Tony Evers

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs Kaul on Control of Settlement Funds

Liberal majority says the attorney general can direct multistate lawsuit money within the state’s general fund.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Douglas County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Buffalo County Sheriff

Gov. Evers Urges Congress to Reject Save Act, Protect Wisconsinites’ Right to Vote and Wisconsin’s Fair, Free, and Secure Elections

The governor’s letter comes as President Trump continues to hold historic bipartisan housing bill hostage, refusing to offer relief to Americans unless Congress passes the disastrous SAVE Act, which would have calamitous impacts on Wisconsin’s safe, fair, and secure elections

Gov. Evers Appoints Amy Forehand as Richland County District Attorney

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Releases 2025-26 Legislative Scorecard

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $2.3 Million to Support Maritime Infrastructure in Green Bay, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Menasha, and Racine

Funding to help maintain 10 lift bridges across the state, bolster Wisconsin’s maritime industry

Vance Speech Uses Milwaukee Case To Sell Trump’s Fraud Agenda

Visiting city to raise money at $10,000 per couple event at Pfister Hotel.

Wisconsin Religious Leaders Rally to Protect Voting Rights

Clergy will show up at local polling places for November elections as poll chaplains.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $180 Million to Improve Local Roads Statewide

Milwaukee Homeowners Can Get FEMA Assistance for Spring Storms

Federal government approved $22.6 million more funding for Wisconsin on June 30.

Gov. Evers Appoints Bernard Brunkow as Washburn County Sheriff

Joel Brennan Releases His Own Self-Research File: Transparency Will Be a Hallmark of My Administration — and My Campaign

Along with the release of his research, Joel Brennan released the following statement:

DATCP Accepting Applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Through September 15

325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact

Including the sundae, hamburger, Dungeons & Dragons and an underground railroad ship.

AFP-WI Issues New Legislative Endorsements for July

Wisconsin faces the most important election in a generation this year. Property taxes are too high, energy costs are out of control, and yet Democrats continue pushing policies that will continue to increase the pain being felt by families. That’s why we endorsed Tom Tiffany and our other policy champions, and why we’re adding Jim Croft and Bobby Lindsey to our slate of endorsed candidates.; Jim and Bobby have proven themselves as candidates who understand the values that make Wisconsin special. Both believe in the power of the free market, small business, education freedom, and commonsense fiscal policies that help all Wisconsinites. We’re glad to give them both our endorsement, and we look forward to helping them win in November.

Francesca Hong Bets Wisconsin Will Embrace Democratic Socialism

'If it is radical to have free child care and public grocery stores, let’s be radical.'

Gov. Evers Appoints Jeremy Guza to the Waukesha County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Appoints Michael Schindhelm to the Waukesha County Circuit Court

Man Accused Of Making Terrorist Threats Against Top Wisconsin Official

Fond du Lac resident faces three felony counts after alleged death threats to an unnamed executive and family.

Wisconsin to Send Trade Mission to Africa

Trump Administration Axes Wisconsin Teen Pregnancy Prevention Funding

State health officials confirm all federal dollars are gone and say a lawsuit is on the table.

Trump Says $22.6 Million in Disaster Aid Coming to Wisconsin

President says he told U.S. Rep Tom Tiffany about it. Gov Evers seems skeptical.

Senator Hutton Applauds Supreme Court Decision Protecting Fairness in Girls’ and Women’s Sports

Gov. Evers, DHS Celebrate Extended Postpartum Medicaid Coverage Now in Effect for Wisconsin Moms and Families

After years of working to secure a full year of postpartum coverage, more than 16,000 Wisconsinites are expected to gain extended coverage this year alone

National Democratic Group Will Target 9 Wisconsin Legislative Seats

DLCC will help Democratic candidates with fundraising, research, polling and more.

Oconto Falls Suit Says School Officials Indifferent to Sexual Abuse for Decades

'I’ve never seen facts like this, ever,' said attorney who filed the case.

Tom Tiffany Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Girls’Sports

Gloves Are Off in Democratic Primary for Governor

Democrats attack each other. And did one of them leak story to Journal Sentinel?

National Teacher Apprenticeship Program Coming to Wisconsin

National Center for Grow Your Own hopes to put more educators in state's classrooms.

DWD Announces Grant Program to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce

Modeled After Workforce Innovation Grant Program, Funding Supports Innovative Solutions to State’s Rural Healthcare Workforce Challenges

The Politics of Lt. Governor Position

The governor doesn't pick the lieutenant. And they often don't get along.

Could E15 Biofuel Give Wisconsin Corn A Big Boost?

National shift to year-round 15% ethanol could help growers, but maybe not motorists.

