Tony Evers

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.

“Saying, Not Saying” Campaign Aims to Reduce Mental Health Stigma

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Hovde Says 12-14 Week Abortion Ban a ‘Reasonable Time Range’

Republican's approach condemned by his opponent, Democratic US Sen. Tammy Baldwin.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Request Release of $15 Million to Support Child Care Providers Statewide

Request builds upon governor’s continued efforts to support state workforce, lower child care costs for working families, and prevent state child care industry closures

Gov. Evers, WEDC Request the Release of $10 Million Designed to Promote Wisconsin as a Premiere Host for Large-Scale Events

Governor’s request comes as the state celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week

GOP Senate Hurts Evers’ Talent Searches

Difficult to find cabinet secretaries when Senate keeps firing governor's appointees.

Milwaukee Officials Praise Rescheduling of Cannabis by Biden

New federal policy 'will help reverse longstanding injustices in our legal system.'

Ron Johnson Calls on GOP to Set Aside ‘Squabbles’ on Abortion

Republicans at annual convention endorse Hovde, worry about new legislative maps.

Assembly Democratic Leader Says Party Can Win Majority

Greta Neubauer says Democrats will spend big in fall election for newly-drawn districts.

Republicans Fail To Override Any of Evers’ Vetoes

Two-day review session ends without any formal attempts.

Four Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Secure Critical Tax Credits

WHEDA's housing tax credit award puts developments on path to groundbreaking.

Gov. Evers, DVA Announce Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant Recipients

Why Right Wisconsin Was Killed

Its editor, stalwart Republican James Wigderson watched as readers and his party went off the rails.

Special Elections for State Senate, US House Are Complicated

New maps affect elections for 4th state Senate District and 8th US House District.

Senate GOP Hides from Debate on Final Day of Session

Wisconsin Senate Votes to Override Governor’s Vetoes

Effort unlikely to pass Assembly.

Evers, Packers Welcome NFL Draft to Wisconsin

2025 NFL Draft will be held in Green Bay. At least 250,000 fans expected to attend.

Child Care Providers Renew Call for State Funding

Programs struggling to survive. Evers supports more funding, GOP legislators don't.

Gov. Evers Calls Special Elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District

Parties Target 5 State Senate Seats With No Incumbent

More competitive races will mean fierce battles and huge spending.

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

Liberal Justices Question State Supreme Court’s Ban on Ballot Drop Boxes

Lawsuit by voter mobilization group Priorities USA seeks to overturn 2022 ruling.

Gov. Evers Sues Republican Legislators for Continued Obstruction of Investments Intended to Address Pressing Challenges Facing Wisconsin

Governor’s countersuit comes as Republican lawmakers refuse to release nearly $200 million in already-approved investments to fight PFAS, improve kids’ literacy, respond to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference Explores Issue Amid Attacks

DEI has 'become so politicized and used as wedges to divide people.'

Wisconsin Lacks Clear System for Tracking Police Caught Lying

Prosecutors across the country maintain ‘Brady lists’ of officers with a credibility problem.

Gov. Evers to Become First Midwest Governor to Join U.S. Climate Alliance’s Executive Committee

Biden Hails ‘Transformative’ Microsoft Project in Mount Pleasant

President visited Racine to tout $3.3 billion project, slam Foxconn failure.

Legislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds

Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.

Microsoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Now A $3.3 Billion Project

Will create 2,000 jobs. And Microsoft will establish AI Institute at UWM.

Rights Clash in Records Dispute

Battle over voting by those deemed mentally incompetent is complicated.

Gov. Evers Again Calls Republican Lawmakers into Special Meeting to Urge Immediate Release of $140 Million to Fight PFAS Statewide, Respond to Hospital Closures in Western Wisconsin

DPI Disagrees With Legislature Over Literacy Program Implementation

Law was signed last July, but parties at odds on implementation.

What Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?

Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.

