Tony Evers

Healthcare Premiums for Wisconsinites to Skyrocket in 2026 if Republicans Fail to Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits

Wisconsinites face sticker shock on out-of-pocket healthcare coverage costs with many seeing premiums double, some seniors seeing increases of over $30,000 per year if Congressional Republicans allow enhanced Affordable Care Act supports to expire

County Can’t Afford Disaster Recovery

County officials were already cutting the 2026 budget when feds denied disaster aid.

FEMA denial on flood damage assistance for public infrastructure is a gut punch

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Alex Brower, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore, Alderman Peter Burgelis, Alderman Scott Spiker, and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Wisconsin Chief Justice Warns of Rise of Political Violence

Karofsky says that safety within the court system 's an issue that transcends partisan politics.'

Cruelty over compassion: Trump denies disaster aid

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Condemns Denial of FEMA Disaster Aid Following Historic August Flooding

FEMA Denies Government Disaster Assistance For Milwaukee Area

Milwaukee County alone says it has $22 million of public infrastructure costs.

Baldwin Slams Trumps Denial of FEMA Disaster Assistance for Wisconsin Communities Impacted by August Storms

Baldwin supports Governor Evers’ appeal to ensure Wisconsin communities receive support to rebuild and address $26.5 million in disaster costs

Round Up: Democrats Highlight Effects of Government Shutdown Across the State, Discuss Impacts of Potential ACA Cuts on Wisconsinites

Trump Administration Denies Federal Disaster Request for Communities Impacted by August Severe Weather, Gov. Evers to Appeal Decision to Ensure Communities Get the Support they Need

Lawmakers Ask For AG Opinion on Alleged Loophole in Teacher Grooming Cases

Contentious legislative hearing follows news report finding 200 school investigations of sexual misconduct or grooming.

Gov. Evers Proclaims Financial Planning Month in Wisconsin

Planning for the Unexpected Can Help Protect Future Financial Needs

City Moving to Enact Reckless Driving Towing Plan

But proposal could be delayed in Madison.

Hunger Task Force Prepares for Lapse in Federal Food Assistance

Food bank stocking up as federal funding halted because of shutdown.

Baldwin Urges Trumps USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits

Trump and USDA are not using their ability to fund SNAP, in turn cutting off 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on Food Share to get food assistance in November

Sen. Keyeski Introduces Bills to Support & Honor Wisconsin’s Veterans, Including Bill to Improve Veterans’ Mental Health

Gov. Evers Delivers Weekly Radio Address Urging President Trump and Republicans to End Federal Government Shutdown, Protect Access to Basic Necessities for Kids, Families, and Seniors like Food and Groceries

Governor warns Wisconsin FoodShare Program to run out of funding in eight days as Republicans' federal government shutdown continues

AFP-WI: Schumer and Senate Democrats Dysfunction, Not Wisconsin, is to Blame for FoodShare Uncertainty

DNR Highlights Importance Of State Revolving Fund Programs For Clean, Safe Water In Wisconsin

Federal Shutdown Could Halt Foodshare by Nov. 1, Evers Warns

Mothers and kids, 700,000 Wisconsin residents will lose access to food aid.

Wisconsin FoodShare Program to Run Out of Funding in Nine Days

2025 Governor’s Export Achievement Awards showcase Wisconsin’s global connections

Winners include The DeLong Company, Mercury Marine, and Hydro-Thermal Corporation

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bills to Bolster EMS Professionals and Services Across Wisconsin

Wisconsin Improves Child Lead Testing Rates, Urges Continued Testing and At-Home Prevention

Statewide lead testing for children under age 6 increased 26% in 2024

2025 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award Nominations Open Today

Awards Recognize Individuals & Organizations for Excellence in Increasing Financial Literacy, Capability, and Inclusion Among Wisconsin Residents

Audit Finds a Quarter of Wisconsin Schools Missed Financial Deadlines

Legislative Audit Bureau report recommends changes to DPI to improve procedures.

Wisconsin FoodShare Program to Run Out of Funding in 10 Days

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Over $145 Million in Quarterly Transportation Aids to Fix Roads and Improve Local Infrastructure

WisconsinEye Urgent Funding Appeal

How Legislators, Governor Candidate Will Address Affordable Housing Crisis

Do Democrats and Republicans agree on any proposed solutions?

