Tony Evers

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin Call for Comprehensive Review of Wisconsin National Guard Processes on Sexual Assault and Harassment

"As should be the case in all workplaces, the service members of the Wisconsin National Guard deserve a work environment free from sexual assault and harassment..."

Gov. Tony Evers, Attorney General Josh Kaul Announce that Wisconsin Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging President Trump’s National Emergency

"The president’s declaration is reckless and unconstitutional."

Sen. Fitzgerald, Rep. Jagler Respond to Evers’ Executive Order Banning R-Word

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Executive Order #15 Relating to Inclusive Language in Administrative Rules

Stop Pitting us Against One Another

"Wisconsin Republicans are known for twisting the facts to incite outrage and today’s attack on immigrants is no different."

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Misleading GOP Attacks

"Republicans are hoping that xenophobic attacks will obscure the facts, but Wisconsin is better than that."

Gov. Evers Moves Forward on Plans to Close Lincoln Hills

"We are committed to getting kids out of Lincoln Hills and closer to home as soon as we safely and responsibly can."

Evers’ Budget Puts Illegal Immigrants Ahead of Veterans

"The governor has decided that those who are violating federal law should get a better deal than Wisconsin’s heroes."

MacIver Celebrates Sunshine Week, Calls On Gov. Evers To Carry On Tradition Set By Walker

A tradition of openness was established by Gov. Scott Walker, who in 2016 signed Executive Order #189.

Milwaukee Named Host City for 2020 Democratic National Convention

Convention will generate $200 million in economic impact; shine global spotlight on city

Statement by IBEW Local 494 Business Manager on Milwaukee being selected to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention

"Milwaukee is on the move, and our success in building the future represents the best of America."

Common Council to Vote on Doula Funding Legislation

“I was born and raised in the 53206 Zip Code and have seen firsthand the lack of maternal health resources available to mothers and their newborns and its effects,” said Ald. Rainey.

The Medical College of Wisconsin Applauds Governor Evers Commitment to Cancer Research

“MCW commends Governor Evers for his leadership and support to lessen the cancer burden in the state of Wisconsin and beyond,” said John R. Raymond, Sr., MD, MCW President and CEO.

Gov. Evers Announces 2019-2021 Capital Budget Recommendations

These Capital Budget Recommendations aggressively and responsibly address deferred maintenance and life safety issues in state-owned buildings.

WILL Budget Explainer: The Administrative State

“Governor Evers’ budget is a liberal-wish list on a number of levels, but an undertold story is how it would strengthen the executive branch, usurping power from the legislature."

Gov. Evers Appoints Fred Clark to Natural Resources Board

Fred Clark is a forester and conservationist who is marking his 30th year working outdoors in Wisconsin.

Governor Evers Makes Historic Investments in Health Care Coverage and Access

“Governor Evers’ budget makes historic investments in the health and well-being of every Wisconsinite,” said Secretary Designee Palm.

Gov. Evers Announces $30 Million Investment in Alliant Energy Center Expansion

The funding will come through a non-state grant program that provides state bonding support for non-profit or local government projects that have a statewide public purpose.

Representative Subeck Stands with Governor Evers’s Efforts to Combat Medicaid Fraud

The False Claims Act allows individual whistleblowers to bring lawsuits against companies who are defrauding the state’s Medicaid program

One Wisconsin Institute Statements on Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order Increasing Access to State ID

“Legal voters in Wisconsin ought not be denied the right to have their voices heard in our elections because of bureaucratic roadblocks like a lack of access to a DMV."

Gov. Tony Evers Signs Executive Order #14 Related to Accessibility of DMV Facilities and DOT-Issued Voter Identification

Governor Tony Evers today signed an executive order relating to the accessibility of Department of Motor Vehicles facilities and Department of Transportation-issued voter identification.

Rural and Urban School Districts Express Support for Governor Evers’ Budget

Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance, Milwaukee Public Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District, and Racine Unified release letter of support

Coalition for More Responsible Transportation Members Applaud Gov. Evers’ Proposed Transportation Budget

Groups support transit, road maintenance increase and focus on fixing instead of expanding highways

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Responds to Governor Evers’ Budget Address

“Governor Evers campaigned on bringing people to the table, however Republicans weren’t even consulted before he rolled out one of the most liberal budgets in Wisconsin history."

