Tony Evers

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.

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

State Bill Gives Tax Credits to New Nuclear Power Plants

12-1 bipartisan committee vote seeks more energy to supply data centers.

Mandela Barnes Aims to Raise $50 Million in Governor’s Race

Plans to offer a 'unifying message to defeat extremists and extremism.'

Total Cost of Foxconn Is Rising

Latest deal provides more taxpayer subsidies. Total cost per job to date is astounding.

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan “Bradyn’s Law” to Create New Crime for Extortion

New State Program Will Hand Out $10 Million for Violence Prevention

Evers directing $10 million in federal funds to local governments, schools, nonprofits.

Evers Vetoes Bill Barring Medicaid Payments to Undocumented Immigrants

State law already prevents this, Evers says, while making 8 other vetoes.

Forward Latino Applauds Gov. Evers Veto of Bill Designed to Mislead & Promote Hate

Hales Corners Gets State Aid To Combat PFAS Contamination

Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps smaller Wisconsin villages fund water projects.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Nine Bills

Supporting the Black community during ‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ Stop

More than 40 vendors will showcase goods at Holiday Black Bazaar in Madison

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Launch New $10 Million Grant Program to Reduce Crime and Violence and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe

New grant application open to support initiatives and programs at school districts, law enforcement agencies, domestic violence organizations, firearm retailers, and local governments, among others, to help prevent violence across Wisconsin

Bill Would Allow Wisconsin Youth Offenders To Appeal Life Sentences

More than 100 people would be eligible.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate Unveiling of New Ho-Chunk Nation Dual-Language Highway Signs

Gov. Evers Celebrates Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Wisconsin State Capitol

2025 holiday tree, “The Learning Tree,” to be displayed in the Capitol throughout the holiday season, celebrating 2025 the Year of the Kid and all those who help make learning possible and fun

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Shop Small Wisconsin, Encourages Wisconsinites to Shop Local this Holiday Season

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce 2026 Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

Bipartisan Proposal Would Cap Payday Loan Interest in Wisconsin

State report found some payday lenders charge as much as 850% interest.

Gov. Evers Appoints New Head of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.

John W. Miller was a congressional staffer and venture capital founder.

Gov. Evers Appoints Andrew Curtis as Washburn County Coroner

Gov. Evers Appoints John W. Miller to Serve as WEDC Secretary and CEO

State of Wisconsin Selected for 2025 Bond Buyer of Deal of Year Innovative Financing Award

State Literacy Report Says 36% of Youngest Students ‘At Risk’

36% of 4K through third grade Wisconsin students below 25th percentile for reading.

Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Applications Open for Nonprofit Access Grant Program

500,000 in grants available to bolster efforts to improve the availability and affordability of telecommunications services in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Broadband Proposal Approved to Unlock Over $1 Billion in Federal Investments to Expand High-Speed Internet

Mandela Barnes Launches Campaign for Governor of Wisconsin

In Launch Video, Barnes Calls to Reject the Washington Way and Pledges to Stand Up to Trump and Make Life More Affordable the “Wisconsin Way”

As Living Costs Soar, Tax Relief Shrinks for Low-Income Wisconsin Residents

Homestead tax credit has withered due to inflation, legislative inaction.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Shop Small Wisconsin, Encourages Wisconsinites to Shop Local this Holiday Season

WisDOT, WCHA recognize snowplow drivers on Snowplow Driver Appreciation Day

Wisconsin Eye Could Go Out of Business

Does it matter? Only if you care about government transparency.

With Gerrymandering Lawsuits In Hands of Judges, What Happens Next?

This will be the first time the state has used judicial panels to consider redistricting lawsuits.

Wisconsin Water Quality Rule Finalized Despite Republican Objections

Rule by Evers administration comes after years of wrangling over 2015 EPA regulation.

Gov. Evers, First Lady Deliver Radio Address Celebrating Thanksgiving in Wisconsin

WI Supreme Court Considers Suit to Remap Congressional Districts

Appoints 3-judge panels to consider: must map with 6-2 Republican split be redrawn?

State Sues Over Trump Administration Funding Cuts for Homeless

Kaul joins 19 states in suit. Cuts would leave many homeless in Milwaukee.

Officials Call On Feds — Don’t Take Away Food Aid

SNAP pause and future cuts to it in 'One Big Beautiful Bill' hurt people, they warn.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin Department of Health Services Registered Nurse Tricia Ploessl

Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration Efforts to Slash Funding for Critical Homelessness Prevention Programs, Joins Multi-State Lawsuit

Trump Administration’s cuts will leave thousands of Wisconsinites homeless during the coldest months of the year, including kids, seniors, low-income families, survivors of domestic violence

2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Opening Weekend License Sales And Harvest Totals Available

Gov. Evers, First Lady Share Thanksgiving Video Message

Gov. Evers Appoints Gerard Ritter as Vilas County Sheriff

Why Republicans Pass Bills They Know Gov. Evers Will Veto

Key part of their strategy to win elections in 2026, hold power in Legislature.

The Battle Over On-Line Betting

Gambling keeps growing in Wisconsin. How did we get here?

WisconsinEye, State’s Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down

The network says they will stop all coverage Dec. 15 if they are unable to receive enough donations to continue operations.

Estimating Failure Results in Special Education Aid Falling Short of Touted Record Level

Result could be more school district referendums.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Transportation Economic Assistance Grant to Help Bring Manufacturing Business to Wisconsin, Support 33 Local Jobs

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Transportation Economic Assistance Grant to Support Nearly 150 Jobs in Southeast Wisconsin

New Wisconsin Law Allows No-Court Divorce

9 Winning Issues For Democrats

Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?