Tony Evers

Child Care Providers ‘Reeling,’ Need Funding

Legislature has ignored Gov. Evers' proposals to replace lost pandemic funding.

Evers Signs School Bus Driver, Crime Laws, Vetoes Nine Bills

Vetoes restrictions on unemployment insurance and protections for fossil fuels.

Gov. Evers Calls for Legal Consequences for False Electors

Attorney General Kaul won't say whether there's an ongoing investigation.

Evers’ Veto Supports Cleaner, Healthier Wisconsin Communities

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 17 Bills

American Transmission Co. Hires Former Utility Regulator

Ellen Nowak is now vice president of the company she was once charged with regulating.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill to Help Bolster School Bus Driver Workforce

New law would allow school board members to volunteer as school bus drivers

Crowley Signs Sales Tax Legislation, Tax Starts January 1

Crowley and Nicholson sign sales tax legislation, celebrate historic moment for Milwaukee County.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ann Peacock to the Dane County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Gerrymandering Lawsuit

Gov. Evers Condemns Nazi Presence at Watertown LGBTQ Pride Event

Governor slams radical rhetoric and divisive attacks on LGBTQ community

1.4 Million Wisconsin Residents Need To Reapply For Medicaid, Will They?

As of June, more than one-third had not initiated the renewal process. Real test comes at end of summer.

Grothman Calls for Military Transparency Amid UFO Controversy

The Wisconsin Rep. suggested an accelerated timeline to release classified documents.

Gov. Evers, DNR Highlight Funding Available To Help Communities Address PFAS Contamination In Wastewater

Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate

See how and why each supervisor voted the way they did for new tax.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Oppose 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement

Settlement would limit communities ability to sue over cleanup costs, damages.

County Board Approves Sales Tax

County joins city in adopting new sales tax designed to avert fiscal cliff after years of declining state aid.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Join Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement

Multistate coalition represents approximately 171 million people, more than half of U.S. population

Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting

Sachin Chheda, who led successful statewide campaigns, leaves political consulting firm.

GOP Launches Early Voting Campaign

After years of claiming early and absentee voting leads to fraud, Republicans change course.

Evers Thanks USDA For Help With Emergency Drought

27 counties, including Milwaukee, designated as natural disaster area, with help extended.

Gov. Evers Grants 96 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 1,029

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. Michael Endsley

Evers Appoints Federal Public Defender To Milwaukee Judgeship

Ronnie V. Muray II will take the bench in November.

Republican Proposal Designed To Give Tax Break To Retirees

Proposal, which has some early bipartisan support, would protect retirees from Wisconsin income taxes.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ronnie Murray to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

New Law Will Make Wisconsin Students Hooked On Phonics

Gov. Evers signs bill that overhauls how Wisconsin students learn to read.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill Aimed at Improving Literacy Outcomes for Kids Statewide

Governor approves compensation plan bills to help bolster state workforce

Stadium repairs shouldn’t be on the City of Milwaukee taxpayers’ dime

From Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

State’s Child Care Industry Struggles with Worker Turnover

Low pay, widespread vacancies leading to burnout, turnover among workers.

Key Committees Recommend Adoption of Sales and Use Tax Resolution Authored by Chairwoman Nicholson

Gov. Evers Keeps Rising in Stature

Becoming a national figure with ever more effective leadership. Just ask the Republicans.

Gov. Evers Joins WisDOT Officials, Community Leaders to Celebrate WIS 50 Improvements in Kenosha County

State’s 988 Crisis Line a Success

In first year after its launch, 91,000 calls to mental health crisis line, up by 74%.

Special Election for Assembly Seat Tuesday

Republican Paul Melotik vs Democrat Bob Tatterson for open seat in WOW counties.

Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins

'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'

988 Wisconsin Lifeline Marks First Anniversary

Wisconsinites can call, text, and chat for free, 24/7 mental health and substance use support

Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law

"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.

Wisconsin Licensing Division Will See Budget Increase

The Department of Safety and Professional Services has been criticized for delays.

Gov. Evers Announces New Rustic Roads Guide with 124 Routes

Print and online guides now also feature Wisconsin’s Scenic Byways

Gov. Evers Appoints Jillian Pfeifer as Oneida County District Attorney

Governor’s Veto Gives $20 Million For Land Stewardship Program

Evers' partial budget veto releases funding for wide variety of DNR efforts.

Gov. Evers Appoints Angela Palmer-Fisher as Vernon County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Appoints Ian Mickelson as Grant County District Attorney

Wisconsin Billionaires Bankroll Efforts To Shrink State’s Social Safety Net

Quiet lobbying backed by major GOP benefactors like the Uihleins and Bradley Foundation.

What Strings Are Attached to Sales Tax Law?

State law enabling sales tax hike mandates new policies, though some won't change much.

Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’ to Film Season in Wisconsin

Season 21's culinary competitions will be set in Milwaukee, Madison.

Tax Plans Reveal Very Different Values

Evers and Republicans each offered a helping hand. But to whom?

State’s Schools Had Nearly 7,000 Instances of Student Physical Restraint

DPI data from 2021-22 shows 76% of students restrained have a disability.

Gov. Evers Appoints Teresa Chrisman as Florence County Sheriff

Evers Vetoes Leave State With Projected $4 Billion Surplus

If governor and legislators can't agree on how to spend it, it could sit there for two years.

Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax

Four town halls scheduled this month

Crowley Calls Sales Tax Hike A ‘Lifeline’

County executive urges adoption to stave off 'catastrophic' wipe out of many county services.

Child Care Providers Try Again For State Funding

Republican legislators so far opposed, but may consider tax credits.

