Joe Stephenshaw. Governor Tony Evers. Born and raised in Plymouth, Wisconsin, GovernorEvers graduated from Plymouth High School and earned his bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree in educational administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Before becoming state superintendent, I was a high school principal in Tomah, and I ran school districts in Oakfield and Verona. 0 MADISON (WKOW) -- Gov. Gov. 0000126275 00000 n Contact Us, Take the next step, become a member. 0000093328 00000 n Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Secretary-designee Cheryll Olson-Collins, a native of Portage, Wis., spent more than two decades in the private-sector banking industry before joining the State of Wisconsin in 2007. Prior to his time with DVA, Bond was employed at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development as a deputy division administrator in the Divisions of Employment and Training and Family Supports and as bureau director of management services in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Most recently, Edwin has assisted with constituent and neighborhood relations and policy research for Milwaukee Alderman Michael Murphy and is currently completing his MBA from Marquette University as part of the Trinity Fellowship program, with an emphasis on social and economic justice. Tony Evers released his proposed $103.8 billion two-year budget Tuesday that included paid leave for all Wisconsin employees and the largest funding increase in state history for K-12 education. Edwin Huertas, Milwaukee Office Deputy Director Gov. Primary phone * Please enter your primary phone number using the following format 000-000-0000. 0000093726 00000 n Evers gave Yandre high praise, in part calling him a caring and loyal friend, mentor and coach. Maggie Gau, Chief of Staff, Gov. 0000012767 00000 n Membership, which includes a host of perks, including an ad-free website, tickets to marquee events like Summerfest, the Wisconsin State Fair and the Florentine Opera, a better photo browser and access to members-only, behind-the-scenes tours, starts at $9/month. D3IicN2[Y/9Y]dy4U"b7:;us"eOAW^ms.n( IIs=e\fEYf*/]i[55^l8]hkZ{sjq C Ba-QCECc9G)w0KWv-I(-toc2nK&XF~D.Z^KcHxsUz(hm-y]!M*Q1u^>@AGr}d;6dDZI G^M[JuJI!c4m5{8_x7 _)yc[xugx^s%  q MADISON Gov. 0000003860 00000 n Tony Evers is touring Wisconsin, trying to gain support for several key state budget proposals he announced last week.Monday, the Democrat stopped in Racine to talk about his plan . He lives in Madison with his wife and two teenagers. Mr. Barca received his undergraduate degree from UW-Milwaukee and a graduate degree from UW-Madison. Hereth is a Watertown native and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a Minor in Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.ric and Communication Studies from the University of Virginia. Ditch the ads, get free stuff. Kids are a focus of the two-year budget.  Sr:Dc_N6k0jf7_vFT[ J "We are excited to see a record number of 15,937 registered apprentices earning while they're learning on the job, and we're going to keep making smart, strategic investments to help this program continue to succeed and grow and to ensure our state's economic momentum continues.". These cookies do not store any personal information. The record-high total of 15,937 apprentices in 2022 topped the previous record of 15,757 apprentices in 2001. 0000093355 00000 n 0000004326 00000 n Have questions? MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers directed $8 million to Wisconsin's technical colleges to partially defray their COVID-19 pandemic-related expenses. The Wisconsin Arts Board and Wisconsin Humanities are proud to announce . Contact Us, Take the next step, become a member. Email: sec@dwd.wisconsin.gov, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE They are parents of three adult children, all public school graduates, and have nine grandchildren. About $1.8 . Tony Evers proposes hundreds of millions in funds to shore up local governments. H_k0)Q$YQ?+ cD^(Jn Aesthetics cost the most, coming in at more than $105 million including replacing the stadium's glass panels, seat replacements, private suite upgrades, retail space and concourse replacements. Agency Directory You must be an Urban Milwaukee member to leave a comment. I am proud to serve the people of Wisconsin with the humble appreciation that the will of the people is the law of the land. CONTACT: DWD Communications Prior to this appointment, he served as DATCP deputy secretary since January 2019 and interim secretary since November 2019. Her previous positions include associate attorney at the firm of Holland & Hart, where she practiced in the areas of natural resources, construction litigation and corporate business transactions. Tony Evers was inaugurated on Monday, Jan. 7. Agency Actions / Governor, JUST RELEASED: For our coverage of the most important stories in Wisconsin politics, check out the latest edition o twitter.com/i/web/status/16309, The Hamilton Consulting Group A key component of apprenticeship is employment, and there is no apprenticeship without a respective job opening. The Department of Administration has several key functions: to help the governor develop and implement the state budget and to support other state agencies and their programs by offering services such as centralized purchasing and financial management. In her free time, she is pursuing a degree in social work and loves to spend time with her beautiful family. 