Tony Evers

The Water Council commends Wisconsin’s Elected Leaders for placing a priority on Clean Water

Water is perhaps our state’s greatest natural resource and a critical input for businesses in some of our leading sectors like food and beverage and pulp and paper manufacturing.

WILL Releases K-12 Education Reform Agenda

Detailed policy roadmap shows how state can improve student outcomes

Governor Evers declares State of Emergency in response to dangerous winter storm and cold

Temperatures will fall below zero Monday night and wil

Governor Tony Evers Announces $31 Million in State Support for Marinette Marine

"This partnership is a win for workers, a win for Marinette, and a win for Wisconsin."

New Marquette Law School Poll finds some issues less divisive amid continuing partisan divide

Special education increases and accepting more federal Medicaid money are drawing broader support than many other current issues

Weekly Republican Radio Address: Wisconsin Republicans Will Protect Our State’s Prosperity

Statement from Rep. Brostoff on Gov. Evers’ Inaugural State of the State Address

Representative looks forward to working with Governor Evers

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Reacts to State of the State Address

"Thanks to the last eight years of Republican leadership, Governor Evers is inheriting a state that is strong."

Rep. Evan Goyke Responds to State of the State Address

Governor Evers Leading Wisconsin

Rep. Mark Spreitzer Applauds Gov. Evers’s State of the State Address

"Governor Evers’s State of the State address laid out a clear agenda to move Wisconsin forward."

Rep. Robyn Vining Comments on Pre-Existing Conditions Bill

"Though we must acknowledge the remaining issues, we achieved a small victory with the amendment recognizing annual and lifetime benefit limits..."

Marquette Law School Poll director Franklin goes ‘On the Issues’ with new poll on state and national issues

Franklin will report the findings of the first Marquette Law School Poll since the November election.

Governor Evers Announces Appointment of Major Anthony Burrell as Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent

Raised in Milwaukee, Burrell has a law enforcement career spanning nearly 30 years.

Statement on Assembly Bill 1

"We must provide stability and protection for Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions should Republican efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act be successful." "

Governor Evers Reaffirms Commitment to Cutting Taxes for Middle-Class Families

"In contrast, Speaker Vos’ spending plan continues to grow." -Spokeswoman for Gov. Evers, Melissa Baldauff

WILL Sues Evers Administration to Protect Wedding Barns

Asks judge to protect economic freedom, remove uncertainty

Youth Justice Milwaukee: Unacceptable Conditions Show We Can’t Wait for 2021 to Close Lincoln Hills

"The conditions at Lincoln Hills remain unacceptable – and life-threatening -- to the young people who are locked up inside despite orders from a federal judge to improve."

State Rep. David Bowen Applauds New Governor Evers Visit to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake

Highlights the contrast with leadership of the past

Gov. Evers Requests Creation of Committee on Entrepreneurship and Innovation at WEDC

"In order for Wisconsin’s economy to thrive, we must foster a culture that supports entrepreneurship and innovation."

Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Slate of Candidates for Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Create Strong Pro-Public School Majority

Electing a school board to serve MPS students; strengthen and fund public education; fight back against ineffective charter programs

Co-Chairs of the Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Host Committee Announced

Milwaukee is currently a finalist, along with Houston and Miami, for hosting the convention to be held July 13-16, 2020.

Assembly Republicans Missing an Opportunity to Make Bipartisan Progress By Tackling Student Loan Debt Crisis

Higher Ed, Lower Debt Act is a Common Sense Solution With Strong Approval Across Partisan Lines

Governor Evers announces more than $118 million in payments to local governments

Quarterly payments for cities, towns and villages are sent the first Monday in January, April, July and October.

Statement on Executive Order from Governor Evers Protecting LGBT Employees

"It’s a new day in Wisconsin."

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Signs Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ State Employees

Wisconsin is one of 28 states without explicit non-discrimination protections on the basis of gender identity.

