Tony Evers

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit

Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'

Uline Workers Suffer Higher COVID-19 Rates

Owners and Trump donors the Uihleins have downplayed pandemic, worker complaints.

Where Are Act 10 Players Today?

Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.

Evers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility

County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.

Tech Colleges Push To Expand General Education

Seek authority to expand Gen Ed degrees without UW System approval.

The Milwaukee Public Museum’s Big Week

Plus: A recap of a busy week for Milwaukee real estate news.

Will Budget Hearings Be Superspreader Events?

Mask wars pit Democrats against Republicans in Legislature.

$322 Million in Rental, Utility Aid Available

Evers announces new funding provided from latest federal stimulus bill.

Let’s Stop the Blame Game

Problems with the unemployment system are a bipartisan failure. And need a bipartisan solution.

Extend Tommy As UW System President

Amid pandemic and budget crisis, stability and proven leadership needed. Regents should extend his contract

Work-Share Program Surges During Pandemic

Struggling businesses can keep employees on part time and lost wages recouped through state unemployment system.

Gov. Evers, WEDC, PSC Announce $100,000 Grant to Assist Drone-based Broadband to Serve Students in Eagle River

Supervisor Martin Calls on State Officials to Prioritize District 7 in Vaccination Effort

Gov. Evers Grants 13 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 157

Evers Signs Bill on Unemployment System

Upgrading system and waiving waiting period for unemployment benefits.

After Prison, What Next?

How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.

Gov. Evers Signs Two More Bipartisan Bills

DHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine on March 1

People 65+, teachers, and child care workers will be prioritized

WisGOP Statement on UI Bill

11 Bills Would Change State Voting Laws

One is bipartisan. The others are not.

Gov. Evers Announces New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity

County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.

County Has Just 22 Inmates in Youth Prisons

Great progress on reducing number of Milwaukee youths in Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.

Kegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3

Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.

State Creates 4 Community Vaccine Clinics

In Racine, La Crosse and Marathon counties. Any eligible state resident can register to get vaccine.

314 Action Fund Announces New Poll Showing Strong Public Support for Wisconsin Statewide Mask Mandate and Re-Election of Gov. Tony Evers

Bipartisan Disapproval of Statehouse Republicans and Sen. Ron Johnson Also Leads New Polling Toplines

Republican Bill Makes Voting Harder

List of restrictions will make it less likely that disabled, nursing home residents and others vote.

Wisconsin’s Emergency Powers Laws in Urgent Need of Reform

New study examines Wisconsin’s emergency powers laws, provides recommendations for reform

Legislature Okays Unemployment System Upgrades

Bill also includes COVID-19 legal immunity for businesses.

Green Wave Sweeping the State

Economic prosperity and environmental progress can work hand-in-hand.

Bill Gives Pay Parity to Public Defenders

Legislature okays 10% merit raise so state public defenders get same pay as prosecutors.

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on Passage of Special Session Unemployment Assistance Legislation

Budget Item Funds Community Health Workers

Evers budget has $14 million for workers serving low-income urban and rural areas.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor the More Than 6,300 Wisconsinites and 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19

Evers Budget Addresses ‘Forever Chemicals’

Several initiatives to continue state’s efforts against PFAS contamination.

Evers’ Capital Budget Spends $2.4 Billion

More than $1 billion for UW System buildings and funds for Milwaukee state office building.

$15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers

38% of Milwaukee workers would benefit from minimum wage hike, versus 22% nationally.

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:

Supervisor Goodwin Calls on Legislature and Governor Evers to Enact Wisconsin Stimulus Package

State Should Invest in Creative Economy

Wisconsin ranks 50th in support for arts. That’s a missed opportunity for the state.

GOP Spends Big on Appeals Court Race

Led by Republican fat cats Richard Uihlein, John Menard. Cost of state appeals court races up 700%.

Milwaukee Public Museum Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed Funding of New Museum in Capital Budget

The Debate Over Local Sales Taxes

Evers' budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree?

Governor Evers Announces 2021-23 Capital Budget Recommendations

Evers Budget Restores Union Rights

Rolls back some of Act 10. Republicans likely to reject plan.

Medicaid Expansion Gives More Kids Coverage

Study shows Wisconsin’s children would benefit if state accepted federal ACA expansion money.

New Law Lets Pharmacy Students Give Vaccines

Evers signs legislation aimed at expanding state’s COVID-19 vaccine operation.

The Return Of Reince

Priebus may run for governor. Will Trump endorse him?

DNR Launches PFAS External Advisory Group

Governor Evers Supports AmeriCorps Alumni in Budget

Statement on Wisconsin Budget Proposal

Rep. Robyn Vining Applauds Inclusion of Main Street Recovery Package in Wisconsin Act 1

GOP Legislators Cast Doubt on Evers’ Plans

Resistance to school funds hike, local sales tax, upping minimum wage, legalizing pot.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

Pharmacy technicians, students allowed to administer vaccines under certain conditions

BLOC Responds to Evers’ Budget Address

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Badger Bounceback Plan to Help Families and Businesses

State Vaccine Registry To Start March 1

Online tool will allow people to schedule shots, get on waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine.

Evers Pushes Juvenile Justice System Changes

Sweeping reforms would close youth prisons and end Serious Juvenile Offender Program.

Let Us Now Praise Rush Limbaugh

What was his impact on Wisconsin? Praise and condemnation and silliness offered.

Americans for Prosperity: Protecting Small Businesses Helps Wisconsin Recover Stronger

DSPS Budget Lowers Licensing Fees, Invests in Veterans, Fire Prevention, Clean Water, and Efforts to Curb Opioid Epidemic

Senator Agard Votes to Start Modernization of the Unemployment System

The State Senate met to take first steps to upgrade the unemployment system shortcomings after nearly a year of issues.

Gov. Evers Provides $480 Million in Tax Relief for Wisconsin Businesses and Families Affected by Pandemic

Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry Launching March 1

Pilot Locations Will Begin Testing Software February 22

Evers Budget Has Green Goals

Significant investment to combat climate change, protect public land.

Legislators Advance Unemployment Fix, COVID-19 Deal

But Republicans won’t pay for new computer system Evers says is needed.

Evers Is Fixing Our Roads and Bridges

In 2020 Transportation Department completed 375 projects in all corners of the state.

Gov. Evers’ Badger Bounceback Agenda Receives Bipartisan Praise, Support

Evers Wants $226 Million More for Higher Education

Budget has $190 million hike for UW System, $36 million more for Voc-Tech colleges.

Coalition Opposes I-94 Expansion Project

Statewide Coalition Urges Decision-Makers to Support Transit and Local Infrastructure, Not Highway Expansion Megaprojects

48 Justice-Related Proposals by Evers

Budget plan packed with proposed changes to state system of justice.

Letter From Speaker Vos Requesting Gov. Evers Lower State and U.S. Flags in Honor of Rush Limbaugh

Evers Wants Massive Education Investment

Biggest item in schools budget: $140 million increase in early childhood education.

Utilities Plan $400 Million Solar Project

WEC Energy Group and Madison utility to partner on solar and battery storage project in Kenosha County

It’s Kerr and Underly for State Superintendent

Field of seven candidates narrow to two, with Underly the anti-voucher school candidate.

Americans for Prosperity – Wisconsin Responds to Gov. Evers’ Budget Proposal, Urges Fiscal Restraint

Senator Bradley: Scrap Governor Evers’ Budget, Start From Scratch

Construction Business Group Supports Governor Evers’ State Budget Proposal

The Budget Encompasses Critical Projects Including Combating Worker Misclassification, The I-94 East-West Corridor Project and Expanding Broadband Internet In Rural Areas

Gov. Evers Unveils $91 Billion Budget

Budget would boost school funding, direct funds to small businesses, repeal part of Act 10 and legalize marijuana, but faces an uphill battle.

Evers’ public education budget a path to close gaps, open doors for students

Governor Evers Offers Bold Plan to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Wisconsinites

Hesselbein Applauds Governor’s Budget Address

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on 2021-2023 State Budget Address

Gov. Evers Delivers 2021-23 Biennial Budget Message

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ ‘21-’23 Biennial Budget

“A Bold Biennial Budget That Will… Move Our State Forward”

Rep. Bowen Statement on Governor Tony Evers’ Biennial Budget

“Budget Takes Bold Steps, Includes Numerous Reforms Requested by Rep. Bowen”

The road back – Governor’s Budget charts a fresh course to a renewed Badger State

Senator Agard Applauds Governor Evers’ People First Budget

WisGOP Statement on Gov. Tony Evers’ Budget Address

Assembly Passes Business Tax Waiver on Pandemic Aid

And Senate passes GOP COVID-19 bills that could be vetoed by Gov. Evers.

Legislators cave to biz lobby, use tax code to create $419 million in wasteful handouts

10 Republicans Accused of Voter Fraud 

Meet the folks who wanted to overturn Wisconsin’s election. Legal complaint says they committed crimes.

The power of informed choice: Passage of SB3 a leap forward for prescription drug reform

Why Businesses Support a Local Sales Tax

It’s the best way to assure good services and fiscal stability for Milwaukee.

Labor Leaders Voice Support For The I-94 East-West Corridor Project

I-94 Project Represents An Opportunity to Rebuild Milwaukee’s Infrastructure While Building Its Workforce

Vaccine Distribution Shows Racial Inequity

Data shows stark disparities. State spending $6.1 million to improve racial and ethnic vaccine equity.

Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Applauds Public Service Commission for Adding Diversity Inquires to Utility Annual Reporting

Madison, Wisconsin, February 15, 2021

RENEW Wisconsin Commends Budget Proposal to Invest in Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Workforce

Uline Faces Blowback on Capitol Riot

Northwestern reviewing contract with company, which gave $4 million to group pushing uprising.

