Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Sues GOP Legislators Again in Rulemaking Dispute

Supreme Court ended their power to block administrative rules, he insists.

Public Officials Increasingly Won’t Talk to Media

'No comment' leaves readers, the public with no explanation for official actions.

WEDC Secretary Missy Hughes Resigns

Will she run for governor?

Amtrak I-41 Thruway Bus Service between Green Bay and Milwaukee to end

Gov. Evers Announces WEDC Secretary and CEO Hughes to Leave Evers Administration

Assembly Passes Bills to Restrict Pride Flags

Republicans also approved bills to require state employees work in-person 80% of the time, restrict Medicaid access for undocumented.

Wisconsin Wolf Population Stable at 1,200 According To New Estimate

Population is 'settling in' as prime territory fills up.

Trump Approves Disaster Relief For 1,000-Year Milwaukee Storm

Aid announcement comes with partisan pronouncement.

Wisconsin Politicians Condemn Killing of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk

Republicans, Democrats call for end to political violence.

Gov. Evers Announces $50 Million in Grants Available for Local Community Development Projects Statewide

Communities and organizations encouraged to apply for next round of Non-State Grant Program funding for local building projects

Gov. Evers, Green Bay Packers Announce Lambeau Field as Travel Wisconsin’s Newest “Wonder of Wisconsin”

Governor announces new designation that will denote Lambeau Field among the state’s most unforgettable destinations

Assembly Republicans Announce Package of Education Bills

Plus four task forces. With jabs at Democratic proposals.

Flood Damage Rises As Community Waits For President Trump to Help

County's costs climb to $54 million. Will Trump approve federal disaster relief?

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-staff in Honor of 9/11 and State Day of Service and Remembrance

MMAC President Dale Kooyenga: Gov. Evers’ Stance on Federal Tax Credits for Choice Education is Premature and Lacks Public Input

After 10,000 Calls to Lawyers, This Defendant Still Has No Attorney

Wisconsin has shortage of public defenders and backlog of 12,586 felony cases.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-staff in Honor of Army Private First Class Leon R. Karwacki Who Lost His Life in World War Ii

Gov. Evers Celebrates Grand Opening of New Critical Access Hospital in Park Falls

Park Falls project received $20 million through governor’s Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program to expand access to healthcare in rural Wisconsin

Crowley Launches Campaign for Governor

'My story is Wisconsin's story,' County Executive David Crowley declares.

Can Democrats Defeat Reps Bryan Steil and Derrick Van Orden?

Incumbents in state's 2 most competitive US House districts are Trump loyalists.

David Crowley Launches Campaign for Governor

Running to be a Governor for All of Us

Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Record Year of Investments in Wisconsin Businesses and Communities

WEDC invested over $91 million toward tax incentives, grants, and loans to local communities and businesses in fiscal year 2025, the highest volume of investment from WEDC in past five years

Why Evers’ Prison Overhaul Plan Died

Ambitious plan to modernize state prison system was 'pencil whipped' to death.

Legislative Committee Approves Pay Raises Evers Already Awarded

Vos complains the governor, after Supreme Court ruling, is 'drunk with power.'

Milwaukee Democrat Splits from Caucus After Tensions Boil Over

State Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez abandons party after arguments, allegations.

Democrats Introduce Proposal To Reverse Right-to-Work, Other Walker-Era Labor Laws

Entire caucus signs onto proposal, which faces likely denial by Republicans.

Airport Train Station Expansion Slowly Nears Completion

The thing it's designed to avoid delaying continues to delay its construction.

New MPS Superintendent Wants To Reconfigure School-Grade Configuration

Brenda Cassellius wants to move to a pre-K-6 and 7-12 grade model.

Milwaukee Alderperson Running For Secretary of State

Zamarripa is second to declare for open seat.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Welcoming Students, Educators, and Staff Back for the 2025-26 School Year

Judge Orders State To Pay Disabled Workers Who Were Denied Unemployment Benefits

Ruling could impact thousands of individuals, stretches back to 2015 law change.

State, Local Chambers Observe Chamber of Commerce Month

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Join U.S. Climate Alliance Affordable Clean Cars Coalition 

Wisconsin joins 12 states in initiative aimed at expanding access to clean and affordable cars, supporting U.S. automotive industry and workforce, and improving air quality

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Milwaukee Tool to Invest $42 Million, Create 300 High-skill Jobs in Wisconsin

State supporting expansion with up to $4.5 million in performance-based tax credits

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Walworth County Circuit Court

The Future of Work in Wisconsin, in 6 Charts

Wind turbine technicians, animal trainers, which jobs growing, shrinking?

