Tony Evers

DNR Providing $85,000 In Grants To Rural Counties For Recycling Electronics

Now Accepting Applications Through April 29

Proposal to Extend Medicaid Coverage for Postpartum Individuals Open for Public Comment

Federal government approval would extend coverage from 60 to 90 days

Gov. Evers’ “Get Kids Ahead Initiative” Awards $15 Million to Help Nearly Every Wisconsin School District Provide School-Based Mental Health Support for Kids

For Our Future Spends Big

Nearly $2.1 million by one of largest outside spenders in state supported Democratic candidates.

UW-Madison Hires Former Foxconn Executive

Alan Yeung hired despite Foxconn’s failures, including not paying promised $100 million gift to UW.

Outside Groups Have Already Spent $1.9 Million On Governor’s Race

More than half of money for GOP candidates, some $800,000 to help Evers.

Governor Evers approves WIS 67 construction project

County Faces Drastic Budget Decisions

County is short $87 million over the next five years, could force massive cuts in service.

Gov. Evers and DHS Recognize State Workers and Interagency Cooperation for PPE Distribution in Wisconsin

Launch of coordinated effort delivered more than 80 million pieces of PPE statewide, continues as part of ongoing preparedness and response planning

Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations

Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.

Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together

Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.

Students Demand ‘Food Justice’ From MPS

Activist group Youth Empowered in the Struggle demands fresh cooked food in lunches.

Wisconsin Court of Appeals Race Takes Partisan Turn

Donations from mega-donors, political action committees funding attack ads.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Main Street Bounceback Grants Have Helped More Than 3,400 Small Businesses Open Storefronts in All 72 Counties

Evers Announces $5 Million Mental Health Funding

Grants from federal ARPA money will expand mental health services and telemedicine.

State’s Gerrymander Could Last Forever

If state high court’s ‘least change’ rule followed in future, gerrymandering might last for decades.

Gov. Evers Announces $5 Million Investment to Expand Access to Telehealth Services

Governor Evers approves night work to begin along I-94/I-43 in Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers Authorizes Fond du Lac County to Lower Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Fond du Lac County Executive Allen J. Buechel

Gov. Evers Signs Bill to Promote Awareness and Understanding of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young People

Law inspired by Waukesha student athlete who passed away in 2019

$3.42 Million in Funding to Train Next Generation of Water Scientists

Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin Tackles Grand Water Challenges and Provides Support for New Courses, Research Opportunities and Hands-On Experiences for UW Students

Foxconn Rebuffed Oshkosh Defense Bid to Build Mail Trucks?

Oshkosh company reportedly wanted to use Mt Pleasant campus, instead going to South Carolina.

Huge Foxconn Campus Remains A Puzzle

Mt Pleasant officials trying to lure other manufacturers, may need state help to pay bondholders.

Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature

Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.

Gov. Evers Announces $8 Million to Help Wisconsinites Access Civil Legal Services Needed to Recover from Pandemic

US Supreme Court Throws State Election Into Chaos

Decision on Wisconsin maps part of national Republican push to undermine democracy.

Elmer Moore Tapped To Lead WHEDA

GMC's Scale Up Milwaukee director will lead Wisconsin's largest affordable housing provider

HOPE Kits aim to provide lifesaving tools for the community

Democrats Fail Farmers During National Agriculture Week

Redistricting Case Returns to State Supreme Court

On appeal, U.S. Supreme Court rejected maps approved by the state's high court.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ashley Morse to the Rock County Circuit Court

What’s Driving Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate

Pro-gun laws, red-lining and lead poisoning have a strong correlation with shootings.

Gov. Evers Appoints Two Additional Members to the Pardon Advisory Board, Grants Another 33 Pardons

$250,000 In Dark Money Backs Appeals Court Candidate

Conservative Waukesha judge Judge Maria Lazar backed by shadowy Illinois group.

Making child care sustainable

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant will test child care solutions

Gov. Evers Announces PSC Received 194 Applications Requesting More Than $495 Million for State Broadband Expansion Grants

PSC expected to award $100 million for broadband expansion by summer 2022

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Regarding Redistricting

US Supreme Court Rejects State’s Legislative Maps

Wisconsin high court overruled but could still use Evers maps to revise redistricting.

U.S. Supreme Court Reverses WI Supreme Court, Gov. Evers’ Maps Unconstitutional

Majority decision says state court “committed legal error” in adopting maps

Gov. Evers Signs Two Bills to Support Wisconsin’s Healthcare Providers and Patients

Gov. Evers, WDVA Announce More Than $549,000 in Grants to 14 Organizations Helping Wisconsin Veterans and Families

About The Public Museum’s Name Change

Changing to a “Wisconsin” museum may be a key to its survival.

Gov. Evers Celebrates National Agriculture Day by Signing Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Dairy Exports from America’s Dairyland

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $86 Million for Diverse Business Investment and Diverse Business Assistance Grants

Funding will support small businesses through Community Development Financial Institutions and chambers of commerce statewide

Little Change In Voting Rules For April

After 16 months of controversy only one change in rules, though not for lack of Republican efforts.

Advocacy Groups Lawyer Up On Schools

Education new political battleground, issues 'very visceral and very personal.'

Redistricting Battle Delays Election Process

Court fights not over, new maps needed so candidates for fall elections could start gathering signatures.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 15 Bills

Regulators Approve $433M Sale of Solar Plant

Three utility companies purchase 200 megawatt solar farm, enough to power 60,000 homes.

