Tony Evers

Democrats Launch $4 Million Blitz to Oppose Protasiewicz’s Impeachment

Party plans 'multi-pronged statewide campaign' to defend Supreme Court Justice.

Gov. Evers, DHS Renew Commitment to Suicide Prevention During Year of Mental Health

Statewide resources and support available to individuals and families as deaths in Wisconsin top 900 for second year

How School Choice Backers Skew The Statistics

Are voucher schools really more 'cost-effective'?

Tax Cut, Brewers Aid Top Legislative Agenda

GOP plan for $2.9 million tax cut could use up most of remaining state surplus.

Audit Says WEDC Didn’t Meet Job Creation Goals, Was Slow To Recovery Money

Audit of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation recommends 26 changes.

Gov. Evers Appoints Jeff Doughty as Pepin County Coroner

Following Speed Improvements, State Licensing Agency Wants Longterm Funding

Stimulus funding will run out next year, imperiling continued operation of DSPS.

Republican Child Care Proposals Are Inadequate Say Gov. Evers, Other Democrats

Democrats have called for continuing provider subsidy program.

Gov. Evers, DSPS Announce Latest Efforts to Continue Improving License Processing, Transparency

Governor urges Legislature to support current staffing, resource levels to maintain agency’s improved license processing times

Gov. Evers Appoints Matthew McElroy as Price County District Attorney

Constitutional Amendment Would Require Supermajority For Wisconsin Tax Increases

Republican-led proposal is pending before the Legislature.

Should Judicial Candidates Be Muzzled?

Forcing Protasiewicz to recuse could doom fair maps and discourage informative judicial races.

Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety addresses biggest challenges on Wisconsin roads

Republican Proposal Cuts State Income Taxes By Nearly $3 Billion

GOP legislators claim it targets middle class. Democrats dispute this.

Senator Agard Statement on Justice Protasiewicz Impeachment Threats by Speaker Vos & Legislative Republicans

Raphael Ramos Announces for Circuit Court Judge

Gov. Evers appointed him to fill vacancy left by new Supreme Court Justice Protasiewicz.

Republicans Could Force Protasiewicz Off Redistricting Case

Assembly impeachment would force her to step down while awaiting Senate trial.

Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?

Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.

Bipartisan Legislative Task Force Takes On Artificial Intelligence

Other task forces will address childhood obesity and human trafficking, Vos announces.

Ron Johnson Calls for Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse

Joins other Republicans calling for Supreme Count member to recuse on redistricting case.

WisDOT, DATCP highlight historic transportation investments in rural Wisconsin communities

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Agricultural Budget Investments

GOP Lawmakers Propose Eliminating Work Permits For Young Workers

Proposal would eliminate "red tape" in hiring 14- and 15-year-old workers.

Moms for Liberty Rising in Wisconsin

Part of national group pushing to ban books and raced-focused history lessons and opposing LGBTQ+ concerns.

Should Protasiewicz Recuse From Redistricting Cases?

Or should Rebecca Bradley? Her comment was less factual and more scathing.

How David Crowley Led on Sales Tax

The inside story of how the county exec and mayor helped pass state legislation to save Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Ashland County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

Kaul Won’t Release List of All Law Enforcement Officers in State

Media seeks to track officers let go for misconduct who got rehired elsewhere.

Sheehy Says Local Sales Tax Must Help Fund Brewers’ Stadium

Some of new city and county sales tax must be spent on the team, business leader says.

Republican wrecking crew: UW System budget problems are no accident

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Corporal Donald L. DuPont Who Lost His Life in the Korean War

Waupun Prison’s ‘Nightmare’ Lockdown

Lockdown has gone on since late March. Prisoners describe unsanitary conditions and a dearth of medical care.

Senator Baldwin Calls on President Biden to Replace the Blatnik Bridge in Superior

Baldwin supports Governors Evers and Walz’s application for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to rebuild critical bridge between Superior and Duluth

Soaring Home Prices Squeeze First-Time Buyers

Many Millennials priced out. Evers cites workforce crisis, lack of housing for workers.

Rep. Clancy Says Police Work Has ‘No Dignity Or Value’

Republican legislators call him 'clueless" and 'divisive' as Clancy doubles down.

State’s Crime Labs Processing DNA Evidence Faster

Much faster than nationally. But toxicology test turnaround time has gotten worse.

Garden Homes Sees New Life Through Perseverance

Long-awaited project rehabilitating dilapidated homes in first-of-its-kind neighborhood.

Amber Raffeet August Announces Bid for Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge

Raffeet August was appointed by Gov. Tony Evers in May of this year. Now seeking full term.

Kaul Announces Funding for Office of School Safety

Attorney General reallocates federal ARPA dollars to provide temporary funding.

Amber Raffeet August Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Foxconn Selling Green Bay, Eau Claire ‘Centers’

Properties for sale for supposed to be innovation centers employing hundreds.

Who Are State Supreme Court’s ‘Rogue Members’?

Ziegler and conservatives have ignored state Constitution in governance dispute.

Wisconsin establishes consortium to expand its lead in biohealth

Group will enhance collaboration among public and private partners and speed innovation

Evers Appointee Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court

Anderson Gansner was appointed judge to fill vacancy in May. Will run for new 6-year term.

President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee

Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.

Froedtert Awards $4.7 Million For Community Clinic Expansion

Groundbreaking held for Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers expansion.

Vos Says Republicans May Consider Impeaching Protasiewicz

Assembly Speaker says Supreme Court justice should recuse from redistricting case.