Federal Grant Will Boost Train Speeds in Milwaukee

Long sought upgrade will benefit both passenger and freight trains.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Outagamie County Circuit Court

Veterans Say Klein Hall Gave Them a New Life

Now the Chippewa Falls facility closing after Republican legislators cut funding.

Governor’s Office Estimates Trump Megabill Will Cost State $284 Million

Up to 270,000 could lose health insurance and 43,700 lose food assistance.

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts Affecting Emergency Preparedness and Response, Clean Water, and Infrastructure Investments

Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security

Gov. Evers Welcomes Students, Educators, and Staff Back for the 2025-26 School Year, Kicks Off Statewide Back-to-school Tour

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Test Messages In La Crosse

Six candidates, including two for governor, appear at corn roast. How did their messages vary?

Applications Open For Dramatically Expanded Free Driver Education Program

Backed by Common Ground, new state budget includes $6 million annual funding allocation.

Two Weeks After Flood, Milwaukee Ending Emergency Services

The Department of Public Works will begin its transition back to normal operations.

Milwaukee Wins Funding For New Southside Protected Bike Lane

Project would provide safe travel in corridor between two large parks.

State Budget Shifts Money from Schools to Milwaukee Prosecutors

$2.2 million per year diverted from city schools could violate state constitution.

MPS Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle Rebuilding Community Trust

Brenda Cassellius aims to improve a school district dogged by tough issues.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $22 Million to Support Transportation Projects Aimed at Improving Air Quality, Reducing Traffic Delays and Congestion 

Federal funding supports bus route expansion, smart traffic signal installation, bike path and trail upgrades, and more

State Funding Indirectly Supporting New Courthouse Project

Latest cost estimate is $490 million. County could start borrowing for it as soon as 2027.

Rep. Fitzgerald Fact-checks Governor Evers- Top 5 False Claims About the One Big Beautiful Bill

ReadyWisconsin Preparedness Starts at Home – Join ReadyWisconsin During National Preparedness Month

The Surprising Views of Justice Hagedorn

Elected as a conservative, he actually sides at least as much with liberals.

Gov. Evers Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration

FEMA finished preliminary assessment, Evers makes formal plea to Trump.

Bill by Wisconsin Democrats Revives State’s Land Purchase Program

Republicans didn't reauthorize bipartisan Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Provides Update on Fema Preliminary Damage Assessment Visit and Flood Recovery Efforts

Health Professionals Say State’s Abortion Laws Restrict Care

'We have a slew of abortion restrictions on the books that pre-dated Dobbs.'

City, County Officials Say More Shelters Needed After Floods

Churches, gyms, schools, residents encouraged to open doors to those in need.

When Will Green Bay Prison Be Closed?

Evers and GOP legislators can't agree on when or how or what it will cost.

Primaries Let Voters Pick Governor Candidates

How many candidates will run? The list looks long.

$1.5m Being Released Today for Driver Ed Grants – Eligible Students Should Apply Asap

Youth Sue State to Overturn Laws Affecting Climate Crisis

Environmental groups representing Wisconsin youth aged 8-17 filed lawsuit.

GOP Lawmakers Trying New Move To Block Evers’ Rulemaking

Supreme Court previously gave Evers approval to avoid Legislature, which governor is now embracing.

Lawmakers Debate ‘No Tax on Tips’ After Cutting It from Evers’ Budget

The policy echoes a provision in President Donald Trump's signature tax and immigration law

FEMA Surveys Milwaukee Area Storm Damage

Preliminary damage assessment teams were on Milwaukee's north side on Thursday

Vos, Felzkowski Statement on Evers’ Unconstitutional Power Grab

Republican Proposal Prevents Local ‘Rights of Nature’ Ordinances

Proposed bill comes weeks after Green Bay city council voted to draft resolution.

Gov. Evers Pushes Long List of State Rule Changes

Citing WI Supreme Court ruling, he declares end to Legislature's 'abuse of power.'

WisGOP Names Executive Director

FEMA Will Start Surveying Storm Damage in Milwaukee Thursday

More than 18,000 damage reports filed so far, 83% in Milwaukee County.

