Tony Evers

Senator Baldwin, Governor Evers Highlight Impact of $49 Million Investment in Wisconsin’s Tech Hub in Milwaukee

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Wisconsin Ranks No. 1 Nationally for Growth in Hourly Earnings

Preliminary data show Wisconsin hits second consecutive monthly record for employment

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Celebrate Wisconsin’s Official Selection as a Tech Hub at Milwaukee Area Technical College

Gov. Evers Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris

Gov. Tony Evers Releases Statement Regarding President Biden Stepping Aside in the 2024 Presidential Election

WisDOT celebrates aviation in Wisconsin during EAA AirVenture week

More than 10,000 aircraft and over 670,000 aviation enthusiasts projected to travel to Oshkosh

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Maj. Gen. Jerald David Slack

Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair

Wisconsin families with loved ones who died or are still in the prison system share how their pain turned into advocacy

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Record-High Employment in June

Gov. Evers Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Culver’s, Proclaims “Culver’s Day” Across Wisconsin 

Five Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC

Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.

National Media Discovers Mayor Johnson

Gaining lots of positive press during RNC, now talking of running for governor.

Mayor Addresses Security, Firearms Ahead of RNC Day 1

Mayor Johnson confident about city's security plan at morning press conference.

Gov. Evers Announces $1.3 Million in Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities 

Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Trump

Leaders condemn violence against Trump and call for country to unite

Milwaukee-Area Bars Can Stay Open Until 4 a.m. During RNC

Monday night through early Friday morning will see taverns in 14 counties serving until the sun comes up.

The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down

6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?

GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools

Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.

DNR Publishes Annual Drinking Water Report

Gov. Evers, WEDC Request Release of $7.5 Million to Establish U.S. Regional Tech Hub, Grow State’s Biohealth Economy and Create Jobs

Wisconsin Supreme Court Limits Legislature’s Authority To Block Governor

6-1 decision rules that legislators wrongly blocked DNR stewardship funding.

‘I’m Staying in the Race’ Says Biden At Madison Rally

Biden's fifth visit to Wisconsin this year comes on critical weekend for his campaign

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration Accepting Submissions to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Instruction

Evers Administration seeking experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct independent review of district’s instructional policies, methodologies

Counting the Lies By Trump

The other side of his debate with Joe Biden.

Dora Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Drake wins first of two races to replace Lena Taylor. Election has attempted disruptions.

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $408,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve About 4,600 Students

Students at 17 school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

Wisconsin Wins $49 Million Tech Hub Grant

With a focus on personalized medicine, officials say grant will create thousands of jobs, billions in investment.

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

Disability Rights Wisconsin Faces Huge Funding Cut

Federal funding for victim advocacy program slashed.

Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Following Late June Storms

Legislative Republicans Say State Auditors Will Review MPS

Proposal comes in addition to Governor Tony Evers plan for outside audit.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Corey P. Proulx

Elections Commission Says Vos Recall Organizers Submitted Enough Signatures

But signatures are from his old district, which leaves legal questions about that to resolve.

Supreme Court Bickers Over Consultant Costs For Redistricting

'What a mess... today’s order is a brazen imposition of judicial will.'

Winning bid marks important step in demolition of former Northridge Mall

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Nearly $5 Million for Freight Rail Improvement in Luxemburg, Reedsburg, and Wrightstown

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade

New national data show more than one in three women of reproductive age live in states that ban abortion at six weeks or less, travel time to access abortion care has increased 300 percent since Roe was overturned

High Court To Review Wisconsin’s Nearly-Century-Old Veto Power

Business group's lawsuit challenges Gov. Evers' partial veto to create 400 years of funding.

Did 1991 State Law Give MPS Superintendent Too Much Power?

Former MPS Superintendent Howard Fuller, who pushed for law, says current leaders failed.

Gov. Evers Announces WHEDA Reaches All-Time Record Home Purchases, Increasing Homeownership Opportunities for Families

All-time record hit as Wisconsin celebrates Wisconsin Homeownership Month

Expert Warns Finding a Qualified MPS Superintendent Won’t Be Easy

Eduardo Galvan named acting superintendent as national search seeks permanent leader.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Flag at State Capitol in Celebration of Juneteenth

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Stumps for Biden in Wisconsin

Gretchen Whitmer joined Gov. Evers at Madison event that was all about abortion access.

Gov. Evers Appoints Cody Kanable as Green County Sheriff

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors

Gov. Evers Announces Request for Services to Conduct Independent Operational Audit of MPS

Governor to initiate waiver expediting contracting process to hire outside, independent auditor to conduct MPS instructional audit

Gov. Evers Appoints Payal Khandhar to the Dane County Circuit Court

UW, Prisons, MPS Now Capitol’s Top Issues

Evers and GOP legislators disagree. Issues could figure in fall elections.

6 UW Campuses Have Projected Deficits

Down from 10 last year after efforts to cut costs. Declining enrollment an issue.

Top GOP Legislator Pushes Plan to Find Non-Citizens on Voter Rolls

Experts say its illegal and could result in legal voters being taken off the rolls.

Board Passes $1.5 Billion MPS Budget

Amid financial scandal and with interim superintendent not yet named, school board approves budget.

Gov. Evers Appoints Jenna Gill as Lafayette County Circuit Court Judge, Seeks Applicants for Lafayette County District Attorney

State Pursuing Much Smaller Building at 27th and Wisconsin

Plans to replace aging downtown building have been modified, down-sized.

