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Appleton GOP Press Conference on “Re-opening” Dangerous and Tone Deaf says Hansen PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Dave Hansen, State Senator Dist 30   
Friday, 08 May 2020 17:08

jim-steineke-appleton-wbaySenator says area Republicans don’t seem to care that the majority of people in this state do not want to re-open now, nor do they care about the predicament the workers are in. They just seem so eager and willing to risk the lives of others.

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Gov. Evers: Encouraging Wisconsinites to Stay Safer at Home PDF Print E-mail
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Written by GOV Press Wisconsin   
Friday, 08 May 2020 16:21

covid-19-busMADISON - Gov. Tony Evers delivered the Democratic Radio Address on Thursday encouraging Wisconsinites to Stay Safer at Home.

Audio file of radio address.

The following is Gov. Tony Evers' radio address encouraging Wisconsinites to stay safer at home.

tony-eversHi, folks. Governor Tony Evers here.

Safer at Home is working and I want to thank you for everything you’ve been doing to help us flatten the curve and save hundreds of lives in our state.

While lawsuits and political posturing drag on, it is important to remember that when it comes to COVID-19 we are not out of the woods just yet.

We still need to listen to science and public health experts, and Safer at Home remains our best and most effective tool in this fight while we’re waiting for a vaccine.

Now, folks, believe me, I know this isn’t easy. I know folks are making sacrifices, and we all want to get back to some sort of normal, but this virus has killed more than 350 of our family members, friends, and neighbors and thousands more across our state are sick.

Without preventative measures like Safer at Home, we could see further outbreaks in our communities, landing us right back where we started and slowing down the process we’ve made these past months.

Deadly viruses don’t stop at county lines, they don’t wait for bureaucrats and politicians to work out their differences, and they certainly don’t go away on their own.

We need you to continue doing your part to help keep our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe.

Let’s get through this together by staying safe, staying healthy, and staying home.

Thank you.

 
Sen. Hansen: Justice Roggensack’s comments show she is unfit to serve PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Dave Hansen, State Senator Dist 30   
Thursday, 07 May 2020 14:18

patience-roggensack_050720Her comments also show a complete lack of knowledge or understanding of just how transmittable the coronavirus is, says Green Bay Senator.


GREEN BAY, WI - As Brown County continues to increase at the fastest rate in the state, Justice Roggensack’s comments that workers at meat packing plants “are not regular folks” are as dangerous as they are insulting, demonstrating a sense of elitism and ignorance one might expect from our current president but not from a justice on our Supreme Court.

dave-hansen-gbHer comments also show a complete lack of knowledge or understanding of just how transmittable the coronavirus is which makes her judgment dangerous to those who will soon be forced back to work when she and the other activist Republican justices are expected to rule against Governor Evers’ Safer at Home order.

Justice Roggensack’s comments show her to be unfit to serve on the state’s highest court. At the very least she should recuse herself from any and all decisions related to challenges to Governor Evers’ order.

Last Updated on Saturday, 09 May 2020 14:31
 
Sarah Godlewski: WI opening many state parks PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Sarah Godlewski, State Treasurer   
Friday, 01 May 2020 15:01

sarah-godlewski-inparkGet out of the house and stay healthy says State Treasurer.


MADISON - It’s no secret that Wisconsin has unbeatable natural resources and stunning state parks, and now, I’m happy to announce that as of today (May 1) many of these wonderful state parks will be once again open to all Wisconsinites while still maintaining the social distancing guidelines to keep us all healthy.

As the Chair of the Wisconsin Board of Commissioners of Public Lands, this is an issue that is near and dear to my heart. I know how important it is for Wisconsinites to be able to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty of our state. Not only that, but it’s also critical to maintaining both mental and physical health.

Best of all, these parks are being opened in a safe, responsible manner that will continue to keep us healthy as we combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are uncertain times, but if we do our job as responsible citizens and continue to respect social distancing guidelines while at these wonderful parks -- then we can all once again enjoy the natural beauty of our state.

To read more about these guidelines, and to learn which parks are open check out this Press Release from Governor Evers’ office.

I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe.

Talk soon,

Sarah

 
Continuing Outbreak Demonstrates Need for Continuing Safer at Home PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Dave Hansen, State Senator Dist 30   
Friday, 01 May 2020 14:52

covid-19-protest-madisonWithout vastly expanded testing, you really have no way of knowing how many people around you are infected. That's why early reopening plans by Republicans and others who oppose the Safer at Home order are so dangerous, says Green Bay Senator.

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