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Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Wisconsin Reaches Milestone for Registered Apprentices
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Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Wisconsin Reaches Milestone for Registered Apprentices

Registered apprenticeship program reaches highest participation since 2001

Gov. Evers Announces More than $35 Million in Awards for Wisconsin’s Transportation Alternatives Program
Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Awarded $3.2 Million for Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Expansion
Gov. Evers Announces $10 Million Investment to Support Veteran Employment, Housing Assistance, Mental Health Services
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Gov. Evers Announces $10 Million Investment to Support Veteran Employment, Housing Assistance, Mental Health Services

Investments build on recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity

DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
Republicans Immediately Adjourn Evers’ Special Session On Abortion Referendum

Republicans Immediately Adjourn Evers’ Special Session On Abortion Referendum

Proposal would have allowed a referendum to overturn 1849 abortion ban.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT, Community Leaders Celebrate WIS 23 Improvements in Fond du Lac, Sheboygan Counties
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $1 Million Initiative to Support Rural Entrepreneurs
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Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $1 Million Initiative to Support Rural Entrepreneurs

WEDC, UW-Madison Division of Extension will collaborate to assist rural start-ups

Legislative Republicans Continue to Ignore the Will of the People
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Legislative Republicans Continue to Ignore the Will of the People

Republican leaders ignore Governor Evers’ call for a special session to give voters a choice on popular policies

Minority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders

Minority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders

Approximately half of 80 victims were people of color, despite Wisconsin being 87% white.

Ghana-based Niche Cocoa locates first North American manufacturing facility in Franklin, Wisconsin
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Ghana-based Niche Cocoa locates first North American manufacturing facility in Franklin, Wisconsin

Project is largest food and beverage investment by an Africa-based company in U.S. history

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $235 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Over Next Four Years
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Gov. Evers Announces More Than $235 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Over Next Four Years

Funding will support more than 150 transportation projects across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Next Budget to Include $91.4 Million Increase for Shared Revenue to Support Statewide Public Safety
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Gov. Evers Announces Next Budget to Include $91.4 Million Increase for Shared Revenue to Support Statewide Public Safety

Budget proposal will include an eight percent increase for shared revenue over the biennium, additional $10 million for EMS, police, and fire

Evers v. Michels is Most Expensive Governor’s Race in Country

Evers v. Michels is Most Expensive Governor’s Race in Country

Both campaigns spent a combined $55 million since August.

Senator Agard Commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month
What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?

What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?

Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.

Pushback Emerges Against We Energies’ Proposed Rate Hike

Pushback Emerges Against We Energies’ Proposed Rate Hike

Utility seeking to raise gas prices 10.4% and electricity prices 8.4% on top Ukraine-related price increases.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin’s Fallen Firefighters
Gov. Evers Invests Additional $16.6 Million to Help Wisconsin Families Keep Heat on this Winter
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Gov. Evers Invests Additional $16.6 Million to Help Wisconsin Families Keep Heat on this Winter

Total of $24.6 million in available programs will help 200,000 households this fall and winter

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce $7.5 Million Investment in Programming for Children and Youth with Complex Needs
Republican-Controlled Legislature Has Hindered Environmental Protection

Republican-Controlled Legislature Has Hindered Environmental Protection

Conservation group releases report claims politics have trumped environment since 2011.

Gov. Evers, Sokaogon Chippewa Community Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering
After Texts Released, DNR Board Member Publicly Calls For Prehn To Resign

After Texts Released, DNR Board Member Publicly Calls For Prehn To Resign

Walker appointee with expired term has refused to leave board, which texts reveal is politically motivated.

Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others

Referendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others

Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.

Attorney General Seeks Huge Spending Hike

Attorney General Seeks Huge Spending Hike

Calling it a ‘crime-fighting budget,’ Kaul wants a roughly 60% increase in next biennium.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional $2.7 Million Investment in Domestic Violence Programs and Emergency and Homelessness Shelter Services
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Gov. Evers Announces Additional $2.7 Million Investment in Domestic Violence Programs and Emergency and Homelessness Shelter Services

Investment will help make additional services available for families and individuals at risk

State Is Awash in Election Ads

State Is Awash in Election Ads

Wisconsin is an “epicenter,” national leader in U.S. Senate election ads.

