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Appeals Court Finds Absentee Ballots Still Count Without Full Witness Address
The Legislature did not mandate a complete address, the judge notes.
Jul 14th, 2024 by Henry RedmanBill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses
Legislation comes after Dane County Judge rules election clerks can correct absentee ballots with missing witness address info.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Rich KremerJudge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted
Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.
Jan 31st, 2024 by Rich KremerJudge Says Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Addresses Can Be Counted
Supreme Court appeal expected, ruling centers on incomplete witness addresses.
Jan 4th, 2024 by Rich KremerGov. Evers Appoints Ryan D. Nilsestuen to the Dane County Circuit Court
Dec 22nd, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Evers Builds Image for Giving Pardons
Giving more per year than any recent predecessors. But far behind 'Julius the Just.'
Sep 13th, 2021 by Steven WaltersEvers Considering Vaccine Mandate for State Employees
The governor expressed support for private sector mask, vaccine mandates.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Erik GunnGov. Evers Appoints Kalvin D. Barrett as Dane County Sheriff
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Gov. Tony Evers
Republicans Dare Evers to Veto Bill
Their COVID-19 bill includes immunity from liability for businesses violating pandemic restrictions.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Melanie Conklin and Erik GunnState Supreme Court Won’t Hear COVID-19 Capacity Case
The high court refused a petition by the governor to hear case on order limiting public gathering.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Erik GunnEvers Asks High Court to Review COVID Rules
As lower courts flip flop on bar and restaurant restrictions he wants Supreme Court to step in.
Nov 1st, 2020 by Erik GunnGOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions
But Republicans have proposed zero plans for dealing with the coronavirus.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Erik GunnEvers Restricts Bar, Restaurant Capacity
All public, indoor facilities cannot exceed 25% of capacity. Order runs through November 6th.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEvers Says No Statewide School Re-Opening Plan
School districts will be responsible for decisions about re-opening.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Erik GunnHealth Departments Can Enforce State Mask-Mandate
Despite some Sheriffs' opposition, Evers administration says it can be enforced.
Aug 5th, 2020 by Rich KremerNational Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk
Federal funding for this ends next month. Guard members have helped accomplish much of testing in Wisconsin.
Jul 29th, 2020 by Erik GunnCourt Rulings Against Evers Sow Confusion
Supreme Court overrules vetoes and health orders with vague language offering no guidance.
Jul 20th, 2020 by Steven WaltersRepublicans Flip-Flop on Local Control
First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Henry RedmanEvers Meets With Lawmakers on Police Reform
Governor says the state is at a "watershed moment" for the issue of police reform, racism.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Erik GunnEvers’ Office Secretly Recorded Meeting with GOP Leaders
The call was a debate between leaders over the 'Safer-At-Home' order after it was struck down.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonFederal Lawsuit Challenges Local “Safer at Home” Orders
Two plaintiffs are Republican candidates for office, another is a Milwaukee pastor.
May 21st, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneTony Evers Plays Mr. Rogers
Governor handles pandemic and Supreme Court loss with nice guy concerns for our health.
May 18th, 2020 by Steven WaltersSupreme Court Asked to Block State Shutdown
Republican legislators charge that ’Safer At Home’ order will leave state “in shambles.”
Apr 21st, 2020 by Shawn JohnsonGovernor Evers Suspends In-Person Voting Until June
UPDATE: Wisconsin Supreme Court overrules Evers, reinstates election.
Apr 6th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEvers, Republicans Spar on Holding Election
Governor wants all vote-by-mail election, Fitzgerald blasts idea, "this is ridiculous.”
Mar 30th, 2020 by Erik GunnGovernor Calls for Mail-In Election
Governor Tony Evers calls for all registered votes to be mailed ballots.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Jeramey JanneneEvers’ Requests AG Opinion on State Agency Rule making
This is the first request made public on the DOJ's website that allows for public opinion.
Sep 30th, 2019 by Melanie ConklinEvers Brings Back Pardon Review Board
Walker disbanded it, wouldn’t pardon anyone in his eight years as governor.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Rich KremerGov. Evers Announces Pardon Advisory Board, Establishes Pardon Process
The Governor’s Pardon Advisory Board will review eligible applications and make recommendations to Gov. Evers on who to grant a pardon to.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers Announces Appointments to Judicial Selection Advisory Committee
The committee is responsible for interviewing and recommending candidates to the governor for consideration when he fills judicial vacancies.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Gov. Tony EversJudge Blocks Lame Duck Laws
Republicans will appeal. Evers and Kaul quickly drop state from suit against Affordable Care Act.
Mar 21st, 2019 by Shawn Johnson