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Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Wisconsin Reaches Milestone for Registered Apprentices
Registered apprenticeship program reaches highest participation since 2001
Oct 6th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers Announces More than $35 Million in Awards for Wisconsin’s Transportation Alternatives Program
Oct 6th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
Oct 5th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversDNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
In-Person Listening Session Oct. 26
Oct 5th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesRepublicans Immediately Adjourn Evers’ Special Session On Abortion Referendum
Proposal would have allowed a referendum to overturn 1849 abortion ban.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonGov. Evers, WisDOT, Community Leaders Celebrate WIS 23 Improvements in Fond du Lac, Sheboygan Counties
Oct 4th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $1 Million Initiative to Support Rural Entrepreneurs
WEDC, UW-Madison Division of Extension will collaborate to assist rural start-ups
Oct 4th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversLegislative 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
Oct 4th, 2022 by Lt. Gov. Sara RodriguezMinority Women Disproportionately Harmed by Surge in Domestic Violence Murders
Approximately half of 80 victims were people of color, despite Wisconsin being 87% white.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Leah TreidlerGhana-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
Oct 4th, 2022 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationGov. 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
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversGov. 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
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversEvers v. Michels is Most Expensive Governor’s Race in Country
Both campaigns spent a combined $55 million since August.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Henry RedmanSenator Agard Commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Dane County Executive Melissa Agard
What’s Next For Lawsuit Over Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban?
Attorney General Josh Kaul pursuing lawsuit to block law's enforcement.
Oct 2nd, 2022 by Sarah LehrPushback 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.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Danielle KaedingGov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Wisconsin’s Fallen Firefighters
Sep 30th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
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
Sep 30th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversGov. Evers, DCF Announce $7.5 Million Investment in Programming for Children and Youth with Complex Needs
Sep 30th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Republican-Controlled Legislature Has Hindered Environmental Protection
Conservation group releases report claims politics have trumped environment since 2011.
Sep 30th, 2022 by Danielle KaedingGov. Evers, Sokaogon Chippewa Community Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering
Sep 30th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
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.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Danielle KaedingReferendums Seek To Block Election Grants From Zuckerberg, Others
Four counties will ask voters nonbinding question regarding election grants.
Sep 29th, 2022 by Erik GunnAttorney General Seeks Huge Spending Hike
Calling it a ‘crime-fighting budget,’ Kaul wants a roughly 60% increase in next biennium.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Sarah LehrGov. 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
Sep 28th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversState Is Awash in Election Ads
Wisconsin is an “epicenter,” national leader in U.S. Senate election ads.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Sarah LehrForensic Science Center Gains Funding
State commits $20 million toward county's new $127 million home for medical examiner and emergency management.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Graham KilmerGov. 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
Sep 26th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversJust How Purple Is Wisconsin?
Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.
Sep 26th, 2022 by Steven WaltersGov. Evers Announces Nearly $8 million in Grants, Loans for Wisconsin’s Freight Railroad Assistance Program
Sep 26th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Wisconsin Needs Direct Democracy
Other states have binding referendums. Evers' call for it echoes Gov. McGovern 111 years ago.
Sep 25th, 2022 by Matt RothschildRepublican Michels Flip-Flops on Abortion
Republican candidate for governor changed his position on exceptions to state abortion ban.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonState Superintendent Says Public Education Needs More Funding
Superintendent Jill Underly discussed challenges including mental health and racial disparities.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Leah Treidler3 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.
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Peter CameronGov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washburn County Register of Deeds
Sep 23rd, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Vice President Backs Abortion Fight
Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee, speaks to Democratic Attorneys General group, endorses Josh Kaul's lawsuit against abortion ban.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Deneen SmithFederal Grant To Fund New Lapham Lodge At Kettle Moraine State Forest
Grant Accelerates Construction
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesGov. 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
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversEvers Wants Voters to Decide Abortion Through Ballot Initiative
Governor proposes constitutional amendment allowing direct democracy.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonLincoln Hills Faces Rising Population, Staff Shortage
State Department of Corrections looking to hire more staff at juvenile facility.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesMichels Demands Evers Halt Pardons, Parole
Evers office said it’s against the law, governor has no power to end parole process.
Sep 20th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonGov. 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
Sep 20th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversMichels Attacks Evers on Preschool Transgender Resources
DPI says it’s not part of curriculum. Governor says he trusts parents to make decisions.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Rich KremerVice President Harris Will Visit Milwaukee
Harris coming Thursday to speak at Democratic Attorneys General conference, meet with local Latino leaders.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWill Candidates Accept Election Results?
Evers and Barnes say they will honor November results. Michels and Johnson refuse to say.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyJudges Writing New Election Rules
Partisan impasse between governor and Legislature increasingly leaves courts deciding rules.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Steven WaltersDeSantis 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.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Rob MentzerGov. 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
Sep 19th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversPublic Schools At Stake in Governor’s Race
Michels wants universal school choice, would dismantle public schools.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Ruth ConniffIs Nonpartisan State Audit Bureau Getting Political?
Report on PSC the second one where critics say agency bent findings to please Republican leaders.
Sep 17th, 2022 by Henry RedmanElmer Moore Jr. Hits the Ground Running At WHEDA
Moore formerly ran Scale Up Milwaukee, now he's serving in the governor's cabinet.
Sep 16th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya ByersAffordable Apartment Project Near Downtown Gets Three-Month Extension
Haywood Group needs to finalize project financing by end of the year.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWhat’s the Solution to Teacher Shortages?
It’s toughest to solve in poorer school districts. Second in a two-part series.
Sep 16th, 2022 by Terry FalkGov. Evers Receives 2022 US Water Prize from the US Water Alliance
Sep 16th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll
Barnes was up 7%, now down 1% in Marquette poll. But Evers maintains slight lead over Michels.
