Content referencing Tony Evers - Page 10
State Officials Celebrate $49 Million Tech Hub Investment
Sen. Baldwin and Gov. Evers visit MATC to tout huge impact on state's jobs and economy.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Harris to Visit Milwaukee as Wisconsin Delegates Pledge Support
All eight Milwaukee-area delegates are said to have pledged support for Harris.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Gov. Evers Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris
Says he's 'excited' to endorse her and she can beat Donald Trump in race for president.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Democrats Praise Biden, Endorse Harris
Praise for job well done by president and throwing support to Vice President.
Jul 22nd, 2024 by Ruth Conniff
Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair
Wisconsin families with loved ones who died or are still in the prison system share how their pain turned into advocacy
Jul 18th, 2024 by Jonah Beleckis
Five Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC
Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
National Media Discovers Mayor Johnson
Gaining lots of positive press during RNC, now talking of running for governor.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Addresses Security, Firearms Ahead of RNC Day 1
Mayor Johnson confident about city's security plan at morning press conference.
Jul 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Trump
Leaders condemn violence against Trump and call for country to unite
Jul 14th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee-Area Bars Can Stay Open Until 4 a.m. During RNC
Monday night through early Friday morning will see taverns in 14 counties serving until the sun comes up.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down
6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?
Jul 10th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools
Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Wisconsin Supreme Court Limits Legislature’s Authority To Block Governor
6-1 decision rules that legislators wrongly blocked DNR stewardship funding.
Jul 7th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
‘I’m Staying in the Race’ Says Biden At Madison Rally
Biden's fifth visit to Wisconsin this year comes on critical weekend for his campaign
Jul 5th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Counting the Lies By Trump
The other side of his debate with Joe Biden.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Dora Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat
Drake wins first of two races to replace Lena Taylor. Election has attempted disruptions.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Wins $49 Million Tech Hub Grant
With a focus on personalized medicine, officials say grant will create thousands of jobs, billions in investment.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday
State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Disability Rights Wisconsin Faces Huge Funding Cut
Federal funding for victim advocacy program slashed.
Jun 30th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate
State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.
Jun 29th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS
Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Elections Commission Says Vos Recall Organizers Submitted Enough Signatures
But signatures are from his old district, which leaves legal questions about that to resolve.
Jun 25th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Supreme Court Bickers Over Consultant Costs For Redistricting
'What a mess... today’s order is a brazen imposition of judicial will.'
Jun 25th, 2024 by Henry Redman
High Court To Review Wisconsin’s Nearly-Century-Old Veto Power
Business group's lawsuit challenges Gov. Evers' partial veto to create 400 years of funding.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Did 1991 State Law Give MPS Superintendent Too Much Power?
Former MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller, who pushed for law, says current leaders failed.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Expert Warns Finding a Qualified MPS Superintendent Won’t Be Easy
Eduardo Galvan named acting superintendent as national search seeks permanent leader.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Stumps for Biden in Wisconsin
Gretchen Whitmer joined Gov. Evers at Madison event that was all about abortion access.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues
Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Steven Walters
6 UW Campuses Have Projected Deficits
Down from 10 last year after efforts to cut costs. Declining enrollment an issue.
Jun 17th, 2024 by Joe Schulz
Top GOP Legislator Pushes Plan to Find Non-Citizens on Voter Rolls
Experts say its illegal and could result in legal voters being taken off the rolls.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Zachary Roth
Board Passes $1.5 Billion MPS Budget
Amid financial scandal and with interim superintendent not yet named, school board approves budget.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Margaret Faust
State Pursuing Much Smaller Building at 27th and Wisconsin
Plans to replace aging downtown building have been modified, down-sized.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Documents Suggest MPS Financial Team Inexperienced, Understaffed
MPS hoping corrective action plan will release nearly $16 million in state funds.
Jun 12th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court
Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.