261 0 obj <>stream In May 2015, she became the Deputy Administrator of DFIs Division of Banking a, nd was later appointed to be the Administrator of DFIs Division of Banking in May 2016. He had a proposal in his last budget that was removed by Republicans, and he called a special session to expand the program that lasted one minute. In collaboration with industry partners, DWD added seven new registered apprenticeship pathways in 2022: diesel technician, supply chain specialist, yacht service technician, lab animal care technician, medical lab technician, caregiver, and human resources specialist. Agency Directory Evers. Corrinne Hess can be reached at chess@gannett.com. Box 7946 Madison, WI 53707-7946 Telephone: (608) 266-3131 Fax: (608) 266-1784 Email: sec@dwd.wisconsin.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 28, 2023 CONTACT: DWD Communications CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov Sign-in to take full advantage of your membership, including an ad-free website and improved browsing experience. MILWAUKEE Gov. Evers. The budget includes a 24% spending increase over the biennium. Tony Evers' office Gau is one of 30 women on Evers' staff, including all three deputy chiefs of staff, and several department directors. The governor wants to create a segregated fund and send all excise tax revenue generated from the legalization of recreational and medicinal marijuana to counties to support their mental health and substance use disorder services. Republican lawmakers who control the budget-writing process have already said is too much money for K-12 education. MADISON Today, Governor-Elect Tony Evers announced key leadership personnel for his Transition Team and the Office of the Governor. 2023, Urban Milwaukee, Inc. All rights reserved. 2023, Urban Milwaukee, Inc. All rights reserved. CommunicationsOffice@dwd.wisconsin.gov, Registered apprenticeship program reaches highest participation in state history, governor continues support for apprenticeship in 2023-25 biennial budget proposal. In this role, he was the chief administrative officer responsible for coordinating and directing all administrative and management functions, initiating program and policy changes, and leading the annual budget development process. Randy Romanski was announced secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection by Governor Tony Evers in June 2020. Prior to his election, he served as the Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction winning statewide elections in 2009, 2013, and 2017. He has a proven track record in creating public-private partnerships and innovative programs that support business development and job creation resulting in over 1,400 jobs created for more than 200 Wisconsin organizations and securing more than $60 million in new capital investments. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 0000010775 00000 n released his proposed $103.8 billion two-year budget Tuesday, instead calling for a 3.25% flat income tax. Hm@W d%,KW bYwA-[J+IAP29g%/:5E9x6 They will likely be confirmed in the coming weeks. Ditch the ads, get free stuff. An update is not required, but it is strongly recommended to improve your browsing experience. About 30,000 of those individuals currently don't have insurance. Need to report an error? 0000007168 00000 n Gov. Anton currently serves on the boards of Safe and Sound Inc, Harbor District Inc, and the Rotary Club of Milwaukee. More than $21 million over the biennium to address the teacher shortage plaguing schools across the state, including funding for "grow your own" initiatives and incentives for student teachers. Originally from Wisconsin Rapids, Romanski earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and his master's degree in Public Policy and Administration from the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. F+bbAL2_e$AlnS$_vQ4E 0Ai,zUvU%aBUc!txkjZ~1'C(j[a265D;x Amy Pechacek, following a four-month transitional leadership role with the Department, was appointed to lead the Department of Workforce Development in December of 2020. Evers: Announces staff appointments for governors office in Milwaukee, Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov or 608-219-7443. This expansion will continue in 2023, with plans to add six new pathways in the healthcare, transportation, and service industries. hb```f`` B@qaU.? $CD`J @2-- @14 FULz '0a A8KS)$'*`XXP` (P4\D In the background is the site of the proposed science building. 0000001927 00000 n In addition to cabinet secretary selections, the Evers also announced senior staff positions in the Governor's Office, which are as follows: Chief of Staff: Maggie Gau.