Tony Evers

Rep. Moore Omokunde Applauds Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Lower Everyday, Out-of-Pocket Costs for Wisconsinites and Working Families

Sen. Larson Commends Gov. Evers’ Passionate Plea for Gun Reform

Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Reduce Crime and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe by Preventing Gun Violence

Gov. Evers Announces “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids” Initiative to End School Meal Debt, Provide Healthy Breakfast and Lunch to Wisconsin Students

Legislators Agree on Postpartum Medicaid Expansion

But not Robin Vos. Just two states haven't extended coverage from 60 days to a year.

Gov. Evers Releases 2025 State of the State Address Excerpts

Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

Joining 19 other states suing Trump and federal agencies over executive order.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Join Coalition of States Challenging Unconstitutional Order Attempting to End Citizenship for Certain Kids Born in America

Nearly 750 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the YMCA’s 28th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $150,000 Infrastructure Improvement Grant To Facilitate Economic Development and Job Creation in Bayfield County

Excavation and trucking company plans expansion, more jobs in northwest Wisconsin

Gov. Evers to Deliver 2025 State of the State Address Wednesday, Announces 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message Date 

Wisconsin Taxes Hit Record Low in 2024 

Lowest tax burden in at least half a century, Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds.

State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center

State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.

Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms

Counties and towns have passed ordinances to regulate CAFO operations, while farm groups want to prevent them.

Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy

At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Laments New Bureaucracy in Madison

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $141 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

Wisconsin Democrats Introduce Legislation For The People

Hot Topics Include Affordable Housing, Food, Healthcare

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on the Passing of Bob Uecker

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Executive Order Creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention

Statement on the Newly Created Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention

Gov. Evers Appoints Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Approve Over $10 Million in Grants to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Ports, Bolster State’s Waterborne Commerce

Assembly Passes Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Proposal

Now it goes to voters in April, as parties debate timing, impact of proposal.

Rep. Vining Applauds Gov. Evers’ Violence Prevention Executive Order: Gov. Evers Takes Action When Republicans Won’t

Senator Habush Sinykin Applauds Governor Evers’ Commitment to Violence Prevention

Rep. Piwowarczyk Slams Gov. Evers for Creating New Wasteful Office of ‘Violence Prevention,’ Rather Than Supporting Cops

 

Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office

Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.

Rep. Andraca Applauds Creation of Office of Violence Prevention

Governor Announces New Office, Gun Safety and Violence Prevention Efforts

Representative Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Governor Evers’ Executive Order #254, Creating Office of Violence Prevention

Rep. Madison Believes Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Creates an Opportunity to Invest in Community

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, Directs $10 Million to Support Violence Prevention Efforts Statewide

Governor to propose sustainable, ongoing funding for office, comprehensive gun safety reform initiatives in state budget

Republicans Ignore Evers Plea for Citizens Lawmaking

24 states allow citizen initiatives to create and pass constitutional amendments and laws.

DNR Wardens, Civilian Staff Honored For Heroic Acts Of Public Service

Awards Recognized Valor, Lifesaving And Meritorious Service

Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train

Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.

State Building Commission Okays Funding for UW-Madison Engineering Building

Republican legislators on commission blocked similar proposal last month.

Second Phase of City Place Takes Shape

Long-delayed apartment building rises near Fiserv Forum.

President Biden Signs into Law Legislation to Strengthen Child Welfare System and Bolster Child Support Enforcement Efforts, Includes Moore-Led Proposals

Congresswoman Gwen Moore applauds President Joe Biden for signing into law the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R. 9076) which reauthorizes Title IV-B funding for child welfare programs and bolsters child support enforcement efforts for tribal, state, and local governments.

DWD Recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Releases Report on Key Milestones Achieved to Combat Worker Exploitation While Supporting Employers

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Critical UW Projects

Gov. Evers Applauds WHEFA’s Success in 2024 for Supporting Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations

Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsin’s Highest Enrollment Ever on HealthCare.gov

Wisconsinites Can Still Enroll in Affordable, High-Quality Health Insurance Through the Federal Marketplace until January 15

State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer

But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.

Wisconsin’s First Federally-Funded Fast EV Chargers Are Online

Wisconsin DOT hopes to bring 50 more charging station sites online by mid-2026.

Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue

New federal funding will advance Complete Streets effort, free up funding for other streets.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Pathway for Wisconsinites to Enshrine the Will of the People

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #253 Declaring Energy Emergency

DWD Highlights Results for Year of the Worker in 2024 Annual Report

Ron Johnson Reintroduces Bill To Ban Transgender Athletes From School Sports

Legislation was blocked by Democratic U.S. Senate majority last year, but GOP now controls Legislative and Executive branches.

Conversion Therapy Case Tests ‘Legislative Veto’ Power in Wisconsin

Little known JCRAR committee has blocked several regulations introduced by Evers administration.

Underly Says Critics of Report Card Changes Are ‘Getting It Wrong’

DPI leader's achievement measurement changes have faced criticism from Gov. Evers, Speaker Vos.

Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.

Republican Legislature- Giving People of Wisconsin Power to Initiate Ballot Initiatives is “Never Going to Happen”

GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.

Two Candidates Will Challenge State School Superintendent Jill Underly

Sauk Prairie superintendent Jeff Wright and former principal Brittany Kinser.

Republicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes

Democratic leader calls for 'common-sense solutions' and no 'partisan bickering.'

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate Launch of First Federally Funded Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Wisconsin expanding EV infrastructure as fast-charging stations come online in Ashland, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls with more expected in coming months

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Rusk County Sheriff

Chairman Brian Schimming’s Statement on a Historic Day for Wisconsin

Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums

26 states allow laws or constitutional amendments to be passed by voters. Not Wisconsin.

USDA and Wisconsin Award $23.2 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

NEW- Gov. Evers Announces Pathway for Wisconsinites to Enshrine the Will of the People

New Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session

6 new state Senators and 31 new Assembly members need to learn the process.

Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin State Sen. Petak

Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin State Sen. Cullen

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order to Support Retaining State Eligibility Under the National Flood Insurance Program

Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination

Communities have waited more than 500 days to access $125 million set aside for PFAS remediation.

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting 2024 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers, DNR Ring in 2025 Kicking Off 125th Anniversary of Wisconsin State Park System

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025

A 3 cents per kilowatt tax at EV charging stations will raise millions.

Top 10 News Stories of 2024

Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Lowering the Flags in Honor of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

2024 Wrap Up- Gov. Evers Highlights 2024 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

Will Wisconsin Enact a Red Flag Gun Control Law?

The results of the recent election may not help.

2024 Wrap Up- Gov. Evers Highlights Administration’s Accomplishments During “Year of the Worker”

Evers Administration celebrates successes bolstering and supporting Wisconsin’s workforce in 2024

Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Kwanzaa in Wisconsin

Former State Sens. Tim Cullen, George Petak Die

Cullen was a Democrat who served in a GOP administration, Petak the first state legislator ever recalled from office.

Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Hanukkah in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding the Passing of Former State Sen. Petak

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding the Passing of Former State Sen. Cullen

Coalition of 30 Groups Calls for $953 Million Funding For Safe Drinking Water

Pushing WI Legislature for water infrastructure upgrades and preventive measures.

Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Christmas in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, First Lady Host Virtual Tour of 2024 Holiday Decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence

Kaul Says Wisconsin Needs ‘Holistic’ Approach to Mass Shootings

Attorney Generals calls for a discussion of a range of 'evidence-based solutions.'

Evers Appoints New DNR Secretary After Yearlong Vacancy

Karen Hyun was most recently the chief of staff for NOAA.

Year-End Report Shows Wisconsin Has $4.5 Billion Budget Surplus

Plus $1.9 billion in state 'rainy day' fund.

A Christmas Gift List For State Officials

What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?

Gov. Evers, First Lady Deliver Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Take Care of Their Mental Health this Holiday Season

Gov. Evers Appoints Dr. Karen Hyun to Serve as DNR Secretary

Insurers Add PFAS Exclusions to Liability Policies

Will state's businesses and farms be more careful about polluting if losses not covered?

County Working On Small Business Grant Program

Milwaukee County wants to help small businesses open brick and mortar stores.

New Commissioners Appointed to the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Republican Senate Leader Signals Support For Continuing DOJ School Safety Program

The Office of School Safety has been subject to partisan budget disputes. It's funding expires in September.

Winners of 2024 MARKETPLACE Wisconsin awards announced

Awards recognize accomplishments of diverse businesses

Starting Next Year, New Milwaukee County Employees to Enroll in Wisconsin Retirement System

Wisconsin Act 12 enabled this milestone for Milwaukee County that will save taxpayer dollars

Conservation voters applaud the U.S. Climate Alliance’s pledge to reduce fossil fuel emissions, Gov. Evers’ commitment to clean energy