Tony Evers

Senator Agard Statement on Retirement of Secretary of State Doug La Follette

Governor Tony Evers Appoints Former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to Fill La Follette’s Vacancy

Gov. Evers Appoints Sarah Godlewski to Secretary of State

Secretary La Follette retiring after serving more than 40 years in office

Gov. Evers Announces $24 Million in Federal Funds to Ease Congestion, Improve Air Quality

Funding supports 18 projects, including electric buses, trail expansions, and smart traffic signals

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Price County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Addition of Two New Team Members

Nick Barth and Heather Tice Join the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Staff

Gov. Evers Urges FDA to Reconsider Anti-Dairy Guidance, Expresses Support for DAIRY PRIDE Act

Senator Agard Emphasizes Importance of 2023 as the Year of Mental Health

Gov. Evers Announces New Appointments to Judicial Selection Advisory Committee

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Newly Established Genetic Counselors Affiliated Credentialing Board

March 6 -10 is Flood Safety Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on K-12 Education Budget Priorities

Wisconsin Food, Forestry and Agricultural Exports Set Record Highs

“It’s Budget Season and I’m Listening!”

Rep. Deb Andraca Announces Budget Listening Sessions

Gov. Evers Announces Historic Proposed Long-Term Investments in State’s Infrastructure

Governor’s historic capital budget investments saves taxpayers nearly $1 billion, supports estimated nearly $7 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs

Gov. Evers, DWD Celebrate Record-Breaking Apprenticeship Numbers

Registered apprenticeship program reaches highest participation in state history, governor continues support for apprenticeship in 2023-25 biennial budget proposal

Gov. Evers, DHS Awards $1 million in Grants to Help Reduce Disparities in Behavioral Health Care System

Equity and inclusion trainings to be offered to service providers

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Marquette County District Attorney

New Hire Announcement

Kids Forward is thrilled to announce Nadiyah Groves as Policy Director.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Lake Mills Fire Chief Todd Yandre

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin Announce Wisconsin to Receive Nearly $80 Million to Support Small Businesses

New infusion of federal funds will create a $50 million revolving venture capital fund, assist start-ups, and aid micro-lenders

Gov. Tony Evers Appoints Summer Strand to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Passing of Former Wisconsin Gov. Tony Earl

Governor orders US, Wisconsin flags to fly at half-staff as state mourns loss

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #186 Declaring an Energy Emergency

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Budget Message

A time to be bold: Evers’ budget a generational investment in our kids

Eves Out of Touch with Wisconsin Families and Workers

Rep. Deb Andraca Reacts to Governor Evers’ Biennial Budget Address

Gov. Evers to Announce Plan to Build Upon “Kai 11” Bill, Invest in EKG Screening Pilot to Protect Student-Athlete Health

Mother, loved ones of Kai Lermer to attend as governor’s guests to 2023-25 biennial budget message

County Executive David Crowley Praises Gov. Evers’ Plan to Keep Baseball in Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers Announces Budget Initiatives to Do What’s Best for Kids, Support K-12 Schools

Governor’s plan aims to improve reading and literacy outcomes, expand access to mental health services and school nutrition, address staffing shortages to help keep class sizes small, and increase per pupil and special education aids

Brewers Applaud Efforts to Maintain American Family Field

Plan Would Keep Major League Baseball in Milwaukee for the Next Generation

Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Keep Major League Baseball, Brewers in Milwaukee for 20 More Years

Governor’s budget invests portion of state’s historic surplus to improve American Family Field, saving taxpayers over $200 million and generating $400 million in revenue through 2043

Representative Clancy applauds Gov. Evers’ Inclusion of Right to Counsel in State Budget Proposal

Rep. Clancy is optimistic about the Right to Counsel expanded State-wide

Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Protect Voting Rights, Democracy in Wisconsin

Governor's proposal makes voting easier and more accessible for eligible voters, supports local election administration, ensures elections remain free and secure

Gov. Evers Announces Statewide Initiatives to Ensure Safe, Affordable Rental Units and Housing

Governor’s plan improves rental unit safety, rehabilitates blighted properties, expands renter protections

Gov. Evers to Deliver on Promise of 10-Percent Middle-Class Tax Cut

Governor’s budget to deliver more than $1.2 billion in targeted tax relief to working families, parents, veterans, caregivers, seniors, and student loan borrowers

Gov. Evers on the right track with budget provision to prevent drunk driving, save lives

Gov. Evers Announces Initiatives to Curb Reckless Driving, Keep Streets and Communities Safe

Governor’s plan invests in re-engineering roads, expands driver’s education, increases State Patrol trooper and inspector positions, and bolsters reckless and drunk driving penalties

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

Gov. Evers Announces Budget Initiatives to Bolster Forestry Industry, Clean Energy Jobs, and Conservation

Governor’s proposal will bolster sustainable industries like clean energy and forestry, support forest regeneration, improve Stewardship Program

Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Send 20 Percent of State’s Sales Tax Back to Local Communities

Governor’s budget to invest more than $500 million in local communities, provide largest increase in aid to municipalities and counties in decades

Gov. Evers, DOA, PSC Recognize National Energy Assistance Day

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program available to help Wisconsin keep the heat on

Gov. Evers Appoints Andrea Will as Dodge County District Attorney

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More than $134 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

“Since 2019, we’ve improved more than 5,800 miles of roads and highways across the state, but there is more work to be done to ensure municipalities have the support and resources they need to keep fixing the darn roads,” said Gov. Evers.