Gov. Evers Proclaims Oct. 19-25 Forest Products Week in Wisconsin

Highlights Wisconsin’s Forestry Industry’s Economic, Environmental, and Social Contributions

Ethics Board Finds Wausau Mayor Violated City Policy By Removing Ballot Drop Box

But board stopped short of recommending a fine.

Wikler Won’t Run For Governor

Former Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair won't enter open race.

Hundreds of Wisconsin Teacher Misconduct Cases Shielded from Public

DPI has investigated hundreds of cases, many involving 'grooming.'

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Join Forest County Potawatomi Community to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of New Multi-Use Path Along U.S. Highway 8

Gov. Evers Calls on Trump To Preserve $1.5 Billion in Wisconsin Energy Grants

U.S. Department of Energy anticipates scaling up earlier announced cuts.

Construction Starting On $1.7 Billion Interstate 94 Widening

Closures begin Nov. 3 with construction running through 2033.

Milwaukee Gets Its Wish, City Can Tow All Reckless Drivers

Loopholes made prior policies "somewhat useless."

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day and Highlights Executive Order Promoting Tribal Treaty Rights and Stewardship

Governor’s executive order to create new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, increase public awareness and education on Tribal Treaty Rights and sovereignty, and annually designate first week of September as ‘Wild Rice Week’

Governor Evers approves first segment of I-94 East-West construction to begin in Milwaukee County

Statement on appointment of Dr. Michael Rosen to the Wisconsin Technical College System Board of Directors

Alderman DiAndre Jackson October 15, 2025

Senate Approves School Cellphone Ban

Senate also passes bill require insurance coverage of breast cancer screenings.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsins Continued Strong Fiscal Outlook Despite National Economic Uncertainty as State Ends Fiscal Year with $4.6 Billion Positive Balance

Assembly Passes Several Public Safety Bills

Democrats largely supported GOP bills, but offered doomed amendments.

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration Not to Terminate $1.5 Billion in Funding Awarded to Wisconsin Companies and Organizations for Energy Projects

Governor warns Trump Administration that rolling back already-approved awards at a time of record-high energy demand and rising costs would be reckless

Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program

Another bill would reverse Act 10 for most UW system employees.

AFP-WI Delivers Hundreds of Petitions Opposing Outrageous Farm Fee Increases

Step One: Warm. Step Two: Scorching Hot. Reckless Drivers Beware

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland October 14, 2025

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Kenosha County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration to Move Forward with Comprehensive Plans to Revamp Corrections Facilities

State Building Commission poised to take up key capital budget investments to move forward toward governor’s comprehensive plan announced earlier this year to revamp state’s correctional facilities

Groundbreaking Held for Tiny Homes for Veterans

Veterans Community Project serves veterans experiencing homelessness.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Wisconsin Technical College System Board

Judges, Legislators Consider Changing Wisconsin’s Election Laws

A court ruling could reshape the election-law debate.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin, Signs Executive Order Promoting Tribal Treaty Rights and Stewardship

Governor’s executive order to create new Wild Rice Stewardship Council, increase public awareness and education on Tribal treaty rights and sovereignty, and annually designate first week of September as ‘Wild Rice Week’

Wisconsin Lawmakers Debate GOP’s ‘Red Tape Reset’ Bills

Democrats say proposals are designed to overturn governor's court-protected rulemaking power.

WILL Sues Over Plan to Fund Prosecutors in Milwaukee County

State plan diverts funding from school libraries.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting How Bipartisan, Pro-Kid Budget Lowers Child Care Costs for Over 15,000 Families

Families will save an average additional $174 per month thanks to investments fought to secure in the state’s 2025-27 Biennial Budget

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Wisconsins First Rustic Road

Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate $12 Million Expansion of Janesville Candy Manufacturing Facility

Assembly Approves GOP Housing Bills

Proposals now head to dormant Senate.

Wisconsin Lawmakers, DNR Clash Over PFAS Protections in GOP Bills

GOP proposal would shield those who spread PFAS in biosolids with state approval.

Wisconsin Citizen Voters Score a Major Win for Election Integrity in Showdown with Wisconsin Election Commission

AG Kaul Says He’s Pursuing Reelection, Opts Out of Gubernatorial Race

Prospective Evers replacement opts out of crowded Democratic field.

Gov. Evers, DVA Announce Nearly $2 Million in Grants to Veteran Memorial Cemeteries

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Still Weighing Whether To Run For Reelection

Vos has been speaker since 2012.

