Tony Evers

Senator Habush Sinykin Supports Fair Maps

Social Work Licensure Compact Co-Authored by Rep. Robyn Vining Signed Into Law

WisconsinEye CEO Jon Henkes Hoping for Legislative Special Session

Without action he warns of 'possible permanent shutdown of the network.'

Gov. Evers Doubles Down on Partisan Gerrymandering Ban: “There’s nothing to negotiate.”

Statement from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Tyler August on Gov. Evers’ Call for a Special Session on Redistricting

Gov. Evers Proclaims April as “ABLE to Save” Month in Wisconsin

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Rural and Urban Forests Throughout April

How Evers Plan To Issue Commutations Works

Evers’ commutation process offers hope to some lifers, but excludes sex offenses and recent violence behind bars.

Governor Evers Approves Wis 241 Resurfacing and Improvement Project in Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers Sends Letter to President Trump, Urging the Release of Already-Approved Federal Funding to Combat Invasive Carp in Great Lakes States

Despite recent claims that he is working with states to “save the Great Lakes” from invasive carp, President Trump has withheld funds for the critical Brandon Road Invasive Carp Interbasin Project for months

Gov. Evers Honors the 2025 Governors Financial Literacy Award Recipients

Council Showdown Set Over Violence Prevention Director

And just how far is Mayor Cavalier Johnson willing to go to fund the department?

Gov. Evers Appoints Amy Casey as Price County Coroner

Evers OKs Sports Betting, Pledges To Keep Tribes On Equal Footing

Law allows online wagers statewide as governor pushes for a joint venture among all tribal nations.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Celebrates Release of Over $125 Million to Fight Pfas Statewide

Rothman Says He Was Blindsided. Regents Tell A Different Story.

At a tense Senate hearing, UW leaders detail concerns about his leadership while staying mum on closed-door talks.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Rock County Circuit Court

New Wisconsin Law Targets Overdose Risk After Prison Release

State will seek a federal waiver to cover treatment and meds for eligible people 90 days before release.

Wisconsin To Let DACA Immigrants Work As Nurses, Teachers, Electricians

Evers signs bipartisan bill at El Rey, citing workforce shortages and fairness.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Several Bills

Sen. Carpenter Celebrates New Law Allowing Dreamers to Obtain Professional Licenses

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Committee Vote on UW Regents

Governor Evers Signs Bill to Remove Barriers for DACA Recipients

Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Help Address Statewide Workforce Shortages by Removing Barriers for Dreamers

AG Kaul Issues Statement Following Governor Everss Signing of Internet Crimes Against Children Bills

City of Waukesha Elects Democratic Mayor

'I think we’re rejecting that MAGA agenda,' says the new mayor.

Representative Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Signing of Assembly Bill 604 – Care for Eligible Individuals Leaving Incarceration

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Dozens of Bills

“Protecting Kids Online” Legislation Co-Sponsored by Rep. Robyn Vining Signed into Law

UW Board of Regents Fires President Jay Rothman

Rothman refused to step down, demanded reasons. Legislator calls it a 'hatchet job.'

Statement on Board of Regents Action to Fire UW System President Jay Rothman

Representative Jim Piwowarczyk Slams Governor Evers’ Vetoes on ICE Detainers, UW Reform

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Gov. Evers Signs Bills Releasing Funds to Combat PFAS Pollution

Finally $125 million released to protect drinking water from toxic 'forever chemicals.'

GOP Legislators Criticize UW Regents, Defend Jay Rothman

Opposing effort to oust UW leader. Gov. Evers say it's up to board. 'It's their call.'

Gov. Evers Sides With Porn Industry Over Wisconsin’s Kids

Wisconsin Takes Millions in Federal Aid from Foster Kids and Parents

Both parties have called for ending 'orphan tax.' Why hasn't it happened?

6 Contested Circuit Court Races on April 7 Ballot

19 of 25 circuit court races in Wisconsin are uncontested. Which counties have races?

