Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Two Bills

Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races

Board that once had conservative majority now overwhelmingly liberal.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Florence County Register of Deeds

Janet Protasiewicz Defeats Kelly, Flips Supreme Court For Liberals

Her win creates liberal majority on Wisconsin's high court for first time in 15 years.

Wisconsin DOJ Debunks #SexualAssaultMyths and Shares Resources for Survivors

April 4, 2023

State Superintendent Urges Legislators To ‘Do Their Job,’ Boost School Funding

Jill Underly 'surprised and hurt' that Joint Finance Committee hasn't invited her to testify.

End Wisconsin’s Secretive ‘Pocket Veto’

Legislators are able to secretly delay projects they don't like. Transparency is needed.

Republicans Seek a One-Party State

Gerrymandering, and electing Dan Knodl, are a means to get there.

Gov. Evers Signs First Enacted Bill of Second Term to Help Curb Reckless Driving

Gov. Evers Highlights Initiatives to Promote Safe, Affordable Housing for Wisconsin Workers and Families

Governor to spend week highlighting budget investments with visits to communities across the state

GOP Legislators Bash Evers ‘Reckless’ Budget

DOA Secretary defends 'prudent' fiscal decisions at Joint Finance Committee hearing.

Gov. Evers Extends Application Deadline for Marquette County District Attorney

UW Regents Approve 5% Tuition Hike

First increase in a decade. UW President says it's necessary to deal with inflation.

DSPS Secretary, Republicans Debate Licensing Staffing, Backlog

Secretary-designee wants to use its revenue to hire staff, Republicans question backlog, push for fewer licenses.

While Future Uncertain, County Extends Paratransit Taxi to September

County initially planned to discontinue service due to new federal regulations.

Gun Violence Awareness Resolution Introduced in State Legislature

Milwaukee Transit in Crisis, Faces Massive Cuts

MCTS faces fiscal cliff as federal grants run out, state aid declines and local revenue is restricted.

Bipartisan Support For Extending Medicaid Benefits For Postpartum Mothers

Approximately 50 post-partum deaths annually that the Wisconsin health department believes are preventable.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Plan to Bolster Clean Energy Workforce in Wisconsin

New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals

Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.

One Third of State Prison Jobs Are Vacant

Legislative hearing discusses state corrections budget, pay hikes proposed by Gov. Evers.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce New Federal Funding for Work Zone Safety Innovation

Why Does April Ballot Have Two Bail Proposals?

Why two constitutional amendments and what impact would they have?

State Data on Student Transfers Missing

MPS suspects private schools push students out after getting them counted for state aid.

Bill Bars State Employees From Promoting Abortion

Democrat assails Republican bill as an attempt to 'gag free speech.'

DWD Launches “Welcome to the Workforce” Initiative with Webinar, Speakers Series for Teens, Parents, and Employers

Webinar and Speaker Events Offer Guidance on Rights, Responsibilities and Employment Success

Traffic Citations in City Down 54% Since 2017

Dropping from 71,402 citations issued in 2017 to 33,105 in 2022. Why?

Gov. Evers Approves More Than $319,000 in County Forest Road Aid

Improvements provide access to land that helps define Northern Wisconsin

8th Senate District Race Will Decide GOP Veto-Proof Majority

Republican Rep. Dan Knodl, Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin compete for open seat.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Grant to Help Build Polk County Industrial Park

Growing manufacturing company plans expansion, more jobs in Northwest Wisconsin

UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget

While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?

Inside the Dome Deals Are Common

La Follette's resignation, Godlewski appointment latest example of insider Capitol deals.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Private First Class William LaVerne Simon Who Lost His Life in World War II

State Funding Has Plummeted For Parks, Public Lands, DNR

DNR funding down 41% in 25 years, spending on state parks lowest in U.S., study finds.

Advocates Concerned About Growing Shortage of Psychiatrists

Suicide rate spiking in Wisconsin. Psychiatrist shortage in at least 55 of 72 counties.

GOP Building Commission Members Reject Gov. Evers’ $3.8 Billion Plan, Setting Up Budget Showdown

State building commission deadlocks on every funding proposal.

Gov. Evers Reacts to Republican Rejection of Historic Investment in State Infrastructure

Republicans again obstruct state infrastructure investments estimated to provide 45,000 family-supporting jobs, $6.8 billion in economic impact

Supervisor Coggs-Jones Appointed to Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

On Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Plan to Expand BadgerCare

BLS Data: Wisconsin Statewide Unemployment Rate Hits New Record Low of 2.7% in February, State Adds 7,500 Jobs in February

Gov. Evers, Insurance Commissioner Houdek Recognize 13 Years of the Affordable Care Act

Governor continues fight to join majority of states across country by expanding BadgerCare

Rep. Donovan’s Reckless Driving Bills Approved By Legislature

And: Republicans block rule that bans conversion therapy, allowing controversial practice to continue.

Senate Republicans’ campaign of obstruction enters its fifth year

41% of Milwaukee Workers Have ‘Bad’ Jobs

Study: 100,000 workers in city earn less than $15 per hour, often with no health coverage.

Senator Agard Disappointed in Republicans Doubling Down on Anti-LGBTQ+ Action

Democrats’ Bill Repeals State Abortion Ban

Gov. Evers supports Restore Roe bill, which would overturn pre-Civil War criminal ban.

Gov. Evers, Democrats Announce Legislation to Repeal Wisconsin’s 1849-era Criminal Abortion Ban

Senator Agard Statement: Governor Evers’ Budget Lifts up Working Wisconsinites

How La Follette Helped Save Democracy

But his sudden retirement as Secretary of State has been blasted by Republicans.