Wisconsin Democrats Issue Statement Ahead of President Biden’s Milwaukee Visit

How The Republican Party Lost Control

Wisconsin was a hotbed for the far-right rebellion.

Evers Pushes New Programs, Spending

Republicans warned him not to include budget items they oppose. He will anyway.

COVID-19 Infects Half of State Inmates

Five times the overall state rate; 10,786 prison inmates, 2,153 staff infected.

Economist Urges $10 Minimum Wage

Professor says $15 too high, but state could take incremental steps.

Wisconsin Startup Coalition Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed $100m Venture Capital ‘Fund of Funds’ Program

Program would positively impact the State’s innovation ecosystem

New State Office Building Project Takes Major Step Forward

Plus: A rundown of this week's real estate news.

State Superintendent Candidates Make Their Pitch

With eyes on Tuesday’s election, 7 views of the Wisconsin’s education future.

Should Waupun Prison Be Closed?

Two legislators say it may be time. Committee chair calls prison the "essence" of the city

Gov. Evers Announces Badger Bounceback Budget Investments to Support Small Business, Kickstart Innovation

Governor proposes $200 million to assist small businesses in recovering from COVID-19 pandemic

Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Walgreens

New federal program will add to state's vaccine supply, should expand access.

Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers Receive First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Rep. Bowen Statement on “Fair Deal” Sales Tax Measure in Gov. Evers’ Budget

“A Welcome, Commonsense Proposal”

Pabst CEO on Biden’s Visit to the Theater

Gary Witt discusses preparing for the presidential visit, running an event venue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sales Tax Proposal Would Increase Revenue Diversification, Support Local Communities

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Jose G. Perez, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and Alderman Nik Kovac

House COVID-19 Bill Offers Billions for Medicaid Expansion

Legislation would provide Wisconsin $1.3 billion if it expands Medicaid.

Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax

City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.

Medical College of Wisconsin Applauds Mental Health Investments

WCA Applauds Governor Evers’ Sales Tax Option

State Budget Provision Gives Taxpayers a Voice in How to Pay for Services

MMAC Encourages Support for Evers Sales Tax Proposal

Gov. Evers Proposes Plan to Enhance Local Control, Bolster Local Communities’ Economic Recovery

Governor's proposal allows local leaders and community members to have a say in sales tax increases

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves Projects

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #108 Declaring an Energy Emergency

Wisconsin is ‘Late to the Pot Party’

Marijuana prohibition currently produces racially disparate drug arrests, costs the state millions.

Suit Asks State Supreme Court to Toss Mask Order

Suit targeting emergency order now wants court to block emergency declaration.

3% of State Residents Fully Vaccinated

More than 793,000 doses administered, and pace will increase as supplies to Wisconsin increasing.

Who’s Behind School Superintendent Candidates?

More than half of Deborah Kerr’s campaign cash came from one fat cat.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin Fire Inspector David Jerald Tomlinson of the Poynette-Dekorra Fire Department

Clerks Urge Vaccines for Election Workers

35 election clerks in state say election workers 'essential,' push Evers to give them priority for vaccines.

Chairwoman Nicholson Supports County and State Efforts to End Marijuana Prohibition

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ Mental Health Budget Initiatives

“Join Me in Thanking Governor Evers for This Important Move”

Gov. Evers’ Budget to Include More Than $150 Million investment in Critical Mental Health Services for Wisconsinites, Expand BadgerCare

Governor invests in kids and families, farmers, veterans, folks with substance use disorders, uninsured or underinsured Wisconsinites, and those experiencing mental health crises

Resolution Cuts Pot Possession Fine to $1

Sup. Ortiz-Velez's county resolution will be mirrored by Glendale proposal, says Mayor Kennedy.

Milwaukee United Way Gets $25 Million Gift

MacKenzie Scott distributing wealth received in divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

7 Seek State School Superintendent Job

Who are they and what are the key issues in the February primary race?

Council Disagrees on I-94 Expansion

Council once opposed it, but now wavering. Bauman blames disinformation by unions and WisDOT.

Evers Wants Funding for Child Care, Long Term Care

Budget proposal would address worker shortages, support vulnerable populations.

Gov. Evers Announces Hundreds of Millions in Investments Supporting Wisconsin’s Kids, Families, and Caregivers

Governor's budget proposal directs more than $140 million over biennium to address childcare quality, affordability, and access, invests more than $600 million in long-term care infrastructure

State Families May Lose $31 Million in Tax Refunds

Legislature needs to tweak tax code to get full benefit of federal COVID-19 package.

Youth Justice Milwaukee Calls for Transformation of the Wisconsin Youth Justice System as the State Acknowledges it Will Not Meet the July 2021 Deadline to Close Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Prisons

Gov. Evers Appoints John W. Miller to the UW Board of Regents

Fixing Highways, Funding Still a Puzzle

Evers pushed to fix "Scottholes," and Legislature resisted. Now governor is backing off.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce First Community-Based Vaccination Clinic In Rock County To Open February 16

OCI Encourages Wisconsinites to Consider Flood Insurance before Spring Flooding

Why Some Counties Have Fewer Cases

Dane and St. Croix counties are well below other counties in per-capita COVID-19 numbers.

Why the War on Masks? Gerrymandering

Republicans legislators with safe seats needn’t worry about voter blowback.

Wisconsin Would Use Marijuana Legalization to Pay For Education, Equity

Evers will include proposal in his upcoming executive budget.

Senator Agard Supports Governor Evers’ Budget Provision to Legalize and Tax Marijuana in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Proposes Legalizing Marijuana, Investing Portion of Revenue in Equity Initiatives and Rural Schools

Governor’s proposal regulates and taxes marijuana much like alcohol, generates more than $165 million annually beginning in Fiscal Year 2023

Will Supreme Court Act on Mask Mandate?

State high court has sat on case for months, could decide fight between governor and Legislature.

Giving Schools a Shot in the Arm

Vaccinating teachers would enable schools to reopen. But it’s not that simple.

Evers Vetoes GOP COVID-19 Bill

Senate abandons bipartisan legislation and includes provisions Evers promised to veto.

Legislative Republicans Do Not Care About the Health of Wisconsin Residents

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Outagamie County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Vetoes GOP Bill Limiting Response to Pandemic

State Receives $10 million in Opioid Crisis Settlement

Consulting firm McKinsey & Company paying out $573 million to 47 states and D.C.

They wouldn’t fight the fire: 296 days (and counting) of GOP inaction leaves us all burned

Gov. Evers to Veto GOP Bill Limiting Response to Pandemic

Legislature abandons bipartisan compromise, sends first bill to governor’s desk in more than 290 days

Work Search Waiver for Unemployment Continues

DWD still not requiring work search for unemployment insurance claims.

Rep. Robyn Vining Supports Wearing Masks to Save Lives

Evers Wants Unemployment Insurance Reforms

GOP controlled legislature refuses to take up reform bills.

GOP Lawmakers Blasted for Racial Disparities Task Force Comments

Email from Majority Leader Jim Steineke to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos showed little expectation of producing actual legislation.

The House is on Fire and Republicans Argue About Process

Senate GOP in Disarray, go back on their word with the Governor

Gov. Evers Unveils Historic Investment Proposal for Wisconsin’s Agriculture Economy and Farm Families

Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget to include more than $43 million investment in agricultural industry

Rep. Bowen Statement on Senate Joint Resolution 3 and Executive Order #105

“Wearing Masks Saves Lives!”

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on his Plan to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Wisconsinites

Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place

Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Assembly Republicans’ Actions to Disregard the Lives and Livelihoods of Wisconsinites

Gov. Evers Puts Public Health Before Politics, Signs New Public Health Emergency

Republicans Continue To Play Games With COVID-19

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Assembly Passage of Senate Joint Resolution 3

“Yet Another Shameful, Irresponsible, and Life-Threatening GOP Temper Tantrum”

AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce $573 Million Multistate Agreement with McKinsey & Company for “Turbocharging” the Opioid Epidemic with Purdue Pharma

February 4, 2021

Republican COVID Callousness

Legislators wrong to criticize inmates getting the vaccine when prison infection rates are so high.

Gov. Evers to Legislature on Modernizing UI System: “I don’t care who gets the credit, I just want to get it done.”

Legislature yet to take action on governor’s special session to modernize unemployment system

Cities, Counties Crafting Mask Mandates

Anticipating a state repeal, local governments enacting their own mandates.

Why Republicans Oppose Mask Mandate

They say it’s about the governor exceeding his authority. So why not pass their own plan?

Correct a Cheating System With Fair Maps

Ending gerrymandering will mean prioritizing your needs over the ambitions of politicians.

Evers Plan Seeks Lower Drug Prices

Would limit copayments on insulin and import drugs from countries where they cost less.

Supervisors Clancy and Czarnezki Oppose State Bill to Limit Local Control on Budgeting

Myers Bill Ends No-Knock Search Warrants

Wisconsin was the first to legalize this and Milwaukee legislator wants state to be first to end it.

Gov. Evers Grants Thirty-Seven More Pardons

Gov. Evers Announces Bold, Comprehensive Plan to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Wisconsinites

Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget to include comprehensive package to address soaring prescription drug prices

New Milwaukee Health Order Eases Capacity Restrictions

New order eases pathway to fans at Fiserv Forum events, opening other venues.

Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members

Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.

WILL Sues Wisconsin DNR for Ignoring State Law Requirement to Schedule Wolf Hunt

DNR is required by 2011 state law to hold wolf hunt between November and February

It’s Groundhog Day for I-94 Plan

$1.1 billion expansion plan keeps getting re-introduced based on increasingly outdated information.

Gov. Evers Appoints Kristin Cafferty to Racine County Circuit Court

City Pushing Back On Interstate 94 Expansion, Not Reconstruction

City poised to lobby feds to slow down WisDOT.