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Applauds Gov. Evers for Signing Historic PFAS Funding Bill

What Happened to Tax-Cut Negotiations?

Key negotiators aren't around. After all that talk, the tax-cut looks unlikely.

Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Ending Tax on Overtime and Tips

Also vetos bill requiring counties to cooperate with ICE, and killing 400-year veto.

Governor Vetoes Tax Cuts for Middle and Low-Income Families

Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7

Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?

Tiffany Responds to Evers Veto of Bill Ending 400-Year Property Tax Increase

Evers Revives Commutations, Pressures GOP On Broader Prison Reforms

With prisons overcrowded, the governor urges lawmakers to act while he restarts reviews on his own.

Tiffany Slams Evers Veto of Tax Relief for Tips and Overtime

Gov. Evers Slams President Trump, Announces Lawsuit Against Efforts to Undermine Wisconsins Safe and Secure Elections

Governor makes good on promise to take president to court over new illegal effort to suppress the rights of voters

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Several Bills

5 Lakes Institute Applauds Wisconsin Governor, Legislators for Groundbreaking Fusion Sales Tax Exemption Bill

The first of its kind legislation will support development of a globally competitive fusion energy hub.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Orders Restoring Commutations Process in Wisconsin

Evers to become first Wisconsin governor since former Gov. Thompson to issue commutations, announces first Commutation Advisory Board appointments

Lazar, Taylor Draw Sharp Lines In Only Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate

Abortion, recusal rules and the limits of “values” on the bench dominate Milwaukee TV showdown.

Governor Evers Signs Sen. Keyeskis “Tom Diehl Memorial Highway” Bill Into Law

Gov. Evers to Take Action on 33 Bills

What The Supreme Court’s Conversion Therapy Ruling Means For Wisconsin

An 8-1 free speech decision raises new questions for state and local bans, but offers a path to rewrite them too.

DWD Announces New Worker Training Grants

Wisconsin Fast Forward funding available to all employer sectors

AFP-Wisconsin Slams Gov. Evers, Utilities for Another Round of Proposed Devastating Rate Hikes

Evers Calls Trump’s Order Restricting Mail-In Voting ‘Bulls––t’

Governor says the order is illegal. 'We'll see President Trump in court.'

Differing With Some Democrats, Evers Vetoes 5 Transgender Bills

Says 'hell no' to restricting gender-affirming health care and team sports access.

Three-Judge Panel Rejects Lawsuit to Redo State’s Congressional Maps

But another Democratic suit to remap WI districts will go to trial.

The Amazingly High Cost of Housing

Why the American Dream is becoming impossible in Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Nearly $50 Million for Rural Road Improvements to Support Wisconsins Farmers, Producers, and Agricultural Industries

Part of $150 million investment secured by Gov. Evers in 2025-27 Biennial Budget for successful Agricultural Roads Improvement Program, grants to support 29 projects across rural Wisconsin

Governor Evers Approves I-43 and Becher Street Interchange Reconstruction Project in Milwaukee County

Governor Chooses Failed, Addiction-First Homeless Policy

Apprenticeship program enrollment remains on the rise

Statement from Alderman DiAndre Jackson March 31, 2026

WisGOP Response to Dismissal of Democrat Redistricting Lawsuit

Please see the following response on the dismissal of Democrats' lawsuit to gerrymander our congressional districts.

Evers Approves Workers Comp Increases

With creative veto governor redirects state labor department money to fund it.

M&M Club 50th Anniversary Reunion Scheduled for Sunday, July 5

Event honors Bob Schmidt for five decades of community service

Evers Vetoes Bill to Join Federal Tax Credits for Voucher Scholarships

'Runs roughshod over public education,' governor says. MMAC disagrees.

