Tony Evers

Legislators Battle Over Redistricting Bill

Democrats, civic groups argue bill has loophole to maintain Republican control over drawing of legislative maps.

How Proposed Child Care Tax Credit Helps The Wealthy

Under GOP plan the lower the income of a family, the more they must pay out of pocket.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Private First Class Charles A. Dickman Who Lost His Life in the Korean War

Gov. Evers Appoints Blake Gross as Ashland County District Attorney

MMAC Shares Achievements, Addresses Challenges, Looks to the Future During 162nd All-Member Meeting

MMAC announces changes in leadership; board members address school funding; workplace equity numbers improve; mayor, county executive honored

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce New Federal Grants to Support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

New investments will help increase public awareness of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and its ability to help people with mental health and substance use needs

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $134 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

GOP Senators Renew Fight Over Abortion, Tax Cuts

And override an Evers' budget veto, part of busy session Tuesday.

Republicans Endorse Raises For All State Employees, Except UW System Workers

Raise denial is latest salvo in fight over UW System's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Assembly Approves Brewers Subsidy, Sends Deal To Senate

Proposal calls for $546 million in city, county and state funding.

Republicans Reject 7 Evers Appointees

Including elections commissioner and 4 DNR board members. 'This is insanity,' says Evers, then immediately names replacements.

DSPS Accepting Grant Applications for Wisconsin Fund

Program helps Wisconsinites repair or replace septic systems

State Could Have $4 Billion Surplus

Much of historic $7.1 billion surplus remains, could be at $4 billion by end of current two-year budget.

Gov. Evers Slams Senate Republicans for Continued Efforts to Obstruct the Peaceful Transfer of Power by Baselessly Firing Appointees

Governor names immediate appointments to ensure critical government operations continue

Evers Shifts $170 Million, Extends Child Care Support

Using federal reimbursement for FEMA expenses to extend child care funding into 2025.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Declare Wisconsin’s Legislative Maps Unconstitutional

Governor says new legislative maps must be implemented and avoid current maps’ “partisan bias” that has been a “detriment of Wisconsin’s democracy"

Will U.S. Supreme Court Rule on State’s Voting Maps Fight?

Robin Vos warns high court will have 'last word.' Experts have their doubts.

Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed

United council backs state law change. But proposal could die in Legislature.

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Highest State Surplus and ‘Rainy Day’ Fund Balance in State History

Governor renews calls for Legislature to invest in addressing generational workforce challenges, preventing looming child care crisis

Minocqua Brewery Super PAC Sues to End Voucher Schools

Suit charges they violate state Constitution and are destroying public education.

Gov. Evers Announces Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as Next Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Chair

New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County

New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.

Partyline Vote Approves Ban On Gender-Affirmation Procedures, Sports Participation For Transgender Kids

Gov. Evers has pledged to veto GOP-backed proposals.

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson Regarding Brewers Stadium Maintenance Funding

A Better Wisconsin Together Condemns Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Passed By Wisconsin Republicans Today

DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Highlights Public Access and Coastal Improvements with Port Washington Visit

Senator Agard Statement – GOP’s Egregious Attacks on Trans Kids Continue

GOP Senators Express Skepticism of Governor’s Childcare, Workforce Bill

Issue coming to head with worker shortage, expiration of childcare subsidy program.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Largest Ever Clean-up under EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to Address Milwaukee Area of Concern

Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding agreement between EPA and partners will invest an estimated $450 million to cleanup of nearly two million cubic yards of contaminated sediments

Despite Environmentalist Objections, Senate Advances PFAS Bill

Republicans call the forever-chemical bill a compromise, but opponents said it would limit DNR's enforcement ability.

Why State GOP Turned Against ERIC

Trump and Cleta Mitchell are demonizing elections data system Wisconsin joined via 2016 Republican law.

Senator Agard Urges Passage of Governor Evers’ Workforce Initiatives Package

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce Child Care Stabilization and Sustainment Efforts Receive Inaugural La Follette/Gladfelter Award for Innovation in State Government

State Test Scores Up But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Level

Only about 40% proficient with big gap between Black and white students.

