Tony Evers

Will Abortion Issue Drive Election Turnout?

Democrats link it with same-sex issue, push turnout, could be key issue in races for governor, attorney general.

Evers Opposes Parole for Man Who Killed Wife

Governor asks parole board to reverse parole for Douglas Balsewicz, who killed his wife in 1997.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, Proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” Across the State

DNR Awarded $2 Million To Assess Brownfields

Gov. Evers, WEDC, Company Officials Announce Milwaukee Tool Plans to Invest $206 Million, Create 1,000 More Jobs

State will provide up to $22.5 million in additional performance-based tax credits

State Prisons Face Staffing Crisis

State prisons have staff attrition rates as high as 40%.

Gov. Evers Announces State Will Support Shipyard Building New Generation of Navy Frigates with Up to $12 Million in Tax Credits

Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s $300 million expansion expected to create 400 new jobs

Department of Safety and Professional Services Celebrates National Building Safety Month by Establishing Sustainable Building Council, Opening Applications

The Wisconsin Advisory Council on Building Sustainability will advise state code councils on opportunities to enhance community resilience, encourage innovation, and incentivize use of clean energy in residential and commercial construction.

Judge Rules Against Law Giving Legislators Power Over Attorney General Settlements

Cites 170-year history before lame duck law. Republicans will appeal ruling.

Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education

NWSP, State, Wiegand to redevelop N. 27th St. building, create west side community hub.

‘Day Without Child Care’ Dramatizes Issue

Wisconsin among 25 states that participates in event pushing better pay for workers, more affordable care.

Milwaukee Strikes Out In WHEDA Awards

Not one new city project won tax credits in latest round of WHEDA awards.

DOJ Releases Police Use-of-Force Data

Information from 96% of state’s law enforcement agencies shows how and when force used.

State Cites Progress Fixing Unemployment System

Department of Workforce Development now paying 84% of claims within three days.

Wisconsin Joins National Effort to Grow and Retain Health Care Workforce

Multiple states collaborate to address worker shortages

Gov. Evers Announces Main Street Bounceback Grant Program Has Helped Over 4,200 Small Businesses and Nonprofits, Invests Additional $25 Million into Program

Governor's additional investment to enable 2,500 more small businesses and nonprofits to fill empty storefronts across the state

No Good Options For County Transit

Facing huge shortfall, MCTS can only balance budget with harmful or unpopular changes, report finds.

Evers Tour Touts Economic Recovery Efforts

Governor and cabinet secretaries travel to cities in western Wisconsin.

Primary Winners Rely on Certain Counties

Of state's 72 counties a small number provide majority of statewide vote.

Gov. Evers Announces Major State Investment in Biopharmaceutical Company’s Wisconsin Expansion

WEDC will provide $2.5 million to Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals facility in Verona

Chisholm Hiring 15 New Prosecutors

District Attorney aims to clear backlog of criminal cases.

Gov. Evers, Evers Administration Cabinet Take ‘Cabinet on the Road’ to Western Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers, together with members of his cabinet, hosted ‘Cabinet on the Road’ events in Osseo, Altoona, Menomonie, and Eau Claire.

Wisconsin Public Defenders Badly Short Staffed

It could take years to work through a case backlog with current staffing levels.

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $106 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Evers Appoints 3 New UW Board of Regents Members

But will Republican Legislature approve the nominees?

Evers, Governors Demand Federal Abortion Rights Bill

Evers leads 17 Democratic governors pushing Congress to take action.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Outpaces National Average for Travel Spending 24 Months in a Row

Kaul Says State’s 1849 Abortion Ban May Not Be Enforceable

Predicts lawsuits and says Department of Justice won’t enforce ban.

Gov. Evers Leads Coalition of 17 Governors in Calling for Immediate Action to Protect Reproductive Rights

As U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, governors call for swift passage of Women’s Health Protection Act

Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards

Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ryan Hetzel to the Washington County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for District Attorneys in Adams, Iowa, Lincoln, Portage, and Rusk Counties

Over 300 Immigrant Essential Workers, Farmers, Students Lobby State Republicans to Stop Blocking Driver Licenses & In-State Tuition for Immigrants

Lobby Day Is Final Day of “Two Days Without Latinxs and Immigrants” Statewide General Strike

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Spends Big

Green group has spent $3.85 million since 2010, mostly for Democratic candidates.

The 161 Executive Orders of Gov. Evers

Seizing a way to dramatize his political philosophy, and giving opponents campaign issues.

Governor’s Health Equity Council Releases Final Recommendations

To achieve long-lasting and equitable health outcomes for all Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Planted 9M Trees in 2021

Gov. Evers' pledged 75 million by 2030 as part of global initiative.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Arbor Day, Announces Wisconsin Has Planted More Than 9.3 Million Trees Since Signing Trillion Tree Pledge

Evers Allocating $20 Million For Affordable Housing Projects

Program could move 17 Milwaukee projects from rendering to reality.

Gov. Evers Announces $20 Million Investment for Multifamily Housing Tax Credit Developments

Tim Michels Is No Political ‘Outsider’

Candidate for governor has long record of political donations, lobbying, state contracts.

Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll

Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.

How Do City, State Rank In Gun Homicides?

Guns in household less of a factor than a state’s legal restrictions.

New survey by Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin Democratic primary for U.S. Senate tightening, Kleefisch leading Republican gubernatorial primary; among Republicans, those least confident in 2020 election are more enthusiastic to vote this fall

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

Governor Evers’ plan to invest in Wisconsin transportation approved

Barnes, Nelson Argue Over I-94 Expansion

Could it be an issue in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate?

DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs

Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.

State Expects $3.8 Billion Surplus

Moving toward strongest financial position in 50 years.

