Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Suspends Administrative Rules to Support Wisconsinites Facing Housing Insecurity due to Republicans Federal Government Shutdown

Order ensures families have access to emergency assistance for housing and utilities during period of economic disruption

Beware of Data Center Darkness

There's little transparency on these deals. No one knows what the impact on Wisconsin will be.

Meta, state and local officials announce $1 billion data center investment in Beaver Dam project

Campus will be located in Alliant Energy’s Beaver Dam Commerce Park

Health Care Employers Encouraged to Apply for Wisconsin Fast Forward Training Grants

Gov. Evers and First Lady Invite Military Families to Share Ornaments for 2025 Tribute to Our Troops Tree at Executive Residence

This Veterans Day Wisconsin Serves Fewer Homeless Vets

State officials argue over closing of veterans agencies in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls.

Evers Calls Out Trump For Trying to Claw Back Food Assistance

This would be 'embarrassing for any president of the United States,' governor says.

Gov. Evers Demands Trump Administration Release Late School Aid Payments for 20 Wisconsin School Districts

Governor blasts Secretary McMahon for firing staff, efforts to dismantle Department of Education resulting in late school aid payments for school districts across Wisconsin

Do Big Democratic Wins Last Week Signal a Wisconsin Midterm Wave?

Trump approval declining, Wisconsin Democrats 'feeling more positive.'

Rep. Ryan Clancy Announces Bills Addressing Inhumane Practices in Wisconsin Prisons and Jails

“Conditions of Confinement” Package Would Require Prison and Jail Access, Free Communications, Hot Showers, Access to Sunlight and Outdoors, Among Other Protections

DATCP and DHS Urge Wisconsin Retailers to Continue to Accept FoodShare

Businesses should not refuse service, DATCP is prepared to enforce against price gouging

DATCP and DHS Urge Wisconsin Retailers to Continue to Accept FoodShare

Businesses should not refuse service, DATCP is prepared to enforce against price gouging

Evers Says SNAP Food Benefits Remain Available

Governor flatly refuse Trump administration order to withdraw benefits.

Gov. Evers Urges Members of Congress to Condemn Trump Administration Attempts to Yank FoodShare Payments from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Governor calls out Republicans in Congress for staying silent as Trump Administration tries to take food away from Wisconsin kids, families, and seniors

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Join Court Petition to Prevent Trump Administration from Yanking FoodShare Payments from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Trump Administrations Correspondence to Rescind FoodShare Benefits

Gov. Evers Responds to Trump Administration Correspondence Suggesting Wisconsin Should Return FoodShare Payments

The Imperial Legislature Loses Again

Yet another Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling slaps down legislative overreach.

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Lead Coalition Urging Court to Reject Last-Ditch Trump Administration Effort to Yank Newly Restored SNAP Payments

States urge court to enforce directive requiring Trump Administration to ensure federal resources are available to pay November SNAP payments in full as required by court order

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Last-Ditch Effort to Yank Newly Restored FoodShare Funding from Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss the Issues at First Forum

Including data centers, AI, marijuana, broadband and of course, Trump.

Senator Drake Praises Gov Evers on Releasing November SNAP Benefits Following Multiple Lawsuits Against the Trump Admin

Rep. Goodwin Thanks Gov. Evers for Rapid Release of SNAP Benefits

Common Council Thanks Governor Evers for Decisive Action to Secure FoodShare Benefits

Joint Statement from Common Council members: President José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II November 7, 2025

FoodShare Assistance Restored to Wisconsinites

Funds became available overnight, hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund the program.

City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County Continue Emergency Food Drive Following November FoodShare Update

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Restoration of November FoodShare Benefits

Gov. Evers Appoints Whitney Healy to the Outagamie County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Appoints Samuel Berg to the Walworth County Circuit Court

Lack of GOP Support Dooms Absentee Ballot Processing Bill

Despite calling it the most important reform to restore confidence in elections, GOP lawmaker says Senate Republicans aren't on board

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Take Care of One Another Amidst Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown and Lapse in FoodShare Benefits

Lawmakers Criticize DPI Superintendent Underly at Hearing

Concerns include that she sent a deputy to represent DPI.

