Tony Evers

Republican Lawmakers Float Bill to Reauthorize Stewardship Program

But with less funding than the popular land purchase program currently gets.

State Budget Talks Called Off

Gov. Evers, Republican lawmakers hit impasse. Legislators will now write the budget.

Gov. Evers Responds to Republicans’ Decision to Back Out of Bipartisan Budget Negotiations

Assembly Republicans Statement on Budget Negotiations

Guns Now Kill More Than Auto Crashes

Super majority in state wants some gun restrictions. Will Republicans agree?

GOP Bill Offers Tax Credit for Child Care Providers

But providers, businesses say it won't solve the problem.

82,000 Wisconsin residents added emergency contact info to their DMV data in first year of program

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Price County District Attorney

GOP Lawmakers Seek Funding for More Prosecutors

But only for 3 of 72 counties: Waukesha, Washington and Brown counties.

Lawmakers, Evers At Odds Over Control of $171 Million in Interest

Whether the interest is considered federal or state money is 'open and novel legal question' according to a nonpartisan state attorney.

Bill Would Make It Easier To Appeal Complaints Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

Legislation spurred by Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissal of Racine voter van lawsuit in February.

Gov. Evers Raises Pride Flag Over Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Celebration of Pride Month

First Votes Cast on Wisconsin’s Budget

Republicans on finance committee endorse far fewer positions at licensing agency than Evers proposed.

Gov. Evers Kicks Off June Dairy Month Celebrating Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry and Proud Dairy Heritage

Governor delivers weekly radio address highlighting key efforts to support state’s farmers and producers

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Wood County Circuit Court

Trump Administration’s Freeze On New International Students Would Impact State’s Universities

More than 10,000 international students are enrolled in Wisconsin colleges.

Liberal Groups Demand Evers Veto Budget

Grassroots pressure reflects nationwide impatience with Democrats.

Massive Coalition Supporting County’s New Courthouse Project

More than 150 organizations, public and private sector leaders endorse project.

Evers Warns Budget Must Fund More Staff to Handle Professional Licenses

DSPS Secretary says licenses will be delayed for workers in many occupations.

Wisconsin’s 4th and 8th Graders Rank Above Average in Math

But state has room for improvement in basic math literacy.

Democrats Announce Bill To Restore Child Tax Credit Republicans Stripped From Budget

'I think the real question is what it will cost the state if we don’t do it,' said Sen. Kelda Roys.

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Schoemann Criticizes Evers, Says He’ll ‘Outwork’ Others

Schoemann is leading conservative candidate in race.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ben Jones to the Dane County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of EMS Professionals Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Need for Continued Investment in Improving Wisconsin’s Roads, Bridges, and Infrastructure in Next Biennial Budget, Celebrates Annual Statewide Pothole Patrol Tour

Senator Larson Condemns PSC Approval of New Methane Gas Facilities

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. James F. Rooney

A Better Wisconsin Together Calls on Republicans to Support Plan to Save Child Care for Working Families

Democrats’ Plan Gives GOP Second Chance to Prevent Looming Child Care Center Closures, Price Hikes

Gov. Evers Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for the City of Peshtigo Fire Station, EMS, and Library Expansion

Gov. Evers Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for the City of Peshtigo Fire Station, EMS, and Library Expansion Peshtigo received $3 million through the governor’s Neighborhood Investment Fund grant program to expand their fire station and EMS facilities

Republican Legislators Push Tax Credits for Films Made in Wisconsin

Republican leaders had removed similar item from Evers' budget.

Gov. Evers Proclaims 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Optimistic State Budget Is on Track

Despite federal funding uncertainty and differing with legislators on tax cuts.

Gov. Evers Again Urges Legislature to Invest in Child Care Counts as New Survey Finds Child Care Costs Skyrocket for Second Consecutive Year

Second consecutive annual state report shows average cost of infant care increased over 10 percent as Republican lawmakers gut child care funding from governor’s proposed budget

Judge Chris Taylor Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Will challenge incumbent Rebecca Bradley in another liberal v. conservative race.

WisGOP Response to Radical Chris Taylor’s Bid for Supreme Court

County Plans to Slash Budget in 2026

Officials outline ways to close the $46.7 million budget deficit projected for 2026.