Documents Suggest MPS Financial Team Inexperienced, Understaffed

MPS hoping corrective action plan will release nearly $16 million in state funds.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce New Rustic Roads Guide, Highlighting Wisconsin’s Roads Less Traveled

Gov. Evers Appoints Matthew Spence as Sheboygan County Sheriff

Dane County Judge Susan Crawford Will Run for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Seeks to maintain court's 4-3 liberal majority after Justice Ann Walsh Bradley retires.

Gov. Evers, Department of Tourism Announce Wisconsin Tourism Sees Another Record-Breaking Year

Tourism generated $25 billion in total economic impact in 2023, surpassing state’s previous record for the second year in a row

Robin Vos In a ‘Fight For His Life’?

Republican Assembly Speaker faces both a primary challenger and independent candidate who assisted with recall effort against him.

Evers Moves Forward With Audits of MPS

MPS board member says $1.5 billion budget will get passed this week.

Gov. Evers to Proceed with Hiring MPS Auditors with Support of Board of School Directors, Local Community Leaders

Evers Administration to begin process of identifying outside, independent auditors with experience auditing educational and classroom settings to conduct audits

Wisconsin Democrats Rally Around High Stakes 2024 Election

But state convention shows division, protest against Baldwin on Israel-Palestine issue.

Rep. Donovan Proposes Plan Forward for MPS

360,000 in Wisconsin Lose Health Insurance Amid Medicaid Changes

About 30% of recipients up for renewal face disenrollment, most due to procedural issues.

Statement from the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors June 7, 2024

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement

Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.

Wisconsin Democrats Running Candidates In All But Two Races

A multi-decade high. But will it matter to their electoral prospects?

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Proposed Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools

Gov. Evers Calls for Conducting Operational, Instructional Audits of Milwaukee Public Schools

Open Houses Announced For I-94 Widening

Project would expand freeway through Milwaukee, rebuild Stadium Interchange.

Lawmakers At Odds Over Releasing Health, PFAS Funds

GOP-controlled Joint Finance Committee won't release funding, citing legal risk.

Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans

Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.

Warden, Eight Staff Charged in Inmate Deaths at Waupun Prison

'These people were not cared for,' said Dodge County Sheriff announcing charges.

Evers Administration Requests Dodge County Sheriff’s Office Keep Investigation Open into Waupun Correctional Institution as Internal, Federal Investigations Continue

ov. Evers Directs DOC to Continue Ongoing Internal Investigations at WCI, Report Findings to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office for Further Investigation and Potential Charges  Governor further directs DOC to release internal investigations findings publicly

Walker Appointee Resigns From UW Board

UW Regent Robert Atwell threatened to stay on, now welcomes replacement appointed by Evers.

Leaders of 2020 Wisconsin Fake Electors Scheme Charged With Felonies

Attorney General Josh Kaul charges Kenneth Chesebro, Jim Troupis and Michael Roman.

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Resigns After Closed-Session Meeting

School district is in jeopardy of losing millions in state and federal dollars.

One-Fourth of Assembly Will Be Newbies

Fair maps drawn by both parties for first time in 12 years could transform the Assembly.

Evers Names 3 New Members of UW Board of Regents

But one would replace Republican-appointed regent who refuses to step down.

Gov. Evers Raises the Pride Flag

Amid a culture war over restrictive bills, Democratic governor reaffirms LGBTQ rights, Pride Month.

Another Medicaid Miss For Wisconsin

48 states have extend postpartum coverage for new moms on Medicaid. Not Wisconsin.

MPS Board Calls For Investigation, Delays Budget Vote

The school district has been under scrutiny for lack of financial reporting.

Gov. Evers Announces Progress Pride Flag to be Flown Statewide in Celebration of Pride Month

Gov. Evers Appoints Three Regents to the UW Board of Regents

Illinois Governor is Headliner at Wisconsin Democratic Party Convention

JB Pritzker will give the keynote address in Milwaukee next weekend.

Nearly Half of Legislature Won’t Run in Old Districts

Redistricting shakes up Legislature for both Democrats and Republicans.

Gov. Evers Announces Maj. Gen. Paul E. Knapp to Leave Wisconsin National Guard

Brig. Gen. David W. May to serve as interim adjutant general 

Wisconsin Heat Awareness Day is June 5

$100M Wisconsin Investment Fund to Focus on Tech, Biohealth Startups

Public-private venture will be biggest investment in startups in state history.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $100 Million Investment in Wisconsin Startups and Entrepreneurs

&Wisconsin Investment Fund partnerships include focus on tech, agriculture, manufacturing, and biohealth

Vos Critics Submit Recall Petitions Again

They claim to have more than 9,000 signatures. Earlier effort this year to recall Assembly Speaker Robin Vos fell short.

Former Wisconsin State Legislature Staffer, Katrina Blossom Morrison, Announces Candidacy for 12th Assembly District

Evers Urges Legislators to Release Funds for Communities Losing UW Branches

Legislature passed budget with $20 million for economic loss due to campus closures.

GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down

UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.

Gov. Evers Appoints Bridget Schoenborn to the Waukesha County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day

New Estimate Shows Shrinking Wisconsin Budget Surplus

Next budget debate still expected to start with $3 billion surplus.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Grants to Build Wisconsin’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Evers Requests Release of $25 Million for Child Care and Tourism

Yet another battle between governor and Republican legislators over funding allocations.