Senate Dem Leader lays out priorities for 2019-20 session

"My Senate Democratic colleagues and I are committed to working with Gov. Tony Evers and focusing on the important issues at hand."

One Wisconsin Now Statements on Inauguration of Gov. Tony Evers and Newly Elected Statewide Officers

New Focus on People of Wisconsin, Not Partisan Political Gain Makes it a Great Day for Wisconsin

Alderman Zielinski’s resolution supports Tony Evers’ plan to boost minimum wage

"For almost ten years our minimum wage has remained flat while costs of living have increased."

Statement by IBEW Local 494 Business Manager on Cabinet Appointments to Secretaries of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and Wisconsin Workforce Development

"Dawn brings a wide range of expertise on licenses and regulations issues and will be a very valuable asset for the Evers administration and for policymaking in Wisconsin."

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Cabinet Members

"This talented group of leaders will help our administration address the issues Wisconsin residents asked us to focus on."

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Statement on Governor-Elect’s Plans to Hike Taxes

"... I’m deeply concerned over his plans to hike taxes on Wisconsin’s small business owners and farmers before he’s even sworn into office."

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce Additions to Administration Team

"The team members we are announcing today will help our administration connect the dots on important issues facing our state."

Governor-elect Evers Announces Additional Cabinet Appointments

"As Governor, my focus will always be the people of our state, and a key part of that is bringing together a cabinet that shares my goal of solving problems rather than picking political fights."

Sen. Carpenter Attends “The People’s Budget Listening Session”

Governor-Elect Evers and Lt. Governor-Elect Barnes Host Session

Governor-elect Evers Announces Key Cabinet Appointments

"I’ve said all along that my goal is to build a Wisconsin where people come together to invest in a brighter future for everyone..."

Discovery World Names John Emmerich Interim President

Organization to launch search for President and CEO to replace Joel Brennan.

Co-Chairs of the Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Host Committee Announced

Milwaukee is currently a finalist, along with Houston and Miami, for hosting the convention to be held July 13-16, 2020.

Carpenter: Require ‘Lame Duck” Bills to Supermajority Votes

“The tactics of these Republicans are an embarrassment to Wisconsin’s good government reputation and a black eye to our democracy.”

Governor-elect Tony Evers Statement on Kimberly-Clark Announcement

"Unfortunately, Republicans played politics with this issue for months, leaving Kimberly-Clark workers and their families in the dark and uncertain about their futures."

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Agriculture, Energy, and Natural Resources Policy Advisory Council

"We’re going to bring science back to decision-making in Wisconsin."

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Policy Advisory Council

"We have to start prioritizing people, not prisons."

Gov.-elect Tony Evers, Lt. Gov.-elect Mandela Barnes announce ‘Building the People’s Budget’ Tour

The statewide tour will start on Tuesday, December 11 in Green Bay and end the following week in Milwaukee.

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Next Generation Workforce and Economic Development Policy Advisory Council

"Investing in an economy that creates good-paying, family-supporting jobs for the people of Wisconsin is a top priority for our administration."

AFP Encourages Legislature to Work with Evers on Public Defender Reimbursement

"Americans for Prosperity encourages the legislature to work with Governor-elect Evers to address this mounting due process crisis in 2019."

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lieutenant Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Inauguration Partner and Date

Inauguration demonstrates state coming together, Evers’ commitment to our kids’ future

Rep. Gwen Moore Statement on Republican Power Grab

"This power grab is a direct threat to our state’s democracy."

Statement on Lame Duck Session

Rep. Goyke Thanks Constituents for Advocacy and Opposes Lack of Republican Transparency

Governor-elect Tony Evers Statement on Extraordinary Session

"Power-hungry politicians rushed through sweeping changes to our laws to expand their own power and override the will of the people of Wisconsin who asked for change on November 6th."

Republican’s Holiday Gift to Wisconsin: An Assault on Democracy

"Astonishingly, the Republicans primary concern is to protect their own power."

Senator Taylor Believes GOP Are Taking Career Ending Votes

"I urge the people of Wisconsin to continue to push back on this outrageous disregard of voter’s wishes."