MKE County: Forensic Science Center Gains Funding
MKE County

Forensic Science Center Gains Funding

State commits $20 million toward county's new $127 million home for medical examiner and emergency management.

Gov. Evers Joins SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital to Celebrate New Mental Health Day Stabilization Unit
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Gov. Evers Joins SSM Health Ripon Community Hospital to Celebrate New Mental Health Day Stabilization Unit

New mental health unit received $158,000 grant from governor’s Healthcare Infrastructure Capital Grant Program

The State of Politics: Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?
The State of Politics

Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?

Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $8 million in Grants, Loans for Wisconsin’s Freight Railroad Assistance Program
Op Ed: Wisconsin Needs Direct Democracy
Op Ed

Wisconsin Needs Direct Democracy

Other states have binding referendums. Evers' call for it echoes Gov. McGovern 111 years ago.

Republican Michels Flip-Flops on Abortion

Republican Michels Flip-Flops on Abortion

Republican candidate for governor changed his position on exceptions to state abortion ban.

State Superintendent Says Public Education Needs More Funding

State Superintendent Says Public Education Needs More Funding

Superintendent Jill Underly discussed challenges including mental health and racial disparities.

3 Technical College System Board Members Won’t Resign

3 Technical College System Board Members Won’t Resign

Republican appointees’ terms to serve on state board ended in May 2021 but they won’t step down.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washburn County Register of Deeds
Vice President Backs Abortion Fight

Vice President Backs Abortion Fight

Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee, speaks to Democratic Attorneys General group, endorses Josh Kaul's lawsuit against abortion ban.

Federal Grant To Fund New Lapham Lodge At Kettle Moraine State Forest
Gov. Evers Announces Additional $20 Million Public Safety Investment in Milwaukee County for Medical Examiner and Emergency Management Center
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Gov. Evers Announces Additional $20 Million Public Safety Investment in Milwaukee County for Medical Examiner and Emergency Management Center

Investment builds on Gov. Evers’ commitment to violence prevention and public safety

Evers Wants Voters to Decide Abortion Through Ballot Initiative

Evers Wants Voters to Decide Abortion Through Ballot Initiative

Governor proposes constitutional amendment allowing direct democracy.

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session of the Legislature to Create a Pathway for Wisconsinites to Repeal 1849-era Criminal Abortion Ban
Lincoln Hills Faces Rising Population, Staff Shortage

Lincoln Hills Faces Rising Population, Staff Shortage

State Department of Corrections looking to hire more staff at juvenile facility.

Michels Demands Evers Halt Pardons, Parole

Michels Demands Evers Halt Pardons, Parole

Evers office said it’s against the law, governor has no power to end parole process.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Nearly $32 Million in EMS Flex Grants, Providing Support to 442 EMS Providers in Nearly Every Wisconsin County
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Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Nearly $32 Million in EMS Flex Grants, Providing Support to 442 EMS Providers in Nearly Every Wisconsin County

Governor invests an additional $20 million into EMS grant program based on increased need

Michels Attacks Evers on Preschool Transgender Resources

Michels Attacks Evers on Preschool Transgender Resources

DPI says it’s not part of curriculum. Governor says he trusts parents to make decisions.

Vice President Harris Will Visit Milwaukee

Vice President Harris Will Visit Milwaukee

Harris coming Thursday to speak at Democratic Attorneys General conference, meet with local Latino leaders.

Back in the News: Will Candidates Accept Election Results?
Back in the News

Will Candidates Accept Election Results?

Evers and Barnes say they will honor November results. Michels and Johnson refuse to say.

The State of Politics: Judges Writing New Election Rules
The State of Politics

Judges Writing New Election Rules

Partisan impasse between governor and Legislature increasingly leaves courts deciding rules.

DeSantis Backs Michels, Says State Can Be Like Florida

DeSantis Backs Michels, Says State Can Be Like Florida

‘Everything we've done in Florida, you will be able to do,' he declares at Green Bay rally.

Gov. Evers Joins Fellow Midwest Governors in Announcing Regional Coalition to Promote Clean Hydrogen Production
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Gov. Evers Joins Fellow Midwest Governors in Announcing Regional Coalition to Promote Clean Hydrogen Production

Coalition will work to bring clean hydrogen investments to the Midwest, creating good-paying jobs, lowering emissions, and reducing long-term energy costs

Op Ed: Public Schools At Stake in Governor’s Race
Op Ed

Public Schools At Stake in Governor’s Race

Michels wants universal school choice, would dismantle public schools.