Flood Damage Toll Rises Ahead of FEMA Assessment

More than 1,500 homes in Milwaukee County destroyed or suffered major damage.

Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Announces Arrival of FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams in Milwaukee Metro Area

Gov. Evers Joins Domtar Paper Company to Celebrate Groundbreaking of Rothschild Dam Modernization Project

$42 million secured in 2025-27 Biennial Budget to support modernization of Rothschild Dam, enhancing economic development, public safety, flood control, and more

Council Members Pitch Trump to Declare FEMA Emergency

Dimitrijevic and Chambers lead letter urging FEMA help after 1000-year rainstorm.

Gov. Evers Successfully Secures Federal Hubzone Designation to Support Small Businesses, Boost Local Economies Across Rural Wisconsin

Mayor Skips Finalists, Picks Outsider For Key Violence Prevention Role

Johnson taps Adam Procell, who turned his life around after homicide conviction.

Gov. Evers, DCF Deliver $8.7 Million in First Round of Direct Payments to Over 3,000 Child Care Providers Statewide, Supporting Care of Over 126,000 Wisconsin Kids and Retaining Over 25,000 Child Care Staff  

Evers Administration ensures providers see no gaps in funding after Child Care Counts

State Budget Included $15 Million in Earmarks for Robin Vos’ District

Gov. Evers didn’t veto funds sought by Assembly speaker as part of budget deal.

13,000 Properties in SE Wisconsin Suffered Flood Damage

Many not covered by home insurance, waiting on FEMA declaration.

Wisconsin Emergency Management Responds to Historic Flooding in Southeast Wisconsin

Moore, Baldwin, and Steil Call on FEMA to Provide Immediate Federal Support for Flooding Damage

Evers Bypasses GOP-Led Committee To Implement Pay Raises For State Workers

Evers administration says Supreme Court ruling means he can skip final approval for already funded action.

School Report Cards Being Updated, But Major Changes Need Legislative Approval

DPI says updates are a necessary step to ensure the system remains fair.

DNR Has Seen 500 Positions Cut Since 2003, Says It Is Causing Delays

Loss of 20 vacant positions is latest in a long-term trend, leaders say.

County Asking For Citizens To Help With Push For Federal Flood Aid

It reports more than $20 million in damage to its own property.

Wisconsin’s State Budget Surplus Is Shrinking

Spending and tax cuts have consumed most of surplus, Policy Forum warns.

Baldwin, Moore, Steil Call for Trump Administration to Provide Immediate Federal Support for Flood Damage in Southeastern Wisconsin

Lawmakers support Wisconsin’s request for assistance with federal damage assessment

Wisconsin DOJ Raises Awareness of Missing Child Alerts

Milwaukee Offers Guidance For Bars, Restaurants Cleaning Up From Storm

O'Lydia's showcased by Mayor, Health Department as 'best of the worst-case scenario.'

Federal Funding Cut Imperils Wisconsin’s Unemployment System Update

System that buckled in 2020 was being updated, but work can't be completed without funding.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Provides New Update Following Extreme Storms and Flooding

Gov. Evers Requests FEMA Support to Assess and Respond to Storm Damage in Wisconsin

Governor requests FEMA support after initial damage review suggests Wisconsin will exceed threshold required to receive federal aid and assistance

Competing Bills Aim To Save Two State Facilities For Homeless Veterans

Budget deal 'overlooked' $2 million funding need.

Evers Kills Bill That Would Have Made It More Difficult For Felons To Resume Voting

ACLU called proposed restrictions a 'modern-day poll tax.'

Evers, Crowley Tour Water-Damaged Areas

Individuals with damage need to report it by calling 211 for state to make aid claim.

Storms Close Two Milwaukee Libraries ‘Long Term’

Plus: City adding evening hours to drop-off centers.

Criminal Justice Reform Advocates Blast ‘Lack of Urgency’ in Closing Green Bay Prison

Budget signed by Evers called for max security facility to close, but governor removed deadline.

Rep. Robyn Vining Celebrates the Opening of the MCW Center for Cancer Discovery

Rep. Robyn Vining Tours Wauwatosa Flood Damage With Governor Evers

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Cuts Stalling Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance Modernization Efforts Designed to Prevent Fraud and Waste

Governor urges Trump Administration to restore $29 million Wisconsin expects to receive to modernize UI system, support projects designed to crack down on benefit fraud and abuse