Passenger Rail Advocates Gather in Milwaukee

High Speed Rail Alliance hosts event at Oriental Theatre.

Low SNAP Error Rate Helps Wisconsin Dodge New Federal Penalties

Staying under a 6% error threshold means the state avoids sharing FoodShare costs with Washington, for now.

Former Wisconsin Governor Announces Endorsement

Former Gov. Schreiber says Sara Rodriguez’s life story shows she can win statewide in November.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Taxpayers Will Avoid Paying $205 Million in Potential Penalty Fees Next Year

Months after Gov. Evers fought to secure more FoodShare support, new data show Wisconsin will be among just nine states to avoid paying penalty fees to Trump Administration in 2027

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Opposition to Trump Budget Proposals to Gut Funding That Supports Wisconsin’s Workforce, K-12 Schools, and Higher Education Institutions in the State

What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?

A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality

WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.

State Sen. Kelda Roys Hopes to Shake Up Democratic Governor Race

'I have by far the most experience in and around state government.'

First Major Candidate Drops Out of Wisconsin Governor Race

Missy Hughes suspends campaign, makes endorsement.

Race for Wisconsin Attorney General Could Be Very Close. Again

Rematch of Eric Toney against incumbent Democrat Josh Kaul will be hard fought.

All Candidates for WI Governor Vow to Revive Land Conservation Program

All Democrats and Tiffany say they will restore the Knowles-Nelson stewardship program.

Gov. Evers Requests Small Business Administration Rapid Disaster Declaration for Wisconsin Communities Affected by Severe Weather

Governor requests disaster assistance for Marathon, Rock, Vernon, and Waupaca Counties based on damage assessments, unlocking assistance for over 20 counties across the state

Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Opposition to Trump Budget Proposals That Jeopardize Protections for Natural Resources, Efforts to Bolster 21st-Century Infrastructure, and Critical Disaster Response Needs in Wisconsin

New Literacy Leader Inherits High Goals, Withheld Funds And Low Scores

DPI’s Kaylee Jackson must navigate Act 20 mandates after a funding fight slowed the state’s reading overhaul.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Appointments to Commutation Advisory Board

Governor’s eight new appointees bring extensive experience in law enforcement, criminal law, and victim advocacy to commutations review

Evers Raises Juneteenth Flag In Final Year As Governor

Capitol ceremony marks progress, ongoing struggle and honors the late Michael Johnson.

Democratic Socialist Hong Meets Milwaukee’s Capitalists

Gubernatorial candidate speaks at the 'most exclusive club in the city.'

Minocqua Brewing Sues Wisconsin Over Seizure Of 1,200 Beer Cans

Kirk Bangstad alleges unfair treatment and $25,000 in damages after DOR tax dispute.

The New Math In Wisconsin Schools, Fewer Students and More Staff

A 7% staffing increase and rising special education needs collide with shrinking enrollment rolls statewide.

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Attends State Capitol Juneteenth Flag Raising

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Flag at State Capitol in Celebration of Juneteenth for Seventh Year in a Row

State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta

Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Grants to Help Provide Healthy, Locally Sourced, and Culturally Relevant Food to Thousands of Tribal Elders and Their Families

Amidst rising costs, $1.5 million in Tribal Elder Community Food Box Program grants secured by Gov. Evers in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to support Tribal sovereignty, food security, and uplift Tribal food producers across the state

Democrats Oppose Democratic Rep. Russell Goodwin

Activist wing backs primary opponent to Goodwin. Do Democratic party leaders support this?

Sextortion Cases Rising in Wisconsin, Families Taking Action

They're speaking to schools, advocating for new legislation, suing social media companies.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce New Allocation Plan for Housing Tax Credit, Continue Efforts to Expand Access to Safe, Reliable, Affordable Housing

Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor

Hong takes second. But conventiongoers also consider: who is most electable?

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Rural Health Transformation Program Grants Open, Encourage Eligible Partners to Apply

$40 million in grants available as part of an over $200 million investment for rural health

Democratic Candidates for Governor Pitch The State Party Convention

Plus: Evers farewell speech. And hopes to flip even more Republican Senate seats.

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce 2026 Meat Processor Grant Recipients

Thanks to budget investments secured by the governor, the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant Program will continue supporting state’s meat processing facilities and workforce

I’m About The Economy, Says Missy Hughes, Candidate for Governor

Economic advisor to Democratic Gov. Evers worked 16 years with Organic Valley co-op business.

Anglers Blame Politics As Wisconsin Cuts Back On Stocking Game Fish

With two state hatcheries closed, musky, walleye and brown trout numbers are on the chopping block.

