Content referencing Tony Evers - Page 20
State Supreme Court Ruling Reinforces Gerrymandering
Letting Prehn stay on DNR board overrides the will of all voters in the state.
Jul 1st, 2022 by Matt Rothschild
Evers Announces $30 Million for Workforce Projects
Additional funding for training, transportation, etc. includes $14.2 million for metro area.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
VISIT Milwaukee Has New Plan To Drive Tourism
Strategy includes Milwaukee-focused TV show, traveling visitor center and more.
Jun 30th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
State Supreme Court Says Natural Resources Board Member Can Stay
Legislature won't okay Evers appointee to replace Fred Prehn so Prehn won’t step down.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Anti-Abortion Groups Want To Tighten 1849 Ban
Seek to end 19th century law’s exception to protect life of a mother.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Kaul, Evers Sue to Challenge 1849 Abortion Ban
Suit says 1849 law superseded by later laws, names GOP legislative leaders as defendants.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Small Business Owners Grill Democratic Senate Candidates
Forums in Madison, Milwaukee show some differences among US Senate hopefuls.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Out-Of-State Abortion Providers Will Help Wisconsin Patients
Clinics in Illinois, Minnesota get ready for huge influx of patients from other states.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Republican Candidates Attack Tim Michels
Michels doesn’t attend GOP gubernatorial debate. Kleefisch, Nicholson, Ramthun all blast him.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Inside Komatsu Mining’s Massive New Harbor District Campus
P&H parent company swaps a ribbon cutting for a tree planting in opening new factory.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Clinician Says Abortion Ruling Hurts Patients in Poverty
A Milwaukee clinician said her patients are "already at a disadvantage."
Jun 27th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Gas-Tax Holiday Isn’t Likely in Wisconsin
Biden proposes federal gas tax holiday. But a pause on state's gas tax is unlikely.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Evers Offers Clemency For Doctors Prosecuted for Providing Abortions
Governor made commitment during keynote speech of the state Democratic Party Convention.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Questions Linger Over Post-Roe Landscape in Wisconsin
Is the state's abortion ban from 1849 enforceable? Is abortion the first right, thought protected, to be repealed?
Jun 26th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
State Leaders React to Overturning of Roe
Republicans celebrate, Democrats say they are ‘heartbroken’
Jun 25th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Democratic Senate Candidates Support Ending Filibuster
Leading candidates also discuss support for healthcare expansion.
Jun 24th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
High court ends constitutional right to abortion.
Jun 24th, 2022 by WPR Staff
State GOP Lawmakers Reject Special Session on Abortion
GOP-controlled Senate adjourned in 15 seconds a special session to repeal 1849 law banning abortion.
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Poll Shows Ron Johnson Trails Three Democrats, Evers Leads GOP Challengers
MU poll also shows Michels/Kleefisch in virtual tie in GOP primary for governor.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
How Wisconsin’s Parole System Works
Critiques of an ‘ancient’ system shake up the parole commission and the governor’s race.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Which Democrat Can Beat Ron Johnson?
That may be the most important question for Democratic voters. And the answer?
Jun 20th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Record Number of Legislators Retiring
At least 31 incumbents, one quarter of state Legislature retiring, highest since 1942.
Jun 20th, 2022 by Howard Hardee
Democrats Offer Climate Change, Green Jobs Package
Two Milwaukee legislators will travel state this summer to learn how people affected by climate crisis.
Jun 17th, 2022 by Henry Redman
MPS Literacy Coach Films Reading Series Across Wisconsin
Dannette Justus films readings of children's books at interesting locations and Wisconsin landmarks.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
Gov. Evers Visits Garden Homes Neighborhood
Governor takes walking tour of north side neighborhood, discusses violence prevention.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Could Sleepy State Office Nix Wisconsin’s Pick for President?
GOP candidate for Secretary of State says job gives veto power over presidential election.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Bill Lueders
Democratic Group Buys $9.8 Million In TV Ads
Democratic Governors Association spent $13.4 million in 2018 to back Evers, attack Walker.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Kleefisch, Nicholson Promise Overhaul of UW Regents
GOP challengers for governor promise to recall, replace Evers’ 9 appointees to the board.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Will Trump Backing Hurt Tim Michels?
Republican could have been strong mainstream candidate; this connects him to a cult.
Jun 13th, 2022 by John Torinus
Open Meetings For Scaled-Down Stadium Interchange
WisDOT meetings Tuesday, Wednesday for public comments on diverging-diamond design.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
House Districts’ Maps Protect Incumbents
State's 8 congressional districts typically won by incumbents, resulting in long tenure.
