Tony Evers

Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility

The eight-hour public hearing followed the death of a Lincoln Hills employee.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Deliver More Than $200 Million to Support More than 150 Projects in Communities Across Wisconsin

Federal investments to support local road and bridge improvement projects statewide

Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled

But advocates say Governor Tony Evers action is just the first step, more needed.

MN Governor Tim Walz is Democrats’ VP Pick

Walz will join presumptive nominee Kamala Harris on campaign trail Monday afternoon.

Abortion Rights Central to Lyerly’s Congressional Campaign

But will that help or hurt her chance to flip the Republican-leaning 8th Congressional District?

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce New Outreach Grant Program for Lead Service Line Replacement

Who Should Have Spending Power For Federal Funds?

Parties spar over constitutional changes on Aug. 13 primary election ballots.

U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program

Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.

Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce Event Series to Highlight Artificial Intelligence

Gov. Evers Joins PSC, U.S. Department of Energy to Announce Wisconsin’s Launch of First Home Energy Rebates Program

Wisconsin becomes first state in the nation to launch Home Efficiency Rebate Program 

Gov. Evers Announces First Payments to Wisconsin Counties and Municipalities Under Historic Shared Revenue Increases

Gov. Evers Attends Wisconsin State Fair Opening Ceremonies, Proclaims “Cream Puff Day” to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Original Cream Puff

Gov. Evers Announces Award of Over $20 Million in Grants to 22 Wisconsin Municipalities for Public Improvement Projects

Gov. Evers Directs More Than $250 Million to Support Long-Term Care Services and the Caregiving Workforce in Wisconsin

Increased funding will bolster workforce delivering care to older adults and people with disabilities

Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor

US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.

Child Care Becoming Harder to Afford, State Report Finds

Value of state subsidy has declined and working families need help, Gov. Evers says.

Gov. Evers, DCF Report Steep Decline in Child Care Affordability, Call for Increased Support for Child Care Counts

New DCF report finds affordable child care slots for families using state subsidy dropped by nearly 25 percent between 2022 and 2023

Dora Drake Wins Unusual Special Election

She'll serve remainder of Lena Taylor's term as state senator, but can't leave campaign trail.

Proposed Constitutional Amendments a Battle Over Control of Federal Funds

Republican legislators seek to reduce governor's longstanding power over this.

Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Releases Final Action Plan

AI action plan prioritizes strategies to build state’s competitive edge

Gov. Evers Announces MGT Consulting of America Selected to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Operations

MGT team includes former educators, public school professionals with experience conducting reviews of urban school districts

3 Democrats Battling In 3rd Congressional District Primary

Winner to face Republican US Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin district.

Statement from Governor Tony Evers on Iowa’s Abortion Ban Going Into Effect After Trump Overturned Roe

Brewers Ballpark Subsidy Stings County Budget

The county's contribution to the American Family Field deal is making its budget deficit worse in 2024.

State Task Force Outlines Plans for $1 Billion Broadband Internet Expansion

Federal funds from Biden infrastructure program will bring broadband to 200,000 locations.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Campaigns for Vice President Harris in Central Wisconsin

Gov. Evers to Celebrate Vel Phillips Statue Unveiling at Wisconsin State Capitol Grounds

Phillips memorial marks first statue of a Black leader on Wisconsin State Capitol building grounds

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 23 new officers at graduation, including first lateral recruit class

Gov. Evers Grants 153 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 1,264

Gov. Evers Appoints Douglas Hoffer to the Eau Claire County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Appoints Theresa Beck to the Jefferson County Circuit Court

DOA  Announces 100 Applications and Nearly $300 Million in Funding Requests Received for the Flexible Facilities Program

Gov. Evers Announces Release of 2024 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report

MPS Recall Organizers Say They’ve Collected 37,000 Signatures, More Needed

"Anonymous donors" paying for canvassers

Gov. Evers Supports U.S. Sen Baldwin’s “HSHS Act” Aimed at Protecting Communities from Abrupt Hospital Closures

Legislation introduced by Sen. Baldwin in response to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin would provide transparency, ensure continued patient access to healthcare

Gov. Evers Appoints Benjamin Lindsay as Ozaukee County District Attorney

Why Those Proposed Amendments to State Constitution?

Why did Republicans craft them? And why did choose August election for the vote?

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $50 Million for Rural Road Improvements to Support Wisconsin’s Farmers and Producers, Agriculture Industries

Investments secured in recent biennial budget to support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties

Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee

The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.

Lawmakers Approve Funding, Positions for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center

Joint Finance Committee finally acts after holding up request for six months.

Gov. Evers Leads Delegation of 26 Governors Urging Congress to Pass Bipartisan “Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act”

Failure to pass legislation could result in payment disruptions for over 12 million kids nationwide

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Record Planned Capital Investments in Wisconsin

WEDC assistance to generate more than $2.4 billion worth of investments across the state

Survey of Milwaukee Voters on MPS Financial Turmoil & School Board Recalls

Governor Evers Appoints Pamela Boivin to WEDC Board of Directors

State Officials Celebrate $49 Million Tech Hub Investment

Sen. Baldwin and Gov. Evers visit MATC to tout huge impact on state's jobs and economy.

Harris to Visit Milwaukee as Wisconsin Delegates Pledge Support

All eight Milwaukee-area delegates are said to have pledged support for Harris.

Gov. Evers Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris

Says he's 'excited' to endorse her and she can beat Donald Trump in race for president.

Wisconsin Democrats Praise Biden, Endorse Harris

Praise for job well done by president and throwing support to Vice President.

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.