Jun 11th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Robin Vos In a ‘Fight For His Life’?
Republican Assembly Speaker faces both a primary challenger and independent candidate who assisted with recall effort against him.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Evers Moves Forward With Audits of MPS
MPS board member says $1.5 billion budget will get passed this week.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election
But state convention shows division, protest against Baldwin on Israel-Palestine issue.
Jun 10th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
360,000 in Wisconsin Lose Health Insurance Amid Medicaid Changes
About 30% of recipients up for renewal face disenrollment, most due to procedural issues.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Addie Costello
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement
Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Democrats Running Candidates In All But Two Races
A multi-decade high. But will it matter to their electoral prospects?
Jun 7th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Open Houses Announced For I-94 Widening
Project would expand freeway through Milwaukee, rebuild Stadium Interchange.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Lawmakers At Odds Over Releasing Health, PFAS Funds
GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee won't release funding, citing legal risk.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans
Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Warden, Eight Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths at Waupun Prison
'These people were not cared for,' said Dodge County Sheriff announcing charges.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Joe Schulz and Sarah Lehr
Walker Appointee Resigns From UW Board
UW Regent Robert Atwell threatened to stay on, now welcomes replacement appointed by Evers.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Leaders of 2020 Wisconsin Fake Electors Scheme Charged With Felonies
Attorney General Josh Kaul charges Kenneth Chesebro, Jim Troupis and Michael Roman.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Sarah Lehr
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Resigns After Closed-Session Meeting
School district is in jeopardy of losing millions in state and federal dollars.
Jun 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Evan Casey
One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies
Fair maps drawn by both parties for first time in 12 years could transform the Assembly.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Evers Names 3 New Members of UW Board of Regents
But one would replace Republican-appointed regent who refuses to step down.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Henry Redman
Gov. Evers Raises the Pride Flag
Amid a culture war over restrictive bills, Democratic governor reaffirms LGBTQ rights, Pride Month.
Jun 3rd, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Another Medicaid Miss For Wisconsin
48 states have extend postpartum coverage for new moms on Medicaid. Not Wisconsin.
Jun 2nd, 2024 by State Rep. Robyn Vining
MPS Board Calls For Investigation, Delays Budget Vote
The school district has been under scrutiny for lack of financial reporting.
May 31st, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Illinois Governor is Headliner at Wisconsin Democratic Party Convention
JB Pritzker will give the keynote address in Milwaukee next weekend.
May 31st, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Nearly Half of Legislature Won’t Run in Old Districts
Redistricting shakes up Legislature for both Democrats and Republicans.
May 31st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
$100M Wisconsin Investment Fund to Focus on Tech, Biohealth Startups
Public-private venture will be biggest investment in startups in state history.
May 29th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Vos Critics Submit Recall Petitions Again
They claim to have more than 9,000 signatures. Earlier effort this year to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos fell short.
May 28th, 2024 by Shawn Johnson
Evers Urges Legislators to Release Funds for Communities Losing UW Branches
Legislature passed budget with $20 million for economic loss due to campus closures.
May 25th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down
UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.
May 25th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
New Estimate Shows Shrinking Wisconsin Budget Surplus
Next budget debate still expected to start with $3 billion surplus.
May 23rd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Evers Requests Release of $25 Million for Child Care and Tourism
Yet another battle between governor and Republican legislators over funding allocations.
May 22nd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Hovde Says 12-14 Week Abortion Ban a ‘Reasonable Time Range’
Republican's approach condemned by his opponent, Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin.
May 21st, 2024 by Rich Kremer
GOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches
Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.
May 20th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Milwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden
New federal policy 'will help reverse longstanding injustices in our legal system.'
May 20th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion
Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.
May 20th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority
Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.
May 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Republicans Fail To Override Any of Evers’ Vetoes
Two-day review session ends without any formal attempts.
May 17th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Four Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Secure Critical Tax Credits
WHEDA's housing tax credit award puts developments on path to groundbreaking.