Gov. Evers, OCI Announce New Open Enrollment Period for HealthCare.gov Only Two Weeks Away

How Thompson Is Handling Legislators

Former governor warned by Legislature not to include tuition hike in UW System budget.

Evers Faces Daunting Odds In 2022

Democrats have lost 32 of the last 33 elections for governor when the president was a Democrat.

Representative Stubbs Issues Statement Kicking Off Black History Month

Ending Mask Mandate Could Hurt Businesses

50 organizations are lobbying Legislature to keep it. Not one group favors ending it.

Bucks VP Alex Lasry Gets Vaccinated by “Pure Happenstance”

Lasry offered vaccine by wife's uncle when doses were close to expiring.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Senate Joint Resolution 3

“Yesterday Was a Win... But We Can’t Afford to Be Complacent”

Evers Likely to Veto GOP COVID-19 Bill

Bill includes mask mandate repeal and other 'poison pill' provisions.

Legislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said bill not being taken up, for now.

Wisconsinites Put Pressure on Republicans to Stop Playing Politics

Eliminating Mask Mandate Could Cost Wisconsin $49 Million in Food Assistance

Ending public health emergency voids state eligibility for emergency food assistance.

Rep. Bowen Statement on baseless repeal of Mask Mandate

“We should be leading with science, not playing politics

DWD Wants A Modernized Unemployment System

Secretary was in "complete shock" the first time she saw the antiquated systems.

Pocan Tells State Legislature Not to Overturn Mask Mandate

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Dane County Sheriff

State Board Approves Sulfide Mining Rules

Natural Resources Board requires companies to pay more for permits, notify nearby tribes of any proposal.

Why GOP Wants to Spread COVID-19

72% of state voters support mask mandate. But Republicans worry only about Trump supporters.

Vos ‘Behaving Like a Bully,’ Democrats Charge

After 10 months with no COVID-19 response bill, frustrated Democrats condemn their colleagues.

State Revenue Surplus Higher Than Expected

State officials will begin next budget with a projected balance of $1.9 billion.

Evers Raised $3.8 Million in 2020

Raised more money in off-election year than Walker or Doyle.

Assembly Resists Senate COVID-19 Compromise

Bill showed Senate Republicans too willing to 'cave into the governor,' Vos charges.

Representative LaKeshia Myers Condemns Assembly Republican’s Political Gamesmanship with COVID-19 Legislation

Senate Votes to Kill State Mask Mandate

State Assembly will likely vote on repeal later this week.

State Announces Next Phase of Vaccines

More groups will be added on March 1. President Biden ramping up federal vaccines delivered to states.

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement on Passage of Amended Assembly Bill 1

Senate Passes Resolution to Rein in Governor Evers’ Mandates

Thompson Warned, Don’t Hike UW Tuition

System's tuitions frozen since 2013. Lawmakers warn UW budget will go nowhere if there’s any hike.

Rep. Hintz: Statement on Republican Delay of COVID-19 Relief

Rep. Sara Rodriguez: Statement on Assembly Republican Rejection of Bipartisan Compromise COVID-19 Bill

Gov. Evers Announces WEDC Incentive Package for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company in Chippewa Falls

New Enterprise Zone would help company retain nearly 500 high-paying jobs in Chippewa Falls

Senate Republicans set to pass resolution making Wisconsinites less safe, less secure, and less prosperous

GOP to overturn Gov. Evers’ popular Statewide Mask Mandate

Do State Election Laws Need Reform?

After months of Trump’s false claims, legislators still squabbling, but a bipartisan bill is possible.

DHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Tentatively Beginning March 1

Focuses on vulnerability and exposure risk of COVID-19

Beware of GOP Voting Restrictions

Republican legislators are floating plans to make if harder for some people to vote.

Gov. Evers’ Statement on the Passing of Regent Delgado

Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap

Rural areas and urban poor left out. Evers calls 2021 the "Year of Broadband Access."

How Jim Clyburn Saved America

His choice of Joe Biden was decisive and may have been the only Democrat who could beat Trump.

Barnes Takes the Lead on Climate Change

Lt. Governor headed state’s task force on climate policy and spoke to recent national conference.

State’s Partisan Divide the Worst Ever?

‘The worst it's ever been,’ says one legislator. Are voters echoing politicians or vice versa?

State Superintendent Candidates Raise $200,000

Which candidates have raised the most and who are the top donors?

Timberlake Has Chops to Ramp Up Vaccines

Evers appointee to head state health department a seasoned pro. GOP legislators should confirm her.

Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution

Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.

Gov. Evers Statement on Passing of Hank Aaron

Gov. Evers Announces State to Take Legal Action Against PFAS Contaminators

State will seek outside legal counsel to investigate and prepare for litigation against corporate actors responsible

GOP Legislators Want to Repeal Mask Mandate

A joint resolution would terminate Evers' public health orders.

Ald. Bauman introduces resolution directing the City to lobby against I-94 reconstruction

Wage Theft ‘Rampant’ in State

10% of construction workers bilked of $23,500 per year on average. Will Legislature address problem?

GOP Rejects Special Session on Unemployment

Republicans gavel in and then quickly adjourn session.

Vaccines for Senior Citizens Start Soon

As of January 25, people 65 and older can get vaccinated. State committee still finalizing other recommendations.

Gov. Evers Announces New Public Health Emergency, Issues New Face Coverings Order as State Continues Vaccine Distribution

Rep. Hintz: Statement on Republicans’ Refusal to Take Action on Modernizing Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance System

LeMahieu Struggles in Vos’s Shadow

New Senate majority leader a surprise choice who's trying to resist the dictates of Robin Vos.

State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration

Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.

State Bar, Law Foundation support Vel Phillips statue on Capitol Square

Gov. Tony Evers Releases Statement on DHS Secretary-designee Palm Nomination, Announces DHS Interim Secretary Karen Timberlake

Representative Deb Andraca Holds Swearing-In Ceremony

State Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Dallet Gives Oath of Office in Mequon Park

Authorities Monitoring State Capitol

Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.

Cases Down, Deaths Higher in Nursing Homes

AARP report finds 2.7 deaths per 100 Wisconsin residents in most recent month measured.

Gov. Evers, Gov. Whitmer, and Gov. Walz: Trump Administration Must Purchase More Vaccines, Allow States to Purchase Directly

Washington Post Reports Trump Administration Vowed to Release Vaccine; Reserve That Was Already Exhausted

Gov. Evers Announces Nadiyah Groves as Milwaukee Director

Wisconsin Creating Mobile Vaccination Teams

Effort to be initially targeted at first responders.

Gov. Evers Announces DHS Assisted Living Facilities Will Begin Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

Gov. Evers Announces Launch of Mobile Vaccination Teams

Mobile vaccination clinics will expand vaccine access to all corners of Wisconsin

Will State Supreme Court Draw New Legislative Boundaries?

Chief Justice is leery of the court expanding its role in redistricting. Conservatives want it to be the final arbiter of new district maps.

GOP Legislators Criticize State’s Vaccine Rollout

Republicans want faster, wider rollout. Evers says state needs more vaccine.

GOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election

15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Calling for Bipartisan Compromise COVID-19 Bill

Disability Community Demands Better Voting Access

Current system and election laws make accessibility difficult to guarantee.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Nearly $9 Million Awarded for Drug Treatment Services

Funding to support treatment for the problem use of opioids and stimulants

Supervisor Martin Calls for Vaccination of MCTS Bus Drivers

UW System President Tommy Thompson cites ties between UW, agriculture

DATCP Releases COVID-19 Report

State Unemployment System ‘Very Broken’

Citizens decry delays. DWD officials say outdated computer system causes massive problems.

Rep. Stubbs Statement on 2021 State of the State

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Wisconsin National Guard Troops Mobilizing to Nation’s Capital to Support Inauguration Security Efforts

Gov. Evers and DHS Announce $86 Million in Funding for Local and Tribal Health Departments

Gov. Evers and DHS Announce $86 Million in Funding for Local and Tribal Health Departments

Evers Offers Folksy State-of-State Speech

Addressing pandemic, broadband access, redistricting and “broken” unemployment system.

Evers, Senate Agree on Pandemic Bill

Bipartisan bill goes back to Assembly, where leader says GOP will resist compromise.

Supervisor Czarnezki Calls for Vaccination of Poll Workers and Election Officials

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2021 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Calling a Special Session on Unemployment Insurance Modernization

Representative Hesselbein Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Speaker Vos Delivers Republican Response to State of State Address

Representative LaKeshia Myers Issues Statement on Governor Tony Evers’ State of the State Address

Rep. Rodriguez: Applauds Governor Evers’ 2021 State of the State Address

Democrats are ready to ‘Get to Work’ for the people of Wisconsin

Rep. Hintz: Statement on Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Senator Erpenbach’s Response to the State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Delivers 2021 State of the State Address

In his State of the State Address, Governor Evers Talks about how Fair Maps Will Lead to a Fair Shake for Wisconsinites

Governor Evers highlights the need for redistricting reform as a focal point for 2021

Rep. Lisa Subeck Joins Governor’s Call to ‘Get to Work’ for the People

Democrats are ready to put people first on Wisconsin’s road to recovery

State Prepares for Next Phase of Vaccines

Priority list for phase 1b has been established. But will the federal government deliver enough doses?

Sen. Larson statement on adopted COVID-19 legislation

Gov. Evers Statement on COVID Legislation Advanced by Senate

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Calls for Further Governmental Collaboration in COVID-19 Relief

Republicans Dare Evers to Veto Bill

Their COVID-19 bill includes immunity from liability for businesses violating pandemic restrictions.

Firefighters, Police Next Up For Vaccines

State plan calls for phase 1b to start next week, may also include teachers, correctional workers.