MPS Is Again Behind on Financial Reports, Could Lose State Funding

School district missed first deadline to submit 2024 financial data to state DPI.

Evers Has a Very Busy Spring

Governor traveling state, pushing big agenda. A sign he will run for reelection?

Parties Still Apart on State Budget

Republicans want a meeting with Evers. Democrats criticize GOP Senate bills as minor items.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washington County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Bipartisan Bill to Retain Key Area Employer in South Central Wisconsin, Protect Nearly 2,000 Local Jobs

Governor’s action ensures Thermo Fisher Scientific can remain competitive and grow in the city of Middleton

Governor Evers recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for their service at the 2025 Governor’s Service Awards

Revenue Re-estimates Require Cautious Budgeting

Twice-Vetoed Bill to Let Nurses Practice Independently Overcomes Divisions

Compromise between Republicans and Governor signals measure likely to pass.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting 2025-27 Budget Investments to Bolster the State’s Workforce

Gov. Evers Delivers Remarks Honoring AmeriCorps Members at 2025 Governor’s Service Awards

Governor recognizes AmeriCorps members, volunteers, and programs for their significant contributions to the state amid Trump Administration attempts to gut AmeriCorps funding

DHS Campaign Increases Awareness of Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers

New toll-free phone hotline and resource directory make finding resources and services easier statewide

Wisconsin Officials Unhappy With EPA Plan To Weaken PFAS Standards

Rolling back or delaying some standards set under Biden administration.

Legislators Argue Over Cooperation With ICE

GOP bill requires local law enforcement to help federal deportations.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT, DWD Announce Over $4 Million to Expand Access to Transportation, Help Reduce Barriers for Joining the Workforce

New investments to support over 50 counties in expanding access to employment-related transportation to reduce barriers to Wisconsinites joining the workforce

90% of Wisconsin Schools Have Student Cell Phone Restrictions

New report comes as GOP lawmakers push statewide ban on cell phones.

Will Huge Data Centers Boost Wisconsin’s Tax Revenues?

Critics say special sales tax exemption will give big tech companies millions.

Gov. Evers Urges HUBZone Designation Eligibility for Douglas County to Support Local Economy, Jobs, and Communities

Designation would ensure local businesses can compete for certain federal contracts to support local economies in Superior and communities across Douglas County

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Prevent Delays in Funding for High-Speed Internet Infrastructure Projects Across Wisconsin 

Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes to MPS Central Office

New Structure Aims to Accelerate Academic Outcomes, Improve Operational Effectiveness and Accountability, and Make MPS an Employer of Choice

Child Care Providers Will Go On Strike

Workers, parents will gather at state Capitol to call for state funding.

Will Power-Hungry Data Centers Increase Pollution in Wisconsin?

Critics say We Energies gas plant would hike pollution, energy costs for decades.

GOP Lawmakers Not Worried About Federal Funding Cuts

They should be, Democrats warn. Evers suggests setting aside $500 million fund.

Bronzeville Center for Arts Loses Its Main Donor

Wealthy philanthropist Deborah Kern has resigned from the board.

Milwaukee Business Group Creates $500,000 Fund for MPS

Greater Milwaukee Committee supports changes by Superintendent Cassellius.

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce $1 Million in Teacher Training and Recruitment Grants

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, Proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” Across the State

Meet the Legislature’s Fiscal Big Shots

16 members of Finance, mostly Republicans, decide what's in the state budget.

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Joins DLCC Board

National group works to elect Democrats to state legislatures.

GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police

MPS and city would have to negotiate with Joint Committee on Finance.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, Highlights Efforts to Support Wisconsin’s $25 Billion Tourism Industry

In A Single Vote, Republicans Strip More Than 600 Items From Evers’ Budget

The cuts include a child care subsidy and funding for a new state Office of Violence Prevention.

GOP Lawmakers Slash Critical Services in Budget Vote, Ignoring Wisconsin Voices

Two Groups File Lawsuits To Over Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

The two lawsuits take different approaches to attempt to overturn alleged GOP advantage.

