Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19

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Gov. Evers calls for unity, working together in fight against COVID-19

As COVID-19 surges in Wisconsin, Gov. Evers delivers statewide address Gov. Tony Evers in a statewide address Tuesday, November 10, 2020, called for unity and working together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The governor delivered remarks from the Governor’s Conference Room in the East Wing of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The following are excerpts... [Read More]

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