Tony Evers

Hundreds Gather at Funeral for Milwaukee Police Officer

Officer Kendall Corder, 32, was 6-year veteran killed in the line of duty.

Governor Touts Wisconsin Budget as Bipartisan Compromise

Evers won't say whether he will run for reelection, but predicts he'd win.

Raises Haven’t Solved Wisconsin Prison Staffing Problems

'They put a Band-Aid on the problem," says former Waupun guard.

Gov. Evers Appoints Gordon Leech to the Washington County Circuit Court

Board of Regents Approves 5% UW System Tuition Hike

Regents also approve preliminary budget showing no UW campus with a deficit.

Lawsuit Introduces New Strategy To Overturn Wisconsin’s Congressional Maps

Lawsuit argues that Wisconsin's US House districts represent an 'anti-competitive gerrymander.'

District Attorney Kent Lovern’s Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial State Budget

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder

State Sen. Carpenter Bashes Bob Donovan

Did Donovan win funding for freeway sound barriers? Democrat begs to differ.

Businessman Bill Berrien Launches Republican Campaign for Governor

Ex-Navy SEAL promises a Trump-style 'shakeup' of Madison.

Evers, Democratic Legislators Praise Court Ruling on Regulations

'For years, a small group of Republican lawmakers overstepped their power.'

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Bipartisan Bill to Support Data Center Projects in Port Washington and Beaver Dam

UW System Plans 5% Tuition Hike

2025-26 resident tuition and fees for UWM would be $10,916.

WI Supreme Court Curtails Legislative Committee’s Rule Making Authority

4-3 decision sides with Evers in dispute over conversion therapy ban.

Rep. Donovan’s Tinkering Cuts I-894 & I-41 Sound Barrier Funding in Half

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman proposes tuition increase for 2025-26 of 4 percent with an optional 1 percent additional

Democratic Rep. Jenna Jacobson Will Challenge Top GOP State Senator

District held by incumbent Howard Marklein now leans slightly Democratic.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Evers v. Marklein Ending Republican Obstruction

Governor Evers approves noise barrier project along I-894 in Milwaukee County

Environmental Advocates Hail Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Evers v Marklein

WI Dept of Corrections Will Hold Hearing on 2014 Law’s Reforms

Act 196 created alternatives to revoking probation and parole, but had little impact.

Pocan Corrects the Record on Van Orden’s Billion-Dollar Claims

State Budget Cuts Stewardship Funds But Underwrites Timber Industry

$100 million for funding public lands cut, $1 million to help timber industry added.

New Legislative Districts Led to Bipartisan Budget

For first time in 14 years, Republican leaders needed Democratic votes.

Rep. Donovan Secures Sound Barrier Funding for I-894 & I-41

State Budget Provides Funding For Milwaukee Highway Patrol

New dollars could allow county to switch funding to courthouse project.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on the 2025-27 Biennial Budget

Evers, GOP Lawmakers Beat Congress, Trump To Punch On Hospital Funding

Wisconsin could see additional $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid matching funds because of state budget passage.

Governor Evers Fighting for Families and Standing Up to Republican Extremism Delivers Compromise State Budget

Rep Moore Omokunde- “I’m a NO on this budget”

Representative Piwowarczyk Votes to Approve Conservative Budget Focused on Tax Relief, Government Reform

Senator Mark Spreitzer Votes No on 2025-2027 State Budget

Senator Pfaff Votes “Yes” on Bipartisan State Budget

Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators

A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?

Gov. Evers Signs Two Bills Advancing Nuclear Energy Innovation in Wisconsin

Governor signs four additional bills filling gaps to ensure kids in crisis can get the close-to-home care they need, strengthening support for statewide child advocacy centers, and supporting workplace safety for local police and fire

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Preserving Abortion Access in Wisconsin

Rep. Madison Opposes Budget That Leaves Our Schools and Communities Behind

State Budget Deal Would Give UWM $189 Million

Funds from state capital budget would redevelop former Columbia Hospital.

Rep. Ryan Clancy Rejects Republican State Budget that Destroys Schools, Defunds Wisconsin

Rep. Clancy Calls for No Vote, Veto

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on 2025-27 budget agreement

WCMA Cheers $150M in New Monies for Agricultural Roads Improvement Program

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Aggressively pushing for laws, policies meant to help them. But Democrats now benefiting.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Catalent’s $45 Million Expansion, Adding to the State’s Booming Biohealth Sector

Catalent investment has created 200 new highly skilled biohealth jobs, further advancing Wisconsin’s status as a U.S. Regional Tech Hub

Sen. Keyeski’s Statement on Tentative Bipartisan Budget Deal

Governor Evers approves roadway improvements along National Avenue

Gov. Evers Approves Bill to Support Lead Service Line Replacement in Superior

Act 8 would allow private water utility in Superior to utilize federal funding for lead service line replacement

Evers and Republican Legislative Leaders Reach Budget Deal

With $1.2 billion in tax cuts, new spending on K-12 schools, UW system, child care.

Uber and Lyft Drivers Went on Strike at Mitchell Airport

Protest of poor pay ended by county sheriff after drivers block exit from parking lot.

