Tony Evers

Bill Sets Rules for Absentee Ballot Witness Addresses

Legislation comes after Dane County Judge rules election clerks can correct absentee ballots with missing witness address info.

Gov. Evers, Members of Evers Administration Meet with Eau Claire Leaders to Support Regional Healthcare Workforce Following HSHS and Prevea Closures

GOP Bill Ends John Doe Cases Against Police Involved in Fatal Shootings

Law being 'abused' by vengeful families, activists, and lawyers, legislator says.

Will Lena Taylor Change Her Style As Judge?

Will in-your-face style of state senator be tempered as a Circuit Court judge?

Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program to Close Applications March 8, 2024

Evers Administration program helped over 8,600 families keep their homes across all 72 counties

In Fight Over Voter Rolls, State’s Top Judges Can’t Agree on Sensitive Data

Dispute between Court of Appeals districts reveals growing partisan divide in the judiciary.

10 Guards, 900 Inmates; Staff Shortages Have Plagued State Prisons

Slowing operations to a crawl, as inmates escaped, prisons locked down.

State Supreme Court Takes Up Evers Lawsuit Against ‘Legislative Vetoes’

Did Legislature unlawfully withhold funding for UW pay raises, conservation funding?

Evers Signs Bills Releasing UW Pay Hikes

GOP legislators withheld pay raises to force cuts in DEI staff, hirings.

Why GOP Redistricting Gambit Failed

Last minute Republican legislation based on Evers' plan vetoed by governor. Why?

Wisconsin Supreme Court Consultants Rule Out Republican-Drawn Maps

In first public release, court consultants say GOP maps "don't deserve further consideration."

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Releasing Long-Awaited Pay Raises for UW System Employees

Bills release raises for UW System building trades employees after Republicans unconstitutionally obstructed already-approved wage increases for most other UW employees

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Expert Report Submitted to Wisconsin Supreme Court in Redistricting Lawsuit

Gov. Evers Continues to Seek Applicants for Rusk County District Attorney

DOJ Lawyers Say Dean Phillips Waited Too Long To Appear on Presidential Ballot

Phillips wants the Wisconsin Supreme Court to rule that the Democratic Party abused its power by keeping him off the ballot.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Keeping His Promise to Continue Fighting for Fair Maps, Vetoing GOP Legislative Maps

Judge Rules Absentee Ballots With Incomplete Witness Address Must Be Counted

Attorney for Republican-controlled Legislature to appeal Dane County Court ruling.

Legislative Hearing a Debate Over DEI

Proposed constitutional amendment bars 'preferential treatment' by state offices, universities.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce Vacancy-to-Vitality First Round Recipients for Affordable Housing

More than 300 units planned for the first $3 million in funding

Bill Holds Back Students Who Miss More Than 30 Days of School

Policy from Speaker Vos's Task Force on Truancy would affect public and private schools.

Gov. Evers Signs Five Bipartisan Bills to Improve Access to Dental Healthcare, Bolster Healthcare Workforce

Gov. Evers Extends Application Deadline for Register of Deeds of Pierce County

Senator Hesselbein Commends Governor Evers’ Action to Veto Yet Another Set of Gerrymandered Republican Maps

Speaker Vos Statement on Evers’ Veto

Gov. Evers Again Protects Wisconsin’s Democracy with his Veto

Evers Vetoes New District Maps Passed By Legislature

Blasts maps as 'rushed...gerrymandering.' State Supreme Court poised to remap state.

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Governor Evers’ Veto of Bad Faith GOP maps

Gov. Evers Keeps Promise to Continue Fighting for Fair Maps, Vetoes GOP Legislative Maps

Evers Task Force to Spotlight Health Care Worker Shortage

Everyone in state should have good quality care, 'no matter their zip code.'

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, Appoints Lieutenant Governor Chair

Governor’s task force announced in State of the State address to create action plan to address chronic challenges in the state’s healthcare industry, bolster healthcare workforce

DATCP Announces Updates to Farmland Preservation Program Due to Recent Legislative Action

Treasury Secretary Sells Bidenomics in Milwaukee

Janet Yellen highlights grant for local agency, touts Biden's impact on jobs, economy.

