Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Announces $900,000 Harbor Assistance Program Grant for the Port of Manitowoc

Gov. Evers Announces $4.5 Million Investment in Conservation Projects Across Wisconsin

Investment builds on governor’s efforts to protect and conserve Wisconsin's natural resources and outdoor areas

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin PFAS Action Council 2022 PFAS Action Plan Progress Report

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Slam Republicans for Again Delaying Funds to Combat Opioid Epidemic

Anonymous GOP objection delays $6 million in settlement funds from pharmaceutical manufacturer and distributors for opioid and substance misuse prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery programming

New Marquette Law School Wisconsin survey finds Barnes with 7-point lead over Johnson in U.S. Senate race, Evers ahead of Michels by 2 points in the race for governor, and Biden approval rating unchanged

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

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases Annual Report

Groundwater Standards, Nitrates And PFAS Top List Of Groundwater Improvement Recommendations In Annual Report To Wisconsin’s Legislature

Wisconsin Communities Act to Prevent Lead Poisoning

DHS experts to tour properties that are part of the Lead-Safe Homes Program and child care centers testing for lead in drinking water

Gov. Evers Announces $10 Million to Improve Access to Clean Drinking Water Across the State

Governor's investment and expanded eligibility could help more than 1,000 private well owners

Gov. Evers Appoints Mary Roth Burns to the Oneida County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers, Minnesota Gov. Walz Seek Federal Funds for Major Duluth-Superior Bridge Project

Rep. Bowen Statement on New Type 1 Youth Facility Site Selection in Milwaukee

With Site Selection, Evers Administration and DOC Take First Major Step to Finally Close Lincoln Hills

Gov. Evers, WEDC, and Company Officials Celebrate Opening of Milwaukee Tool’s Newest U.S. Manufacturing Plant

WisGOP Statement on Gubernatorial Primary Results

People’s Action Congratulates Mandela Barnes on Wisc. Primary Win

Gov. Evers Grants 49 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 603

Gov. Evers, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Mark the 10th Anniversary of the Oak Creek Sikh Temple Shooting

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Over $14 Million to Build Capacity for Wisconsin’s Behavioral Health Needs

Projects to increase access and build workforce for mental health and substance use services

Gov. Evers Joins Fellow Midwest Governors in Announcing Collaboration to Build the Lake Michigan Electric Vehicle Circuit Tour

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce $8 Million Being Distributed to Help Support, Stabilize EMS Providers Across the State

EMS providers to receive an additional nearly $25,000 to support purchasing new emergency service vehicles, patient transport equipment, and diagnostic medical equipment

Gov. Evers Appoints Rebecca Maki-Wallander as Adams County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Appoints Ellen Anderson as Rusk County District Attorney

Milwaukee County Board Veers Out of Its Lane in Politically Motivated Referendums

Wisconsin Tech Month Gains Strength Through Additional Partnerships in 2022

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce $2.5 Million in Telehealth Grants for Behavioral Health Providers

Neighborhood access stations to help remove barriers to care

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Sen. Jeffrey T. Plale

Governor Evers, DHS Announce Launch of WisCaregiver Careers Program Expansion

Expanded program will train more certified nursing aides to support Wisconsin’s nursing homes

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul File Lawsuit Against Tyco Fire Products, Chemguard, 3M, DuPont, and Others for PFAS Contamination and Damage to Wisconsin’s Water and Natural Resources

Lawsuit seeks to hold polluters responsible for costs to clean up PFAS contamination

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce $32.4 Million in Grant Awards for Multifamily Housing Tax Credit Developments

Announcement builds on previously announced $20 million investment to support affordable multifamily housing projects

Governor Evers announces $22.5 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for transportation projects in areas with populations above 50,000

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Wisconsin is Ready to Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free and confidential behavioral healthcare and support available 24/7

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Newly Established Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board

Gov. Evers Announces More Than 5,200 Businesses Have Received Main Street Bounceback Grants

Announces city of Stoughton will also receive $76,100 to support redevelopment of historic downtown building

DHS Provides Updates During National Infant Formula Shortage

Parents have more options to feed their babies

Gov. Evers Announces Release of 2022 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Judge John P. Roemer

Gov. Evers Appoints Kristopher Ellis as Lincoln County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Supreme Court’s Decision Restricting Access to the Ballot Box

Gov. Evers Appoints Zachary Leigh as Iowa County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $1.4 Million in Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities

Grants through the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program will support sustainability, resiliency, and economic growth in communities along the Great Lakes

WIS 167 (Holy Hill Road) project begins on Monday

Gov. Evers Appoints Cass Cousins as Portage County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Announces $23.3 Million to Support Early Childhood Education, Reduce Barriers to Workers Entering the Workforce

AG Kaul Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Kaul v. Prehn

June 29, 2022

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in Prehn

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Announce Direct Legal Challenge to Wisconsin’ s 1800s-era Criminal Abortion Ban

In wake of U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, lawsuit challenges archaic abortion statute banning nearly all abortions in Wisconsin, including in cases of rape and incest

Gov. Evers, DFI Announce Collaboration with Financial Fitness Group to Provide New Financial Wellness Program for Wisconsin Residents and Employees

ELEVATE Wisconsin aims to raise awareness of the importance of financial well-being and provide industry-leading financial education

Wisconsin SeniorCare Program to Cover Vaccines Provided at Pharmacies

New benefit will increase senior access to vaccines

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs

Gov. Evers Appoints Michael Zell to the Portage County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves $71 Million Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects include funding for the design of a new Wisconsin Historical Society Museum, new UW Madison Engineering Building, expansion of critical health care resources, and building improvements to improve safety, reduce energy usage and carbon emissions