Gov. Evers Moves to Intervene in Redistricting Challenge to Wisconsin’s Legislative Maps

Rothman unveils new Universities of Wisconsin identity to represent 13 universities

Fair Maps Advocates Condemn GOP Redistricting Plan

Still battling, Vos says U.S. Supreme Court will make Protasiewicz recuse.

9 Obstacles To a Brewers Deal

No audit. Voter anger. Politicians renegotiating deal. The list goes on.

Forum announces Salute to Local Government award winners

Senate Targets 6 Evers Appointees

Republicans leave elections commission unbalanced and board overseeing DNR unable to act.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Marquette County Register of Deeds

State Officials “More Than Likely” To Reduce Local Contribution To Ballpark Subsidy

City and county would otherwise be forced to pick up $200 million of $600 million tab, cut services.

Vos Won’t Attempt To Impeach Elections Administrator Until Lawsuit Finished

Senate President Chris Kapenga has asked the Assembly to start process.

DWD Marks Manufacturing Month, Promotes Careers

October celebrates one of state's top industries

Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighters of Wisconsin Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol

Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.

Republican Legislators Deny Evers’ Appointment to Elections Commission

Vote nixes Joe Czarnezki, the Democratic appointee to bipartisan commission.

Gov. Evers Formally Requests Public Hearing, Action on Comprehensive Workforce Plan to Address State’s Workforce Challenges, Invest in Child Care, Expand Paid Leave, Support Higher Education

Governor’s special session legislation to address state’s longstanding workforce issues awaits action in the Senate Committee on Economic Development and Technical Colleges

Joint Statement From Natural Resources Board Appointees On Sporting Heritage Council Confirmation Vote

Gov. Evers Appoints Mary Shawanokasic as Menominee County Register of Deeds

Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility

What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?

Republicans Vote Down 4 of Evers’ 5 DNR Board Nominees

But full Senate must still weigh in.

Despite Outside Objections, DNR Approves Increased Waterway Protections

WMC says it adds "red tape," but DNR board is following 2015 EPA requirements on discharge permits.

GOP Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Health Care For Minors

Wisconsin lawmakers circulating bill that targets medical providers for providing hormone therapy, other treatments.

The Legal Trickery of Robin Vos

Using every pseudo-legal tactic to fight fair maps and muzzle Justice Protasiewicz.

Preserve Our Parks Calls on Governor Evers to Oppose Inequitable Funding Formula for Support of Brewers Baseball Stadium

Will ‘Science of Reading’ Improve Learning?

Passage of Act 20, emphasis on phonics, may be too restrictive.

IndyCar Racing Returns to Milwaukee

State Fair Park and IndyCar sign a 3-year contract for Milwaukee Mile Speedway.

Gov. Evers, Public Service Commission, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Recognize National Clean Energy Week

Governor proclaims September 25-29 as National Clean Energy Week in Wisconsin

Can State Reduce Its High Black Infant Mortality Rate?

Wisconsin has one of highest rates in U.S. Experts, research suggest solutions.

State Superintendent, GOP Legislators Duel Over Education

Underly defends DEI, public schools; Republicans push culture war, school choice.

What’s Next for Kelli Thompson?

The head of state public defender's office, now retiring, getting mentioned as possible state Supreme Court candidate.

Evers’ Child Care Proposal Might Get A Second Life

After inaction by GOP leaders, Senate quietly moves legislation forward.

Rep. Stubbs Statement On Special Session Request From Gov. Evers

DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic

Application period still open for additional grant dollars

In 40 Seconds Republicans Kill Evers’ Special Session on Child Care

Republicans take no action on governor's proposal. Evers 'not surprised.'

Taxpayers Paying For Both Sides of Senate Lawsuit Over Redistricting

Democrats and Republicans both charging State of Wisconsin for redistricting legal fight.

State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft

Critics blame Foxconn law's loopholes, call for legislative fix. 'It's outrageous.'

