Tony Evers

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.

Trump’s Border Czar Warns Gov. Evers He Could Be Arrested

Evers responds. Says he did not break law in issuing memo.

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

Action! Bipartisan Proposal Calls For 30% Film Tax Credit

Wisconsin is 1 of 13 states without tax incentives for film or TV productions.

Gov. Evers Appoints Three Regents to the UW Board of Regents

Washington County Executive Files To Run For Governor

Republican Josh Schoemann is first candidate to enter race from either major party.

Gov. Evers Announces 20 Wisconsin School Districts to be Awarded Fab Lab Grants in Celebration of “Fab Lab Day”

Funding to provide students with hands-on STEAM learning opportunities to prepare for careers in advanced technologies

Gov. Evers Appoints Jeff Hastings to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, Reappoints Bill Smith

Republican Bills Aim To Give Wisconsin A ‘Regulatory Reset’

The recently unveiled package targets rules put out by Wisconsin's executive branch.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Record-High Enrollment for Youth Apprentices for Fourth Year in a Row on National Apprenticeship Day During 2025 the Year of the Kid

A record 11,344 high school juniors and seniors enrolled in the state’s Youth Apprenticeship program

MTEA Statement on Lead Exposure in MPS Buildings

Gov Evers Suing Trump Administration For Ending AmeriCorps Grants

$400 million for 32,000 AmeriCorps members at stake; 22 states join suit.

Will Richland County Turn Against Trump?

Wisconsin’s rural counties may suffer -- a lot -- from his policies.

Americorps Alums Demand President Trump Rescind Unprecedented Attack on Americorps

Senator Drake Criticizes the AmeriCorps Reductions & Supports Governor Evers Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration to Stand Up for Wisconsin’s Most Vulnerable

“We’re Going to Sue to Stop Them” Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Cuts to AmeriCorps, Serve Wisconsin

Governor takes Trump and Musk to task over cuts to Wisconsin literacy and math tutors, substance use recovery services, support for homeless youth, and conservation projects, among other critical programs, affecting services in well over half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties

WisGOP Announces New Communications Director

Gov. Evers Appoints Stephanie Hilton to the Dane County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Appoints Pamela Feustel as Ashland County Coroner

The New Ways of Capitol Lawmaking

Passing constitutional amendments and seeking muscular high court rulings.

Parties Divided on Judge Dugan’s Arrest

An attack on judicial independence or a sign no one is above the law?

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Join Ho-Chunk Nation to Unveil Signs for the Ho-Chunk World War II Code Talkers Memorial Highway

Gov. Evers’ Statement Regarding the Arrest of a Milwaukee County Judge

Gov. Evers, DNR Encourage Wisconsinites to Celebrate Arbor Day

Wisconsin Courts Struggle To Meet Language Translation Needs

Search for qualified interpreters is delaying justice in some cases.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Earth Week

Hannah Dugan and The Battle Over ICE

Judge Dugan and Gov. Evers demand due process and are vilified for this.

Pamela Boivin unanimously elected chair of WEDC Board of Directors

Boivin succeeds Hank Newell

Gov. Evers Approves Nearly $320,600 in County Forest Road Aid to Help Improve Over 900 Miles of County Forest Roads Across 24 Counties Maintain Vital Local Roads, Support Rural Economies

Governor announces key investments to maintain vital local roads, support rural economies statewide

Gov. Evers, GOP Legislators Say Tax Cut Talks Are ‘Productive’

Evers says cuts can't be separate from state budget. Republicans seem open to that.