Tony Evers

Assembly Passes Constitutional Amendments

One would outlaw DIE programs in Wisconsin.

Republicans Trade Blame With Evers for Rising Property Taxes

Governor must 'admit he made a mistake,' says Vos. Nope, says Evers.

Representative Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Passage of Age Extension on Missing Child Alert

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation Highlight More Than $49 Million Economic Impact of Five Outdoor Recreation Destinations in Wisconsin

The DIY economic impact reports show local economic impact of outdoor recreation in six Wisconsin counties

Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%

All since 2021. Should that continue? Candidates for governor weigh in.

Speaker Vos Statement on Gov. Evers Property Tax Increase

Evers Calls on Republicans to Offer Property Tax Relief

Discussing his final year in office, objects to immigration crackdown.

Gov. Evers, Dcf Announce Launch of $65 Million Get Kids Ready School Readiness Program

Thanks to Gov. Evers’ budget investments, Wisconsin’s first-ever entirely state-funded child care program to provide direct payments to providers, free programming for families to get kids ready for school

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Support for New 2026 Legislative Agenda

Governor urges bipartisan support to pass massive $1 billion property tax relief plan, increase K-12 school funding, lower out-of-pocket costs for seniors and families, cut red tape to help speed up affordable housing projects, support Wisconsin veterans and farmers, and fight PFAS statewide and renew the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, among other key priorities

Evers’ Last Appeal to the GOP Legislature

Will governor's last State of the State speech call out Robin Vos?

Van Orden Votes With Democrats on Health Care Subsidies

A 'temporary patch' for a broken system says Congressman. Dems called it 'performative.'

Fatal ICE Shooting Spurs Sharp Partisan Divide Among Wisconsin Leaders

From calls to dismantle ICE to claims of domestic terrorism, state politicians offer starkly different reactions.

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Announce New Blackout and Retro License Plate Designs Now Available for Wisconsin Drivers to Purchase

Much-anticipated plates are estimated to generate more than $25 million for the state’s transportation fund in the first three years

DEI, Veto Amendments Could Be on November Ballot

Hearings highlight sharp divides over race-conscious programs and who should control tax increases.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Iron County Register of Deeds

Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Radio Address, Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce $484 Million to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure for Wisconsinites in 82 Municipalities

Funding provided through the Clean Water Fund Program will help small and disadvantaged communities upgrade wastewater equipment

Evers Shifts Judicial Appointee to Fill Dugan’s Seat

Governor taps judicial appointee for different branch to take Dugan's seat.

Republican Legislators Consider Bills to Expand Gun Rights

No permits needed for concealed carry and a bold constitutional amendment.

Gov. Evers Appoints Owen Piotrowski to Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 31

Rep. Ryan Clancy and the Assembly’s Corrections Committee Hear Bills Improving Conditions in Wisconsin’s Jails and Prisons

Bills Require Free Quality Menstrual Products, Cap Hygiene Product Prices, Provide Funds to Purchase Products

Legislators Debate Schools’ Policy on Pronoun Changes

Bill requires schools to inform parents if students change names, pronouns.

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce $5 Million to Support Local Farmers and Bolster Statewide Hunger Relief Efforts

Funding provided by 2025-27 biennial state budget to connect local nonprofit food assistance programs with local farmers and producers to keep shelves stocked

Priebus Doubts Tim Michels Will Enter Governor’s Race

It's 'a little late,' says Republican who advised Michels failed 2022 campaign.

Evers Has Appointed 63 Judges

Along with many district attorneys, sheriffs, registers of deeds and coroners.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Gov. Walz Announcement

Judge Hannah Dugan Resigns

After felony conviction she is appealing, Milwaukee judge says she will fight 'for our independent judiciary.'

Proposal Would Add Explainers To Wisconsin Referendums

The bill's author believes the current process leads to confused voters.

Gov. Evers Announces Date for 2026 State of the State Address

Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race

The field is large. The key issue may be electability.

2025 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2025 Accomplishments

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights Administrations Efforts to Do What’s Best for Kids in 2025 the Year of the Kid

2025 Wrap Up: Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Judge Maxine White Retiring in April

Evers will appoint replacement for WI Court of Appeals District 1 Chief Judge.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Court of Appeals District I

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Wisconsin Receives $203 Million in Federal Funding to Support Health Care Innovation and Partnerships in Rural Wisconsin

Investment in workforce, technology, and care coordination

GOP Candidates for Governor Talk Trump, Money, Issues

Tiffany and Schoemann disagree on Trump's impact on August primary.

Wisconsin’s Most Forgiving Governor

No one in state history has given more pardons than Tony Evers.

Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

2025 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

After 24 Years Without a Commutation, Will Evers Act?

Organizers say the outgoing governor has a rare chance to use unilateral clemency powers.

Gov. Evers, Wheda Award $2 Million in Grant Funds for Housing Assistance to Wisconsins Most Vulnerable Populations

Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Kwanzaa in Wisconsin

Chadha’s Shadow Over Wisconsin’s Legislative Veto

Courts are dismantling veto power. Some legislators still trying to use it.

County Provides Aid to Local Food Pantries

Funding approved after government shutdown disrupted federal food aid.

Evers Announces Judge Wagner’s Replacement

Governor appoints assistant DA Owen Piotrowski to circuit court seat.

Gov. Evers Appoints Owen Piotrowski to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Appoints David Hughes to the Kenosha County Circuit Court

Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority

'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.

GOP Bill Requires Homeless Sex Offenders to Wear GPS Monitors

Opponent charges ordinances on where ex-offenders can live causes homelessness.