May 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed
Its editor, stalwart Republican James Wigderson watched as readers and his party went off the rails.
May 15th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Special Elections for State Senate, US House Are Complicated
New maps affect elections for 4th state Senate District and 8th US House District.
May 15th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Wisconsin Senate Votes to Override Governor’s Vetoes
Effort unlikely to pass Assembly.
May 15th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Evers, Packers Welcome NFL Draft to Wisconsin
2025 NFL Draft will be held in Green Bay. At least 250,000 fans expected to attend.
May 14th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Child Care Providers Renew Call for State Funding
Programs struggling to survive. Evers supports more funding, GOP legislators don't.
May 14th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Parties Target 5 State Senate Seats With No Incumbent
More competitive races will mean fierce battles and huge spending.
May 13th, 2024 by Steven Walters
Liberal Justices Question State Supreme Court’s Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes
Lawsuit by voter mobilization group Priorities USA seeks to overturn 2022 ruling.
May 13th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference Explores Issue Amid Attacks
DEI has 'become so politicized and used as wedges to divide people.'
May 12th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying
Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem.
May 9th, 2024 by Jacob Resneck
Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant
President visited Racine to tout $3.3 billion project, slam Foxconn failure.
May 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds
Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.
May 8th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Microsoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Now A $3.3 Billion Project
Will create 2,000 jobs. And Microsoft will establish AI Institute at UWM.
May 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Rights Clash in Records Dispute
Battle over voting by those deemed mentally incompetent is complicated.
May 6th, 2024 by Matthew DeFour
DPI Disagrees With Legislature Over Literacy Program Implementation
Law was signed last July, but parties at odds on implementation.
May 3rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
What Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?
Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.
May 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Activists Demand Robert Spindell’s Removal From Elections Commission
One of 10 fake electors, he also backed suppression of minority vote in Milwaukee.
May 1st, 2024 by Isiah Holmes
Coalition Pushes Closing Wisconsin’s Green Bay Prison
126-year-old maximum security facility in 'dire state' and way over capacity.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
Evers Vetoes GOP Bills at Record Rate
In one year he vetoed 32% of all legislative bills, compared to 3.7% for average governor.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Steven Walters
UW-Platteville Vacating Richland Campus
Democrats blame Republicans for cutting UW system funding.
Apr 28th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Kaul Argues State Law Doesn’t Prohibit Absentee Ballot Boxes
Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to overturn decision barring drop boxes.
Apr 27th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?
Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid
Only 39% of Medicaid enrolled children aged 3-20 received dental care in 2022.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Hope Kirwan
Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030
Governor announces plan as part of Earth Day celebration.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Voters Worried About PFAS in Water
69% are worried, poll shows. But Evers and Legislature can't agree on how to address problem.
Apr 22nd, 2024 by Steven Walters
EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation
The listing will force PFAS manufacturers and others to pay for cleaning up contamination.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Wisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding
New Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows 69% funding drop for DNR compared to mid-1990s.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
State of Wisconsin’s Debt Hits 25-Year Low
Adjusted for inflation, state government's debt level continues to trend downward.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Republican Legislature Sues Evers Over Reading Bill Veto
Republicans say partial veto to literacy program is unconstitutional
Apr 18th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Over Legislature’s Authority
Gov. Evers sued over Joint Finance Committee's actions to hold up stewardship funds.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Henry Redman
Why Can’t MPS Improve Student Reading Scores?
Failure to use phonics and poorly trained teachers may help explain this.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Bruce Thompson
Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin
Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
Evers Won’t Rule Out Court Challenge to Force Release of PFAS Funds
Nine months after Legislature set aside $125 million to address PFAS, funding still stalled.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Danielle Kaeding
Suit Challenges Evers’ Partial Veto Hiking School Funding for 400 Years
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce filed suit, arguing veto is unconstitutional.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