State Superintendent Candidates Debate

Seven candidates include teachers, principals, superintendents and policy experts.

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce Wisconsin Awarded $30 Million Federal Grant for Early Care and Education

National Guard Activated for Security at State Capitol

FBI warning of armed groups planning protests at state capitols.

Brewery Super PAC Targets Johnson, Tiffany

Minocqua Brewing Company seeks donations to ‘free the Northwoods of sedition.’

Wisconsin National Guard Troops Mobilized to Support Capitol Police in Madison

Secretary Barca is working with the legislature to achieve bi-partisan support for Wisconsin Tax Law Changes to Benefit Low-Income Families and Small Businesses

Senate Unveils Pared-Down COVID-19 Bill

Different than Assembly bill, aimed at getting Gov. Evers’ support.

State Tourism Secretary Leaves, Joins Local Foundation

Milwaukeean Sara Meaney joins the Dohmen Company Foundation.

Wisconsin’s 4th Branch of Government

COVID-19 may have more influence on governing than the executive, legislative and judicial branches.

Gov. Evers and Department of Health Services Call on Federal Government to Distribute More COVID-19 Vaccine

The Science on COVID-19 and Schools

When are in-person classes safe and when can they help disease surge? That depends.

Special Interests Want COVID Lawsuit Immunity

Republican bill protects businesses from lawsuits even if they violate public health guidelines.

Evers Joins 7 Governors Asking for More Vaccine

Governors say the federal government is holding back 50% of produced vaccine.

Gov. Evers: We’re All In Grants Provide Nearly $240 Million Total to Wisconsin Small Businesses

Program targeting sectors hit hardest by COVID-19 largest direct-aid program for small businesses in WEDC history

Assembly Passes ‘Poison Pill’ COVID-19 Relief Bill

GOP bill curtails efforts to slow spread of virus. And doesn't have support of Senate leadership.

Assembly Republican COVID Bill Puts Corporations Ahead of Communities

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin National Guard Surpasses One Million COVID-19 Tests Administered

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Events in Washington D.C.

State’s COVID-19 Surge Has Passed

But will it return? The data tells a story of what we might expect.

Barnes Rips Kenosha DA On Blake Shooting

A non-prosecuting DA "as negligent as the officers,” Lt. Governor charges.

Assembly Committee Passes GOP COVID-19 Bill

Vos calls measure ‘bipartisan’ though all Democrats oppose it.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Decision in Jacob Blake Case

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement on Assembly Bill 1

Kenosha DA Won’t Charge Cops in Blake Shooting

Jacob Blake's family, supporters have called for peaceful protests.

Legislators Argue Over Masks, Capitol Access

And much more. Senate allows virtual attendance but Vos requires in-person Assembly.

Republican Legislators Unveil COVID-19 Plan

Speedy passage expected. Evers spokesman chides legislators for not working on bipartisan bill.

Federal Judge Tears Apart Election Lawsuit

The Wisconsin Voters Alliance was attempting to overturn the 2020 election results with the lawsuit.

Rep. Robyn Vining Sworn in as 14th Assembly District Representative for her Second Term & Announces Committee Assignments

Spending on Medicaid, Prisons Skyrockets

Up much faster than inflation in last 20 years, crowding out other spending.

New Legislature Must Put COVID Relief First

Wisconsin National Guard Mobilized to Assist Civil Authorities and Preserve Public Safety in Kenosha

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson

Rep. Robyn Vining & Democratic Colleagues Hit the Ground Running on Day One of New Legislative Session with COVID-19 Response Bill

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $500,000 Grant Award to Brown County for Port of Green Bay Expansion

WEDC funds will assist purchase of decommissioned Pulliam Plant property, coal pile relocation

The Push to Reopen Schools

Virtual schools working poorly, but in-person schools are risky. Legislators, others pushing to reopen.

430,000 Wisconsinites Lack Broadband Access

State is 36th in rural access to high-speed internet, with gaps in Waukesha, Racine counties, report finds.

Lessons We Learned In 2020

WEDC awarded $220 million to 50,000 state businesses, learning what communities need to grow economy.

Secretary of Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Missy Hughes to Headline Newsmaker Lunch Hour

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Mental Health During the Holidays

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Fire Chief Donald Edwin Kittelson of the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department

Gov. Evers Appoints Amy Pechacek as Secretary-designee of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

DWD Clears Wisconsin Unemployment Claims Backlog

Remaining claims within timely adjudication resolution period, UI claims older than 21 days resolved or assigned

Governor Evers announces new WEDC guides for workplace mental health during COVID-19 pandemic

Guides join other online resources for staying healthy

Acevedo Family Pledges Push For Justice

They demand officer Michael Mattioli be fired, his alleged accomplices be charged in death of their son Joel.

A People’s Agenda for 2021

Expanding Medicaid, fair electoral maps, helping relieve student debt and expanded broad band.

New Finance Co-Chair Expects Challenges

Republican Rep. Mark Born expects partisan disagreements, expects compromises will be reached.

Nearly 40,000 Doses of Vaccine Administered

State overseeing 2,800 doses per day to health care workers and long-term care residents.

Hesselbein Sworn In for 5th Term

Will Vos Expose Legislators to COVID-19?

He demands Assembly meet in-person. That “could kill me,” Rep. Jimmy Anderson says.

Gov. Evers Announces the Launch of the Pharmacy Distribution Program for Long-Term Care

First on-site COVID-19 vaccinations at skilled nursing facilities begin today

Both Parties Back Election Law Changes

Legislators actually agree on at least two reforms.

Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests

Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns

Amid a historic pandemic, Vos and Fitzgerald fail to lead, David Clarke returns and Foxconn deal gets worse.

State Needs Climate Change Flooding Plan

Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change lays out the changes and challenges state faces.

Capitol Christmas Decoration Memorializes COVID-19 Victims

A garland was made with a ring for every person that has died in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin to Expand Testing for Assisted Living Facilities

DHS will support assisted living facilities in routine testing of staff and residents

Gov. Evers Awards $3.8 Million to Support Specialized Transit Needs Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces More Than Million in Harbor Assistance Program Grants

Projects strengthen Wisconsin’s economy by maximizing water resources

COVID-19 Contact Tracing App Launches in Wisconsin

State encourages residents to download or enable the app to help protect their communities

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Staying Safe this Holiday Season

EPA Requires Lead Testing for Schools, Day Cares

But fails to speed up removal of lead lines. A “heart breaking failure,” critics charge.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin to Offer At-Home COVID-19 Testing Option

Gov. Evers Announces State’s General Fund has a Positive GAAP Balance for the First Time Since 1990

Report shows state's former generally accepted accounting principles deficit eliminated at the end of fiscal year 2019-20 for the first time since Thompson Administration

Evers Offers Compromise Bill on COVID-19

After meeting with Republican leaders, offers draft bill with “items on which all of us can agree.”

Gov. Evers Calls Special Election for the 13th Senate District

Gov. Evers Appoints Elizabeth Rohl as Pierce County Circuit Court Judge

First Moderna Vaccines Arriving This Week

Wisconsin expects approximately 100,000 doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin to Receive First Shipment of Moderna Vaccine

Second FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine deemed safe and effective

Nursing Students Help With COVID-19 Care

UW System offers incentives for students to join the effort at hospitals and clinics.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce More Than $1 Million in WHEDA Foundation Grants for Emergency and Extremely Low-Income Housing

Shirley Abrahamson Dies at Age 87

She was first woman and longest serving justice on Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Gov. Evers Statement on the Passing of Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson

Baldwin Questions U.S. Marshall’s Role in Tosa Protests

Baldwin said U.S. Attorney should explain if Operation Legend Resources were used.

Gov. Evers Calls Special Election for 89th Assembly District

Feds Bungling Vaccine Distribution?

Wisconsin getting less than initially promised, Pfizer says millions of vaccine doses are sitting in warehouse.

The Election Official Behind Milwaukee’s Recount

How Claire Woodall-Vogg got through an unprecedented election.

Legislative Committee Rolls Back Rule to Protect Water from Dangerous PFAS Chemicals in Firefighting Foam

Gov. Evers, State Health Officials Call on Federal Government to Send Wisconsin More COVID-19 Vaccine

Federal officials indicate Wisconsin will receive less Pfizer vaccine doses than expected

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce a New Outpatient Infusion Clinic Opening for COVID-19 Patients

Clinic will offer treatment for mild to moderate cases to help prevent serious illness

WI Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Latest COVID-19 Order

The suit challenges a statewide restriction on bar, restaurant capacity that already expired.

Wisconsin Unveils COVID-19 Contact Tracing App

Smartphone users will get messages next week to opt-in to voluntary system.

Gov. Evers Radio Address on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, First Lady Share Hope this Holiday Season

More than 5,000 ornaments created by Wisconsin kids sent to veterans’ homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities across the state

Gov. Evers Announces New Contact Tracing App to Launch Next Week

WI Exposure Notification app can alert you if you’ve been in close contact with a positive case

Unemployment System Audited After Pandemic Failures

Massive delays in claims, duplicate payments and an unreliable call center among issues found in report.

State PFAS Plan Would Charge Polluters

Testing public water supplies for "forever chemicals,” then charging polluters to clean up contaminated sites.

State Supreme Court Justices Unmasked

The losing minority in Trump election case vent their anger and reveal their prejudices.

State’s Vaccine Stockpile Could Triple

Federal approval of second COVID-19 vaccine could mean Wisconsin receives 100,000 doses of Moderna vaccine soon.

Wisconsin PFAS Action Council Releases PFAS Action Plan

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves $350 million for Key Projects

Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity Releases Report and Ten Action Recommendations

‘You Left Us’ Restaurants Lament

Government relief helped but isn't enough, local restaurants say. "We've lost so much."