Is Nonpartisan State Audit Bureau Getting Political?

Is Nonpartisan State Audit Bureau Getting Political?

Report on PSC the second one where critics say agency bent findings to please Republican leaders.

Elmer Moore Jr. Hits the Ground Running At WHEDA

Elmer Moore Jr. Hits the Ground Running At WHEDA

Moore formerly ran Scale Up Milwaukee, now he's serving in the governor's cabinet.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Affordable Apartment Project Near Downtown Gets Three-Month Extension
Eyes on Milwaukee

Affordable Apartment Project Near Downtown Gets Three-Month Extension

Haywood Group needs to finalize project financing by end of the year.

What’s the Solution to Teacher Shortages?

What’s the Solution to Teacher Shortages?

It’s toughest to solve in poorer school districts. Second in a two-part series.

Gov. Evers Receives 2022 US Water Prize from the US Water Alliance
Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll

Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll

Barnes was up 7%, now down 1% in Marquette poll. But Evers maintains slight lead over Michels.

New Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Johnson and Evers holding slim leads as races for senator and governor tighten
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New Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds Johnson and Evers holding slim leads as races for senator and governor tighten

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

70+ Events Planned for Wisconsin Tech Month 2022 Throughout the State
Evers, Michels Will Debate Just Once

Evers, Michels Will Debate Just Once

Candidates for governor to debate Oct. 14, hosted by Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.

Gov. Evers’ Workforce Innovation Program Helping Bolster Wisconsin’s Education Workforce
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Gov. Evers’ Workforce Innovation Program Helping Bolster Wisconsin’s Education Workforce

GROW school districts using governor’s investment to recruit teachers in high-need areas

MKE County: Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
MKE County

Board Considers Abortion Rights Proposal

After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $250,000 Grant to Support Waukesha Civic Theatre Expansion
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Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $250,000 Grant to Support Waukesha Civic Theatre Expansion

Investment announced during tour highlighting the state's investments in small businesses and economic development, including the successful Main Street Bounceback Grant Program that has helped more than 6,200 small businesses and nonprofits across the state

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Additional $25 Million Investment in Successful Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, Grants Have Helped More Than 6,000 Small Businesses and Nonprofits
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Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Additional $25 Million Investment in Successful Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, Grants Have Helped More Than 6,000 Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Announcement brings total investment to $100 million, program to help a total of 10,000 small businesses and nonprofits in all 72 counties

Milwaukee Faces Cruise Ship Arms Race

Milwaukee Faces Cruise Ship Arms Race

Will new dock secure success for Port Milwaukee? Or will Chicago and Duluth steal the business?

Transforming Wisconsin’s workforce
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Transforming Wisconsin’s workforce

Historic investment in state’s workforce begins to pay off

Uneasy Start to School Year in Waukesha

Uneasy Start to School Year in Waukesha

National trend 'to attack school boards, LGBTQ rights and ban books is playing out.'

The State of Politics: Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?
The State of Politics

Is An Elections Inspector General Needed?

Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?

Conservative Coalition Will Push Vouchers

Conservative Coalition Will Push Vouchers

Big state lobbying groups combine to push for expanding school choice.

Legislators Okay $31 Million For Opioid Treatment

Legislators Okay $31 Million For Opioid Treatment

Joint Finance makes $3 million change in how Evers planned to spend opioid suit settlement money.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of 9/11 and State Day of Service and Remembrance
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of 9/11 and State Day of Service and Remembrance

Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #174 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff beginning on Fri., Sept. 9, 2022

Michels Donations Went to Sidewalk Pressuring, Tracking of Abortion Patients

Michels Donations Went to Sidewalk Pressuring, Tracking of Abortion Patients

Republican candidate for governor has condemned scrutiny of his charitable gifts.

Murphy’s Law: Big Surge in Women Registering to Vote
Murphy’s Law

Big Surge in Women Registering to Vote

Wisconsin has third biggest surge in U.S. since Roe overthrown. Could help decide election.

Evers Unveils $2 Billion Schools Plan

Evers Unveils $2 Billion Schools Plan

Added K-12 funding for school meals, mental health programs and per pupil spending.

Central Standard Creates Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame

Central Standard Creates Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame

You can nominate a winner. First class of six inductees to be announced Oct. 15.