Evers Silent on New GOP Tax Plan

Latest Republican plan tailored to meet governor's past comments. How will he respond?

State Hits Record ACA Health Insurance Enrollment

226,000 enrollments, up from 221,128 last year. Nationally a record 21.3 million enrolled.

State Budget Surplus Shrinking But Still Huge

Latest projection says surplus will be $3.25 billion at end of current, two-year budget cycle.

Notables Attend City Birthday Party

The city's 178th birthday party offered fun, food and political chatter.

Lena Taylor Appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Long-serving state senator is latest Evers appointment to local circuit court.

Legislature Approves Bill Allowing Nurses to Write Prescriptions

Also would allow nurses to treat patients without oversight. Evers expected to veto.

Senator Hesselbein Applauds Sen. Lena Taylor’s Appointment to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Appoints Sen. Lena Taylor to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Appoints Brenda Sue Mayr as Langlade County Register of Deeds

Gov. Evers Announces NOAA Accepts Nomination of National Estuarine Research Reserve Site Along Bay of Green Bay

Gov. Evers, OCI Announce Record Number of Wisconsinites Enroll in Health Coverage on Healthcare.gov

Hoping To Avoid Court Drawing Them, GOP Approves New Legislative Maps

But Gov. Tony Evers said he will veto proposal, which leaves Wisconsin Supreme Court in control.

As Previewed in 2024 State of the State Address, Gov. Evers Announces DHS Standing Order to Increase Access to Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception for BadgerCare Plus Members Available Now

Republicans Offer Revised Tax Cut Plan

'Governor, we heard you and we look forward to your signature' on this bill.

Evers Will Offer Free Contraceptives for Badger Care Recipients

Governor proposes state initiatives on mental health and reproductive care.

Evers Offers Roadmap for Workforce, Environment and Health Agenda

Vos says governor's State of the State speech 'didn't have a lot of new ideas.'

WHEDA CEO Statement on State of the State Address

WHEDA CEO and Executive Director, Elmer Moore, Jr.’s Statement on Governor Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address

AFP-WI Responds to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Rep. Donovan Reacts to the 2024 State of the State Address

Senator Hesselbein Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Senator Agard Reacts to Governor Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address

Wisconsin Democrats Applaud Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Press Release: Gov. Evers Delivers 2024 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Declares 2024 the Year of the Worker

Governor’s declaration builds on administration’s work to bolster state’s workforce in high-demand, high-need industries

Gov. Evers Reaffirms Support for Reproductive Healthcare, Announces Efforts to Expand Access to Oral Contraception, Postpartum Coverage After Pregnancy

Governor’s directive enables BadgerCare Plus members to access over-the-counter contraception without copays, urges Legislature to pass bipartisan legislation expanding postpartum BadgerCare coverage to 365 days

Gov. Evers Urges Legislative Action to Address Wisconsin’s Mental Health Crisis, Announces Interagency Council on Mental Health

Gov. Evers Again Urges Wisconsin Republicans to Release $125 Million in Already-Approved Funds to Fight PFAS Statewide

More than 200 days since the biennial budget was enacted, Republicans have yet to release $125 million in already-approved funds to address PFAS contamination across the state 

Gov. Evers Announces Approval of Largest Forest Conservation Effort in State History

Bill Allows 17-Year-Olds to Provide Emergency Medical Services

Proposal aims to address staffing shortages, but some EMS groups oppose it.

Kamala Harris Comes To Waukesha

The first stop on vice-president's 'Fight for Reproductive Freedoms' tour is a speech in Waukesha County.

Will Dental Therapists Solve State’s Shortage of Dentists?

Advocates say yes. Bill licensing dental therapists goes to Gov. Evers for his signature.

Both Sides Oppose 14-Week Abortion Ban

Pro-choice side opposes bill's restrictions; Pro-life groups tell legislators to wait for courts to rule.