Barrett Picks Makda Fessahaye for Human Resources Director

Attorney to replace longtime Employee Relations director Maria Monteagudo.

Justice Reyna Morales Launches Campaign to Retain Seat

GOP Pandemic Proposal Is a Power Grab

Republican legislators would take power from schools, local governments and governor.

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $2 Billion Invested in Wisconsin Communities in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

As state nears end-of-year fiscal cliff, Evers Administration provides update on investments assisting restaurants, small business owners, families, healthcare workers, among others

‘Our Institutions Held Strong’

Wisconsin’s presidential electors, including Gov. Tony Evers, reflect on the historic vote they took.

Why Republicans Won’t End Election Complaints

It’s no longer about electing Trump. It’s laying the groundwork for voter suppression.

Tech Firm Opening Third Ward Office

The Expert Institute, a legal industry software firm, expects to create 75 jobs here.

Gov. Evers Announces DHS has Activated the Federal Government’s Pharmacy Distribution Program for COVID-19 Vaccine

Gov. Evers Announces Software Firm Expert Institute Selects Milwaukee for Midwest Office

Company is latest tech business to invest in southeastern Wisconsin

BRT Secures Key $41 Million Grant

Federal grant to pay for 80% of county's Bus Rapid Transit project. Construction starts in spring.

Wisconsin’s Electors Vote for Biden

State's 10 presidential electors cast their votes for President-elect Joe Biden.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin Receiving First Shipment of Pfizer Vaccine

State ready to enact the Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Program

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin’s Electoral College Votes Unanimously for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris

Wisconsin Electoral College met today to assign Wisconsin’s 10 Electoral College votes

2,000 Object to Redistricting Proposal

272 pages of comments compiled by Fair Maps Coalition oppose state Supreme Court drawing legislative districts.

Legislators Erect Illegal Christmas Tree

Capitol Police shut down Capitol rotunda and denied permit, but Republican legislators defy them.

Gov. Evers and First Lady Evers Invite Wisconsinites to See Executive Residence Holiday Decorations Honoring Heroes and Celebrating Hope

Decorations this year moved outside for visitors to enjoy safely during ongoing pandemic

Rep. Stubbs’ Statement on Vel Phillips Statue Advisory Committee

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect for Capt. Durwood “Hawk” Jones of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing

Talk Radio Host, GOP Politicos Testify At Election Integrity Hearing

Democrats "walk out" of hearing, calling it a sham.

Wisconsin Dry Ice Industry Preparing For Vaccine

New vaccine will require large quantities of dry ice for shipping.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Electoral College Meeting

Statements from Wisconsin Agricultural Leaders on Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Report

Meet the COVID-19 Naysayers

They downplay danger, oppose masks and resist a vaccine.

Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson Calls on Legislative Republicans to Prioritize Public Health

Attorneys Square Off in Trump’s Federal Challenge to Wisconsin’s Election

Ruling expected within 48 hours.

Lt. Gov. Barnes Delivers Democratic Radio Address on the Release of the Climate Change Task Force Report

GOP Signals End of Pandemic Unemployment Waivers

Vos says waiting period and work search requirements will return next year.

Aggressive Police Escalate Violence at Protests?

Research shows this, experts say. Former Madison police chief calls on cops to ditch riot gear and tear gas.

Judge Dismisses Sidney Powell’s Suit to Overturn State Election

Federal judge says she lacked standing to throw out the election

18 States Now Aim to Sue Wisconsin

Trump campaign also joins last chance effort to overturn the election in four swing states.

Gov. Evers Announces Deployment of Department of Defense Medical Resources to Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Support for Wisconsin Ethanol Producers

Evers Slams Paxton for Lawsuit

Texas AG “under investigation” trying to deny "the votes of the people in Wisconsin.”

Gov. Evers’ Statement on F-16 Crash in Upper Peninsula

Gov. Evers Celebrates Molson Coors’ Expansion in Milwaukee

Package saves more than 500 Milwaukee jobs, add 377 new jobs

Gov. Evers Appoints Patricia Baker to the Portage County Circuit Court

Task Force on Climate Change Releases Report Including Over 50 Strategies to Begin Addressing the Climate Crisis

Wisconsin To Miss ‘Safe Harbor’ Election Deadline

Missing the federal deadline could give Congress the option to not accept state's electors.

More States Want to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States

Pro-Trump attorneys general allege "fraud" in states that went for Biden.

Ron Johnson’s Reelection Campaign

Running for 2022 as a peddler of COVID-19 conspiracy theories?

Hintz Announces Office Staff Changes

The Hating of Justice Hagedorn

As promised, he’s upholding the law as written. So why are right wingers so angry?

Clock Is Ticking for Eviction Moratorium

Federal moratorium set to expire soon; renters, advocates fear a spike in homelessness.

The Hunger Games, Wisconsin Edition

You’re on your own as pandemic rages and Republican legislators again refuse to meet.

Gov. Evers Announces We’re All Innovating Contest Winners

231 businesses recognized for creative responses to COVID-19 pandemic

State Faces $2.1 Billion Budget Shortfall

And it could grow even bigger in the next six months, new report warns.

A Supreme Court of First Resort?

Many petitions defy precedent, ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to bypass lower courts.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Secretary-designee Thompson Announces Transportation Grant to Support Kenosha County Job Growth

New Kroger center expects to add 700 new jobs after County H reconstruction

How We’ve Handled the Tosa Protests

More than 75 protests and lots of misunderstandings. How city officials have responded.

Trump’s Lawsuits May Impact State

Failing in court but increasing Wisconsin’s partisan divide and undermining legitimacy of its elections.

Legislature Refuses to Change Absentee Vote Counting Law

This past election shows why election officials want to count absentee votes early.

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

Baldwin, Moore Seek Biden’s Support For Transitional Jobs

The two Wisconsin legislators have sponsored bills in the Senate and House that would help workers connect to job market.

Gov. Evers Grants More Than 100 Pardons in First Two Years in Office

Dr. Shandowlyon Hendricks Declares Candidacy for WI State Superintendent

Evers Announces $78 Million in COVID-19 Business Grants

Grants will go to businesses that didn't qualify during previous rounds.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit

Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.

Gov. Evers Announces Grants to More Than 650 Wisconsin Lodging Industry Partners

Vos Pandemic Plan Sets Up Political Battle

Speaker Robin Vos releases plan and includes provisions that strip power from the governor.

Gov. Evers Announces $15 Million in Grants Distributed to Wisconsin’s Live Music and Entertainment Venues

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Cpt. Kelly Lynn Raether of Ixonia Fire & EMS

With Wisconsin in need of a lifeline, Assembly GOP created an obstacle course

Gov. Evers Announces $45 Million in Targeted Assistance for Restaurants Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Eligible businesses will receive $20,000 grant by year-end

Beware the GOP Redistricting Proposal

Republicans want 10 more years of gerrymandering. To do this they would hand all power to state Supreme Court.

Both Parties Delay on Open Records

Long delays by state officials to open records requests have been the norm for the last decade.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Racine County Circuit Court

State Official Promises End to Unemployment Insurance Backlog

Department of Workforce Development’s new director hopes to end backlog by late December.

Kaul Blasts Republicans Disputing Election

AG says their “baseless attacks" undermine democracy and employ “Jim Crow strategy” to disenfranchise voters.

Assembly GOP Unveils Tough Pandemic Plan

Republicans would make state employees work in offices, force teachers into classrooms, cut state aid to non-complying schools.

Supervisor Martin Thanks Election Commission for Successfully Completing the Recount

Gov. Evers Announces State of the State Address, Budget Message Dates

Statewide addresses will be delivered virtually as COVID-19 continues to surge across Wisconsin

State Elections Commission Gets Testy

Republican members demand Democratic commission chair step down. And she doesn't.

Drivers Going Crazy During Pandemic?

Report finds higher fatalities in state despite fewer accidents during pandemic; crashes often involve alcohol, speeding.

Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election

Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.

Wisconsin Audit Initiative Provides 38 to 1 Return on Investment

Revenue generation of $385 million was $303 million higher than goal

Trump Lawsuit Would Throw Out Only Milwaukee and Dane County Votes

Trump's lawyer seeks to have his own absentee ballot disqualified.

Pharmacies Say Reforms Needed for Vaccine

State regulatory hurdles could impede distribution of COVID-19 vaccine, they say.

State Declares Biden Won Election

With recounts finished, Wisconsin Elections Commission's chair signed the official determination, and Gov. Evers certified the results.

Judge Candidate Switches Races

Attorney Susan Roth switches to run for Judge Fiorenza's seat, who resigns and will support Roth.

Biden Climate Change Plan Could Impact State

Wisconsin could add 162,000 jobs, boost economy by $14 billion by transitioning to renewable energy.

How Evers Spent $2 Billion to Fight Covid

A very long list of recipients. But the money runs out on January 1.

Will Unemployment Backlog Be Cleared By End Of Year?

70,000 people in Wisconsin are still waiting for their unemployment to come through.

Tommy to the Rescue!

Thompson is leading the way with solutions to the pandemic.

Think Small on Thanksgiving, Evers Urges

Big gatherings spread COVID-19, he warns. Governor celebrating only with his wife.

State’s Leadership Vacuum Is Killing People

Deaths per day will double by Christmas. And red counties are getting hit the worst.

COVID-19 Surging in State Prisons

More than 1,700 staff and one-third of all inmates have tested positive. Loved ones struggle to get information.

Gov. Evers Announces Tourism Secretary-designee Meaney Leaving Administration

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Take Care of their Mental Health this Holiday Season

UW System initiates incentives for student nurses to assist in health care crisis

Kaul Sues Legislature Over Lame Duck Laws

Lawsuits can’t be settled, consumers lose out on potential settlements, AG charges.