Sep 15th, 2022 by Rich KremerNew 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
Sep 14th, 2022 by Marquette University70+ Events Planned for Wisconsin Tech Month 2022 Throughout the State
Sep 14th, 2022 by Milky Way Tech Hub
Evers, Michels Will Debate Just Once
Candidates for governor to debate Oct. 14, hosted by Wisconsin Broadcasters Association.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonGov. Evers’ Workforce Innovation Program Helping Bolster Wisconsin’s Education Workforce
GROW school districts using governor’s investment to recruit teachers in high-need areas
Sep 13th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversBoard Considers Abortion Rights Proposal
After protests at his home, Sup. Rolland pushes resolution asking county lobbyists to advocate for state abortion law.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Graham KilmerGov. 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
Sep 13th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversGov. 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
Sep 13th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversMilwaukee Faces Cruise Ship Arms Race
Will new dock secure success for Port Milwaukee? Or will Chicago and Duluth steal the business?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneTransforming Wisconsin’s workforce
Historic investment in state’s workforce begins to pay off
Sep 12th, 2022 by Wisconsin Economic Development CorporationUneasy Start to School Year in Waukesha
National trend 'to attack school boards, LGBTQ rights and ban books is playing out.'
Sep 12th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesIs An Elections Inspector General Needed?
Wisconsin Elections Commission requests funding for new position and 10 new staff. Why?
Sep 12th, 2022 by Steven WaltersConservative Coalition Will Push Vouchers
Big state lobbying groups combine to push for expanding school choice.
Sep 10th, 2022 by Shawn JohnsonLegislators Okay $31 Million For Opioid Treatment
Joint Finance makes $3 million change in how Evers planned to spend opioid suit settlement money.
Sep 10th, 2022 by Sarah LehrGov. 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
Sep 8th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversMichels Donations Went to Sidewalk Pressuring, Tracking of Abortion Patients
Republican candidate for governor has condemned scrutiny of his charitable gifts.
Sep 7th, 2022 by Henry RedmanBig Surge in Women Registering to Vote
Wisconsin has third biggest surge in U.S. since Roe overthrown. Could help decide election.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyEvers Unveils $2 Billion Schools Plan
Added K-12 funding for school meals, mental health programs and per pupil spending.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Leah TreidlerCentral Standard Creates Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame
You can nominate a winner. First class of six inductees to be announced Oct. 15.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Sophie BolichGov. 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
Sep 6th, 2022 by Gov. Tony EversPresident Touts Unions, Disses MAGA Republicans in Milwaukee Visit
With less than two months until midterm election, Biden spoke at Laborfest Monday
Sep 6th, 2022 by Evan Casey2022 Labor Day Parade
Union members march to lakefront festival grounds to see President Joe Biden.
Sep 5th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMichels Calls For ‘Pitchforks and Torches’
Republican candidate for governor attacks media. Democrats accuse him of 'encouraging violence.'
Sep 3rd, 2022 by Bruce MurphyClub For Growth Spends Big on Campaigns
Spending $3.5 million, running attack ads to defeat Kleefisch in Republican primary.
Sep 3rd, 2022 by Wisconsin Democracy CampaignTwo State Lawyers Under Fire for Trying to Overturn 2020 Election
Ethics complaints filed against Michael D. Dean of Brookfield, Daniel J. Eastman of Mequon.
Sep 3rd, 2022 by Leah TreidlerInflation 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.
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Danielle KaedingMilwaukee 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
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Tim MichelsEvers Awards More Federal Pandemic Funds to Schools
Addition of $90 million to state schools will be used for staffing, mental health services.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Deneen SmithMichels Blasts Media, Defends Donations
GOP candidate for governor has supported anti-LGBT, anti-abortion, anti-contraception groups.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Bruce MurphyStudent Loan Reduction Requires Paying State Taxes
Forgiven debt treated as income. Evers favors change in law to address this.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Henry RedmanJohnson Attacks Barnes For Security Costs
Costs for Lt. Governor's security rose, but decisions for this made by state protection officers.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Leah TreidlerKenosha Event Revisits 2020 Unrest
Questions, trauma linger. And just how quick was Evers' response?
Aug 30th, 2022 by Isiah HolmesWill Republicans Give Milwaukee a Sales Tax?
Meeting to ‘reset’ relationship between city and state legislators raises doubts, hopes.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Bruce MurphyPoll Finds Huge Partisan Gap on Issues
Is the biggest issue inflation or climate change? Depends on who you ask.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Steven WaltersPresident To Visit Milwaukee On Labor Day
Biden will make his second presidential visit to city, attend Laborfest.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneGov. Evers, DWD Announce Youth Apprenticeship Offerings, 14 New Occupational Pathways for Students
Aug 29th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
State’s PFAS-Polluted Towns Hail EPA Proposal
Decision to list chemicals as hazardous substances could strengthen EPA’s response.
Aug 27th, 2022 by Danielle KaedingLawsuit Decries Lack of State Public Defenders
‘Constitutional crisis’, backlog of 35,000 cases because of shortage.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Evan CaseyState a Leader in Election Subversion
Report finds 38 of 244 bills in U.S. threatening free and fair elections were pushed in Wisconsin.
Aug 25th, 2022 by Henry RedmanGov. Evers Announces $900,000 Harbor Assistance Program Grant for the Port of Manitowoc
Aug 25th, 2022 by Gov. Tony Evers
Michels Attacks Evers on 2020 Kenosha Unrest
On two-year anniversary Republican tours city. Evers slams GOP for ‘false’ claims.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Evan CaseyEvers Proposes Tax Cuts Using Budget Surplus
Republican lawmakers rejected a similar plan earlier this year.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Jenny Peek