Tony Evers

Rep. Stubbs Statement On Special Session Request From Gov. Evers

DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Application period still open for additional grant dollars

In 40 Seconds Republicans Kill Evers’ Special Session on Child Care

Republicans take no action on governor's proposal. Evers 'not surprised.'

Taxpayers Paying For Both Sides of Senate Lawsuit Over Redistricting

Democrats and Republicans both charging State of Wisconsin for redistricting legal fight.

State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft

Critics blame Foxconn law's loopholes, call for legislative fix. 'It's outrageous.'

State Reviewing Milwaukee Business’s Suspicious Use of Pandemic Grant

Owner Cynthia Brown has connections to state Sen. Lena Taylor.

Evers Appoints Jorge Fragoso to Circuit Court

Attorney will take office Nov. 4, filling vacancy left by Judge Lindsey Grady.

Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee

He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.

Vos Threatens UW Pay Raises Unless Campuses Eliminate DEI Staff

$100 million already approved in state budget could be withheld.

Governor Evers, Attorney General Kaul Join Multistate Coalition in Fight Against Idaho’s Radical Abortion Ban

September 18, 2023

Sen. Carpenter Says Milwaukee and Wisconsin Deserve a Better Deal

Gov. Evers Appoints Jorge Fragoso to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Parties Bicker Over How to Do Iowa-Style Redistricting

Democrats charge that Vos plan will hand ultimate power to Republican legislators.

Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal

Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.

Republicans Unveil Brewers Funding Plan With $600 Million In State, Local Taxes

Milwaukee would end up paying more for stadium than it did the first time.

Brewers Statement on Efforts to Preserve American Family Field for the Next Generation

Legislative Progress Would Keep Major League Baseball in Wisconsin for the Next Generation

With Lawsuits Pending, Assembly Republicans Approve Redistricting Changes

Fight over gerrymandering now moves to Senate.

Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto That Increased School Funding, Assembly Must Act

Gov. Evers called the move "B.S. reckless and wrong."

Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight

Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.

DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Marks Coastal Awareness Month with Awards for Southeastern Wisconsin Coastal Projects

Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Grant Application Period Remains Open

Gov. Evers Blasts Republicans’ Vote to Strip Historic K-12 Education Increases from Kids and Schools

Republicans vote to take more than $300 per student each year away from K-12 schools statewide

Speaker Vos Consulting Former Supreme Court Justices On Protasiewicz Impeachment

Move comes as Republicans rush to push through redistricting alternative.

3 Scenarios For GOP Threats Against Protasiewicz

Federal and state case law suggest there are no grounds for impeachment.

Assembly Approves Tax Cut Bill And 2 Constitutional Amendment Proposals

Legislation would next go to state Senate.

Facing Court Challenge, Republicans Offer Drastic Redistricting Proposal

After opposing it for years, Vos says state should adopt Iowa-style nonpartisan process.

Gov. Evers Blasts Latest GOP Effort to Interfere in Wisconsin Elections by Demanding Legislature-Picked and Legislature-Approved Map Drawers

Wisconsin Republicans notorious for pressuring state’s election administrator to resign, pushing to usurp control of state elections, wasting tax dollars on Gableman boondoggle, and passing dozens of voting restrictions to now seek Legislature-picked and Legislature-approved map drawers

Ad Campaign Targets Republicans on Protasiewicz Impeachment

Six-figure ad buy by Republican Accountability Project targets GOP districts.

“Child Labor is Not the Answer to the Childcare Cliff—Neither is Gutting The Safety And Quality of Wisconsin Childcare.”

Rep. Robyn Vining on Republican Bills

County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout

Poll finds residents oppose subsidy by 2-1 margin, could make a deal even tougher to sell.

Graying Demographics Drive GOP Tax Cut

Tax cut for retirees, who have the highest turnout in elections, adds new wrinkle.

Republicans Advance Income Tax Cut

Evers promises a veto, calling it a financially 'irresponsible' bill.

Republican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations

Gov. Evers called for a Sept. 20 special session to address shortages, has different plan.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of 9/11 and State Day of Service and Remembrance

More Special Education Funding Is Needed

State covers only 33% of the costs. That must be increased.

Central Standard Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations

Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame will induct second class in February.

Governor Evers Declares September Coastal Awareness Month

Democrats Launch $4 Million Blitz to Oppose Protasiewicz’s Impeachment

Party plans 'multi-pronged statewide campaign' to defend Supreme Court Justice.

Gov. Evers, DHS Renew Commitment to Suicide Prevention During Year of Mental Health

Statewide resources and support available to individuals and families as deaths in Wisconsin top 900 for second year

How School Choice Backers Skew The Statistics

Are voucher schools really more 'cost-effective'?

Tax Cut, Brewers Aid Top Legislative Agenda

GOP plan for $2.9 million tax cut could use up most of remaining state surplus.

Audit Says WEDC Didn’t Meet Job Creation Goals, Was Slow To Recovery Money

Audit of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recommends 26 changes.

Gov. Evers Appoints Jeff Doughty as Pepin County Coroner

Following Speed Improvements, State Licensing Agency Wants Longterm Funding

Stimulus funding will run out next year, imperiling continued operation of DSPS.

Republican Child Care Proposals Are Inadequate Say Gov. Evers, Other Democrats

Democrats have called for continuing provider subsidy program.

Gov. Evers, DSPS Announce Latest Efforts to Continue Improving License Processing, Transparency

Governor urges Legislature to support current staffing, resource levels to maintain agency’s improved license processing times

Gov. Evers Appoints Matthew McElroy as Price County District Attorney

Constitutional Amendment Would Require Supermajority For Wisconsin Tax Increases

Republican-led proposal is pending before the Legislature.