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes Hear from More Than 300 Wisconsinites at Virtual Budget Listening Session

Next virtual budget listening session on environment, infrastructure, and the economy to occur Dec.

AG Kaul Announces Legal Action to Allow DOJ to Again Enforce Wisconsin Laws Without Unconstitutional Legislative Interference

November 23, 2020

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Mayo Clinic Puts Hospital Beds in Garage, Lobbies as COVID-19 Surges

Its hospitals in northwestern Wisconsin at 100% capacity and overwhelmed.

State Officials Can’t Agree on Pandemic

Just as Vos agrees with Evers that some measures needed, Senate leader says no.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin has Shipped One Millionth N95 Mask through State Distribution System

Rising Cases, Stress at One Hospital

As legislator leaders fail to take action, health care workers see no end in sight.

Thousands Still Await Jobless Aid

Some 93,000 applications for pandemic aid have yet to be processed or adjudicated by state.

State Supreme Court Gets ‘F’ For Ethics

Its recusal rule was written by groups the court is supposed to oversee.

Cities Across State Facing “Painful” Budgets

Pandemic slashes revenue streams for cities large and small.

Evers Issues New COVID-19 Order

This order re-ups the statewide mask-mandate.

8 Injured In Shooting At Mayfair Mall

Law enforcement searching for shooting suspect.

Gov. Evers Announces New Public Health Emergency Due to Overwhelmed Wisconsin Hospitals, Issues New Face Coverings Order

Gov. Evers Provides Update on the Investment of Nearly $2 Billion in Wisconsin Communities in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Administration invests $131 million to strengthen healthcare system in Wisconsin

State Response To COVID-19 a Trainwreck, Pocan says

The congressman wants an end to the partisan battle over a COVID-19 relief bill.

Gov. Evers Invests $120 Million to Support Small Businesses as COVID-19 Cases Surge

New “We’re All In” grants investment includes $70 Million for second round

Hospital Association Wants State Action on COVID-19

Healthcare workers and hospitals straining under surge in hospitalizations.

DWD Partners with IKEA US Community Foundation to Fund Workforce Equity Grant Program

State Recount Turns Into Partisan Battle

The partial-recount is focusing solely on Milwaukee and Dane counties.

In-Person CWD Sampling Temporarily Suspended During Nine-Day Gun Deer Season

Multiple Alternate CWD Sampling Options Still Available Across Region

Right-Wing vs Left-Wing Lawyers

WILL has more funding, more staff, more Harvard. Can a new liberal law group compete?

Gov. Evers Announces $6.6 Million for Organizations Providing Out-of-School Care for Kids During Pandemic

Evers Extending Mask Mandate Into 2021

New order expected in coming days, despite pending legal challenges.

We Oppose I-94 Expansion

Will increase pollution and stormwater flooding while worsening racial segregation.

State Should Create Coronavirus Czar

Governor and legislative leaders should mutually name a COVID czar and bipartisan task force.

Contact Tracing Effort Is Far Behind

COVID-19 cases rising too fast, state would need 20-fold increase in tracers to keep up.

Vos Floats Ideas, Blasts Evers on Pandemic

Evers has asked legislators to meet since April. Vos still won't convene Legislature.

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Gov. Tony Evers’ New Effort to Take on COVID

Kids From Wisconsin Receives COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Award

We Want More Money For Schools

Across the state, in both blue and red counties, voters are approving more money for schools.

Governor Evers and DHS Direct an Additional $80 Million to Support Skilled Nursing Facilities

COVID-19 Apocalypse Now

Some Republicans see the need for emergency measures. Why not Wisconsin’s?

Wisconsin Teachers’ Unions Defend Local Health Departments’ Authority and Call for Even Stronger Action!

Gov. Evers, DOA Secretary Brennan Announce 54 Awardees for the COVID-19 Movie Theater Grant Program

Milwaukee’s First Stage Receives COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Award

The 2020 War On Christmas?

Evers announces ornaments for Capitol 'holiday' tree. Will Republicans convene to condemn this?

High Court Reviews Evers’ Emergency Powers

6 months after killing governor’s Safer-At-Home order, state Supreme Court to rule on his mask mandate.

UW System Campuses Moving Classes Online

UWM among many campuses making change after Thanksgiving.

Lawsuit Seeks to Invalidate Votes in Milwaukee County

Suit uses anonymous sources to allege voter fraud.

Hospitals, Nursing Homes Facing Staff Shortages

When healthcare workers contract COVID-19 it exacerbates existing staff shortages.

UWM to shift mostly online after Thanksgiving break

State Gives Food Banks $10 Million

Agencies like the Hunger Task Force have seen demand go up 70% during pandemic.

Gov. Evers Announces “Hope”Theme for 2020 Student Crafted Holiday Ornaments

Spread of COVID-19 Accelerating

Hospital systems are being pushed close to their limits.

GOP Donors That Fought Evers’ Health Orders Catch COVID-19

Billionaire couple Dick and Liz Uihlein have tested positive for COVID-19.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Executive Order 94, Advises Wisconsinites to Stay Home to Save Lives

Gov. Evers and DHS Ask Wisconsinites to Celebrate Holidays Safely

Avoiding in-person gatherings with those outside your household will slow the spread of COVID-19

Record 7,497 New COVID-19 Cases As Hospital Capacity Dwindles

58 deaths pushes 30-day average to 33.57

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce Additional $10 Million for Food Security Initiative

Hospitals Urgently Need Plasma from Recovered COVID-19 Patients

Resources are being stretched thin as healthcare workers battle the latest surge.

DHS Adds “Critically High” Category to Disease Activity Dashboard Showing Impact of COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, DHS launches new features on its COVID-19 data pages

AFP-WI Urges Governor Evers to Reject DPI’s Budget Request

Controlled Substances Board to Hear Testimony from Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement on Dangerous Drug Activity

‘This Crisis is Urgent,’ Gov. Evers Warns

State could see 5,000 deaths by January 1 if people don’t change behavior, stay at home, wear masks.

Gov. Evers Calls for Unity, Working Together, Signs Executive Order Advising Wisconsinites to Stay Home

New COVID-19 response legislation to be announced in the coming days

Legislator Pushes Illegal Election of Trump

Committee chair wants to order electors to ignore state vote and give Trump the state’s electoral votes.

Governor Evers To Deliver Statewide COVID-19 Address Tuesday Night

Full address now available.

Pandemic Surges as Courts Tie Evers’ Hands

Federal coronavirus task force says Wisconsin needs more comprehensive strategy.

Can Evers, Republicans Mend Fences?

Their first two years weren't very cooperative. But that might change with a new Legislature.

Governor Evers, Commissioner Afable, and Secretary-Designee Palm Urge Wisconsinites to Shop for Health Plans Available during Open Enrollment

Purple Wisconsin Still Has Dark Red Legislature

Republican legislators continue to win big with minority of state's vote.

New Groundwater Standards Proposed

State officials recommend standards for 16 PFAS chemicals and 6 pesticides.

Wisconsin Reacts To Biden Victory

Gov. Evers says "we're returning kindness, respect, and compassion back to the White House."

8% of State’s Prisoners Have COVID-19

1,703 active cases and 6,781 inmates in quarantine or isolation.

WEC Will Retire Half of Oak Creek Power Plant

1,800 megawatt plant will be replaced with clean energy, natural gas.

Racine Art Museum Awarded COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant

Racine, WI November _, 2020

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on District Court of Appeals Decision on Public Gatherings Limits, Encourages Wisconsinites to Stay Home

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Announced as COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Recipient

Stay Home to Reduce COVID-19 Spread, Evers Says

New study shows that reducing contact and travel is effective in curtailing transmission.

Gov. Evers Announces Cultural Organization Grant Awardees

State Supreme Court Won’t Hear COVID-19 Capacity Case

The high court refused a petition by the governor to hear case on order limiting public gathering.

19 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals there were so many other winners and losers.

Free, rapid-results COVID-19 tests available for community at UW-Milwaukee

UW System to lead massive surge testing effort for Wisconsin

Federal push is first using Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 tests

Conservation voters crucial in preserving veto power

Democracy Won

Biden Lead in State Helped by Key Counties

Biden wins 77% of Dane County; Trump margin in Ozaukee, Waukesha counties lower than in 2016.

No Veto-Proof Majority for Republican Legislators

They flipped two of three seats needed to get two-thirds majority in Senate.

Republicans Alienating Youth Vote

College voter suppression in Wisconsin, other states could lose those voters forever.

WILL Amicus: Gov. Evers’s Emergency Declarations Threaten Separation of Powers

WILL files amicus in original action before Wisconsin Supreme Court

State Prison COVID Cases Up 31%

Increase of 1,033 in one week, a new record.

Trump Courts Kenosha Again

The country "is very well united,” he tells large crowd at Kenosha regional airport.

Gov. Evers Invests $10 Million in Wisconsin Nonprofits

Grants support nonprofit organizations providing critical services as COVID-19 continues surge in Wisconsin

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

Gov. Evers, DSPS Secretary-designee Crim Announce Wisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Awarded Nearly $2 Million Grant

Trump Has Weakened 125 Environmental Rules

Many have been wiped out entirely, analysis finds. 40 more rollbacks planned.

Evers Asks High Court to Review COVID Rules

As lower courts flip flop on bar and restaurant restrictions he wants Supreme Court to step in.

Corrections Officials Reveal COVID-19 Deaths

5 deaths in first such report; 20% of state’s prison inmates have disease.

Big Crowd for Trump in Green Bay

Supporters chant “Superman” as Trump brags of his recovery from COVID-19.

Republican Superspreaders

Trump and Pence hold rally after rally in battleground states. No masks required.