Governor-elect Tony Evers Calls on Governor Scott Walker to Withdraw Last-Minute Appointments

"These appointments should be fully vetted in the next legislative biennium."

Extraordinary Session Policy Items Flying Under the Radar

A lot of good but a few red flags

Power Tends to Corrupt, Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

"Republican leaders have tasted power, and it’s corrupted them through their core."

Governor-elect Tony Evers’ Testimony to the Joint Committee on Finance Opposing Extraordinary Session Legislation

"Wisconsinites expect more from our government than what is happening here today."

Conservation Voters issue statement on lame duck bills

If passed, the bills will have dire consequences for Wisconsin’s environment.

Election defeat leads to GOP temper tantrum

Republicans ignore Wisconsin voters in attempt to cling to power

Governor-elect Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Barnes Announce “What’s Best for Kids” Advisory Council

"I’ve said from the beginning that what’s best for our kids is what’s best for our state..."

Tony Evers Wastes No Time Implementing Pro-Abortion Agenda

Taps Planned Parenthood of WI CEO as Key Health Advisor

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Health Policy Advisory Council, Transition Staff Additions

"Expanding access to affordable health care for Wisconsin residents is a top priority for our administration."

GOP Legislature Huddles Behind Closed Doors to Discuss Schemes to Undermine November Election Results

Schemes Run the Gamut From Lame and Lamer to Lamest

Study: Parents in Milwaukee Are Choosing Schools Based on Quality

What you need to know about WILL’s landmark school choice study

MacIver Cheers New Revenue Projections, Urges Gov.-Elect Evers To Stay The Course

"Eight years of sound fiscal management by Gov. Walker and the conservative legislature have put Wisconsin back on the right track."

2018 Election Totals Show Voters Delivered Mandate to Democrats

Record Voter Turnout and Record Vote Totals for Dems in Statewide Elections

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Senior Advisor, Deputy Transition Director, Personnel Advisory Council

Governor-elect Evers will make numerous new appointments in the near future.

Governor-elect Tony Evers Attending National Governors Association Meeting

"I promised to remain focused on solving the problems facing our state..."

Walker offers definition of decency, violates it one day later

Outgoing gov. signals he’ll rig 2020 election, costing taxpayers millions

Governor-elect Tony Evers and Lt. Governor-elect Mandela Barnes Announce Transition Website, Communications Director

"We want Wisconsin residents to be an active part of their government and share their ideas on moving the state forward."

Supervisor Taylor Congratulates Candidates on Election Victories

"Congratulations to Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes, Josh Kaul, Sarah Godlewski, and Tammy Baldwin on their victories on Tuesday."

Rep. Vos Selected to Lead Assembly Republican Caucus, Not State of Wisconsin

Vos Should Choose Another Road, Drop Divisive Attacks on Will of Wisconsin Voters

Governor-Elect Tony Evers Announces Chief of Staff and Transition Team Director, Co-Chairs

Maggie Gau, Governor-Elect Evers’ campaign manager, will become Governor-Elect Evers’ Chief of Staff.

Statement on Senate Democratic Leadership Election

"I am honored that my colleagues have once again entrusted me with the responsibility of serving as Senate Democratic Leader."

Fair Maps Referenda Pass Overwhelmingly in Election

Wisconsin voters show strong support for nonpartisan redistricting reform

Statement on the Governor-Elect Evers and the Assembly Republican Majority

"The reality is that the voters of Wisconsin have chosen divided government."

Statement from Scott Walker on Results of Governor’s Race

"It has been my honor to serve as your Governor for nearly eight years."

State-Wide Dems Win Big!