Gov. Evers Announces Native Shoreline Restoration Project Moving Forward at the Executive Residence

Stalled project receives new push to support water quality improvements on Lake Mendota

Look Out For Tim Michels

He could shake up the Republican primary for governor

Gov. Evers Announces Contractor for the Design and Construction of Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower Project, Commits to Funding Project in Next Capital Budget

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity

How Republicans Won Redistricting Fight

The impact is huge. How did it happen?

Tim Michels Announces Run For Governor

Builder, veteran, and outsider launches bid to defeat Tony Evers

Evers Creates Office of Environmental Justice

Office to ensure climate change doesn’t disproportionately harm low-income and minority communities.

Celebrating Main Street’s bounceback

WEDC honors local projects, Main Street volunteers at Fond du Lac ceremony

Doug La Follette Faces Primary Challenge for Secretary of State

Alexia Sabor, Chair of Dane County Democratic Party, running for Secretary of State.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Earth Day, Signs Executive Order Creating the Office of Environmental Justice

Office will facilitate statewide collaboration to provide strategies to promote environmentally just policies and prevent disparate outcomes

EPA Considering Stricter Air Pollution Standards

Advocates, elected officials call for strongest possible controls.

State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Medical Marijuana

But the state Legislature has already adjourned for the year, so a bill won't pass in 2022.

What’s Causing City’s Rise in Shootings?

The statistics are overwhelming. The solutions are less unanimous.

Taxpayers Pay for Ramthun’s Campaign Travels

Legislator running for governor violates Assembly rules, claiming reimbursement for political events.

State Has Few Competitive Assembly Districts

New redistricting approved by high court could leave just 3 of 99 districts with competitive races.

Evers Releases New Clean Energy Plan

Aims to grow renewable energy, creating more jobs and lower fuel costs.

Gun Laws Targeted in State’s Fall Elections

Democrats pushing opposition to looser gun regulations backed by Republican legislators.

Gov. Evers’ Clean Energy Plan Invests in Wisconsin’s Workforce, Homegrown Energy, and a Healthy Future

Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Release State’s First-Ever Clean Energy Plan

Evers Administration plan outlines strategies to lower energy bills for families, reduce reliance on out-of-state energy sources, invest in job and apprenticeship training, create more than 40,000 jobs by 2030

Three Northern Assembly Districts Held By Democrats Up For Grabs

Retirement of three representatives creates opportunity for Republicans.

Republicans Curb Tony Evers’ Tax Grab

Thompson Won’t Run For Governor

Former governor, 80, could have shaken up the Republican primary.

State High Court’s Hyper-Partisan Ruling

Its decision approves gerrymandered maps even worse than those of last decade.

Big Telecom Companies Want Millions From State

Seeking grants to expand broadband coverage, but may still leave areas underserved, expert charges.

Legislature Fails to Address Pension Crisis

400,000 seniors in Wisconsin will be living in poverty by 2030, state Task Force warned.

Fight Over Pollution Lawsuits Continues

Three settlements okayed but GOP legislators and Attorney General war over who gets money awarded.

Evers Vetoes Another 22 GOP Bills

On MPS, voucher schools and parental bill of rights. That makes 126 vetoes this session.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Picks Republican-Drawn Maps

Ruling gives Republicans chance at veto-proof majority, reverses earlier decision to pick Evers' maps.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Reacting to Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision Regarding Redistricting

Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District Might Be Competitive Again

Gov. Evers' legislative map rebalances district held by Republicans for two decades.

Governor Evers Vetoes Education Reform Bills to Expand Options, Empower Parents

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 43 Bills

AG Josh Kaul Pushes Public Safety Legislation

Kaul calls for passage of bill providing $115 million for crime prevention, gun control.

Ahead of Tax Day, Labor Leaders Blast Johnson and GOP For Pushing to Raise Taxes on 32% of Wisconsinites

Cruise Ships Return to Milwaukee

For the first time since 2019 cruises return, the city expecting 33 visits in 2022.

Regulators Want State Energy Program Cutting Emissions

A state funded program currently works on energy efficiency, PSC wants it focused on emissions.

Jessica Boling Selected as WHEDA’s Assistant Deputy Executive Director

New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address

A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs

DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities

Virtual Listening Sessions Taking Place April 20

Gov. Evers Appoints Eric Sparr as Winnebago County District Attorney

Republicans Making It Harder to Vote

That includes disabled voters, who can’t vote unless someone delivers their ballot.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Potawatomi State Park Observation Tower Request for Architectural and Engineering Services Following Public Comment

More Unpopular Friday Vetoes From Tony Evers

Tony Evers Rejects Bills to Support Law Enforcement, Provide Education Transparency

High School Advanced Placement Struggles With Race, Diversity

Milwaukee school offers AP course in African American studies.

Parties Transform ‘Non’-Partisan Elections

Republicans lead push to turn city, county and school board races into partisan campaigns.

Bill to improve Wisconsin’s investor tax credit law signed by Gov. Evers following legislative action

Right-Wing Money Helps Elect Appeals Court Judge

Uihleins and outside groups spend $450,000 to elect Maria Lazar.

Evers Vetoes 43 GOP Proposals

Killing Republican bills on guns, election changes, COVID-19, but does sign 35 other bills.

Evers Signs Legislation Funding Lincoln Hills Replacement

New state-run facility is first step in neglected juvenile corrections reform.

Governor Evers funds local transportation with quarterly aid payment of more than $101 million

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 78 Bills

Regulators Approve Plans for State’s Largest Renewable Energy Plant

Project will meet energy needs for 25% of Dane County's 240,000 households. Some neighbors oppose the plant.