State Officials Predict Worsening Outbreak With No Behavior Changes

Weekly totals for cases, hospitalizations and deaths all set all-time highs.

Rep. Bowen Statement on Continued Republican Inaction on Criminal Justice Reform

“It’s Time to Create Lasting Change”

Appeals Court Hears MacIver Institute Case Against Evers

The MacIver Institute argued before appeals court first amendment rights were violated.

DWD Employee Linda Preysz Receives Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award

DWD also recognizes Honorable Mention recipient Geraldine Perry

250K Absentee Ballots Still Not Returned in Wisconsin

It's now too late to mail them, elections commission administrator said.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin National Guard to Assist Election Officials on Election Day

State Journal Says Fitzgerald “Willing to Let Wisconsinites Die”

Gov. Evers, DHS Secretary-designee Palm Announce Expansion of Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Community Testing Efforts

Is Trump a Problem for Down Ballot Republicans?

If he is, Wisconsin's gerrymandered districts could soften the blow.

Vos Might Consider COVID-19 Legislation

The Assembly Speaker is 'open' to a second COVID-19 relief bill, if there is no federal bill.

State Supreme Court Hearing Challenge to Governor’s Emergency Powers

Conservative petitioner donated $20,000 to Justice Rebecca Bradley in 2016.

Neal Plotkin Announces Endorsement from Governor Tony Evers

Evers sees Plotkin as focused on representation, being strong advocate

State’s Polluted Drinking Water Causing Cancer?

Report finds nitrate pollution may cause cancer, birth problems, up to $80 million per year in medical costs.

President Must ‘Help Guide Us’ Mayor Declares

Addressing Press Club, urges more federal aid and clear message: "Wear the damn mask!"

Could Vos Be Tossed Out By Voters?

His handling of pandemic blasted by opposition groups.

64 Deaths, 5,262 New COVID-19 Cases

Wisconsin set new records for cases, hospitalizations and deaths.

AG Opinion Issued Regarding 2011 Wisconsin Act 21

October 27, 2020

Will Black, Latinx and Young Voters Turn Out?

Three groups are working hard -- and spending big -- to turn out these voters.

Vos Hit By Surge of Outside Spending

In last week outside groups spent nearly $280,000 against him. Foxconn issue in play?

Republicans Refuse to Work Across the Aisle

Evers Recall Effort Fails

Organizer says recall fell short of 668,000 signatures required.

Gov. Evers Announces HARIBO to Begin Work on Pleasant Prairie Factory

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts Expand in Wisconsin

DHS Lead Policy Advisor Keeps the Spotlight on Eliminating Lead Dangers

False Claims Frustrate Efforts to Fight Pandemic

Conspiracy theories, misinformation, attacks on health officials could make us sicker.

Appeals Court Blocks State Restaurant, Bar Rules

Court says appeal against Evers’ restrictions by Tavern League will likely succeed.

Election Officials Can’t Require Masks At Polls

State Elections Commission says this would constitute a new requirement for voting.

Neal Plotkin Statement on Alberta Darling’s Comments Regarding Legislative Inactivity

Darling stated, “We don’t need to come in.”

GOP Made It Harder to Vote in Wisconsin

Especially for Black voters.

Sen. Carpenter: Prescription Drug Task Force Recommendations a Great Step Forward for Wisconsin

WILL Asks Judge to Decide on Merits in Lawsuit Challenging Gov. Evers’s Emergency Declarations

Critical questions remain before the court on emergency powers

All Utilities Can’t Disconnect Service Until Spring

New moratorium bars shutting off water, power and heat.

Record 1,230 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19

Active hospitalizations grow 265% in two months.

Carpenter Statement on Legislative Republicans’ Decision to Boycott Legislative Session

Vos Makes Appointments to Racial Disparities Task Force

This, after the speaker refused to hold a session on racial justice legislation.

Alternate Care Facility Admits First Patient

As Wisconsin sets record for COVID-19 hospitalizations, overflow facility in West Allis accepts patients.

Why Foxconn Won’t Leave Wisconsin

It's spent hundreds of millions and gained nothing. Why not fold up its tent and leave?

New Data Dashboard Displays Health Impact of COVID-19 by Race and Ethnicity

Data shows communities of color are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19

Gov. Evers, DHS Report Highest Single-Day COVID-19 Death Count, First Patient Admitted to Alternate Care Facility at Wisconsin State Fair Park

Evers Ad Responds to Recall Effort

Law allows target of recall to raise unlimited funds. Ad touts his handling of pandemic.

Peaceful Transfer of Power is the American Way

Wisconsin Losing War Against COVID-19

Both on the health and economic front, harder hit than most states. Why?

Appeal Challenges Evers’ Bar Restaurant Limits

District court upheld governor’s restrictions. Lawsuit asks appeals court to overturn ruling.

43% of Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Cases Have Come in Past Month

Menominee County now has worst outbreak in state, Milwaukee County falls to 12th all time.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Tax Relief for Wisconsin Taxpayers

Sales and use taxes from out-of-state retailers and marketplace providers results in more than $250 million in tax relief targeted toward lower and middle-income taxpayers

QAnon Spreads to Rural Wisconsin

Its baseless theories about Democratic Satan worshippers creep into the state.

How to Avoid Election Misinformation

The best defense from rumors, hoaxes, propaganda is knowing the truth.

Evers Recall Effort Claims Enough Signatures

But organizer won’t give exact number, brags about misleading the media.

Gov. Evers Provides Update on Investments made in Public Health, Emergency Response, and Economic Stabilization

Administration continues to prioritize Wisconsin communities in COVID-19 pandemic response

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Winnebago County Circuit Court

Fitzgerald Leadership Turning Wisconsin Into Failed State

Judge Restores Restaurant, Bar Restrictions

Temporary order by judge ending statewide limits is overruled by another judge.

Voters and Election Officials Push Forward

“Tremendous turnout.” State-wide more than 785,000 election ballots already turned in.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Denial of Temporary Injunction Request for State’s Public Gathering Limits

Will Evers Run for Second Term?

He’s had no time to think about that, he says. Why his reelection won’t be easy.

Demand a Joint Vos and Evers Virus Plan

Stop playing politics. Pass a pandemic plan with wide scale testing, rigorous tracing.

“Think I’m Doing This for My Health?”

Trump comes to Janesville. "We win Wisconsin, we win the whole ballgame."

Waukesha County Exec Has COVID-19

Paul Farrow tested positive, has mild symptoms. He opposed Evers' mask mandate.

Trump Can’t Distract from his Failed COVID-19 Response in Wisconsin

Mask Mandate Targeted by Another Conservative Lawsuit

New lawsuit filed this week by Heartland Institute board member.

Fitzgerald Statement on Evers’ Misleading Political Ad

Who Will Care For You?

The state’s caregiver workforce faces a crisis of low wages and high turnover.

Celebrate Wisconsin’s Working Forests During Forest Products Week

Enough is enough: The time has come for all-virtual schooling

Governor Tony Evers presents the 2020 Governor’s Service Awards

Coal Must Go

The Governor’s Climate Task Force must stand up to utility executives.

Gov. Evers, PSC, WEDC Announce Six Communities Selected for Broadband Connectors Pilot Program

How Republicans Screwed Themselves

Opposition to mask mandate by GOP is bad law and very bad politics.

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves $73 million for Key Projects

State Prisons See Biggest Weekly Outbreak

Positive cases up 41%, by 662 cases, in one week.

Judge Jack Dávila launches campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 1

Judge Blocks Evers Rule on Restaurants, Bars

Temporarily blocks health order’s capacity limits in response to Tavern League suit.

College Possible Milwaukee Names Kellie J. Sigh as Executive Director

Sigh committed to addressing the “degree divide” impacting Milwaukee’s youth

Local governments receive almost $130 million in quarterly transportation aid

Republicans Have ‘Blood On Their Hands”

Evers signals he will ignore Legislative restriction, challenges GOP to present their pandemic plan.

State Awarding Grants to 10,000 Small Businesses

Round II of “We’re All In” grants will give each business $5,000.

Supreme Court May End Affordable Care

Killing the ACA is one reason Republicans are rushing to appoint Amy Coney Barrett to the court

More Than 205,000 Wisconsin Households to Receive Additional October FoodShare Benefits in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Maximum amounts of benefits increased by federal government on October 1

Gov. Evers, DCF Secretary Amundson Announce $50 Million for Additional Child Care Counts Payments for Early Care and Education

GOP Legislators In Rules Standoff With Evers

Republican resolution requires Evers' health restrictions on public gatherings to get committee approval.

Third Ward Restaurant Dandan Reopens

Plus: downtown coffee shop goes Scandinavian. And Crafty Cow's ghost kitchen.

Pence Can’t Distract from Trump’s Failed COVID-19 Response in Wisconsin

Former lawmakers to go ‘On the Issues’ for virtual bipartisan conversation on redistricting, Oct. 13

Foxconn Won’t Get State Tax Credits

State informs company it must revise contract or there will be no tax credits awarded.

Campaign Launched to Retain Jon Richards as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

Richards was appointed to Branch 30 by Governor Evers last month

With no plan of their own, Republicans play politics with state’s COVID response

WILL Pledges Appeal in Lawsuit Challenging Governor Evers’s Emergency Declarations

Judge denies WILL’s motion for injunction

Nursing Homes Help Cause Hospital Bed Shortage

Homes with COVID-19 outbreak can’t accept hospital patients ready to transition.

Pandemic Slams State’s Working Women

Much higher unemployment than men, as many taking care of kids at home.

Court Upholds Evers Mask Mandate

St. Croix County judge says Evers has power to do this and Legislature can overthrow it.

Wisconsin Conservation Voters celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day

GOP Once Bypassed Governor on Redistricting

That was in 1960s and high court struck it down. Will we see repeat of this battle next year?