Jun 13th, 2022 by Steven Walters
In a First, Women To Lead UW Regents
Karen Walsh elected president, Amy Blumenfeld Bogost the VP of UW System board.
Jun 11th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
LGBTQ+ Community Celebrates Pride Amidst Rising Political Attacks
Gov. Evers commits to fight 'Don't Say Gay' bills and other legislation at Pride event.
Jun 10th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Evers Calls Special Session To Overturn 1849 Abortion Ban
Kleefisch urges Republican legislators to reject special session.
Jun 9th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
High Court Okays Release of COVID-19 Workplace Data
Health officials can identify employers having outbreaks, WI Supreme Court rules.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee
Little known programs help you pay water and street lighting fee or even your mortgage.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Grothman, Gallagher Face No Opponents
Only Wisconsin congressional districts without a Democrat on the ballot.
Jun 8th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Investigation Continues in ’Targeted Killing’ of Judge
Accused killer’s list of targets included Gov. Evers, Mitch McConnell, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Third Worst State for Pollution Disparities
Report by environmental advocacy group analyzes racial disparities in exposure to air pollution.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
‘Telling The Truth’ Led to Knudson Resignation
Republican elections commissioner refused to support election conspiracy theories. It cost him the support of the party.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Democrats Challenge Michels Nomination Papers in Governor’s Race
The challenge seeks to block businessman Tim Michels from getting on the primary ballot.
Jun 6th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Michels Says He “Didn’t Promise Anything” for Trump’s Endorsement
But won't say Biden won Wisconsin.
Jun 5th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Lincoln Hills ‘Staffing Crisis’ Causing Confinement, Deteriorating Behaviors
New report finds worsening attitudes at troubled facility.
Jun 4th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
State Increasing Funding for Broadband Internet Access
A total of $125 million in grants is available to increase internet access around the state.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
State Democrats Push Legislation Changing Gun Laws
Republicans have stymied all previous attempts by Gov. Evers and Democratic legislators.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Trump Endorses Tim Michels for Governor
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has now lost out on two major endorsements.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
UW System President Wants Tuition Freeze Extended
New system leader Jay Rothman will recommend extension to the UW Board of Regents.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Gableman Election Review $220,500 Over Budget
Partisan election review has cost taxpayers nearly $900,000, largely due to lawsuits.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Henry Redman
Do More Guns Mean More Killings?
All the data, global, national and in Wisconsin, tells a similar story.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Another Judge Rejects Challenge to 2020 Election Grants
State law didn’t prohibit grants from Mark Zuckerberg-funded non-profit, judge rules.
Jun 1st, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Republicans Want More Guns
Party convention document opposes background checks, red flag laws, supports open and concealed carry without permits.
May 30th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Vos Doing Doors, Faces Challenger
Assembly Speaker's Republican primary challenger called Vos a 'treasonous traitor.'
May 30th, 2022 by Steven Walters
The NRA Loves Ron Johnson
Wisconsin U.S. Senator has gotten $1.3 million in donations, just behind Mitch McConnell.
May 30th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Gerrymandering For Personal Gain
Republican redistricting put Fitzgerald brothers in separate congressional districts. Democrats put them back together again.
May 29th, 2022 by Peter Cameron
Rep. Deb Andraca Ran To Change Gun Laws
Recent mass shootings a reminder that gun control laws have gone nowhere in Wisconsin.
May 26th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
State Democrats Push Gun Restrictions After Texas Shootings
Kaul calls for law requiring background checks and preventing sale of 'ghost guns.'
May 25th, 2022 by Rob Mentzer
Schools Face Financial Feast and Famine
MPS, other districts flush with federal cash, but face long-term financial shortfalls, report finds.
May 25th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
Godlewski Crafts ‘Common Sense’ Campaign
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate stresses ‘kitchen table’ issues and abortion rights.
May 24th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Who’s the Real Outsider for Governor?
Almost every candidate claims to be. But who really, actually is?
May 23rd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing
ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.
May 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Chided For Opposing Restaurant Aid
Senator’s opposition helps kill federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
May 23rd, 2022 by Christina Lieffring
Controversy Over Parole Is Rare
Issue facing Evers is rare, as most state prison inmates must serve 100% of their sentence.
May 23rd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Republican Convention Endorses No One For Governor
Rebecca Kleefisch falls just short of 60% of votes needed for party endorsement.