Anderson Gansner Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Republicans Dismiss 13th Call for Special Session

In 5 years, Legislators have shot down every such call by the governor, with one exception.

‘We’re Not Here For Crumbs’

40% of school districts got less funding from state budget Evers signed. Public school advocates are upset.

Brewers Continue Push for Stadium Subsidy

Team threatening to move as Republican legislators craft plan including local tax support.

Crowley Amassing Large Pile of Campaign Cash

Crowley sitting on more than $200,000 war chest with primary more than 7 months away.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Lance Corporal Tanner Kaltenberg

Legislative Democrats on ‘Veto Watch’ after Gov. Evers Blocks 10 Bills

Republicans only need two-thirds of those present to override the governor’s veto

GOP Senators Block Building Code Update Supporters Say Saves Energy, Improves Safety

Party-line vote leaves 2015 building code in place. Concerns over cost.

Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods

Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Special Session to Address State’s Chronic Workforce Challenges

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Approximately $341.8 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Former Gov. Scott Walker Says Overturning Act 10 Would Set ‘Horrible Precedent’

Walker says newly-liberal court shouldn't touch his signature policy measure.

Legislature needs to act in support of families during special session

Joint statement of Common Council Members: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, and Alderman José G. Pérez

Alcohol Killing More Wisconsinites, Studies Show

State’s excessive drinking culture causes alcohol-induced deaths at a rate nearly 25% higher than rest of the country.

Evers Calls Special Session Addressing Child Care, Workforce Challenges

Governor asks for $1 billion in surplus funds to be spent on child care, higher education and paid family leave.

Houses of Worship Could Become Exempt From Emergency Orders

Authors of the proposed constitutional amendment argue that it's a matter of separating church and state.

Child Care Providers ‘Reeling,’ Need Funding

Legislature has ignored Gov. Evers' proposals to replace lost pandemic funding.

Evers Signs School Bus Driver, Crime Laws, Vetoes Nine Bills

Vetoes restrictions on unemployment insurance and protections for fossil fuels.

Gov. Evers Calls for Legal Consequences for False Electors

Attorney General Kaul won't say whether there's an ongoing investigation.

Evers’ Veto Supports Cleaner, Healthier Wisconsin Communities

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 17 Bills

American Transmission Co. Hires Former Utility Regulator

Ellen Nowak is now vice president of the company she was once charged with regulating.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill to Help Bolster School Bus Driver Workforce

New law would allow school board members to volunteer as school bus drivers

Crowley Signs Sales Tax Legislation, Tax Starts January 1

Crowley and Nicholson sign sales tax legislation, celebrate historic moment for Milwaukee County.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ann Peacock to the Dane County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Gerrymandering Lawsuit

Gov. Evers Condemns Nazi Presence at Watertown LGBTQ Pride Event

Governor slams radical rhetoric and divisive attacks on LGBTQ community

1.4 Million Wisconsin Residents Need To Reapply For Medicaid, Will They?

As of June, more than one-third had not initiated the renewal process. Real test comes at end of summer.

Grothman Calls for Military Transparency Amid UFO Controversy

The Wisconsin Rep. suggested an accelerated timeline to release classified documents.

Gov. Evers, DNR Highlight Funding Available To Help Communities Address PFAS Contamination In Wastewater

Supervisors Engage in the Great Sales Tax Debate

See how and why each supervisor voted the way they did for new tax.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Oppose 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement

Settlement would limit communities ability to sue over cleanup costs, damages.

County Board Approves Sales Tax

County joins city in adopting new sales tax designed to avert fiscal cliff after years of declining state aid.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Join Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing 3M’s Proposed PFAS Settlement

Multistate coalition represents approximately 171 million people, more than half of U.S. population

Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting

Sachin Chheda, who led successful statewide campaigns, leaves political consulting firm.

GOP Launches Early Voting Campaign

After years of claiming early and absentee voting leads to fraud, Republicans change course.

Evers Thanks USDA For Help With Emergency Drought

27 counties, including Milwaukee, designated as natural disaster area, with help extended.

Gov. Evers Grants 96 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 1,029

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. Michael Endsley

Evers Appoints Federal Public Defender To Milwaukee Judgeship

Ronnie V. Muray II will take the bench in November.

Republican Proposal Designed To Give Tax Break To Retirees

Proposal, which has some early bipartisan support, would protect retirees from Wisconsin income taxes.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ronnie Murray to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court

New Law Will Make Wisconsin Students Hooked On Phonics

Gov. Evers signs bill that overhauls how Wisconsin students learn to read.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill Aimed at Improving Literacy Outcomes for Kids Statewide

Governor approves compensation plan bills to help bolster state workforce

Stadium repairs shouldn’t be on the City of Milwaukee taxpayers’ dime

From Alderman Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

State’s Child Care Industry Struggles with Worker Turnover

Low pay, widespread vacancies leading to burnout, turnover among workers.

Key Committees Recommend Adoption of Sales and Use Tax Resolution Authored by Chairwoman Nicholson

Gov. Evers Keeps Rising in Stature

Becoming a national figure with ever more effective leadership. Just ask the Republicans.

Gov. Evers Joins WisDOT Officials, Community Leaders to Celebrate WIS 50 Improvements in Kenosha County

State’s 988 Crisis Line a Success

In first year after its launch, 91,000 calls to mental health crisis line, up by 74%.

Special Election for Assembly Seat Tuesday

Republican Paul Melotik vs Democrat Bob Tatterson for open seat in WOW counties.

Abortion Rights Backers Get Two Wins

'There is no such thing as an 1849 abortion ban in Wisconsin.'