Gov. Evers Orders the Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighters of Wisconsin Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

Activists Demand Robert Spindell’s Removal From Elections Commission

One of 10 fake electors, he also backed suppression of minority vote in Milwaukee.

Coalition Pushes Closing Wisconsin’s Green Bay Prison

126-year-old maximum security facility in 'dire state' and way over capacity.

Evers Vetoes GOP Bills at Record Rate

In one year he vetoed 32% of all legislative bills, compared to 3.7% for average governor.

UW-Platteville Vacating Richland Campus

Democrats blame Republicans for cutting UW system funding.

Kaul Argues State Law Doesn’t Prohibit Absentee Ballot Boxes

Lawsuit asks state Supreme Court to overturn decision barring drop boxes.

DOA Announces Flexible Facilities Program Open Application Period

$107 Million Available for Local Digital Connectivity Facility Projects

Governor Evers approves WIS 100 resurfacing and bridge project in Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Nestlé Purina’s $195 Million Expansion of Jefferson Factory

Project will create 100 new high-paying jobs, qualify for up to $1.7 million in performance-based incentives

Wisconsin’s Legislative Committees Uniquely Powerful?

Suit by Gov. Evers shows Wisconsin violating separation-of-powers doctrine.

Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid

Only 39% of Medicaid enrolled children aged 3-20 received dental care in 2022.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Awarded $62 Million Federal Solar for All Grant

Funding to help fund solar systems for low- and moderate-income households

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Dane County Circuit Court

Evers Pledges State Will Plant 100 Million Trees by 2030

Governor announces plan as part of Earth Day celebration.

Voters Worried About PFAS in Water  

69% are worried, poll shows. But Evers and Legislature can't agree on how to address problem.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Increasing Wisconsin’s Trillion Trees Pledge Goal to Plant 100 Million Trees by the End of 2030

Wisconsin has planted more than 32 million trees since 2021, bringing the state more than 40 percent toward its original goal just three years in

A Better Wisconsin Together Renews Call for Cannabis Legalization

EPA Slaps Two PFAS Chemicals With Superfund Law Designation

The listing will force PFAS manufacturers and others to pay for cleaning up contamination.

Wisconsin Ranks Last In Per-Visit State Parks Funding

New Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows 69% funding drop for DNR compared to mid-1990s.

State of Wisconsin’s Debt Hits 25-Year Low

Adjusted for inflation, state government's debt level continues to trend downward.

Republican Legislature Sues Evers Over Reading Bill Veto

Republicans say partial veto to literacy program is unconstitutional

Wisconsin Supreme Court Hears Lawsuit Over Legislature’s Authority

Gov. Evers sued over Joint Finance Committee's actions to hold up stewardship funds.

Law Enforcement Agencies Awarded Grants from State Opioid Settlement Funds

Funded projects focus on prevention, intervention, and treatment activities

Why Can’t MPS Improve Student Reading Scores?

Failure to use phonics and poorly trained teachers may help explain this.

Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin

Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.

State Building Commission Approves Grants For 29 Improvement Projects At DNR Properties

Evers Won’t Rule Out Court Challenge to Force Release of PFAS Funds

Nine months after Legislature set aside $125 million to address PFAS, funding still stalled.

Suit Challenges Evers’ Partial Veto Hiking School Funding for 400 Years

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce filed suit, arguing veto is unconstitutional.

Republican Lawmakers No-Show at Special Meeting to Release Statewide PFAS Funding, Stabilize Healthcare Access in Western Wisconsin

Governor implores Republicans to expeditiously release $140 million in already approved funding to address pressing challenges facing Wisconsin communities

Wisconsin Elections Chief Meagan Wolfe Gets Increased Security

Election workers have faced threats. Trump claimed Wolfe would 'try to steal' election.

Evers Picks New Department of Revenue Secretary

David Casey will replace Peter Barca, who stepped down from cabinet post.

Will Legislators Run Or Not?

The long list of legislators in newly mapped districts who haven't filed to run includes Robin Vos.

Governor Evers approves WIS 36 improvement project in Milwaukee County