DHS Applies for $1 Billion in Federal Funding to Expand Access to High Quality Health Services in Rural Wisconsin

Funding to support workforce, technology, and care coordination services

Gov. Evers Proclaims Wisconsin Saves Day

Chairwoman Nicholson Resolution to Combat Food Insecurity and Declare Food Apartheid as a Public Health Emergency Advanced by Full Board

Superintendent Jill Underly Makes Changes on Sexual Misconduct

Legislative committee grills her on handling of 'sexual grooming' by teachers.

Milwaukee Food Center Sees Rising Numbers

Desperation over SNAP cutoff, a 60% increase in those seeking food.

Council Passes Tougher Reckless Driving Towing Policy

New state law clears way for long-sought policy change.

Gov. Evers Vetoes In-Person Work Mandate for State Employees

Governor says flexible work arrangements cut costs, help recruit workers.

City-Led Food Drive Raises $74,000

Leaders urge continued donations as future funding remains uncertain.

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to SNAP Funds Cutoff

Directs state agencies to take all necessary measures to address the emergency.

Rep. Donovans Public Safety Legislative Package Signed into Law

State Legislators Highlight Republican Cuts To Wisconsins Food Programs

Unemployment Insurance Bill Could Divide Democrats

Labor-management council proposes higher benefits, tougher penalties.

Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare

Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Faces Funding Shortfall, Leading to Waitlist for New Participants

Lack of funding limits program that serves Wisconsinites

Evers veto a win for violent offenders

Evers veto secures flow of unfair UI payments

Gov. Evers Extends Deadline for Kenosha County Circuit Court

Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination

Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency, Period of Economic Disruption Due to the Ongoing Federal Government Shutdown and Lapse in FoodShare Benefits

Governor’s emergency order prohibits price gouging statewide as FoodShare benefits lapse, requires state agencies to respond and suspend any administrative rules hindering or delaying the state’s response

Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws

Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding FoodShare Lawsuits

The two-year fight to strengthen the fight against reckless driving is almost across the finish line as Governor Evers signs bill

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 31, 2025

Baldwin Calls on Republicans to Help Avert Health Care Crisis Ahead of November 1 Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 19 Bills

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Ban Cellphone Use in Schools

READ – Gov. Evers Urges Congress to Reauthorize Federal Farm Bill

Governor urges Wisconsin’s Congressional delegation to reauthorize federal Farm Bill to support Wisconsin farmers, producers, and essential food assistance programs

Advocates Ask Evers To Issue First Commutations In a Quarter Century

Evers ran for office promising to reduce Wisconsin’s prison population, but population is now growing.

Senator Ratcliff Raises Alarm on SNAP Benefit Cuts, Emphasizes Urgent Need for Food Security Across District 16

MMAC Wants State To Opt Into Federal Voucher School Program

Evers has said participating in the program would be “catastrophic” for public schools.

Neighbors Launch Drive to Fill FoodShare Gap

Grassroots network connects volunteers with families in need.

After Another Denial of FEMA Aid, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Urges Reconsideration

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiumsfor Wisconsinites in 2026 if Republicans Fail to Extend Affordable Care ActTax Credits

Wisconsinites face sticker shock on out-of-pocket healthcare coverage costs with many seeing premiums double, some seniors seeing increases of over $30,000 per year if Congressional Republicans allow enhanced Affordable Care Act supports to expire

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Celebrate Forecasted Record-Breaking Growth For 2026 Great Lakes Cruising Season

Over 170,000 passenger visits and approximately $290 million in economic impact from Great Lakes cruises expected in 2026

Gov. Evers Joins Coalition of Governors in Urging Trump Administration to Use Readily Available Federal Funding to Extend Food Assistance for Kids, Families, and Seniors

Nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites to Lose Access to Basic Food Necessities After Tomorrow if Trump Administration Refuses to Act

Gov. Evers Announces Two Wisconsin Head Start Programs to Cease Services as Federal Government Shutdown Continues

More than 275 Wisconsin kids set to lose care, 82 staff to be furloughed

Marquette Poll Reveals Vast Majority of Voters Undecided On Governor’s Race

An even larger percentage hasn't decided on Supreme Court race.

