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Coverage dated January 5, 2023

Tony Evers to ban TikTok on state devices 'by early next week'

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At least 18 states have banned the use of the social media app on state devices over concerns about the possible security risks posed by the Chinese-owned company.

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  1. Madison

    Tony Evers to ban TikTok on state devices 'by early next week' (opens Madison)

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    Madison's feed description

    At least 18 states have banned the use of the social media app on state devices over concerns about the possible security risks posed by the Chinese-owned company.

  2. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Gov. Evers to ban TikTok from state devices (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    Governor Tony Evers intends to issue an executive order banning TikTok from state devices.

  3. Journal Times

    Gov. Tony Evers to ban TikTok on state devices 'by early next week' (opens Journal Times)

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    Journal Times's feed description

    At least 18 states have banned the use of the social media app on state devices over concerns about the possible security risks posed by the Chinese-owned company.

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Wisconsin's Evers to announce TikTok ban on state devices (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Friday that he will soon announce a ban on the use of TikTok on state phones, joining the growing number of states that prohibited the popular social media app that national lawmakers are trying to ban.

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