State Rep. Mayadev Slams Republican Budget Gutting: “Wisconsin Mothers and Children Deserve Better”

Rep. Shelia Stubbs’ Statement on Joint Finance Vote to Strip 612 Items from Executive Budget

Rep. Anderson Responds to Joint Finance Committee Republicans Stripping Common-Sense Proposals From Governor Evers’ Budget

Senator Mark Spreitzer Slams Republican Vote Removing Provisions from State Budget

Outside MPS Lead Clinic, Coalition Demands District, City Be Proactive, Not Reactive

Despite attention, only 22 kids were tested at event.

New MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs

In letter to staff, Cassellius says district challenges are rooted in broken systems and structures.

Republican Lawmakers Poised to Gut Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History During 2025 the Year of the Kid

Republicans to reject middle-class tax cuts, property tax relief to prevent property tax increases statewide, plans to lower out-of-pocket costs for child care, medication, and household goods, measures to crack down on prescription price gouging and health insurance transparency, investments to improve kids’ reading and literacy outcomes, support for Wisconsin’s farmers and veterans, efforts to get harmful contaminants out of Wisconsinites’ water, statewide plans to improve public safety and keep kids and families safe, and measures to bolster high-need sectors of the workforce, among other key priorities

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit Challenging EV Charging Funding Freeze

Gov. Evers says Trump is 'trying to block Wisconsin from receiving the investments we were promised.'

GOP Legislators Push Mandated School Access for Military Recruiters

'They have been prohibited from doing meaningful recruitment.'

Gov. Evers Announces New Lawsuit Suing Trump Administration, USDOT for Obstructing Wisconsin Infrastructure Funding

Governor slams Trump Administration for continuing to obstruct over $60 million in federal electric vehicle infrastructure funding Wisconsin was promised despite months of advocacy

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves $125 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Was Gov. Evers 402 Year Proposal Legal?

Gov. Walker went even further. Why the high court upheld Evers.

‘Credible Threat’ Against Family of US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Wisconsin congressman canceled online town hall, expected to miss votes.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Barron County Sheriff

Republicans Poised to Cut 600 Provisions From Evers’ Budget

Crafting a 'responsible budget' or 'not willing to negotiate'?

Governor Evers approves I-43 resurfacing project in Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Florence County District Attorney

DSPS, Marquette Celebrate Second Group of Dental Diploma Privilege Graduates

‘Deliberate Indifference’ Caused Waupun Inmate’s Death, Suit Charges

Donald Maier's family sues WI Department of Corrections for wrongful death.

Gov. Evers Appoints Two Members to DATCP Board

Wisconsin Sues RFK Jr. Over HHS Funding Cuts

State joins others suing over massive layoffs, 'staggering amount of damage.'

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Release New 2025-2026 Wisconsin State Highway Map

New highway map uses GIS data for most precise map ever to help visitors and travelers explore Wisconsin

How Republicans Tweaked State Aid to Benefit GOP Communities

Legislature radically changed state aid formula to give more to Republican areas.

NEW: Gov. Evers Announces Lawsuit Against Latest Trump Administration Cuts Aiming to Dismantle Department of Health and Human Services, Hurting Wisconsin Kids, Families, and Seniors

Governor in new lawsuit slams Trump Administration for devastating new cuts that undermine constitutional checks and balances and will make it harder to keep Wisconsinites and Americans healthy and safe

Republicans Face Big Questions at State Convention

Big loss in spring election, party divisions, and who will run for governor?

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Highlight 2025-27 Budget Investments to Bolster the State’s $25 Billion Tourism Industry

Evers Makes Two Appointments to Natural Resources Board

Board oversees state DNR, has seen partisan fights over governor's appointees.

Wisconsin Schools Losing $8 Million in Federal Mental Health Grants

Trump administration killing $1 billion program, claiming civil rights violations.

Law Forward reaffirms commitment to rule of law, commends Governor’s response to White House threats

Fishing Group Backs Governor’s Proposed Fee Increases, But GOP Lawmakers Aren’t Sure

Gov. Tony Evers has proposed increasing long-stagnant license fees to cover $17 million shortfall.