Tony Evers

Democrats Benefit From How Republicans Weakened State’s Fundraising Laws

In first half of 2024, Wisconsin Democrats raised 10 times more than the state GOP.

SDC Appoints Vincent Bobot Interim CEO

Attorney and SDC board member says the goal is 'to preserve and keep SDC running.'

State Superintendent Urges Legislature to Hike Special Education Funding

Just 31.5% of costs funded by state, notes Jill Underly. 'This is not nearly enough.'

Medicaid Expansion Could Benefit 90,000 Wisconsin Residents

Wisconsin Policy Forum studies long-offered expansion's potential, ability to save $200 million annually.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $32 Million in Awards for Wisconsin’s Transportation Alternatives Program

Federal funding will support safer school routes, pedestrian and bicycle path improvements for communities across Wisconsin

DNR Requests Surge in Funding To Address Backlog, Increase Stewardship

Agency proposes reauthorizing Stewardship program for a decade with $100 million annually.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Staff Sgt. Ralph H. Bode Who Lost His Life in WWII

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $10 Million to Support 11 Projects Aimed at Improving Air Quality, Reducing Congestion Through Transportation Projects

Federal investment to support projects across Wisconsin, including smart traffic signals, a bike share program, and trail upgrades

Bucks Introduce Global Sustainability Partner

German-based Wilo aims to make Fiserv the 'most sustainable arena in the world.'

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce New Program to Help Repair and Renew Older Wisconsin Homes 

New program to provide low-interest loans to eligible homeowners to make structural repairs and energy efficiency updates

Abortion Rights Proving to Be Potent Issue

It drove Democratic turnout in state in 2022. Now recast as 'freedom,' even more punch?

New UW Policy Threatens ‘Wisconsin Idea’

Will university departments be constrained from championing ways to improve government?

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Nearly $460,000 In Grants Awarded To Small Public Water Systems With PFAS And Manganese Contamination

Grants to help ensure access to clean drinking water for schools, day cares, apartment complexes, businesses, and more

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Native Shoreline Planting Completed at the Executive Residence

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Clark County Sheriff

Democrats, Republicans Ramp Up Campaigns Under New Legislative Maps

Both parties poised to spend $1 million apiece on key state Assembly and Senate races.

Mount Pleasant, Racine in Legal Battle Over Water After Foxconn Failure

Racine mayor says the city didn't get promised benefits, wants new water deal.

DLCC Spotlights 14 Democratic Candidates for State Legislature

National group helps with funding, messaging; goal is Democratic Assembly takeover.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Supports Passage of Critical Child Welfare Legislative Package

Will Western Wisconsin Shock the Nation?

Republican-held congressional district could elect Democratic challenger.

Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity

Lack of staff primary reason for not expanding capacity. Low pay an issue.

How League of Women Voters Helps People With Criminal Records

Those 'off paper' can vote. 'I’ve had people brought to tears,' advocate says.

Attorney General Kaul and Office of School Safety Executive Director Meet with Wisconsin Students to Discuss School Safety

Project for Public Spaces Selects Milwaukee as Host City and Milwaukee Public Market as Co-Host for the 12th International Public Markets Conference

Baldwin Bill Allow Disaster Relief Loans for Lack of Snow

Wisconsin's tourism industry hurt by unusually warm winters. SBA loans could help.

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Youth Apprenticeship to Add Four Occupational Pathways This Fall

Expansion offers additional opportunities to state youth for on-the-job training in law enforcement, fire protection, project management, and barbering/cosmetology

Your Vote Can Help Save Democracy

Wisconsin has made progress. A robust voter turnout in November will assure that continues.

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce New Survey Finds Child Care Industry Unable to Serve 33,000 Kids Due to Lack of Staff

Gov. Evers Appoints Andrew Burdick as Crawford County District Attorney

Wisconsin Elections Commission Wants Funding For Transparency, Compliance Team

Republican lawmakers rejected a similar request in Wisconsin's last budget cycle

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $2.1 Million for Nine Bridge Projects Supporting Maritime Commerce

Baldwin Rolls Out Bill to Provide Relief for Wisconsin Small Businesses Impacted by Warm Winters

New bill comes after 2023-2024 winter low snowfall, many businesses in Northern Wisconsin suffering losses

Eagle Park Adds Spirits to Taproom Lineup

New state law allows brewing and distilling company to sell liquor and wine at its Lower East Side taproom.

County Gets Federal Funding For Buses, Roads

$29 million to help county to improve road safety, replace 13 aging buses.

Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy and the Office of Business Development to Hold Clean Energy Plan Progress Webinar

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Recognize World Suicide Prevention Day, Highlight Grants to Help Reduce Suicide Deaths

Evers Administration highlights ongoing work and investments to help reduce suicide as the deaths by suicide in Wisconsin exceed 900 for second consecutive year

Milwaukee County Awarded Nearly $29 Million for Road Improvements and New Buses

Federal funding received by Milwaukee County comes from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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

State Audit of DPI Prioritized Over Fish and Wildlife Analysis

Evers calls GOP-led audit 'ridiculous,' legislators say its needed.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Inflation Reduction Act Urban Forestry Grant Recipients

Eagle Park Will Offer Spirits at its Milwaukee Taproom

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.

Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. Stephen J. Freese

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Corporal Robert P. Raess Who Lost His Life in the Korean War

New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students

Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.