Moore, Pocan Push To Repeal School Choice Tax Credit

Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act would undo a key piece of last year’s budget bill.

Wisconsin Now Lets Drivers Buy State Park Passes With DMV Renewal

New online and in-person option aims to boost convenience, visits and park funding statewide.

Gov. Evers Urges Wisconsin Congressional Leaders to Reject Devastating, Harmful Cuts in President Trump’s Budget

Two Democrats Vie To Challenge State Treasurer John Leiber

Primary will decide who faces Wisconsin’s lone Republican constitutional officer in November.

Gov. Evers Announces New Evers Administration Initiative to Make It Easier Than Ever for Wisconsinites to Enjoy Wisconsin State Parks

New Evers Administration partnership between agencies enables Wisconsinites to purchase annual state park pass while renewing vehicle registration

Wisconsin Tourism Sets Record For Fourth Straight Year

State logs 117 million visits and $27 billion in economic impact, led by outdoor recreation and events.

Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?

Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Announce Fourth Record-Breaking Year in a Row for Wisconsin Tourism, Shattering Records for Visitors and Revenue

Wisconsin tourism is booming with a record-high $27 billion in total economic impact in 2025, a record-breaking 117.9 million visits, and a record more than $1.7 billion in state and local revenue, continuing state “Hat trick”

Milwaukee Education Leaders Frustrated With DPI Over Reading Program Funds

'We got rolled, gaslighted,' Howard Fuller says of Department of Public Instruction.

Childcare Providers Are About to Lose a Safety Net

At stake is a system that cares for 430,000 children in Wisconsin.

New Elections Chief Wary of Disruptive Court Orders

Court cases changing how Wisconsin's fall elections handled could come too late, he warns.

Democratic State Convention Could Narrow Field for Wisconsin Governor

Delegates will be looking for which of 7 candidates 'stand out' in their speeches.

A Democrat Will Again Oppose Rep. Ryan Clancy

Challenger Bridget Maniaci promises more focus on local issues, not global conflicts

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Barnes Touts Statewide Experience in Run for Governor

Politics is a challenging 'endurance sport,' says best known Democrat running for governor.

Tyco, Johnson Controls Agree to $10 Million PFAS Settlement

Evers, Kaul hail it as one of most important environmental settlements in state history.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce First Pfas Settlement With Tyco to Clean Up Water, PFAS Contamination for Wisconsinites in Marinette County

Settlement to hold PFAS polluter accountable marks one of the largest settlements stemming from an enforcement referral by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in state history

Funding Approved For 709 New Affordable Apartments in Milwaukee

Eight projects in town win state tax credits, from Downtown to the central city.

Assembly Speaker Vos Vows to Try Again on Failed Tax Cut Deal

Marquette poll found 80% in state survey said Legislature should have passed the bill.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce $47.8 Million in Competitive Awards for Multifamily Housing Tax Credit Developments

10 Candidates Make Wisconsin Governor’s Ballot As Filing Closes

Democrats crowd the field with eight hopefuls, while Tom Tiffany is the lone Republican to qualify.

100+ Elected Officials Across Wisconsin Endorse Judge Pedro Colón for Wisconsin Supreme Court

One in Five Wisconsin Republican Legislators Are Retiring

Four Milwaukee-area Republicans and key Senate leaders are among those stepping down this year.

Judge Nathan Petrashek Announces Campaign to Continue Serving on Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Gov. Evers Appoints John Florsheim to the Wedc Board of Directors

Gov. Evers Raises Progress Pride Flag Over State Capitol Building, Celebrates LGBTQ Wisconsinites and Pride Month During 2026 the Year of the Neighbor

Wisconsin Youth Appeal Dismissal Of Climate Rights Lawsuit

Teens and children ask higher court to revive challenge to state energy laws they call unconstitutional.

Wisconsin Begins Offering Occupational Therapy Compact Privilege

Step improves safety, access for Wisconsin citizens

Wisconsin GOP Doubles Down On Anti-Trans Messaging For 2026 Races

From the convention stage to press releases, Republicans spotlight trans youth in attack lines.

Gov. Evers Proclaims 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin

Following April Flooding Damage, Congresswoman Gwen Moore Pushes for Federal Aid

Gov. Evers Kicks Off June Dairy Month, Celebrates Wisconsin’s Proud Heritage as America’s Dairyland

Wisconsin’s Teacher Apprenticeship Pilot Struggles To Scale Up

Only eight apprentices are enrolled statewide as districts balk at costs and future funding is uncertain.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Richland County District Attorney

Republican Senate President Defends Vote Against Widely Backed Wisconsin Surplus Plan

Kapenga says the $2.5 billion package was not fiscally sound despite 80% public support in a new poll.