Wisconsin’s Workforce Challenges Focus of Gov. Evers’ 2024 State of the State Address

Wisconsin DSPS Sets Licensing Record

Department issued record number of initial credentials in 2023

Gov. Evers Celebrates More Than $1 Billion Federal Grant to Replace Blatnik Bridge

Gov. Evers, Members of Evers Administration Celebrate Grand Opening of Child Care Center in Sturgeon Bay

AFP-WI Celebrates School Choice Week

Senator Baldwin Delivers Over $1 Billion to Replace the Blatnik Bridge

After two years of advocating, Baldwin delivered Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to replace vital bridge for Wisconsin's economy and safety

Gov. Evers Appoints Scott Craig to the Racine County Circuit Court

WEC Leader Urges 2024 Candidates ‘Tell the Truth’ About Elections

Meagan Wolfe says false claims make it hard for Elections Commission to do its job.

Republicans Fearful of New District Maps

Under one proposed map, incumbent Republicans would have to run against each other.

Gov. Evers Appoints Kathleen Kostock as Walworth County Register of Deeds

Assembly Passes Broad Parental Rights Bill, Firearm Tracking Ban

Also bills on reciprocal credentialing and expanding definition in statute against strip search.

DWD Highlights Year of Historic Results for Workforce in 2023 Annual Report

Republicans Introduce 14-Week Abortion Ban

But Evers promises veto. Proposal would also require referendum.

Republicans Fire Regulator Over Solar, Low-Income Assistance Decisions

Tyler Huebner didn't follow the law say GOP senators. Democrats say move is purely partisan game.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Pierce County Register of Deeds

Ranking The 7 Proposed Legislative Maps

7 redistricting maps were submitted to state Supreme Court. Which is best and why?

Senate Votes to Fire Evers Appointee from Public Service Commission

Tyler Huebner rejected. Senate also passes electric vehicle, nudity ban and tax cut bills.

Proposals Would Allow Guns In More Churches, More Access To Tasers

Proposals attempt to navigate existing restrictions in state law.

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Baselessly Firing PSC Commissioner Huebner

Governor appoints Kristy Nieto to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

Nearly 800 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at YMCA’s 27th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

Why GOP Divided on Medical Marijuana

Republican divisions between geographic areas, between Senate and Assembly on the bill.

GOP Committee Votes to Toss Utility Commissioner Tyler Huebner

RENEW Wisconsin leader on PSC board since 2020, but never confirmed by Legislature.

Local Leaders Oppose Federal Grant for Pelican River Forest Conservation

Northern Wisconsin counties push to revoke grant for largest such project in state history.

Wisconsin’s Youth Struggle with Depression, Thoughts of Suicide

Especially girls, children of color, LGBTQ+ youth, state report finds.

Democrats’ Proposed Legislative Maps Tilt in Favor of Republicans

Republicans' maps submitted to state high court change districts for about 0.1% of voters.

Gov. Evers Submits Fair Maps to Wisconsin Supreme Court in Redistricting Litigation

Governor’s proposed maps are responsive to the will of the people, avoid partisan bias, increase competitive legislative seats

Wisconsin Supreme Court Will Review ‘Partisan Impact’ Of Proposed Maps

How that term is defined could have big implications for the balance of political power in the state for years to come

Gov. Evers Announces PSC Chairperson Valcq Leaving Evers Administration

Commissioner Strand selected to succeed Valcq as chairperson of PSC

Gov. Evers Announces Paying Down of General Fund Annual Appropriation Bonds

Federal Government Investigating Civil Rights Complaint About I-94 Expansion

Groups oppose plan to expand, but not rebuild highway through Milwaukee's West Side.

State Labor Secretary Touts Wins in 2023

Record year for apprenticeships and much improved unemployment insurance system.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Reached Highest Enrollment Ever on HealthCare.gov

For a limited time, Wisconsinites can still sign up for affordable, high-quality health insurance on the federal marketplace through Jan. 16, 2024

Democratic Bill Bans Foreign Spending on State, Local Referendums

Seeks to close 'glaring loophole' created by Federal Elections Commission ruling.

I-94 Expansion in Milwaukee under federal civil rights investigation

Advocates call on Governor Evers to pause the project; for WisDOT and USDOT not to issue a Final Environmental Impact Statement or a Record of Decision while it is undergoing investigation by the Federal Highway Administration

Gov. Evers Announces New Appointments to Newly Reformed Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District Board

District Board changes part of bipartisan deal to keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin through 2050

GOP Proposal Supports Small, State-Run Medical Marijuana Program

A plan for five state-run dispensaries with 'tight controls,' says Republican legislator.