony Evers Announces Drinking Water Protections for Emerging Health Contaminants

June 22, 2019

By Nyesha Stone Earlier this year, Gov. Tony Evers named 2019 the “Year of Clean Drinking Water.” To do this, he said that $40 million would be used to replace lead pipes, $25 million to clean-up five areas in the Milwaukee River, and additional funding would be used to keep our water clean. Evers is […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Drinking Water, Lead Pipes, Nyesha Stone, Tony Evers

Wisconsin Republicans Say No to Medicaid Expansion

June 8, 2019

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Republicans and Democrats met for a Joint Committee Meeting on Finance to discuss expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin. If Medicaid was expanded, the state would receive $1.6 billion through federal funding. During the meeting, Republicans refused to expand Medicaid. If Republicans had agreed to expand it, federal funding would have […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Gordon Hintz, Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion, Tony Evers

Wisconsin Granted Permission to Withdraw from Affordable Care Act Lawsuit

April 13, 2019

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Earlier this week, Wisconsin found out that its request to be dismissed from the lawsuit, Texas v. United States, was granted. The case, which includes multiple states, is a lawsuit that aims to end the Affordable Care Act. According to the law firm, Sheppard Mullin, Texas is arguing that Patient Protection and […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Affordable Care Act ACA, Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Health Insurance, Josh Kaul, Tony Evers

Governor Evers Signs His 17th Executive Order

March 23, 2019

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When it comes to health, Wisconsin doesn’t get the best grade in the book. In 2016, the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute gave the state a “D” for overall health disparities on the state’s report card. The report noted that health disparities in the state have gotten worse beginning in 2010. […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Governors Health Equity Council, Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Plans to Invest in a Cancer Research Facility

March 16, 2019

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz During his campaign, Governor Tony Evers talked openly about his battle with cancer. As a cancer survivor, Evers understood what its like to undergo treatment and how important research is to refine treatment. Last week, Evers announced that as a part of his executive budget, he will invest $15 million in a […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Cancer, Medical College of Wisconsin, Tony Evers

Gov. Evers’ Budget Includes Support for Alzheimer’s

March 9, 2019

By Ana Martinez–Ortiz Gov. Tony Evers recently released his proposed budget. As the new governor, Evers’ budget included several proposals, which aim to change the lives of Wisconsin residents throughout the state. Included in the budget, were several objectives directly aimed at people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers – both familial and professional. […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alzheimers, Ana Martinez-Ortiz, State Budget, Tony Evers

Governor Evers Announces Budget Proposal for Women’s Health Initiatives

February 23, 2019

By Karen Stokes On Thursday, Governor Tony Evers announced that his upcoming budget proposal will include a nearly 28 million dollar investment in the “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” initiatives. These initiatives are aimed at improving access for preventive health care such as cancer screenings, health exams, STI testings, supporting healthier pregnancies and births and addressing […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Healthy Women Healthy Babies, Karen Stokes, Tony Evers, Womens Health, Zeana Wilson

Governor Evers Proposes to Legalize Medical Marijuana

February 23, 2019

By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The state of Wisconsin is preparing itself. Next week, Governor Tony Evers will release his proposed budget plan and Wisconsinites are looking forward to seeing what Evers plans in terms of healthcare, education and marijuana. Earlier this week, Evers announced that his budget contains proposals which include the legalization of medical marijuana […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ana Martinez-Ortiz, Legalization of Marijuana, Tony Evers

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