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Circuit Court Decision Leaving Public Health Emergency Intact

Please Legislate, Democrats Ask State Senate

They call on Republican leaders to come back in session, deal with crisis state faces.

Caregivers Need Better Pay, Support, Report Finds

Evers' task force recommends legislation and investments to help state's caregivers.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Winnebago County Circuit Court

Look for the Alternative Fuel Corridor Signs on I-94

GOP Legislators Attack Evers’ New Restrictions

But Republicans have proposed zero plans for dealing with the coronavirus.

Public Hearing is Necessary before Striking down COVID Strategy

Milwaukee Enforcing Existing Capacity Restrictions Over Lower State Limits

Health Department determines its order is more restrictive, superseding blanket 25% restriction.

Evers’ Order Punishes Small Business, Says WMC

But Milwaukee will enforce its own capacity restrictions, with many bars and restaurants at 50%

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address on Public Gatherings Limit and Encourages Wisconsinites to Stay Home

Wisconsin DMV adds Saturday hours in Milwaukee

Locations, hours and safety measures improve opportunity to get identification needed to vote

WHEDA CEO Works for the Underrepresented

Joaquín Altoro decided early in his career he wanted to be the 'Banker of the Underrepresented.'

Gov. Evers Grants Nine More Pardons

Law Enforcement, Protesters Play Cat-Mouse Game After Mensah Decision

March from Downtown to Mayfair Mall blocked repeatedly by National Guard, Sheriffs, Police.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department will continue to enforce the Moving Milwaukee Forward Safely Order as written

Not Many Approve of Ron Johnson

What did we learn from new Marquette Poll? Not a lot. But how about those Rojo numbers?

District Attorney Won’t Charge Tosa Police Officer

Chisholm declines. But investigator hired by Wauwatosa recommends officer be fired.

Statement from Mayor Dennis McBride

October 7, 2020

“This Is Going To Get Worse Before It Gets Better” Says Top Health Official

New records for actively hospitalized and newly admitted.

The Republican Death Squad

Why won’t Vos and Fitzgerald support measures to contain the state’s pandemic surge?

Wisconsin National Guard mobilized to support civil authorities in Wauwatosa

Due to Increased Hospitalizations in the Fox Valley, Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin State Fair Park Alternate Care Facility to Accept COVID-19 Patients October 14

Record COVID-19 surges throughout the state increases pressure on Wisconsin health systems

Officials Prepping State Fair Park Care Facility

Hospitalization surge in COVID cases pushes northeast Wisconsin hospitals to their limits.

Amid major national developments, new Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin voter preferences holding steady in presidential race

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

40% of Kettle Moraine Inmates Have COVID-19

1,612 positive coronavirus tests in state prisons since the beginning of the pandemic.

It is Time for Scott Fitzgerald to Resign

State High Court Rules Legislature Can Represent State

Dallet dissent calls it “shocking” to allow Legislature to take over attorney general’s role.

Pandemic Creates Plague of Evictions

11,600 in Houston, 4,000 in Milwaukee. CDC aims to curb them.

Wisconsin’s Legislature Laziest in U.S.?

Other states with full-time legislators have met 18 times more frequently than in Wisconsin.

Plaintiffs Harmed By Mask Order, Lawyer Argues

Conservative group asks court to end Evers mandate as state's COVID-19 cases soar.

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Governor Evers’ Actions to Protect Public Health

Evers Restricts Bar, Restaurant Capacity

All public, indoor facilities cannot exceed 25% of capacity. Order runs through November 6th.

Youth Voter Turnout May Decide 2020 Election

Study says voters aged 18-29 could have more impact in Wisconsin than any state. Will they turn out?

Gov. Evers Directs Department of Health Services to Limit Indoor Public Gatherings

3 New COVID-19 Test Sites Include Miller Park

City opening new ones as National Guard testing sites will close October 17th.

Second round of We’re All In Grants will provide $50 million more for small businesses

State aims to assist businesses still facing impacts of COVID-19

Gov. Evers Invests Additional $100 Million in Wisconsin Small Businesses and Economic Stabilization

Investments include second round of We’re All In Grants and investments in tourism, entertainment, and cultural venues

Scott Fitzgerald Not Doing his Job

Why Should Court End Mask Mandate, Judge Asks

Legislature has power to end Evers mandate, he notes, why should court usurp that right?

DNR Asking For Public Input On Wisconsin PFAS Action Plan

Gov. Evers Announces nearly $50 million in COVID-19 Support for Wisconsinites

$47 million includes support for child care, healthcare navigators, food security, and energy and rental assistance

Rep. Robyn Vining Emphasizes the Severity of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

4 Reasons Legislature Won’t Reconvene

Haven’t met since April, won’t return this year. Republicans explain why.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Fond du Lac County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Pierce County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Portage County Circuit Court

Eric Holder Meets With State Redistricting Commission

Republicans attack commission, accuse it of being a partisan ploy.

Evers Urges Citizens, Practice COVID Safety

As cases surge, governor has given up on GOP legislators, urges people to stay home, wear masks.

Wisconsin Economy Shrinks at Unprecedented Rate

State sees biggest quarterly drop in recorded history.

DSPS Secretary-designee Dawn Crim Joins Cap Times Ideas Fest and Wisconsin Leadership Summit, Launches Agency Diversity Initiative

Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread

The lieutenant governor says people need to exercise caution heading into cold weather.

EPA Unveils New Lead Regulations

But critics say allowable lead levels for drinking water are too high.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of World War II Veteran Sgt. Duane O. Cole

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor former State Representative Dr. Jacob (Doc) Hines

Gov. Evers Announces COVID-19 Information and Resources Website Receives International Award

Judge Blocks Release Of Business COVID-19 Data

Business lobby sued to stop state from releasing what businesses have COVID-19 cases.

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Stay Home and Stay Safe

Gov. Evers, Secretary-designee Palm Issue Order to Expand Healthcare Workforce

Is Wisconsin Manufacturing Recovering?

It could be. A new report suggests a delicate recovery is underway.

The Decline of Wisconsin’s Republican Party

A conservative and Republican writer offers a scathing inside look. Not pretty.

With Surge in Cases, DHS Launches New COVID-19 Data and Mitigation Strategies to Aid Local Communities

DHS launches new data about disease activity, hospital capacity, cases among children, and percent positive by test, as well as mitigation strategies guidance

Avoid Public Gatherings, Evers Urges People

Governor warns pandemic spiking, “a crisis — virus is everywhere,” says top health official.

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes, DHS, and UW Population Health Institute Announce Just Recovery Initiative to Address Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Wisconsin’s Communities of Color

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Health Equity Council

Is Robin Vos Scared of Voters?

Republican legislators condemn Evers' mask mandate, but won’t override it as the law allows. Why?

People’s Maps Commission Plans First Hearing

State commission seeks to end gerrymandering, Thursday is first of 8 hearings across Wisconsin.

Lawsuit Seeks End to State Mask Order

Conservative group files motion for temporary injunction. Circuit Court will hold October 5 hearing.

WILL Files Motion for Immediate Injunction in Lawsuit Challenging Governor Evers’s Emergency Declaration

Motion for immediate relief comes after Governor Evers extends emergency

Courts To Decide Governors’ Emergency Powers

Republicans oppose Evers’ mask mandate, want courts to restrict longtime power of governors.

Wisconsin Has More People in ICU With COVID-19 Than Canada

Canada has six times more people than our state, but a much lower rate of new cases.

99% of Unemployment Calls to DWD Unanswered

38.3 million calls regarding unemployment insurance weren't answered.

Milwaukee Unemployment Higher than National Average

County slightly higher, but city well above national average.

Taylor Measure Calling for Early Release of Wisconsin Inmates Adopted by Board

Wisconsin Needs More Contact Tracers

State likely needs an additional 8,000 tracers to respond to COVID-19 spread.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin’s Firefighters

What You Need to Know About Rent and Eviction

Raphael Ramos, of Legal Action of Wisconsin, answers your questions.

Film Details Disenfranchisement in Wisconsin

Documentary chronicles the human cost of gerrymandering.

Did Pompeo Violate Federal Law With Visit?

The secretary of state's visit to the state capitol may have broken law against his office engaging in domestic political activities.

Gov. Evers Announces $8.3 Million for COVID-19 Testing at Wisconsin’s Private, Non-Profit, and Tribal Colleges and Universities

Maintenance is Nearly 70% of State Parks Capital Budget

DNR requesting $69 million for maintenance and repairs.

Evers Appointment Shakes Up Judicial Race

Schwantes drops out of circuit court race, endorses Evers' appointee Jon Richards.

Vos, Fitzgerald Appeal Election Deadlines

Federal court ruling extended deadlines for online registration and counting absentee ballots.

Republican Senators Convene to Pass the Buck

State’s College Towns Top U.S. Pandemic List

Wisconsin has 6 of nation’s 20 metro areas with most COVID-19 cases in past two weeks.

Republicans Fight Evers Mask Order

Emergency order “obviously illegal,” Evers a “lawless governor,” Vos declares.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $4 million Available in Loans to Aid Kenosha Businesses

Businesses may receive up to $50,000 for clean-up, restoration, and repair costs

Record Number of People Hospitalized with COVID-19

Cases hit an all-time high in early September, now hospitalizations are catching up.

Governor Evers Violates State Law Again with Third COVID Emergency Declaration

WILL sued Governor Evers in Polk County in August over second COVID emergency

Evers Declares New Health Emergency, Extends Mask Mandate

Scheduled to expire September 28th, mandate now runs to November 21st.

Gov. Evers Declares New Public Health Emergency Due to Campus Outbreaks, Issues New Face Coverings Order

Gov. Evers Appoints Jon Richards and Reyna Morales to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court