Governor’s Health Equity Council Releases Full Report

Report details recommendations aimed to achieve long-lasting and equitable health outcomes for all Wisconsinites

Senator Baldwin Supports New Initiative to Accelerate Lead Pipe Removal in Wisconsin

Wisconsin communities will receive support to access fair share of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for lead pipe removal

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Pepin County Coroner

DHS Seeks Ideas for $8 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds

Survey results will help prioritize how to best address opioid use disorder

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Plan to Support Wisconsin’s Workforce and Working Families

Gov. Evers, DWD Launch “Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce” Initiative

Following governor’s State of the State address, Evers Administration continues workforce development push with series of regional forums to highlight workforce resources, opportunities, and local success stories.

Representative Clancy reacts to Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address

Rep. Clancy is optimistic about increased shared revenue coming to Milwaukee

Rep. Robyn Vining Applauds Governor Tony Evers for Declaring 2023 The Year of Mental Health

Gov. Evers Delivers 2023 State of the State Address

Senator Agard Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Bolster Child Care Statewide for Working Families

Plan builds on pandemic programs to bolster child care sector, make child care more affordable, and support employer-child care provider partnerships

Gov. Evers Announces Workforce, Economic Development Plans to Maintain Economy’s Momentum

Governor’s initiatives include investments to find community-based solutions to workforce challenges, invest in small businesses, and bolster healthcare, education, and clean energy workforces

Gov. Evers Proposes More Than $106 Million Plan to Address PFAS Contamination Statewide

Governor’s three-pronged plan expands PFAS monitoring and testing, invests in PFAS cleanup efforts, defrays costs for homeowners and local communities

Gov. Evers: State of Mental Health “Burgeoning Crisis”

Governor declares 2023 the Year of Mental Health

In State of the State, Governor Evers reminds us that investing in our kids is the key to a brighter future

Rep. Robyn Vining Joins Gov. Evers to Restore Roe and Reproductive Freedom

Republicans ignore the will of the people, play politics with our constitution

MTEA Announces MPS School Board Endorsements

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul File New Brief in Direct Challenge to Wisconsin’s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban

Lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest

Gov. Evers, Democrats Call for Advisory Referendum on Wisconsin’s Criminal Abortion Ban on April 2023 Ballot

Ballot initiative would ask voters whether Wisconsin’s criminal abortion ban should be repealed to restore the rights afforded to Wisconsinites under Roe v. Wade

Gov. Evers Appoints Julie Schnolis as Adams County Register of Deeds

Latest GOP Tax Scheme Seeks to Rig System for Wealthiest Wisconsinites

AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce Support of the Biden Administration’s Student Debt Cancellation Plan

Coalition Argues That the Biden Administration Acted Within Its Statutory Authority by Issuing Debt Relief to Borrowers Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Banning TikTok, Other Technologies from State-Issued Devices

Order directs technology division to prohibit use of certain technologies that could pose potential cybersecurity risks, threats to state

Gov. Evers, DVA Announce More Than $420,000 in Grants to 13 Organizations Helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families

Llanas named CORE El Centro’s next Executive Director

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Hires Communications Director

Gov. Evers Appoints James Bond to Serve as DVA Secretary

Appointment marks first openly gay cabinet secretary in state history

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #183 Declaring an Energy Emergency

WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson elected AASHTO VP

Gov. Evers to Continue Statewide ‘Doing the Right Thing’ Listening Session Tour to Hear Directly from Wisconsinites

Rep. Stubbs Sworn into State Assembly

Rep. Shelia Stubbs begins her 3rd-term in the Wisconsin State Assembly

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Re-establishing Non-Statutory Committees

Order ensures governor’s, Evers Administration’s work on issues of statewide interest and importance continues

AFP-WI Responds to Evers’ Inaugural Address, Calls for More Solutions

Gov. Evers Sworn in for Second Term as 46th Governor of Wisconsin, Delivers Second Inaugural Address

Lt. Gov. Rodriguez Sworn in as 46th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, Delivers Inaugural Address

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Dodge County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Announces DVA Secretary Mary Kolar to Retire

Gov. Evers Grants 171 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 774

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

Senator Agard Applauds Appointment of Adam N. Payne to DNR Secretary

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce Federal Grant to Support Domestic Violence Survivors in Safely Accessing Child Support Resources

Gov. Evers Launches Housing Program to Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Opioid Use Disorders

New Recovery Voucher Program will use Opioid Settlement Funds for affordable, safe, stable housing

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Completes 2022 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Appoints Adam N. Payne to Serve as DNR Secretary

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce $2 Million in WHEDA Foundation Grants for Emergency and Extremely Low-Income Housing

Awards to support more than 1,700 beds and housing units in 43 communities statewide

Gov. Evers Announces $5 Million Investment into Rural Transit

Investment to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities

Gov. Evers Appoints Ryan D. Nilsestuen to the Dane County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Declaring an Energy Emergency

Gov. Evers Announces $4.6 Billion Positive GAAP Balance in State’s General Fund for Fiscal Year 2021-22

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of USPS Mail Carrier Aundre Cross

Gov. Evers Appoints Kelly Hays as Langlade County District Attorney

Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council Holds Public Hearing

Written Comments Accepted Through Jan. 16, 2023

Gov. Evers Appoints Kat Turner as Waupaca County District Attorney

Gov. Evers, Tourism Announce Wisconsin’s $8.7 Billion Outdoor Recreation Industry Sees Record Year

Data show Wisconsin's outdoor recreation industry grew 14.1 percent in 2021