Gov. Evers Announces Release of 2023 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report

Republicans Two Seats From Veto-Proof Majorities

Just 2,498 votes assured that GOP legislators can't override Gov. Evers' vetoes.

Evers Vetoes Merger of UW Campus, Technical College in Washington County

County executive says merger talks will continue, notes 66% decline in enrollment.

Statement from Comptroller Aycha Sawa in Support of City Sales Tax

Some Progress, Still Problems at Lincoln Hills

Staffing better but youth complain about food, ‘hands-on’ staff and racism at youth facility.

Take the Wisconsin Internet Access Survey

Survey will help state policymakers plan for broadband internet expansion.

Evers Veto Preserves Medicaid Coverage of Gender Affirming Care

GOP measure blocked coverage of gender reassignment surgeries, puberty blockers.

State Health Care Groups Benefitted From State Budget

Hiking Medicaid reimbursements to hospitals and funding education of medical personnel.

Evers Vetoed Funding for Republican National Convention

GOP legislators gave Milwaukee tourism bureau $10 million for 2024 convention.

Republicans Outraged By Evers’ Vetoes

Blasting 'trickery' of 'radical governor,' they vow to 'stand up and fight.'

Gov. Evers Appoints Mark A. Huesmann to the La Crosse County Circuit Court

Foxconn Deal Is Still Costing Taxpayers

6 years after deal made, nothing has been manufactured, but price tag keeps rising.

DEI Experts Respond to Attacks on Their Work

Efforts to be more inclusive help everyone and are being distorted, they say.

Evers, Vos Argue Over Amended State Budget

Evers reshaped budget with 51 partial vetoes, trades words with Republicans.

Evers’ Veto Pen Gives School Districts 400 Years of Funding

Trimming budget bill text to let school districts collect an added $325 per student annually.

Evers Signs Budget But Reduces Tax Cut

Budget boosts K-12 spending, shared revenue to local governments and saves some UW DEI staff.

Senator Agard – Statement on Governor Evers Signing State Budget

Today, Governor Evers signed the biennial state budget after determining 51 partial vetoes which significantly improved the legislation.

Gov. Evers Signs 2023-25 Biennial Budget Making Historic Investments in Communities, Expanding Affordable Housing Statewide, Addressing PFAS

Gov. Evers enacts budget with over 50 line-item vetoes to provide child care and housing grants, target tax relief to working families, among others

How Evers Can Change Budget With Partial Vetoes

He could veto top tax bracket cut. He could also veto entire budget bill.

State’s Home Prices Up 104% Over Last Decade

Median price rose from $144,000 to $294,000, rising faster then neighboring states.

Tax Cuts Divide Evers, Republicans

GOP legislators want billions more in cuts, with nearly half of it going to wealthy taxpayers.

Developers Selected For Early Childhood Educator Homes

Aim is to boost childcare and minority homeowners. Plus: recap of week's real estate news.

EIGHTEEN87 Adding Riverfront Affordable Housing

Permit filing indicates new building will soon rise immediately to its west.

Special Public Hearing Scheduled On County Sales Tax Increase

Meeting will give residents opportunity to speak directly to supervisors about potential sales tax increase.

Assembly Passes Budget, Sends To Governor For Possible Vetoes

Evers could veto entire budget or portions of it, with all legislative Democrats voting against agreement.

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes new officers at graduation ceremony

Marquette Poll Finds Support For Governor, GOP-Led Shared Revenue Deal

Majority polled also support abortion rights.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Private First Class Clinton P. Koloski Who Lost His Life During World War II

Republican-Controlled Senate Laying Groundwork To Fire Wisconsin Elections Chief

But Democrat on election board says there is nothing for Senate to actually vote on.

Senate Republicans Pass Budget That Cuts Taxes and Democrats’ Policies

Two Republicans join Dems in voting against. "Generational harm," says minority leader.

The Unbearable Cost of Opportunity Lost

Sen. Larson reacts to Senate passage of the Republican Budget Proposal

Meeting Will Guide Design of Bronzeville Arts Center

Black arts center will occupy key corner of W. North Ave. and N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Gov. Evers approval up, GOP presidential primary razor thin between Trump and DeSantis, and Biden with bigger lead over Trump than over DeSantis

Biden leads Trump by 9, DeSantis by 2 in hypothetical head-to-heads

Elections Commission Deadlocks on Executive Director

3-3 vote means Meagan Wolfe will continue as director. Issue could go to courts.

How Milwaukee’s Financial Crisis Arose

And how good -- or bad -- is the state's solution?

GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College

Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.

State Leaders, Educators Push Legislators to Fund School Safety

Republicans resist this, though Office of School Safety created in 2018 under Gov. Walker.

Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech

Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.

The Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal

Everyone could claim victory. But who won -- and lost -- the most?

Senator Baldwin Delivers More than $1 Billion to Wisconsin to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet

Investment comes after Baldwin successfully “Badgered the FCC” to improve broadband map and ensure Wisconsin gets its fair share of resources

WisDOT awarded $15 million to reduce road congestion, improve safety

State secures U.S. DOT RAISE grant

The Last Hurrah For Rep. Goyke

At his last budget hearing Milwaukee legislator Evan Goyke gets teased and praised.

Gov. Evers Signs Five Bipartisan Affordable Housing Bills

Package designed to increase supply of housing, increasing affordability.

Republicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut

GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.

After First Rejecting Funding, Old Loomis Road Will Be Fixed

Plus: Board gets preview of minority rule, and Sup. Burgelis holds pride ceremony despite having his jaw wired shut.

Gov. Evers Appoints Willie Smith to the WEDC Board of Directors