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Protect LGBTQ Youth, Again Vetoes Several Anti-LGBTQ BillsTargetingTransand Gender Nonconforming Kids

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, governor vetoes anti-trans bills surrounded by members of the LGBTQ community

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $1.5 Million in Fast Forward Grants to Help Train Over 700 Wisconsinites for in-Demand Jobs

Grants will go to 19 employers across the state to support job training in construction, child care healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and more

Public School Educators Applaud Evers’ Veto of “Big Beautiful Bill” Vouchers

Governor Tony Evers Signs Rep. Jim Piwowarczyk’s Residency Requirements for Persons Circulating Nomination Papers or Recall Petitions Into Law

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Governor Rejects Basic Protections for Property Taxpayers

Republicans Badly Divided in Final Senate Session

GOP senator blames 'the corrosive impact of excessive special-interest influence.'

Gov. Evers Approves Bipartisan Bills Supporting Wisconsin Workers

Governor approves bills strengthening worker’s compensation benefits for workers injured on the job and safeguarding state’s unemployment insurance system

Gov. Evers Vetoes Bill Requiring Wisconsin to Opt Into Nationwide Expansion of Private Voucher Schools Under Big Beautiful Bill, Slams Republican Attacks on Public Education in America

Thousands Join Third Round of ‘No Kings’ Protests in Wisconsin

More than 100 demonstrations planned across the state.

Evers Vetoes GOP Bill With Limits on School Referendum Requests

One of three Republican education-related bills the governor vetoed.

Gov. Evers Signs Historic Legislation to Help Fight Antisemitism

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Dozens Of Bills

Opioid Treatment In Wisconsin Jails Doubles, Yet Gaps Persist

Most jails now offer at least one addiction medication, but some counties still provide no access.

Council Hits Pause On Violence Prevention Pick After Grant Snub

Loss of a $2 million state grant deepens doubts about Karin Tyler and the future of the new department.

Wisconsin DSPS Grant Offers Funding for Manufactured Home Repairs

$80,000 in funding available through rehabilitation program

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address, Highlights $15 Million to Organizations Across Wisconsin to Reduce Crime, Prevent Violence, and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe

$80 Million In PFAS Grants Could Start Flowing This Fall

DNR targets private wells, schools and sludge testing as it builds out new PFAS programs statewide.

Gov. Evers Appoints Hannah Schuchart to the Oconto County Circuit Court; Seeks Applicants for Oconto County District Attorney

Will Taxpayers Pay Salaries of College Players?

WI Legislature adds another category of millionaire players subsidized by taxpayers.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Announces $1.8 Million Grant From the State of Wisconsin for Violence Prevention

To Get More SNAP Funds, Evers Signs Bill Banning Soda, Candy

Bill banning such purchases includes $70 million more to administer program.

State Land Stewardship Program Likely to Expire in June

Senate didn't act on bills to extend popular Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Governor Evers Approves WIS 190 Resurfacing and Improvement Project in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties

Gov. Evers Signs Key Bill to Support States Food Assistance Program, Prevent Wisconsin Taxpayers From Paying Over $200 Million a Year in Potential Penalty Fees to Trump Administration

Evers Vetoes GOP Bills to Limit Rulemaking, Bar ‘Rights of Nature’

Also vetoes bills to kill 'race-based' programs and regulate free speech at universities.

Chris Taylor Stresses Advocacy for People in WI Supreme Court Race

Liberal candidate in April 7 election is an advocate for 'individual rights and freedoms.'

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Award $15 Million to Organizations Across Wisconsin to Reduce Crime, Prevent Violence, and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe

Opponents of Bill Defining Antisemitism Push Evers to Veto It

Charging it would chill free speech, criminalize protests against Israeli government.

How One Wisconsin Family Helped Change Breast Screening Rules

After a Neenah woman’s breast cancer was missed, advocates spent years pushing for state law change.

WisDOT Applauds New Legislation Expanding Use of Alternative Project Delivery Methods to Modernize Wisconsins Infrastructure

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Senate Majority Leader LeMahieu’s Announcement

Evers Signs Roadside Drug Test Law Amid Rising Impaired Crashes

Nearly one in three fatal Wisconsin crashes involves impairment as police gain a new screening tool.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu Won’t Seek Reelection

LeMahieu's announcement comes just weeks after Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced his retirement