DWD Biennial Report Highlights Achievements in Delivering Workforce Services

Trump Administration Denies More Disaster Aid for Wisconsin

'Adding insult to injury,' Gov. Evers complains, FEMA denies mitigation grants.

Judge Jeffrey Wagner Will Retire

He's served since 1988. Evers will appoint replacement to finish Wagner's term.

A Call to Action: Safeguarding Our Children’s Futures from Hunger’s Devastating Grasp

Statement from all members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman DiAndre Jackson, Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II October 29, 2025

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Bipartisan Wisconsin Bill Would Create New State Disaster Aid Program

$30 million grant program to offer aid for those not covered by federal disaster assistance.

Trump Administration Denies Hazard Mitigation Funding for Wisconsin Communities After Denying Public Assistance Relief

Gov. Evers to fight latest Trump Administration denial of disaster assistance, will appeal decision for communities to get the support they need to rebuild and recover

New Marquette Law School Poll finds large majority of Wisconsin voters not yet tuned in to who is running in major 2026 elections

No candidate has established strong position in public favorability in governor, state Supreme Court races; large majorities of voters undecided

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Support American Producers and Ranchers, Back Off Plans to Import Beef from Argentina

New Trump plans threaten livelihoods of Wisconsin farmers and producers who are already grappling with economic volatility and reckless trade wars

Building Commission OKs Planning Funds to Reorganize Wisconsin Prisons

$15 million approved despite Republican objections to parts of the plan.

WisDOT urges drivers to put safety first on Buckle Up Phone Down Day

School Board Approves Final MPS Budget

District's Portion of the Tax Levy Is Estimated to Go up by $8 per $100,000 of Assessed Value

Wisconsin Sues Trump Administration For Food Assistance Cuts

Wisconsin joins two dozen states arguing federal government is violating the law.

State Building Commission Releases Funding Gov. Evers Requested to Revamp Corrections Facilities

More than $700 million approved for key state projects across UW System and corrections, among others

Wisconsin FoodShare Program to Run Out of Funding in Three Days

Republican Sen. Jesse James Will Challenge Democratic Sen. Jeff Smith

New legislative map put James's home town into incumbent Democrat's district.

Evers Warns ACA Premiums Will ‘Skyrocket’ Unless Congress Acts

Governor warns of 200% to 800% hikes unless Republicans extend tax credits.

Round Up: As Wisconsin Democrats Warn Of Skyrocketing ACA Premiums, Wisconsin Republicans Stay Silent

Do Democratic Candidates Need to Be More Moderate?

Experts argue it will take a Democrat like Tony Evers to win the state.

Wisconsin Officials Decry Denial of FEMA Assistance

Trump administration 'is sending a clear message: we do not care about you.'

Healthcare Premiums for Wisconsinites to Skyrocket in 2026 Because Republicans Refuse to Extend Health Care Tax Credits

Healthcare Premiums for Wisconsinites to Skyrocket in 2026 if Republicans Fail to Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits

Wisconsinites face sticker shock on out-of-pocket healthcare coverage costs with many seeing premiums double, some seniors seeing increases of over $30,000 per year if Congressional Republicans allow enhanced Affordable Care Act supports to expire

County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery

County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.

FEMA denial on flood damage assistance for public infrastructure is a gut punch

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Wisconsin Chief Justice Warns of Rise of Political Violence

Karofsky says that safety within the court system 's an issue that transcends partisan politics.'

Cruelty over compassion: Trump denies disaster aid

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Denial of FEMA Disaster Aid Following Historic August Flooding

FEMA Denies Government Disaster Assistance For Milwaukee Area

Milwaukee County alone says it has $22 million of public infrastructure costs.

Baldwin Slams Trumps Denial of FEMA Disaster Assistance for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Storms

Baldwin supports Governor Evers’ appeal to ensure Wisconsin communities receive support to rebuild and address $26.5 million in disaster costs

Round Up: Democrats Highlight Effects of Government Shutdown Across the State, Discuss Impacts of Potential ACA Cuts on Wisconsinites

Trump Administration Denies Federal Disaster Request for Communities Impacted by August Severe Weather, Gov. Evers to Appeal Decision to Ensure Communities Get the Support they Need