Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Announces $29 Million Harbor Grant to Port of Marinette in Support of Future Ship Building

Gov. Evers Announces $4.9 Million Harbor Grant to Support Wisconsin Agricultural Exports

Gov. Evers Appoints Brigadier General Paul Knapp to Lead the Wisconsin National Guard

Gov. Evers Signs Assembly Bill 611 Relating to Liens on Aircraft and Aircraft Engines

Gov. Evers Appoints Sandie Giernoth as Washington County Circuit Court Judge

Finally: Action on Agriculture

GOP Blocks K-12 Funding While Voting to Send More Youth to Prison

Prisons get almost $1 billion boost at expense of students and homeowners

Gov. Evers Grants Pardons to 17 More Individuals

Gov. Evers Honors 14 Recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award in Capitol Ceremony

Evers Effect Pushes Assembly Passage of Water Quality Bills

Republicans follow Governor Evers’ lead on water quality issues

Lt. Gov. Barnes Issues Statement on State of the Tribes Address

Wisconsin Students and Homeowners Abandoned by GOP

Republicans fail to restore education funding and ensure property tax relief

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Register of Deeds of Walworth County

Gov. Evers Announces Award of $2 Million of Community Development Block Grant-CLOSE Funds to Racine County

Democrats Prioritize Public Schools

Assembly Democrats support Governor Evers’ call for a special session on education

Gov. Evers Appoints Larisa Benitez-Morgan as Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge

Fitzgerald Bill to Create Money Laundering Statute Headed to Governor’s Desk

Gives law enforcement additional tool to fight human trafficking

Gov. Evers Asks for Federal Disaster Assistance in Southeastern Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Approves Wisconsin National Guard’s Corrective Action Plan

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Milwaukee Fire Department Firefighter

DNR, OCI Urge Wisconsinites To Consider Flood Insurance After Record Rain And Snow In 2019

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session on Education, Reducing Property Taxes

Gov. Evers' plan announced today recommits to two-thirds funding for K-12 education, including $130 million in property tax relief through equalization aid

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Two Additional Bills

Gov. Evers Signs Sixteen Bipartisan Bills

Representative LaKeshia Myers Issues Statement Regarding Governor Evers’ Signing of Act 84

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Legislation at Milton High School

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #68 Declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties

Insurance Commissioner Afable Visits with Dairy Farmers in Cambridge to Highlight Insurance Challenges for Family Farms in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Appoints Tina Pommier as Eau Claire County Register of Deeds

Hundreds Rally at State Capitol to Push for Criminal Justice Reform

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Weekly Radio Address on Special Session on Rural Prosperity and Support for Farmers

Gov. Evers Appoints Marcy West to Natural Resources Board

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #67 Relating to Creating a Task Force on Student Debt

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Relating to Employee Contracts and Funding for Homelessness

Gov. Evers requests FEMA damage assessments in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties

WHEDA CEO Altoro gains national honors with two new advisory roles

Gov. Evers Announces General to Oversee Wisconsin National Guard’s Corrective Action

Contact Information for Guard Ombudsman.

WisDOT Secretary-designee Thompson selected to chair regional transportation group

Statements on Gerald Whitburn’s resignation from the UW-System Board of Regents

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to New Revenue Numbers, Plans to Move Ahead with Property Tax Cut Proposal

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session, Signs Executive Orders Supporting and Investing in Farmers and Rural Communities

Governor's Special Session legislation includes investments in mental health, farm-to-school and farm-to-fork programs, and increasing dairy exports.

Risser Applauds Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Last night during the State of the State Address, Governor Evers delivered a resounding call to action on the challenges facing our state.

Governor Calls on Legislature to Pass Vruwink’s Small Farm Diversity Legislation

Assembly Bill 495, if enacted, would provide up to $50,000 per grant for agricultural operations that are conducted on 50 acres or less of land.

Representative Myers’ Response to the State of the State Address

I am confident in the governor’s plans to move Wisconsin forward

Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2020 State of the State Address

Wisconsinites want the Legislature to work together for them over political divisions.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Response To State of the State

Republicans will continue to block Governor Evers’ liberal agenda and ensure the state moves forward without expanding welfare, overspending or overtaxing the citizens of Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers Ready to Get to Work for Wisconsin

The people we represent deserve to have elected officials who show up and get things done for their families. That’s what I’m here to do.

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

“I look forward to continuing my work with Governor Evers and my colleagues in the legislature on the issues that Wisconsinites care about. Forward together.”

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

The state of our state is strong. Republican-backed reforms continue to fuel our state’s economy and have our state budget in the best shape in decades.

The Legislature Needs To Do Its Job

To me, getting to work means putting in the time to hear bills that our colleagues write. Getting to work means staying in session until the work is done.

Governor Evers’ State of the State Address Focuses on Opportunities for Wisconsin

We are at our best when we work together to get things done.

Representative Subeck Supports Governor Evers’s Call to Action for Wisconsin

I stand with Governor Evers when he says it is time to set politics aside and to work together to move our state forward.

Senator Chris Larson – Reaction to State of the State

While obstructionist Republican Legislators have attempted to stymie much of Governor Evers’ agenda, Democrats were still able to accomplish a lot in the last year.