Rep. Considine Statement on Governor’s Budget

"Tonight I heard Governor Evers’ budget initiatives to invest in things that matter to the people of Wisconsin"

Senator Craig Responds to Governor Evers’ Budget Address

“Restrictions on educational choices for families, subsidies for abortion providers, driver’s licenses for illegal aliens, repeal of good-government reforms, and massive increases in taxes, fees, and spending - this budget is truly a Madison liberal’s dream."

Rep. Shankland Commends Governor Evers on The People’s Budget

“Tonight, Governor Evers delivered a vision for Wisconsin that clearly reflects the priorities and will of the voters."

Rep. Robyn Vining Cheers The People’s Budget

“From the beginning of his term, Governor Evers has made it clear he is listening to the people of Wisconsin."

Milwaukee Area Labor Council Reaction State Budget

The members of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council welcome the many initiatives announced by Governor Tony Evers as part of his budget proposal.

Statement from Rep. Brostoff in Support of Gov. Evers’ Redistricting Plan

Governor’s First Budget Address Offers a Way Forward for Wisconsin

The People’s Budget is a Win for Wisconsin

“It’s a new day in Wisconsin."

Rep. Mark Spreitzer Applauds Gov. Evers’s Budget Address

“Governor Evers is leading Wisconsin into a new era of bipartisanship."

Gov. Tony Evers’ Budget Plan: Progress on Solutions for Student Loan Borrowers and Protections for Wisconsin Voter Rights

“We’re thrilled to see Gov. Evers’ budget plan includes proposals to help student loan borrowers and protect voters."

Governor Evers Gives 2019-21 Biennial Budget Address

Gov. Evers' remarks as prepared for deliver

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Driver’s Cards for Undocumented Wisconsinites

"This is a commonsense idea that has the support of farmers, businesses, law enforcement officials, faith-based organizations and civil rights groups."

AFP-WI: Evers Education Budget Doesn’t Prioritize Student Success

In the end, this proposal will hurt students trapped in low performing traditional public schools the most.

Excerpts from Governor Evers’ 2019-21 Biennial Budget Address

Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes Delivers Democratic Weekly Radio Address

Senator Craig Reacts to Governor Evers’ Decision to Remove National Guard Units from Mexico Border

Wisconsin law enforcement has traced the majority of meth and heroin seized in Wisconsin to the southern border.

Youth Justice Milwaukee: We Must Move With a Sense of Urgency

"Wisconsin should close this abusive prison immediately, and, instead, implement and scale more effective and fiscally responsible community-based options."

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Praises Gov. Evers for Standing Up for Women’s Health

"It’s clear that Gov. Evers is committed to prioritizing women’s health care."

Representative Subeck Applauds Governor Evers’ Plan to Ensure Fair Election Maps

"I applaud Governor Evers’ decision to stand up for democracy by including much-needed redistricting reform in his budget proposal."

Rep. Hesselbein Supports Governor Evers’ Fair Maps Plan

"Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around."

Rep. Spreitzer Supports Gov. Evers’s Redistricting Reform

"Gerrymandering has undermined our state’s democracy for too long."

Statement on Governor Evers’ announcement he will include nonpartisan redistricting reform in his proposed budget

"This decision gives us a chance to have representative democracy again in Wisconsin."

Rep. Robyn Vining Embraces Gov. Evers’ Inclusion of Redistricting in Budget

"Non-partisan redistricting can help bring our state together and force members from each party to work together like my constituents asked me to do."

Rep. Hesselbein Supports Bringing Guard Members Home

"I’m thankful that Governor Evers is standing up for our Wisconsin National Guard personnel who were sent to the southwest border for a manufactured crisis."

Gov. Evers Announces Tribal Initiatives in State Budget

"I’m excited that our budget will make investments that will help Native American children, families, and communities thrive."

Gov. Evers Announces Withdrawal of Wisconsin National Guard Personnel

"I cannot support keeping our brave service men and women away from their families without a clear need or purpose that would actively benefit the people of Wisconsin or our nation."

Majority Leader Fitzgerald’s Statement on Governor Evers’ School Voucher Plan

"Governor Evers’ plans would do immense harm to the voucher program and create uncertainty for schools, students, and their families."

Governor Evers’ Budget Targets School Choice: What You Need to Know

Governor Evers' Budget Targets School Choice: What You Need to Know

Gov. Tony Evers Budget Plan to Offer New Hope for Help to Student Loan Borrowers

Will Include Provision Regarding State Authority to Help Borrowers Refinance Higher Education Loan

Gov. Evers Appoints Dawn Nemec as Vernon County Register of Deeds

Nemec currently works in the Accounting Department at Organic Valley.