State Reviewing Milwaukee Business’s Suspicious Use of Pandemic Grant

Owner Cynthia Brown has connections to state Sen. Lena Taylor.

Evers Appoints Jorge Fragoso to Circuit Court

Attorney will take office Nov. 4, filling vacancy left by Judge Lindsey Grady.

Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee

He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.

Vos Threatens UW Pay Raises Unless Campuses Eliminate DEI Staff

$100 million already approved in state budget could be withheld.

Governor Evers, Attorney General Kaul Join Multistate Coalition in Fight Against Idaho’s Radical Abortion Ban

September 18, 2023

Sen. Carpenter Says Milwaukee and Wisconsin Deserve a Better Deal

Gov. Evers Appoints Jorge Fragoso to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Parties Bicker Over How to Do Iowa-Style Redistricting

Democrats charge that Vos plan will hand ultimate power to Republican legislators.

Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal

Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.

Republicans Unveil Brewers Funding Plan With $600 Million In State, Local Taxes

Milwaukee would end up paying more for stadium than it did the first time.

Brewers Statement on Efforts to Preserve American Family Field for the Next Generation

Legislative Progress Would Keep Major League Baseball in Wisconsin for the Next Generation

With Lawsuits Pending, Assembly Republicans Approve Redistricting Changes

Fight over gerrymandering now moves to Senate.

Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto That Increased School Funding, Assembly Must Act

Gov. Evers called the move "B.S. reckless and wrong."

Senate Votes To Fire Elections Commissioner, Triggering Legal Fight

Republicans vote to fire Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Megan Wolfe, AG Kaul says vote is illegal.

DOA Secretary Blumenfeld Marks Coastal Awareness Month with Awards for Southeastern Wisconsin Coastal Projects

Wisconsin Coastal Management Program Grant Application Period Remains Open

Gov. Evers Blasts Republicans’ Vote to Strip Historic K-12 Education Increases from Kids and Schools

Republicans vote to take more than $300 per student each year away from K-12 schools statewide

Speaker Vos Consulting Former Supreme Court Justices On Protasiewicz Impeachment

Move comes as Republicans rush to push through redistricting alternative.

3 Scenarios For GOP Threats Against Protasiewicz

Federal and state case law suggest there are no grounds for impeachment.

Assembly Approves Tax Cut Bill And 2 Constitutional Amendment Proposals

Legislation would next go to state Senate.

Facing Court Challenge, Republicans Offer Drastic Redistricting Proposal

After opposing it for years, Vos says state should adopt Iowa-style nonpartisan process.

Gov. Evers Blasts Latest GOP Effort to Interfere in Wisconsin Elections by Demanding Legislature-Picked and Legislature-Approved Map Drawers

Wisconsin Republicans notorious for pressuring state’s election administrator to resign, pushing to usurp control of state elections, wasting tax dollars on Gableman boondoggle, and passing dozens of voting restrictions to now seek Legislature-picked and Legislature-approved map drawers

Ad Campaign Targets Republicans on Protasiewicz Impeachment

Six-figure ad buy by Republican Accountability Project targets GOP districts.

“Child Labor is Not the Answer to the Childcare Cliff—Neither is Gutting The Safety And Quality of Wisconsin Childcare.”

Rep. Robyn Vining on Republican Bills

County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout

Poll finds residents oppose subsidy by 2-1 margin, could make a deal even tougher to sell.

Graying Demographics Drive GOP Tax Cut

Tax cut for retirees, who have the highest turnout in elections, adds new wrinkle.

Republicans Advance Income Tax Cut

Evers promises a veto, calling it a financially 'irresponsible' bill.

Republican Child Care Bills Aim To Address Shortages By Cutting Regulations

Gov. Evers called for a Sept. 20 special session to address shortages, has different plan.

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

More Special Education Funding Is Needed

State covers only 33% of the costs. That must be increased.

Central Standard Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations

Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame will induct second class in February.

Governor Evers Declares September Coastal Awareness Month