May 22nd, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Sees Growing Mental Health Crisis For Children
Experts say isolation, lack of coping mechanisms leading to more emergency room visits.
May 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs
Long-term care facilities face a shortage of workers. New nursing assistants would recieve on the job training.
May 19th, 2022 by Hope Kirwan
Officials Should Oppose Health Care Merger
Merger of Advocate Aurora and Atrium Health won't improve care but will increase prices.
May 19th, 2022 by John Torinus
Democrats Must Listen to Rural Wisconsin
Evers and Baldwin have shown the way, winning some rural areas.
May 16th, 2022 by Bill Kaplan
UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor
Board of Regents unanimously approves her to succeed Rebecca Blank.
May 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Michels Leads Kleefisch In New Poll
Recently announced candidate in GOP primary for governor 1% ahead of Kleefisch; most voters still "not sure" who to support.
May 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Gwen Moore Discusses Her Abortion
One of few woman in Congress to talk frankly about the days before Roe, an era that may soon return.
May 16th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Rallies in State Defend Roe V. Wade
Protests in blue and red cities, at state Capitol, in Sauk City and Village of Walworth defend abortion rights.
May 16th, 2022 by Christina Lieffring
Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?
Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.
May 16th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Evers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife
Governor asks parole board to reverse parole for Douglas Balsewicz, who killed his wife in 1997.
May 13th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
State Prisons Face Staffing Crisis
State prisons have staff attrition rates as high as 40%.
May 12th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
Judge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements
Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.
May 11th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education
NWSP, State, Wiegand to redevelop N. 27th St. building, create west side community hub.
May 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
‘Day Without Child Care’ Dramatizes Issue
Wisconsin among 25 states that participates in event pushing better pay for workers, more affordable care.
May 10th, 2022 by Christina Lieffring
Milwaukee Strikes Out In WHEDA Awards
Not one new city project won tax credits in latest round of WHEDA awards.
May 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
DOJ Releases Police Use-of-Force Data
Information from 96% of state’s law enforcement agencies shows how and when force used.
May 10th, 2022 by Henry Redman
State Cites Progress Fixing Unemployment System
Department of Workforce Development now paying 84% of claims within three days.
May 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
No Good Options For County Transit
Facing huge shortfall, MCTS can only balance budget with harmful or unpopular changes, report finds.
May 9th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Tour Touts Economic Recovery Efforts
Governor and cabinet secretaries travel to cities in western Wisconsin.
May 9th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties
Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.
May 9th, 2022 by Steven Walters
Chisholm Hiring 15 New Prosecutors
District Attorney aims to clear backlog of criminal cases.
May 8th, 2022 by Brady Carlson
Wisconsin Public Defenders Badly Short Staffed
It could take years to work through a case backlog with current staffing levels.
May 5th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
Evers Appoints 3 New UW Board of Regents Members
But will Republican Legislature approve the nominees?
May 5th, 2022 by Henry Redman
Evers, Governors Demand Federal Abortion Rights Bill
Evers leads 17 Democratic governors pushing Congress to take action.
May 4th, 2022 by Erik Gunn
Kaul Says State’s 1849 Abortion Ban May Not Be Enforceable
Predicts lawsuits and says Department of Justice won’t enforce ban.
May 4th, 2022 by Laurel White
Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards
Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.
May 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big
Green group has spent $3.85 million since 2010, mostly for Democratic candidates.
May 2nd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
The 161 Executive Orders of Gov. Evers
Seizing a way to dramatize his political philosophy, and giving opponents campaign issues.
May 2nd, 2022 by Steven Walters
Wisconsin Planted 9M Trees in 2021
Gov. Evers' pledged 75 million by 2030 as part of global initiative.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Evers Allocating $20 Million For Affordable Housing Projects
Program could move 17 Milwaukee projects from rendering to reality.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Tim Michels Is No Political ‘Outsider’
Candidate for governor has long record of political donations, lobbying, state contracts.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Ruth Conniff
Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll
Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Shawn Johnson
How Do City, State Rank In Gun Homicides?
Guns in household less of a factor than a state’s legal restrictions.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Bruce Thompson
Barnes, Nelson Argue Over I-94 Expansion
Could it be an issue in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate?
Apr 26th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs
Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
State Expects $3.8 Billion Surplus
Moving toward strongest financial position in 50 years.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Deneen Smith
Look Out For Tim Michels
He could shake up the Republican primary for governor
Apr 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