2017 Law Resulting in Long List of Outdated DNR Water Standards

Nearly 50 groundwater standards for PFAS, pesticides, metals and other compounds remain unaddressed.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Launch of Wisconsin’s New Driver Education Grant Program

Program funded by governor in 2023-25 biennial budget expands access to driver training for more teens across the state

Civic Media Announces The Dom Salvia Show

Wisconsin Students Head Back to School

MPS leaders say the district is in a better place than it has been in years.

Governor Evers Declares September Coastal Awareness Month

Coastal Management Program Grant Application Period Opens

MPS, Celebrating First Day of School, Announces Hiring of CFO

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin, State Supt. Underly among dignitaries welcoming students back at South Division High School

A Summer of Intense Politics

With more to come in the next two months.

AG Kaul Reminds Wisconsin Residents of Office of School Safety Resources Available this School Year

September 3, 2024

Report Shows Progress for Wisconsin Workers

Wages are up in past year but many challenges remain, think tank finds.

Serve Wisconsin Announces $12.8 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Wisconsin

Tim Walz Champions Unions in Milwaukee Labor Day Appearance

The Democratic nominee for vice president delivered a rallying speech at Laborfest.

Less than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools

Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.

Will Liberal Dane County Decide Presidential Election?

County has grown by about 43,000 since 2016, when Trump got 23% of vote.

MPS Failures Result In GOP-Called Audit of DPI

GOP-controlled committee moves to audit DPI practices, DNR fish and wildlife account.

DHS to Mark International Overdose Awareness Day with New Investments to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths

Strategies will focus on harm reduction services and supports

Court Rules Evers Properly Used Partial Veto

But rejected DPI request that Legislators release $50 million in funds for reading program.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Appointed to Governor’s Council on Workforce Investment

Gov. Evers Announces DCF Secretary Amundson Leaving Evers Administration

Deputy Secretary Pertl appointed to succeed Amundson as DCF secretary

Wisconsin Seeks To Match PFAS Rules To Federal Regulations

EPA set new standards for the forever chemicals in April.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce New Allocation Plan for Housing Tax Credit

Democrats Think Referendum Success Was A Preview of November Win

But conservatives say funding referendum's failure was a result of out-of-state spending.

Airport Train Station Expansion Rolling Along

The very thing its designed to avoid delaying, freight trains, often impose delays in its construction.

Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations

Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Sergeant Jack Hohlfeld Who Lost His Life in World War II

Regents Approve UW President Rothman’s $855 million Budget

Budget comes as state investment in system continues to fall.

Despite Decline in Reported Crime, Wisconsin’s Prison Population Is Surging

Crowding is impacting the safety at state's aging prisons. Advocates, opponents talk solutions, pitfalls.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Wisconsin to Receive Over $177 Million to Support 76 Projects Statewide Under Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Wisconsin Joins New Federal Online Program for Filing Income Tax Returns

In its first year Direct File saved taxpayers using it some $5.6 million in tax preparation fees.

Harris and Walz Rally Voters in Milwaukee

18,000 people jammed Fiserv Forum to cheer Democratic presidential ticket on a one-night break from Chicago’s DNC.

Could Medicaid Expansion, Rural Incentives Reduce Labor Shortage?

Final report by Governor’s Task Force on Healthcare Workforce offers recommendations.

Vance, Republicans Push Public Safety at Site of 2020 Kenosha Protest

And Kenosha police union endorses Trump ticket, following lead of Milwaukee police.

UW System Needs $855 Million Budget Hike to Compete With Neighboring States

Now ranks 43rd in public funds. Board of Regents, then Legislature have to okay request.

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman introduces budget request to get Wisconsin “Up to the Middle”

Tim Walz Surprises Wisconsin Delegation at DNC Kick-Off

Vice presidential candidate's appearance a sign of Wisconsin's importance in fall election.

Gov. Evers Announces Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce Releases Full Report

Report details recommendations to address challenges facing the state’s healthcare workforce

Milwaukee Wins Funding To Repair Two Bridges

Bridges on north and south sides will be overhauled with help of federal funding.

2 Wisconsin Schools Moving to Net-Zero Energy

Dane County elementary school has achieved it, Fox Valley school plans to get there.

Letters from Evers, Republicans Show Clash on Juvenile Corrections

Battling over court-mandated changes at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.

Gov. Evers Appoints Morgan Johanning as Lafayette County District Attorney

Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson Resigning For UW Madison Job

His replacement, Kristina Boardman, will be the first woman to hold the role.

Gov. Evers Announces WisDOT Secretary Thompson Leaving Evers Administration

Governor announces Kristina Boardman to become first woman to serve as WisDOT secretary

Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Release 2024 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report

Report highlights governor’s and Evers Administration’s continued efforts to bolster clean energy and sustainability while lowering energy costs for working families

Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Dora Drake will replace Lena Taylor in Wisconsin State Senate.

Voters Reject Amendments to Restrict Governor’s Power to Spend Federal Funds

Opponents argued changes would have slowed down emergency funding during crises.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsinites Rejecting Two Constitutional Amendments Backed by GOP Lawmakers

Evers, Biden Are Closely Connected

'I am emotional,' Evers said after Biden withdrew from the race. 'He is a good friend.'

Evers Bypasses Legislature in Battle Over Funding Long-Term Care

Governor using federal funds to revive blocked plan to aid struggling care providers.

Wisconsin Has A Little-Known GOP Primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday

While focus has been on the November general election, Eric Hovde faces a low-key primary challenge from Rejani Raveendran and Charles Barman.

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $170 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

Meet the Candidates for County Office

Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.

UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’

Fewer Wisconsin high school graduates are going to college immediately following graduation.

Wisconsin DFI Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day