Gov. Evers, Superintendent Underly Welcome Kids Back to School, Announce Shared K-12 Priorities for 2023-25 Budget
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Gov. Evers, Superintendent Underly Welcome Kids Back to School, Announce Shared K-12 Priorities for 2023-25 Budget

State’s projected $5 billion surplus allows for increased investments in K-12 education without increasing property taxes

President Touts Unions, Disses MAGA Republicans in Milwaukee Visit

President Touts Unions, Disses MAGA Republicans in Milwaukee Visit

With less than two months until midterm election, Biden spoke at Laborfest Monday

Photo Gallery: 2022 Labor Day Parade
Photo Gallery

2022 Labor Day Parade

Union members march to lakefront festival grounds to see President Joe Biden.

Back in the News: Michels Calls For ‘Pitchforks and Torches’
Back in the News

Michels Calls For ‘Pitchforks and Torches’

Republican candidate for governor attacks media. Democrats accuse him of 'encouraging violence.'

Campaign Cash: Club For Growth Spends Big on Campaigns
Campaign Cash

Club For Growth Spends Big on Campaigns

Spending $3.5 million, running attack ads to defeat Kleefisch in Republican primary.

Two State Lawyers Under Fire for Trying to Overturn 2020 Election

Two State Lawyers Under Fire for Trying to Overturn 2020 Election

Ethics complaints filed against Michael D. Dean of Brookfield, Daniel J. Eastman of Mequon.

Inflation Reduction Act Could Usher In Roof Top Solar Boom

Inflation Reduction Act Could Usher In Roof Top Solar Boom

The White House estimates the Inflation Reduction Act could help 90,000 homeowners install solar panels.

Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Tim Michels for Governor
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Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Tim Michels for Governor

“After speaking with Tim Michels, it’s clear he shares our same vision for a safer Milwaukee,” said Milwaukee Police Association President Andrew Wagner.Milwaukee Police Association Endorses Tim Michels for Governor

Evers Awards More Federal Pandemic Funds to Schools

Evers Awards More Federal Pandemic Funds to Schools

Addition of $90 million to state schools will be used for staffing, mental health services.

Back in the News: Michels Blasts Media, Defends Donations
Back in the News

Michels Blasts Media, Defends Donations

GOP candidate for governor has supported anti-LGBT, anti-abortion, anti-contraception groups.

Student Loan Reduction Requires Paying State Taxes

Student Loan Reduction Requires Paying State Taxes

Forgiven debt treated as income. Evers favors change in law to address this.

Johnson Attacks Barnes For Security Costs

Johnson Attacks Barnes For Security Costs

Costs for Lt. Governor's security rose, but decisions for this made by state protection officers.

Kenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest

Kenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest

Questions, trauma linger. And just how quick was Evers' response?

Gov. Evers Invests $90 Million into K-12 Education to Address Staffing Challenges, Provide Direct Classroom Support, Expand Mental Health Services in Schools
Murphy’s Law: Will Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?
Murphy’s Law

Will Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?

Meeting to ‘reset’ relationship between city and state legislators raises doubts, hopes.

The State of Politics: Poll Finds Huge Partisan Gap on Issues
The State of Politics

Poll Finds Huge Partisan Gap on Issues

Is the biggest issue inflation or climate change? Depends on who you ask.

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve More Than 1,400 Students
President To Visit Milwaukee On Labor Day

President To Visit Milwaukee On Labor Day

Biden will make his second presidential visit to city, attend Laborfest.

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Youth Apprenticeship Offerings, 14 New Occupational Pathways for Students
State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal

State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal

Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.

Lawsuit Decries Lack of State Public Defenders

Lawsuit Decries Lack of State Public Defenders

‘Constitutional crisis’, backlog of 35,000 cases because of shortage.

State a Leader in Election Subversion

State a Leader in Election Subversion

Report finds 38 of 244 bills in U.S. threatening free and fair elections were pushed in Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers Announces $900,000 Harbor Assistance Program Grant for the Port of Manitowoc
Michels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest

Michels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest

On two-year anniversary Republican tours city. Evers slams GOP for ‘false’ claims.

Evers Proposes Tax Cuts Using Budget Surplus

Evers Proposes Tax Cuts Using Budget Surplus

Republican lawmakers rejected a similar plan earlier this year.

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