Gov. Evers to Remove Restrictions on Petroleum and Propane Transporters

DPW Files Federal Lawsuit Over Republicans’ Lame-Duck Power Grab

Republicans' legislation violated Democratic voters' federal constitutional rights

Creation of a Crisis: How the Pharmaceutical Industry Chooses Profit Over People

Citizen Action of Wisconsin joins national release of report revealing how drug company profits and CEO pay put lives at risk

State Building Commission Approves Key Projects

Design and construction of UW-Milwaukee Sandburg Hall renovation project.

Shilling Praises Gov. Evers Healthy Women, Healthy Babies Proposal

"I want to ensure that all moms in Wisconsin have access to quality health care so babies are born healthy and stay healthy."

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Applauds “Healthy Women, Healthy Babies” Initiatives in State Budget

"We applaud Gov. Evers for championing women’s health and the lifesaving preventive care Planned Parenthood provides in his state budget."

Gov. Evers Announces Gubernatorial Appointments

Summer Strand as the Governor’s Designee to the Building Commission

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Responds to Governor Evers’ Veto of Middle-Class Tax Cut

"I am confident that Senate Republicans will redouble our efforts and fight to include a middle-class tax cut in the upcoming state budget."

Gov. Evers Vetoes Assembly Bill 4

The bill would make modifications to the standard deduction under the individual income tax starting with tax years beginning after December 31, 2019.

Wisconsin Working Families Party Congratulates Megan O’Halloran on Commanding Primary Victory in Distrcit 8 School Board Race

O’Halloran garnered more than 65 percent of the vote in the three-way race and will face Kathryn Gabor in the spring election on Tuesday, April 2.

Medicaid Expansion to Cost Wisconsinites $600 Million Per Year

New WILL, CROWE study analyzes true cost of Medicaid expansion

Governor Evers Creates Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving

"It’s important to me that we recognize, value, and celebrate the work of caregivers across our state..."

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Gov. Evers Plan to Legalize Medical Marijuana

"Having accessible, legal medicinal marijuana will help many in pain without the harmful effects of addictive narcotics."

Shilling Backs Gov. Evers’ Medical Marijuana Push

"Medical research, scientific studies, and personal experiences clearly support the use of medical marijuana."

Bowen Applauds Governor Evers’ Marijuana Proposals

Time Wisconsin takes Important 1st Step allowing access to Marijuana

Sen. Erpenbach Applauds Gov. Evers’ Medical Marijuana Proposal

"Marijuana can provide relief to those suffering from cancer, glaucoma, PTSD, ALS, chronic pain and can even help in the fight against opiate addiction."

Gov. Evers Announces Proposal to Reform Wisconsin’s Marijuana Laws

The governor believes it is time for Wisconsin to join more than 30 other states and the District of Columbia in legalizing medical marijuana.

WJI supports Gov. Evers’ cannabis initiative

"Wisconsin's refusal so far to adopt a medical marijuana program is hurting the state's residents and its economy."

Governor Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Employee Bryan Rodriguez

"Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Bryan Rodriguez..."

Governor Evers Calls Special Election for 64th Assembly District

Circulation of nomination papers for candidates may begin today, February 14, 2019.

Wisconsin State Senate Sends Middle-Class Tax Cut to Governor Evers’ Desk

"Middle-class Wisconsinites deserve a tax break, and today the Legislature voted to give them one."

Republicans jeopardize school funding with one-time spending gimmick

"Wisconsin’s working families have made it clear they want real solutions for tax relief, not political posturing."

Statement on Governor’s pledge for funding SWIGG study, well compensation grant program

"Clean drinking water for everyone in our state means making sure families living with contaminated water are helped immediately."

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Water Quality Initiatives

State Will Evaluate Water Safety in Southwest Wisconsin, Allocate $2 Million for Well Compensation Grant Program

Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Join U.S. Climate Alliance

"By joining the U.S. Climate Alliance, we will have support in demonstrating that we can take climate action while growing our economy at the same time."

State’s Leading Voice for Oral Health Encourages More Collaboration with Wisconsin’s Dental Professionals to Truly Increase Access to Care

"Despite consistent claims by advocates for dental therapy that this proposal is revenue-neutral and comes at no cost to taxpayers, the Governor is now proposing directly subsidizing the creation of a dental therapy program."

Robin Vos Giving $500 an Hour Lawyers a Blank Check to Defend His Scheme to Rig the Rules for Foxconn

‘The Only Thing Wisconsin Taxpayers are Getting Out of These Republican Deals is Being Stuck With the Bill’

Gov. Evers Announces $43 Million Investment to Expand Dental Access

"Increasing dental access across our state requires a comprehensive approach."