Walker, Schimel’s special interest agenda repudiated by voters

One Wisconsin Now Congratulates Gov-Elect Tony Evers and Lt. Gov.-Elect Mandela Barnes

Record Early Vote Propels Democrats to State’s Top Offices

Scott Walker Breaks the Law, Again, Campaigning While Flying on Taxpayer Dime

Billed Taxpayers Over $2,600 to Fly to Events at Which He Was Campaigning for Re-election

Scott Walker Gave Pedophile Ex-Priests Professional Licenses

Breach in Public Safety Overseen by Scott Walker Puts Sex Predators in Positions Where They Could Strike Again

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Walker, Evers tied in Wisconsin’s race for governor

Baldwin leads Vukmir for Senate; close race for state attorney general

Gubernatorial candidates should share their plans for Milwaukee

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski - October 24, 2018

Former Walker Secretary: Scott Walker Tried to Punt Blame on Broken Job Promises

"I hope you understand that I cannot be accountable for the job numbers," Walker said, according to Jardin

Desperate Scott Walker Campaign Criticizes Tony Evers for Supporting a Bigger Tax Break and Better Plan for Student Loan Borrowers

‘We All Know Scott Walker is Willing to Do or Say Anything to Try to Win, But This Takes the Cake’

The NRA’s $740,000 Mistake about Tony Ever

One Wisconsin Now has obtained the television ad the National Rifle Association plunked down $740,000 to attack Democratic candidate Tony Evers.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds tight race for Wisconsin governor, Baldwin leading in Senate contest

Wisconsin voters weigh in on Kavanaugh confirmation, Mueller investigation

Tony Evers Announces Plan to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

"The bottom line is that too often health care isn’t affordable in Wisconsin, in large part due to the high price of prescription drugs."

Tony Evers Launches Conservationists for Tony

"I’m excited and honored to be endorsed by bipartisan conservation leaders from across Wisconsin who understand how important protecting our natural resources is to our future."

Senator Chris Larson: Statement on the State of Education in Wisconsin

Over the Lost Walker Decade, Wisconsin has seen $1 billion cut from our neighborhood public schools, of which $183 million still remains unrestored.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Evers, Baldwin with leads among Wisconsin voters

Trump at 42 percent approval, voters divided on how he has changed GOP

81 Candidates in Wisconsin Take ‘Clean Energy for All’ Commitment, Promising 100% Clean Energy by 2050

Moving to clean energy will improve Wisconsin's health, create more sustainable communities

Baldwin Voted Against ‘Three-Strikes And You’re Out’ For Wisconsin’s Most Dangerous Criminals

Baldwin’s vote mirrors her positions of voting against mandatory sentences for failing to register as a sex offender and lighter sentencing for child sex offenders.

Baldwin Voted For Lighter Sentencing For Child Sex Offenders

In the state Legislature, Baldwin voted against requiring someone who is a repeat convicted child sex offender from being sentenced to life without parole.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds tight races for Wisconsin Governor, U.S. Senate seat

Jobs, schools, health coverage are most important issues to state voters

DPW Reality Check on AFP’s Intentionally Misleading Ad

Evers proposed $1.1 billion more than Walker according to updated reporting by Wisconsin State Journ

ICYMI: New Poll Shows Tony Evers Up 5 Over Scott Walker

The same poll also found that more Wisconsin voters disapprove of Walker’s job performance than approve.

Breaking: Washington Post Adds Wisconsin to List of Governor Seats Most Likely to Flip in November

This latest ranking changes comes just one day after Sabato’s Crystal Ball changed the race’s rating from “Leans Republican” to “Toss Up.”

Sarah Godlewski wins Democratic nomination for State Treasurer

Godlewski is ready to work with Tony Evers and the whole Democratic ticket as they head into the general election.

Mandela Barnes Statement on August 14 Primary Election results

“It is absolutely essential that we unify for the common good”

Evers Raises Nearly $110,000 from over 2,400 Contributions

Only Candidate to Receive Contributions from all 72 Wisconsin Counties

Statement on State Superintendent Tony Evers $20 Million Proposal for After School Programs

Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help Wisconsin working families.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds roughly one in three Wisconsin voters still undecided one month before primaries

Voters split along partisan lines on Supreme Court nominee, other national and state issues