Tony Evers

Is Vos Allowing ‘Bipartisan’ Compromise?

Budget and shared revenue bills don't quite match vision articulated by Assembly Speaker.

Republicans Stall Elections Reforms

Reforms backed by bipartisan Elections Commission, including elections inspector general, stripped from budget bill.

Bipartisan Plan Aims To Change How Children Learn To Read

Phonics-focused curriculum would be modeled after efforts in more than 30 other states.

Negotiations Continue On Local Government Funding Plan

Assembly committee passes initial plan on party lines, but amendments are expected.

MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers

City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?

Former Senator Erpenbach Could Be Confirmed As New Parole Board Leader

His former Republican colleagues will decide whether he can keep job Gov. Evers appointed him to.

Baird Center Reaches Highest Point

Topping-off ceremony for $456 million Wisconsin Center expansion draws dignitaries a year before completion.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, Proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” Across the State

Gov. Evers Signs Bills to Address Carjacking and Reckless Driving in Wisconsin

Governor again urges Legislature to approve budget initiatives designed to curb reckless driving, make roads safer

Will Armed Police at MPS Hurt Schools?

Opponents of proposal for 25 armed officers say it will hurt teacher recruitment, target students of color.

Spanish Company Will Make EV Chargers In Milwaukee

Ingeteam will add product lines to its wind turbine plant in Menomonee Valley.

Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?

The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of St. Croix County Sheriff’s Deputy Kaitie Leising

Wisconsin’s Youth Turnout Led Nation in November Midterm

48.7% of state's voters aged 18-24 turned out, Census Bureau numbers show.

Evers Signs Bill To Expand Watershed Protection

Bipartisan bill expands lake and river protection grants.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week and State Employee Appreciation Day

Taxpayers Support Schools That Can Discriminate

Dozens of voucher schools have policies excluding LGBTQ+ and disabled students.

Activists Decry GOP Bill Ending Advisory Referendums

All local referendums would be barred. But not state advisory referendums.

Evers Vision Trashed by Republicans

It's governor's vision vs. 12 Republicans on Joint Finance Committee. Who's right?

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Improve Water Quality Across the State, Takes Action on Three Additional Bills

Evers Makes 3 Appointments to DNR Board

All members of Natural Resources Board now appointed by Democratic governor.

Vos Doubles Down On Sales Tax Referendum

Milwaukee would get sales tax, but only if voters approve it in referendum.

DNR Leader Says State Budget Needs More Money For Clean Water

Republican-controlled Legislature will determine funding, with some members indicating support.

Gov. Evers Calls Special Election for 24th Assembly District

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Air Forces First Lieutenant Roy Coulson Harms Who Lost His Life in World War II

Supervisor Taylor Authors Resolution Opposing Use of County Tax Levy for American Family Field Renovations

Assembly Bill Would Provide Funding with Substantial Restrictions for County

County would see a revenue increase, but with substantial restrictions. Gov. Evers promises veto.

Gov. Evers, DVA Announce Grants for Community-Based Organizations Supporting Veteran Mental Health

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $125.7 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

5 Milwaukee Projects Get Affordable Housing Funding

Across Wisconsin, WHEDA awards funding for 23 proposed apartment buildings.

Will State Supreme Court Cool Its Ideological Rancor?

As of August 1, its hostility toward experts and democracy won't fly.

Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’

$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.

Resolution Opposes a County Brewers Subsidy

Two socialists, two conservatives on board are co-sponsoring the resolution.

In the Year of Mental Health, Republicans Have Failed Our Families

Can Bipartisan Effort Save State Arts Funding?

Wisconsin ranks 50th in arts support. Group of 'heavy hitters' hopes to change that.

GOP Legislators Gut Evers’ Budget

On party line vote Legislature's budget committee cuts 545 proposals from governor's proposed budget.

Resolution Calls For More State Aid, Local Autonomy

County board proposal demands hike in state aid with no strings attached.

Low Pay Causes Shortage of Public Defenders, Prosecutors

Paid far less than private attorneys, WPF study finds, causing shortages across state.

Gov. Evers Appoints Clifford Burdon as Marquette County District Attorney

Budget Votes Will Renew ‘Scarcity’ Debate

Claims of a 'scarcity' even in flush times are why problems never get solved, charges poverty researcher Matt Desmond.

Gov. Evers Appoints Carol Demko as Florence County Register of Deeds

Wisconsin’s Largest Conservation Project Stuck in Limbo

Republicans have blocked access to $4 million to finance $15.5 million project.

Commissioner Julie Glancey Resignation Statement

State Awards For $8 Million Opioid Addiction

Milwaukee County could potentially double previous record for overdose deaths.

Assembly Republicans Have Plan To Help Milwaukee, Will It Work?

Proposal would increase shared revenue and enable sales tax for Milwaukee, with strings attached.

Senator Agard Reacts to Assembly GOP’s Shared Revenue ‘Plan’

MMIW/R Task Force Passes Resolution Supporting Governor Evers’ MMIW/R Budget Proposals

April 27, 2023

Wisconsin School Districts Consider Closures, Consolidations Due To Declining Enrollment

Racine, Wausau, Superior and La Crosse are among those weighing options.

Assembly Passes Bills Making It Harder To Access Unemployment Benefits, BadgerCare

Republicans, in casting party-line vote, say policies will help state workforce shortage.

Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum

'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'

State Has Planted 22 Million New Trees

Wisconsin nearly one-third of way to Gov. Evers goal of 75 million trees planted.