Wisconsin Emergency Management August Flood Response and Recovery a Team Effort at Wisconsin Emergency Management

Gov. Evers, First Lady Host Virtual Tour of 2025 Holiday Decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence

Gov. Evers, Wheda Announce More Than $6.3 Million for Affordable Housing Loan Program Awards

Investment will support five affordable housing developments, more than 520 housing units statewide

Former PSC Chair to Run Alliant Energy’s WI Utility Business

Watchdogs say 'revolving door' between utilities and regulating them is a concern.

Gov. Evers Grants 167 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 1807

Wisconsin Ratepayers Owe $1 Billion on Shuttered Power Plants

Will ramp-up for energy-hungry data centers end with more 'stranded assets'?

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #283 Declaring an Energy Emergency

Republican Attacks Misleading on State Stewardship Program?

Data shows just 1.13% of all state land conserved by Knowles-Nelson program.

Rule Change Aims To Boost Kin Placements For Wisconsin Foster Children

With 39% of foster kids already first placed with relatives, state officials hope streamlined rules will connect even more children to family.

Gov. Evers Announces $3.9 Billion Positive Gaap Balance in States General Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25

Report shows state has Generally Accepted Accounting Principles positive balance for the sixth consecutive year under Gov. Evers

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Waupaca County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Wishing Wisconsinites a Happy Holidays

Gov. Evers Approves New Rule Aimed at Keeping Kids in Foster Care With Family and Loved Ones

Revised rule creates streamlined licensing pathway for relative and like-kin caregivers, keeping more kids with adults who know and love them

Property Taxes Up By The Most Since 2018

Includes 7.8% average hike in WI school property taxes, the most in 30 years.

Gov. Evers Commends WHEFAs 2025 Achievements in Supporting Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $185 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Senate Minority Leader Hesselbein Hopeful for More Bipartisan 2026

Wants Legislature to cap prescription drugs cost and expand homestead tax credit.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump to ‘Abandon’ AI Executive Order

Warns that executive order to remove barriers from AI use will make kids 'less safe.'

MacIver Institute Condemns Wisconsin Elections Commission for Rejecting DOJ Voter Data Request, Undermining Election Integrity Efforts

As Unemployment Hits 4-Year High, Missy Hughes Condemns Destructive Tariffs and GOP Congressional Inaction That Takes Away Health Care from Millions

Gov. Evers, Serve Wisconsin Announce $9.3 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Serve Wisconsin

Projects will support critical youth and afterschool programming, conservation efforts, substance use recovery services, homelessness assistance, efforts to address local health needs, and more statewide

Josh Kaul Has Joined 40 Multi-State Suits Against Trump Administration

Wisconsin's Attorney General looks back on a long year of litigation.

Wisconsin Candidates Decry Money in Politics, Plan to Raise Tons of It

2015 state law with 'billionaires' loophole' has transformed Wisconsin elections.

Feds Call Out Wisconsin, Other States for Diverting Benefits for Foster Kids

39 states do this. Evers tried to end practice but GOP legislators killed provision.

A Wisconsin Political Trivia Quiz

Have a little holiday fun and see how many you get right.

Gov. Evers Slams President Trump for New Federal Efforts to Undermine Wisconsin’s Artificial Intelligence Laws that Protect Kids and Families

Governor warns President Trump and Republicans in Congress of serious consequences for kids and families if they proceed with efforts to preempt state AI laws and punish states like Wisconsin for tackling harmful uses of the emerging technology

Baldwin Slams Republican Price Hikes on Health Care As Open Enrollment Ends for ACA Marketplace Coverage

Republicans’ price hike for January 1st is locked in for 275,000 working and middle-class Wisconsinites

On Campaign Trail, Barnes Pushes State-Funded Universal Child Care

At Pewaukee center, parents and providers tell the Democratic hopeful that low wages and teacher shortages are closing classroom doors statewide.

Gov. Evers Appoints Erica Koxlien as Trempealeau County Sheriff

Legislative Panel Approves Teaching Requirements for UW Faculty

Republicans added the requirement to the recently approved state budget.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Dozens of New Laws Enacted Earlier this Week

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.

Baldwin Votes to Extend Health Care Tax Breaks, Avert Crisis for 275,000 Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Shelters Could Be Hit By Proposed Federal Funding Cuts

The Trump administration has injected uncertainty on use of federal funds to combat homelessness.

Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037

Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.

‘Sextortion’ Now A Crime in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers signs several bills into law.

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Municipal Services Payment Increase for Wisconsin Communities

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

“I’ll be a governor who will stand up to Trump’s dysfunction and be laser focused on improving the lives of people across our state.”

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Capitol Holiday Tree Named in Top 10 Best Holiday Lights Displays in the Nation

Transportation Projects Commission Advances US 53 Eau Claire and I-94 Waukesha County Project Studies

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce More Than $159 Million to Ensure Clean, Safe Drinking Water for Wisconsinites in 29 Municipalities

AFP-WI Slams Governor Evers for Blocking Small Business Growth and Local Control

Rep. Piwowarczyk Applauds Governor Evers for Signing Act 54, His Bill Expanding Wisconsin’s Move Over, Slow Down Law

Conservation Projects Face 2026 Cutoff of State Stewardship Fund

'So many beautiful, wonderful places kind of on the chopping block.'

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Unveil New Blackout and Retro License Plate Designs for Wisconsin Drivers

Bipartisan state budget signed by Gov. Evers provided funding to release the much-anticipated plates, which are estimated to generate more than $25 million for the state’s transportation fund in the first three years

Evers Signs ‘Bradyn’s Law’ to Fight Sextortion of Teens

Bipartisan law makes sexual extortion a felony; tougher penalties if it leads to suicide.

WisDOT Applauds Expansion of Move Over Law to Further Protect Motorists