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

After a both successful and trying year in 2019, Governor Evers was able to deliver on promises and move the needle on many of the issues that Wisconsinites care about.

Rep. Evan Goyke Responds to State of the State Address

Governor Evers Continues to Lead Wisconsin –Republicans Still Trying to Catch Up

Gov. Evers Delivers 2020 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery.

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Approves DNR Effort to Create New PFAS Standards

PFAS Permanent Rulemaking Process Moves Forward

Sen. Craig Responds to Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address

“Republican legislative majorities will continue to take a commonsense approach and govern responsibly by limiting government overreach while supporting a free-market economy, which is the very recipe that has led to one of the most prosperous decades in state history.” 

Senator Testin Turns His Back on Homeowners

Republican refuses to close the Dark Store Loophole despite pleas from community leaders.

Gov. Evers Appoints Lukas Steiner to Serve as Crawford County District Attorney

This appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Tim Baxter on Jan. 3, 2020.

Republicans Reject Closing the “Dark Store Loophole”

Homeowners to face higher property taxes under Republican control.

Gov. Evers Signs Six Bipartisan Bills

Governor signs six bills into law.

Gov. Evers Takes Action to Address Youth Vaping

“Vaping is a serious public health epidemic and it is time to take action," said Evers.

Gov. Evers Appoints Chief Judge Maxine White to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Representative Lisa Subeck Upholds Governor’s Veto

New Marquette Law School Poll finds majorities of Wisconsin voters disapprove of Trump foreign policy and killing of Iranian general

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

Governor Evers announces more than $132 million in transportation aid payments to local governments

Gov. Evers Announces Ombudsman for the Wisconsin National Guard

DNR Providing Emergency Drinking Water to Homeowner with PFAS Contamination Near JCI Investigation Area

Local governments submit $1.47 billion in transportation grant requests

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Gov. Evers Announces Homework for the Legislative Session

Shame on Judge Milton Childs Crime Cannot Be Deterred Without Consequences

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan January 9, 2020

Gov. Evers Appoints Judith Srp as Rusk County Register of Deeds

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Register of Deeds of Eau Claire County

Wisconsin Awarded Nearly $10 Million for Early Childhood Efforts

Brendan Dassey’s Attorneys Issue Statement

Governor Evers announces more than $5.1 million to serve the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities

Gov. Evers: Wisconsin Welcomes Refugees

Milwaukee Tool Expanding Wisconsin Footprint

Company to hire 870 workers by 2025

Senator Darling Lacks Compassion Amidst the Christmas Season

Republican Leaves Children, Families and Veterans Out In the Cold

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Oneida Nation Chairman Rick Hill

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washington County Circuit Court

New Marquette Law School Poll finds no change in impeachment views following end of public testimony

Lipscomb Seeks to End “Birth Tax”

Nearly $1 Million in Clean Water Grants Awarded by Department of Safety and Professional Services

In total, 210 grant recipients received awards averaging $4,519.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Statement on National Guard Bureau Report on Wisconsin National Guard

"Our Wisconsin National Guard service members deserve leadership of unmatched integrity and a work environment free of sexual assault, harassment and the fear of retaliation."

AG Kaul Statement on National Guard Report and Reforms

"I support Governor Evers’ swift response to the National Guard Bureau Office of Complex Investigations report, with his issuance of Executive Order #62."

Gov. Evers Announces Sweeping Reforms Within Wisconsin National Guard

Gov. Evers Calls for Leadership Change; Signs Executive Order #62 relating to Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Reporting Procedures, Investigation Protocols, and Accountability Measures in the Wisconsin National Guard

Governor Evers: Brookings/ITIF Proposal Would Significantly Boost Funding for Wisconsin Tech Leaders

Report calls for 10-year, $100 billion federal Investment in “heartland” tech centers

Transportation Projects Commission meets for first time since 2014

TPC approves removing three current highway project studies

Gov. Evers Hosts 2019 Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony with DNR Sec. Cole and Wisconsin Students

“The best part about the holiday season at the Capitol is that it is a collaborative effort of folks all over our state that makes this season such a success.”

Wisconsin Republicans Forget the Reason for the Season

"I believe it’s hypocritical to pretend to care about Christmas by requiring the word be used, but then failing the spirit of the holiday and behaving like Grinches and Scrooges towards the homeless in Wisconsin."

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

“On this National Day of Remembrance, we honor the memories of the servicemembers who perished that day and pay tribute to them for their bravery and sacrifice.”

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Register of Deeds of Rusk County

The new register of deeds will complete a term ending Jan. 3, 2021.

Gov. Evers’ Statement on Shooting at Oshkosh West High School

"We can’t just accept that violence in our schools is a foregone conclusion, and we have to get to work to do everything we can to keep our kids and our communities safe."

Gov. Evers Appoints Melissa Inlow as Clark County District Attorney

Inlow has been a criminal prosecutor for over a decade and is currently an assistant district attorney for La Crosse County.

Gov. Evers’ Statement on Shooting at Waukesha South High School

"My heart is with the students, educators, and staff of Waukesha South High School and the entire Waukesha community as they mourn and endure the trauma of today’s shooting."

Press Release: Gov. Evers Launches WICount Census 2020 Website