Should Judicial Candidates Be Muzzled?

Forcing Protasiewicz to recuse could doom fair maps and discourage informative judicial races.

Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety addresses biggest challenges on Wisconsin roads

Republican Proposal Cuts State Income Taxes By Nearly $3 Billion

GOP legislators claim it targets middle class. Democrats dispute this.

Senator Agard Statement on Justice Protasiewicz Impeachment Threats by Speaker Vos & Legislative Republicans

Raphael Ramos Announces for Circuit Court Judge

Gov. Evers appointed him to fill vacancy left by new Supreme Court Justice Protasiewicz.

Republicans Could Force Protasiewicz Off Redistricting Case

Assembly impeachment would force her to step down while awaiting Senate trial.

Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?

Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.

Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence

Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.

Ron Johnson Calls for Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse

Joins other Republicans calling for Supreme Count member to recuse on redistricting case.

WisDOT, DATCP highlight historic transportation investments in rural Wisconsin communities

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Agricultural Budget Investments

GOP Lawmakers Propose Eliminating Work Permits For Young Workers

Proposal would eliminate "red tape" in hiring 14- and 15-year-old workers.

Moms for Liberty Rising in Wisconsin

Part of national group pushing to ban books and raced-focused history lessons and opposing LGBTQ+ concerns.

Should Protasiewicz Recuse From Redistricting Cases?

Or should Rebecca Bradley? Her comment was less factual and more scathing.

How David Crowley Led on Sales Tax

The inside story of how the county exec and mayor helped pass state legislation to save Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Ashland County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

Kaul Won’t Release List of All Law Enforcement Officers in State

Media seeks to track officers let go for misconduct who got rehired elsewhere.

Sheehy Says Local Sales Tax Must Help Fund Brewers’ Stadium

Some of new city and county sales tax must be spent on the team, business leader says.

Republican wrecking crew: UW System budget problems are no accident

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Corporal Donald L. DuPont Who Lost His Life in the Korean War

Waupun Prison’s ‘Nightmare’ Lockdown

Lockdown has gone on since late March. Prisoners describe unsanitary conditions and a dearth of medical care.

Senator Baldwin Calls on President Biden to Replace the Blatnik Bridge in Superior

Baldwin supports Governors Evers and Walz’s application for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to rebuild critical bridge between Superior and Duluth

Soaring Home Prices Squeeze First-Time Buyers

Many Millennials priced out. Evers cites workforce crisis, lack of housing for workers.

Rep. Clancy Says Police Work Has ‘No Dignity Or Value’

Republican legislators call him 'clueless" and 'divisive' as Clancy doubles down.

State’s Crime Labs Processing DNA Evidence Faster

Much faster than nationally. But toxicology test turnaround time has gotten worse.

Garden Homes Sees New Life Through Perseverance

Long-awaited project rehabilitating dilapidated homes in first-of-its-kind neighborhood.

Amber Raffeet August Announces Bid for Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge

Raffeet August was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers in May of this year. Now seeking full term.

Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety

Attorney General reallocates federal ARPA dollars to provide temporary funding.

Amber Raffeet August Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Foxconn Selling Green Bay, Eau Claire ‘Centers’

Properties for sale for supposed to be innovation centers employing hundreds.

Who Are State Supreme Court’s ‘Rogue Members’?

Ziegler and conservatives have ignored state Constitution in governance dispute.

Wisconsin establishes consortium to expand its lead in biohealth

Group will enhance collaboration among public and private partners and speed innovation

Evers Appointee Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court

Anderson Gansner was appointed judge to fill vacancy in May. Will run for new 6-year term.

President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee

Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.

Froedtert Awards $4.7 Million For Community Clinic Expansion

Groundbreaking held for Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers expansion.

Vos Says Republicans May Consider Impeaching Protasiewicz

Assembly Speaker says Supreme Court justice should recuse from redistricting case.

Anderson Gansner Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Republicans Dismiss 13th Call for Special Session

In 5 years, Legislators have shot down every such call by the governor, with one exception.

‘We’re Not Here For Crumbs’

40% of school districts got less funding from state budget Evers signed. Public school advocates are upset.

Brewers Continue Push for Stadium Subsidy

Team threatening to move as Republican legislators craft plan including local tax support.

Crowley Amassing Large Pile of Campaign Cash

Crowley sitting on more than $200,000 war chest with primary more than 7 months away.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Lance Corporal Tanner Kaltenberg

Legislative Democrats on ‘Veto Watch’ after Gov. Evers Blocks 10 Bills

Republicans only need two-thirds of those present to override the governor’s veto

GOP Senators Block Building Code Update Supporters Say Saves Energy, Improves Safety

Party-line vote leaves 2015 building code in place. Concerns over cost.

Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods

Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Special Session to Address State’s Chronic Workforce Challenges

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $341.8 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Former Gov. Scott Walker Says Overturning Act 10 Would Set ‘Horrible Precedent’

Walker says newly-liberal court shouldn't touch his signature policy measure.

Legislature needs to act in support of families during special session

Joint statement of Common Council Members: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, and Alderman José G. Pérez

Alcohol Killing More Wisconsinites, Studies Show

State’s excessive drinking culture causes alcohol-induced deaths at a rate nearly 25% higher than rest of the country.

Evers Calls Special Session Addressing Child Care, Workforce Challenges

Governor asks for $1 billion in surplus funds to be spent on child care, higher education and paid family leave.

Houses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders

Authors of the proposed constitutional amendment argue that it's a matter of separating church and state.