A Better Wisconsin Together Releases Statement on 2025-27 State Budget Agreement

How Wisconsin’s Republican Budget Compares With Public Opinion

What are Marquette poll results on three key GOP proposals?

What the Upset in NYC Mayor’s Race Could Mean for Wisconsin

Could another Bernie Sanders-backed, young Democrat defeat Rep. Van Orden?

Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Release of 2025 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report

More than 93,000 locations across the state have received new access to high-speed internet service in the last year, report urges continued state investments

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Kendall Corder

Lawmakers Release Funds for Literacy But Delay Much of State Budget

Joint Finance Committee can't decide funding for UW system, Medicaid, child care.

Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Lawsuits Yields Many Questions

Court denied lawsuits without explanation, leaving court watchers and political analysts to wonder why, and what comes next.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Cases Challenging Congressional Maps

Democrats hoped liberal majority would redraw state's congressional districts.

100 current and former judges endorse Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Endorsements from across Wisconsin demonstrate broad judicial support for Taylor's commitment to justice for all

Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term

But new Marquette poll shows Evers approval remains positive.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Gov. Evers Partial Veto Of Reading Bill

Court rules it was not appropriations bill so Evers couldn't use partial veto.

Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk

Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin State Legislature v. DPI

Republican Lawmakers’ Budget Chaos Overshadows Assembly Session

Wisconsin Republicans Failing to Do Most Pressing Job – Pass a State Budget

Gov. Evers Threatens Veto If Budget Excludes Child Care Funding

Governor's $442 million plan would replace expiring federal funds.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.

The Professors Are the Enemy

How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules to Protect Clean Water, Hold Polluters Accountable

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in WMC Inc v. DNR

Republican Bill Changes How Wisconsin Pays for Voucher Schools

Backers say 'decoupling' will save taxpayers money, report disputes this.

Legislature Passes Advanced Nursing Bill Evers Expected to Sign

Bipartisan bill allows nurses with advanced training to practice independently.

WI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women

Statistics alarming. Rep Stubbs re-introduces bill following killing of Sade Robinson.

Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security

GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties

But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Homeownership Month in Wisconsin

Statement from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Rep. Born on the Cancellation of the Joint Finance Committee Meeting

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce $2.5 Million Affordable Housing Loan Program Awards

Investment will support three affordable housing developments, more than 120 housing units statewide

Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors

Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.

Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut

System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.

New Study: Over 90 Percent of Wisconsinites Think Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care is a Problem, Majority Support State Investment to Fix It

Survey shows approximately half of households with young kids missed work in the past 12 months due to lack of child care, over 12 percent left workforce entirely

AFP-WI Applauds Passage of Portable Benefits, Urges Governor Evers to Empower Wisconsin’s Workforce

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

Budget Committee Funds Corrections Far Below What Evers Wanted

Democrats say budget won't fix, reform state prison system as needed.

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $2 Million to Help Cover Local Public Safety Costs from Hosting NFL Draft

Three-day 2025 NFL Draft brought 600,000 attendees, estimated more than $94 million in economic impact to state

Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees With AG on Power to Settle Some Lawsuits

7-0 decision limits legislative power and lame-duck law passed by Republicans.

And Then There Were Two- Second State Senate Republican Calls for Budget Boycott

Former Senate President Joins in Publicly Suggesting no State Budget for Next Two Years

Gov. Evers Urges Republican Legislators to Approve High-Speed Internet Budget Investments as Trump Administration Changes Delay Wisconsin Broadband Funding

Evers Administration launches map showing 262,000 Wisconsinites lack access to high-speed internet as governor urges Republicans to approve $400 million high-speed internet proposal

Illinois Robotics Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Franklin

Gov. Evers says expansion in Wisconsin will create more than 700 jobs.

County Picks Site For New Courthouse

It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.

Evers, Republicans Close on Budget’s Tax Cut Plan

But far apart on K-12 schools, UW system and child care funding.

Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair

Succeeds Ben Wikler, who said of Remiker: 'He gets rural. He gets grassroots.'

Gov. Evers Proclaims “Kwik Trip Day” Across Wisconsin 

Kwik Trip: “IT’S MY BIRTHDAY”

Wisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’

Democrats say Rep. Tony Wied would criminalize an entire city for actions of a few.

MPS Should Overhaul Curriculum, Teacher Training, Report Finds

2nd independent audit commissioned by Gov. Evers suggest sweeping changes.

Supervisor Patti Logsdon Celebrates Yaskawa America’s New Franklin Headquarters

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Wisconsin Coastal Management Program to Receive Over $200,000 Project of Special Merit Grant

Grant to create Wisconsin Great Lakes Coastal Leadership Academy, bolster state’s ability to identify and address coastal hazards and resilience

Gov. Evers Releases Independent Instructional Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools

Republicans Boost School Funding, But By Far Less Than Governor Proposed

Finance committee also votes for $1.3 billion tax cut.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Join Yaskawa America Inc. to Announce Relocation and Expansion of Company’s North American Headquarters in Wisconsin

Company to add over 700 new jobs and invest $180 million in Franklin

Republican Cuts to Proposed Public School Funding Shift Costs to Local Taxpayers … Again