‘Innovation Center’ Opens On Site of Former Kenosha Auto Plant

Kenosha Innovation Center is a 64,000-square-feet facility.

After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums

Bill would bar districts that haven't reported figures to state from advancing a referendum.

For The First Time, Wisconsin’s Youth Prisons Are Fully Compliant With Required Reforms

Prison system now fully complying with 2017 court order.

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Bill to Prohibit Misuse of AI-Generated Images

Wisconsin Moves to Bring PFAS Limits In Line with Contested Federal Standards

Industry groups continue to challenge lower levels set in 2024.

List grows of announced candidates for governor who will join Nov. 6 Early Stage Symposium forum

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of DNR Forester Adam Zirbel

Rep. Fitzgerald & Wisconsin House Republicans Urge Governor Evers to Submit Wisconsin’s Application for the Rural Health Transformation Program

New COVID-19 Vaccines Becoming Widely Available in Wisconsin

More health systems ramping up access to latest vaccine.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Work to Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Working Families as Sales Tax on Residential Utility Bills Ends

Gov. Evers, DOC Celebrate Successful Reforms at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Schools

Evers Administration reaches full compliance with consent decree after years of implementing dozens of reforms ordered by courts in the wake of Walker-era child abuse scandals

Gov. Evers Celebrates New Kenosha Innovation Center Grand Opening

Program created and funded by Gov. Evers supported new state-of-the-art Kenosha Innovation Center to house local startups, promote economic development in Southeast Wisconsin

Conservative Judge Maria Lazar Enters Supreme Court Race

Lazar is so far the only conservative to announce for the 2026 race.

Veteran Housing Facilities in Green Bay, Chippewa Falls Close

Republican and Democratic lawmakers continue pointing fingers over who is to blame.

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce Wisconsin Shares Rate Increase to Lower Child Care Costs for Over 15,000 Families

Thanks to investments Gov. Evers fought to secure in the state’s 2025-27 Biennial Budget, families will save an additional $174 per month

DNR Names Companies Responsible for PFAS Contamination In Northern Wisconsin Community

A site inspection found PFAS levels more than three times those typically seen in soil, groundwater and sediments.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Work to Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Working Families as Sales Tax on Residential Utility Bills Ends

Gov. Evers’ plan to lower energy bill costs will save Wisconsin households more than $178 million over the next two years

Missy Hughes Raises More Than $200,000 in Under 24 Hours – Best First Day of Any 2026 Democratic Candidate for WI Governor

Veterans Homes Closing Tomorrow Due to Republican Incompetence

Four Districts Will Shape Control of Wisconsin Senate

Democrats are targeting three Republican incumbents.

Former WEDC CEO Missy Hughes Enters Race For Governor

Hughes says her experience makes her different than other candidates.

Democrat Missy Hughes Launches Candidacy for Governor

Gov. Evers Visits to UW Campuses Across the State as Part of Annual Back-to-School Tour

Following Social Media Discoveries, Republican Ends Campaign For Governor

Bill Berrien's decision comes days after news surfaced that he followed authors of sexually explicit essays.

Bill Berrien Ends Campaign for Governor

Wisconsin Supreme Court Requests Briefs On Whether Redistricting Lawsuits Should Continue

Liberal firms argue state law requires justices to appoint judicial panel to hear redistricting cases.

Tiffany Makes His Pitch During First Gubernatorial Campaign Event

Congressman says he is already 'the leader' in the race.

State Legislators At Odds on Election Bills

But committee leaders promise 'civil conversations' in effort to meet 'the moment.'

Wisconsin Gop Launches Christaylorforwi.com to Expose Radical Democrat Chris Taylor’s Extreme Agenda

Gov. Evers, Dva Announce Nine Organizations to Receive Veteran Mental Health Community-based Organization Grants

Republican Rep. Scott Krug Seeks Compromise on State Election Policies

Veteran lawmaker hopes to quiet the conspiracy theories and rebuild public faith.

Assembly Republicans Announce Bills to Support Affordable Housing

'We’re talking about small ranch homes, some... built without garages.'

Van Orden Statement on Tom Tiffany’s Campaign for Governor

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce First Round of 2025-27 Agricultural Roads Improvement Program Grant Applications to Open October 6

US Rep. Tom Tiffany Will Run for Wisconsin Governor

After months of teasing run, Republican makes official entrance into 2026 campaign.