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $6.6 Million to Support Apprenticeship, Job and Skills Training Projects Across Southwestern, Central Wisconsin

Projects across 12 Wisconsin counties include investments to support youth apprenticeships, job training in advanced manufacturing, and scholarships for students pursuing careers in education

Latino Chamber of Commerce Appoints North Shore Bank Leader and Latino Community Advocate Alfredo Martin as Chairman of the Board

Gov. Evers Announces $19.5 Million to Support Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges in 22 Counties through Workforce Innovation Grant Program

Announcement builds on governor’s initial nearly $60 million Workforce Innovation Grant investment, projects announced prioritize forestry, manufacturing workforce development, and workforce housing

Ald. Zamarripa introduces resolution supporting women’s reproductive freedom

Gov. Evers Signs Order Prohibiting Gas and Diesel Price Gouging, Urges Federal Government to Act Amid Nationwide Inflation

Gov. Evers Allocates Nearly $800,000 for Community Safety Initiatives in the City of Racine

Announcement builds on governor’s investments in violence prevention and community safety

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Flag at State Capitol in Celebration of Juneteenth

Governor Evers announces $400,000 TEA grant for Pleasant Prairie manufacturing

Rail spur project helps Balcan Innovations add 80 jobs

DNR Urban Forestry Interns From Southern University Start Summer Experience In Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Gov. Evers Grants 56 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 554

UW System Regents vote to maintain tuition freeze for 2022-23

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session to Defend Reproductive Healthcare Access in Wisconsin as U.S. Supreme Court Eyes Overturning Roe v. Wade

Governor’s special session to take up swift repeal of Wisconsin’s 1800s-era law that could criminalize nearly all abortions if Roe is overturned

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $35 Million in Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Local Road Improvements

First round of funding will support 40 projects across the state

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $1 Million for Summer Youth Programming and Job Training in Milwaukee

Federal funds to support collaborative effort with Employ Milwaukee, city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Library, and Milwaukee Public Schools aimed at engaging youth and enhancing safety

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Statement on May Jobs Report

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Rep. Sheryl K. Albers-Anders

Rep. Andraca Joins Legislative Democrats Calling for Gun Safety

Majority of Wisconsinites Want Legislature to Take Action, Reduce Gun Deaths

Gov. Evers Announces $149 Million in State Funds for Local Roads

Funding will help complete 342 projects over next five years

Gov. Evers Appoints Lisa McDougal to the Richland County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Announces Progress Pride Flag to be Flown Statewide in Celebration of Pride Month

Gov. Evers Announces $22 Million Investment to Expand Programs, Fund Emergency Response Initiatives

Investments will support fire station construction and expansion projects, testing sites and EMS projects

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Oneida County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Gov. Evers Signs Order Prohibiting Infant Formula Price Gouging Amid Nationwide Shortage

Governor declares a period of abnormal economic disruption to help protect parents against predatory pricing

Gov. Evers Releases Video Message Responding to Mass Shooting in Uvalde, Texas

Governor Evers approves WIS 32/WIS 165 construction project

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $2.2 Million Investment Aimed at Keeping Milwaukee Safe

Announcement builds on governor's investments in violence prevention and community safety

Gov. Evers Announces an Additional $10 Million Investment in Meat Processing Infrastructure

Grassroots Republicans Look Ahead to Primary in Statewide Elections

Conservatives in Chaos: Republican Party of Wisconsin Fails to Endorse in Governor’s Race

Candidates to Appear at WisGOP State Convention

Circuit Court Decision on Nemadji Gas Plant is a Step Backward for Wisconsin

Court upholds PSC decision to greenlight unneeded power plant in Superior

Rep. Bowen Statement on Weekend Violence Downtown

Reducing Gun Violence Will Take GOP Concessions to Make the Jobs of Police Easier

21 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Lab Grants

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, Proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” Across the State

DNR Awarded $2 Million To Assess Brownfields

Gov. Evers, WEDC, Company Officials Announce Milwaukee Tool Plans to Invest $206 Million, Create 1,000 More Jobs

State will provide up to $22.5 million in additional performance-based tax credits

Gov. Evers Announces State Will Support Shipyard Building New Generation of Navy Frigates with Up to $12 Million in Tax Credits

Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s $300 million expansion expected to create 400 new jobs

Department of Safety and Professional Services Celebrates National Building Safety Month by Establishing Sustainable Building Council, Opening Applications

The Wisconsin Advisory Council on Building Sustainability will advise state code councils on opportunities to enhance community resilience, encourage innovation, and incentivize use of clean energy in residential and commercial construction.

Wisconsin Joins National Effort to Grow and Retain Health Care Workforce

Multiple states collaborate to address worker shortages

Gov. Evers Announces Main Street Bounceback Grant Program Has Helped Over 4,200 Small Businesses and Nonprofits, Invests Additional $25 Million into Program

Governor's additional investment to enable 2,500 more small businesses and nonprofits to fill empty storefronts across the state

Gov. Evers Announces Major State Investment in Biopharmaceutical Company’s Wisconsin Expansion

WEDC will provide $2.5 million to Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals facility in Verona

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Cabinet Take ‘Cabinet on the Road’ to Western Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers, together with members of his cabinet, hosted ‘Cabinet on the Road’ events in Osseo, Altoona, Menomonie, and Eau Claire.

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $106 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Outpaces National Average for Travel Spending 24 Months in a Row

Gov. Evers Leads Coalition of 17 Governors in Calling for Immediate Action to Protect Reproductive Rights

As U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, governors call for swift passage of Women’s Health Protection Act

Gov. Evers Appoints Ryan Hetzel to the Washington County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for District Attorneys in Adams, Iowa, Lincoln, Portage, and Rusk Counties