State Residents Paid $36 Million in Illinois Marijuana Taxes in 2022

Nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau study shows revenue lost annually by Wisconsin.

Analysis Details Evers’ Paid Leave Plan

$243 million state spending starts trust fund, payroll tax on employers and employees would sustain it.

Fresh Off Reelection, Secretary of State Doug La Follette Retires

Governor Evers appoints former treasurer Sarah Godlewski to remainder of 82-year-old's term.

Senator Agard Statement on Retirement of Secretary of State Doug La Follette

Governor Tony Evers Appoints Former State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski to Fill La Follette’s Vacancy

Gov. Evers Appoints Sarah Godlewski to Secretary of State

Secretary La Follette retiring after serving more than 40 years in office

Legislature Weighs Constitutional Amendments To Take Control of Federal Grants

1930s law has given Governor Evers control of how American Rescue Plan Act funding is used.

State Gives Milwaukee Federal Money for Electric Buses

State awards grant for the purchase of up to 16 battery electric buses.

DNR Pledges Changes to Wisconsin’s Wolf Management Strategy

But draft legislation from Republicans might overrule DNR Secretary's plan.

Republicans Holding Confirmation Hearings For Gov. Evers’ New Appointees

Agriculture, DNR secretaries get hearings, a marked change from Evers' last term.

Republicans Propose Exceptions To Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban

But Senate Majority Leader says he won't let proposal move forward, become political football.

Gov. Evers Announces $24 Million in Federal Funds to Ease Congestion, Improve Air Quality

Funding supports 18 projects, including electric buses, trail expansions, and smart traffic signals

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Price County District Attorney

Assembly Passes School Crime, Conversion Therapy Bills

Bill provides no funding for school resource officers. Democrats oppose both bills.

Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students

Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.

Democrats Hold State Budget Listening Session in Milwaukee

Republican leaders scheduled sessions in four cities in state, but not Milwaukee, Madison.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Should State’s Schools Require Financial Literacy Course?

17 states require it. Evers, some Republicans favor it, but won't fully fund it.

Anti-Abortion Groups Unite to Defend State Law

Opposing Vos proposal of exceptions for rape and incest. Working to elect Dan Kelly.

Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Announces Addition of Two New Team Members

Nick Barth and Heather Tice Join the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber Staff

Violence Against Health Care Workers On The Rise

One victim, Milwaukee nurse Patricia Moon-Updike has testified to Congress about issue.

Dan Kelly Did Paid Partisan Work

Supreme Court candidate's financial disclosure forms show payments from Republican Party. No such work done by Protasiewicz.

Evers’ Budget Would Create ‘Record’ Imbalance, Report Finds

And Republican flat tax proposal would create $5 billion reduction in tax revenue.

Proposal Would Require Felons Caught With Guns To Serve 5 Years in Prison

Republican-led proposal is backed by law enforcement groups, but critics argue is excessively harsh.

Gov. Evers Urges FDA to Reconsider Anti-Dairy Guidance, Expresses Support for DAIRY PRIDE Act

Evers Predicts State Shared Revenue Changes

More money coming, 'I don't care if you’re a 300-people township or the city of Milwaukee.'

Pro-Ballpark Funding Coalition Launched

Home Crew Coalition backing $290 million state subsidy for Milwaukee Brewers stadium.

Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments

Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.

Democrats Push Free School Meals Plan

Evers' budget includes $120 million to create 'Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids' program.

Some Small Business Owners Back Paid Leave Proposal

Evers' proposal creates 12 weeks paid parental leave. A boon to hiring?

Senator Agard Emphasizes Importance of 2023 as the Year of Mental Health

Capitol Campaign Spending Records Keep Falling

'The voices of average citizens are being drowned out.'

What Kind of Justice Would Daniel Kelly Be?

He left a clear track record during his four years on state Supreme Court.

Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget

Republicans expected to strip Gov. Evers' proposal from budget, but might not kill proposal.

UW President Pursuing 5% Tuition Increase

Tuition at state's four-year colleges has been frozen for a decade.

Gov. Evers Announces New Appointments to Judicial Selection Advisory Committee

Attorney General Kaul Pushes For More Funding, Hosts Lawmaker Crime Lab Tours

Kaul, law enforcement agencies want faster turnaround for forensic work.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Newly Established Genetic Counselors Affiliated Credentialing Board

Speaker Vos Downplays $7 Billion Surplus Size As Budget Debate Begins

Vos says Gov. Evers lives in "fantasyland" with his plans for spending.

New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership

State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.

March 6 -10 is Flood Safety Awareness Week in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Proposes $5 Million To Advance Bronzeville Center for the Arts

Nonprofit group pursuing $55 million project for King Drive and North Ave.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on K-12 Education Budget Priorities

Wisconsin Food, Forestry and Agricultural Exports Set Record Highs

“It’s Budget Season and I’m Listening!”

Rep. Deb Andraca Announces Budget Listening Sessions

Republicans Giving Up On Flat Tax?

Top GOP legislators say they don't expect it to be passed in the state budget.

Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%

Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.

Evers Proposes $3.8 Billion in Building Projects

Nearly $1.8 billion of spending on public buildings is for UW System.

Evers Proposes $9.3 Million For Iron District Stadium

Funding would advance $45 million soccer stadium.

What’s Actually In Brewers’ Ballpark Plan?

New seats, lots of new roofs and the end of kegs.

Gov. Evers Announces Historic Proposed Long-Term Investments in State’s Infrastructure

Governor’s historic capital budget investments saves taxpayers nearly $1 billion, supports estimated nearly $7 billion in economic activity and 45,000 jobs

Legislature Urged to Remove All Racial Covenants

Wauwatosa council votes to dissolve its old covenants, pushes legislators for statewide bill.