Robin “Boss” Vos to Wisconsin Middle Class: ‘Pay For Your Own Tax Savings’

Suggests Cuts to Education, Health Care and Roads to Fund Middle Class Tax Plan Instead of Asking Millionaires and Billionaires to Pay Their Fair Share

Governor Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Milwaukee Police Department Officer Matthew Rittner

"This loss is also a reminder that men and women like Matthew put their lives on the line every day to protect our citizens and communities in Wisconsin."

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Gov. Evers’ Plan to Close Dark Store Loophole

"The Dark Store Loophole is wrong, and we need to close it."

Questions Raised About Assembly Speaker Benefiting from State Tax Loophole

Is Tax Break Debate Personal for Robin Vos?

Rep. Hutton: Statement on Evers Tax Plan

Madison – Representative Rob Hutton (R-Brookfield) issued the following statement in response to Governor Evers’ Tax Plan. “In contrast to the Republican middle class tax plan, Governor Evers’ tax plan clearly demonstrates that he does not understand the private sector as shown by his irrational commitment to punishing our state’s job creators by raising their taxes,” said Rep. Hutton. “Wisconsin’s manufacturers employ 500,000 people in our state and the Manufacturing and Agriculture tax credit has been responsible for creating 42,000 new jobs. Over the past year Wisconsin has the highest manufacturing growth in the Midwest but now Governor Evers’ reckless tax hikes would stop Wisconsin’s manufacturing renaissance in its tracks. Republicans have shown that, through careful fiscal management, we can invest in Wisconsin job creators and still reduce the tax burden on hard-working Wisconsin families. I will continue to fight for all Wisconsin taxpayers to ensure that they are able to keep more of their hard earned money.” The 13th Assembly District contains parts of Milwaukee and Waukesha counties and includes Elm Grove and portions of Brookfield, Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and West Allis.

Rep. Riemer Statement on Democratic Tax Cut for the Middle Class

"It is disappointing that Republicans are once again putting politics before people and are refusing to work together with Governor Evers and Democrats in the Legislature for the people of Wisconsin."

Governor Evers Announces Responsible Tax Relief Plan for Families

"I promised Wisconsin’s hard-working families that I would not only provide the tax relief they deserve, but that I would provide tax relief in a responsible and sustainable way."

Homeowners Triumph under Gov. Evers

"Closing the Dark Store loophole will be a huge win for homeowners and small businesses in Wisconsin."

SEIU Files Lawsuit Challenging Republican Power Grab in Wisconsin

Plaintiffs Demand Preservation of State’s Constitution; Restoration of Powers to Governor, Attorney General; Immediate Injunction

Task Force provides feedback for upcoming transportation budget

Monday’s meeting will cover the highway program and funding alternatives.

It’s Groundhog Day in the GOP Legislature

Majority Party Continues to Try and Deflect Blame

State Rep. David Bowen’s Statement on Latest Foxconn Flop

Time for Legislature to Direct WEDC Renegotiations

Good Fiscal News Another Reminder That Cutting Taxes Is The Best Path to Prosperity for All

"Eight years of conservative fiscal management put us on a better path."

Governor Evers Announces Transportation Stakeholder Task Force

Together, this group will discuss the state’s critical transportation issues and seek solutions to these challenges.

Rep. Spreitzer statement on latest Foxconn news

"Today’s comments by Speaker Robin Vos and Majority Leader Fitzgerald demonstrate that they have not learned from their mistake and they continue to lack a coherent vision for the future of our state."

New Questions About Robin Vos, GOP’s Lame Duck Law Changes As Foxconn Scales Back Wisconsin Operation

GOP Grabbed Control of Agency Overseeing Deal, Reduced Accountability Before Foxconn Suggests ‘Modifications’ to Biggest Ever State Subsidy of Foreign Corporation

Youth Justice Milwaukee: “We need action, not excuses.”

"Delaying the closure of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake is unacceptable."

Governor Evers Declares State of Emergency, Closes State Office Buildings

Extreme wind chill values at -30 to -50 degrees below zero mixed with heavy snowfall present imminent threats and dangerous, life-threatening conditions.

Abele Declares Winter Weather Emergency for Milwaukee County Employees Wednesday and Thursday

Non-essential services of Milwaukee County government, including circuit courts and County Board, will be closed for business on Wednesday and Thursday