City, State Have Rare Chance to Address Climate Change

Billions in federal aid flowing to Wisconsin. Citizen input could guide how funds spent.

Assembly Bill Requires High School Financial Literacy Class

Would be required for graduation. Cost of requirement concerns schools.

Wisconsin Unemployment Reaches Record Low

State also sets record for number of jobs.

Former Wisconsin Parole Commission, Racine Alderman Charged With Felonies

John Tate II is alleged to have used Racine position for his own improper benefit.

Trillion Tree Pledge: Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Planted More Than 12.9 Million Trees in 2022

More than 22.2 million trees planted in Wisconsin toward Trillion Tree Pledge commitment

Microsoft Will Pay $50 Million For Mount Pleasant Data Center Site

Some of the money will go to Foxconn.

Fewer Kids Are Getting Tested For Lead Than Before Pandemic

17% decline across Wisconsin since 2019.

Wisconsin Legislature Increases Reckless Driving Penalties

Senate vote sends proposal to governor's desk. Democrats blast GOP inaction.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order, Creates Green Ribbon Commission on Clean Energy and Environmental Innovation

Commission will advise on the creation of the Green Innovation Fund to leverage public and private financing to invest in environmental and clean energy solutions

Assembly Bills Block Government From Curbing Fossil Fuel Use

Republican party line vote bans actions by state agencies or local governments.

DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities

In-Person Listening Sessions May 3, 2023

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Flooding Concerns

Legislative Committee Rejects Funds for State’s Largest Land Conservation Plan

Republicans spike proposal to preserve 70,000 acres of forest in northern Wisconsin.

UWM earns Fast Forward grant to offer more paid internship opportunities

Milwaukee Could Ban TikTok

Security-driven decision could end free advertising medium for public library and other uses by city.

Should State Use More Nuclear Power?

Federal, state officials say it may be needed for Wisconsin to meet climate change goals.

Conservatives Push To Protect Walker-Era Reforms

Seeking constitutional amendments to enshrine Act 10, right-to-work, school choice laws.

Will Hospital Merger Help Consumers?

A frank look at the impact of latest merger, of Froedtert Health and ThedaCare.

GOP Congressman Calls For Abortion Exceptions

As Republicans reel from Supreme Court loss Van Orden calls on party to change.

DNR Secretary Promises Review of How Agency Works With Local Governments

Potential changes coming as a result of Pelican River Forest mix-up.

Researchers Find BadgerCare Changes Would Worsen Care, Violate Federal Law

Advocates for proposal say it would combat fraud.

Gov. Evers Proclaims Money Smart Wisconsin Week

Annual Work Zone Awareness Week highlights importance of highway safety

Milwaukee Public Library Moves Forward With New Martin Luther King Branch

New Bills Would Make It Easier to Lose “Welfare Benefits”

After statewide referendum, Legislature debating eight bills that would expedite removal of Medicaid and unemployment benefits.

Wisconsin Teachers and Janitors Could Carry Guns Under New GOP Bill

Bill would allow school staff to carry weapons at school. Gov. Evers threatens veto.

Extreme Fire Danger Continues For Thursday, April 13

Red Flag Warnings Issued For The Southern Two-Thirds Of Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Chetek Police Department Officer Emily Breidenbach and Cameron Police Department Officer Hunter Scheel

After 85 Years Cardinal Stritch Will Close

University closing in May. President Dan Scholz calls closure 'devastating' but unavoidable.

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Due to Elevated Wildfire Conditions

Yes, Protasiewicz Could Be Impeached

And removed from office by Republican Senate supermajority. But then Gov. Evers could step in.

Collegiality a Casualty in Supreme Court Election?

Current court members were active in election, could intensify rancor between judges.

Audit Report Finds State Lags in Monitoring Parolees

But Wisconsin Department of Corrections disputes the findings.

Iron District Gains More Apartments

Four floors of apartments planned atop existing building. Plus: Recap of the week's real estate news.

Audit Finds Millions of Medicare Funding Unclaimed By Wisconsin

Republican legislators call for tighter oversight by state departments.

A Tale of Two Tax Plans

Wisconsin Policy Forum report compares GOP flat tax with Evers tax plan. Neither may get passed.

Gov. Evers Extends Application Deadline for Price County District Attorney

Young, Student Voters Turned Out for Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Voters around college campuses overwhelmingly voted for Janet Protasiewicz.

Gov. Evers Announces Pardon Grants for 159 Recipients

Gov. Evers Appoints Don Vruwink to Commissioner of Railroads

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #190 Relating to Updates to the Telecommunications Relay Service Council

Republicans Can’t Simply Remove a WI Supreme Court Justice

Rep. Knodl’s victory gives Republicans a two-thirds Senate majority, creating speculation about whether they could impeach Justice Janet Protasiewicz.

Indeed Hosts ‘Flight Night’ For Milwaukee Day

Walker's Point brewery will offer four unique beer-infusions on April 14.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 24

Bill Could Help ‘Innocent Purchasers’ Clean Up Contaminated Property

While previous bills have failed, backers offer new funding options that could pave the path forward.

State Officials Want To Boost Wisconsin’s Outdoor Recreation Marketing

Office of Outdoor Recreation seeks more funding in Gov. Evers' budget.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Plan to Expand Affordable Housing

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Help Attract and Retain Local County Jail Staff

Voters Pass Referendums Expanding Judges’ Power to Set Cash Bail

Referendums will amend state Constitution. Experts disagree on likely impact.