Evers Calls Vos’ Election Fraud Claims Dumb

Governor calls claims 'repugnant' says speaker is 'ratcheting up the false narrative.'

Bronzeville Estates Adds Housing, Commercial Space Near North Ave

Proposal includes a mix of new buildings and rehabilitation of dilapidated ones.

Gov. Evers Signs 10 Bills to Promote Public Safety, Support Crime Victims and Survivors

Trade Groups Chide Legislature For Professional Licensing Delays

Inadequate staffing in state agency leads to backlog of professional license applications.

Vos Says State Can’t Decertify 2020 Election Results

Republican activists still pushing speaker to overturn 2020 election.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow

Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips

Milwaukee legislators led charge to legalize them as a way to save lives.

How Gerrymandered Is New State Map?

Let’s measure how the two parties will fare under maps approved by state Supreme Court.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Today’s Informational Hearing on the DSPS Licensing Backlog

Open Records Imperiled in Wisconsin

Led by Robin Vos, public officials more likely to obstruct open records requests.

Rep. Bowen Applauds Gov. Evers’ Investments in Community Safety as Warmer Seasons Approach

Rep. Bowen Proud to See Investments in Programs He Has Championed

Gov. Evers Signs Three Bills in La Crosse to Help Address Substance Use and Overdose Deaths in Wisconsin

State Near Top In Slashing County Funding

Only two states have cut county funding more. Huge funding decline has hurt Milwaukee.

Tony Evers’ Election Year Flip-Flop on Funding the Police

Amid Mounting Criticism, Evers Uses ARPA Funds to Pretend to Care About Public Safety

Evers Gives Milwaukee $20 Million for Public Safety

Majority of ARPA funding to county will go toward court system's case backlog.

‘You Are Heroes,’ Evers Tells Workers

Governor kicks off statewide tour to thank health and front-line workers who helped battle pandemic.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $50 Million Investment in Safer Communities Across Wisconsin

New investments to address reckless driving, expand pre-trial GPS supervision, while supporting evidence-based crime prevention strategies, local and tribal law enforcement agencies, and alleviating court backlogs

Boys & Girls Clubs Announce State Youth of the Year

Boys & Girls Clubs Announce State Youth of the Year

Needed Expansion of Wisconsin Clean Energy, Energy Efficiency & Water Conservation Finance Program Signed into Law

Clean Wisconsin applauds expansion of PACE program to include electric-vehicle infrastructure, stormwater-control measures and energy-reliability improvements

Thompson Weighs Fifth Run for Governor

Could stand out as the moderate in a five-candidate Republican primary.

Governor Evers Removes Racial Classifications from Homeowner Grants After WILL Letter

Final plan, adopted after WILL letter, removes racial classifications and eligibility categories

State High Court To Rule On Local Health Orders

WILL suit charges Dane County health director had no power to issue orders combatting COVID-19.

State’s Homicides Up 70% Since 2019

Two-year increase led by staggering rise in Milwaukee County homicides.

Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Applauds Passage and Signing of Act 174 Legislation Preserving Private Easements

Willie Hines, Jr. Named Head of Housing Authority

Hines is first African American and first former public housing resident to lead the agency.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Security Pay Program for State Employees

Gov. Evers Signs 19 Bills

Gov. Evers Announces $20 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support Healthcare Access in Racine

State Supreme Court Hears Natural Resources Board Case

Former chair Fred Prehn refuses to vacate his seat on the board.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Washington County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce 154 Wisconsin National Guard Members Completed CNA Training Course Since January

Provide update on administration’s efforts to support hospital and nursing home capacit

Wisconsin Help for Homeowners program now available to provide relief for residents

Fentanyl Drives Record Overdoses in 2021

Milwaukee County Medical Examiner reported 643 drug overdoses in 2021.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $17.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Housing Awards

Regional housing awards will help low- and moderate-income families purchase or repair homes

US Supreme Court Justice Shows Interest in State Redistricting Case

Legislature asks for stay of redistricting ruling, Justice Coney Barrett asks litigants to respond.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $4 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support Healthcare Access in Janesville and Edgerton

Gov. Evers Blasts Congressional Leaders for Plan to Cut an Estimated $225 Million of Wisconsin’s American Rescue Plan Act Funds

Governor urges Congress to reconsider omnibus budget bill provision to rescind COVID-19 relief aid for certain states, including Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces $20 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support Healthcare Access in Park Falls

GOP Legislators Reject Evers Tax Rebate, Approve MPS Breakup

Last day of session also passes parental bill of rights, expanded vouchers, replacing Lincoln Hills.

Farrow, ‘Margaret Thatcher of Wisconsin,’ Dies At 87

First women Lt. Governor in state history had five-decade career in public service.

Former North Milwaukee H.S. Redevelopment Inches Forward

Historic Preservation Commission backs bid for tax credits to create affordable housing.

Senate Republicans plot to dismantle public education, take the rest of the year off

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $6 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants to Support New Clinic in Elroy

Gov. Evers Slams Republicans for Failing to Address Rising Costs, Barriers to Employment in Wisconsin

As gas prices near $4 per gallon in Wisconsin and national inflation is highest in four decades, Republicans refuse to consider governor’s plan to send every Wisconsin family of four $600

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Passing of former Lt. Gov. Margaret Farrow

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $7.9 Million in Healthcare Infrastructure Grants in Appleton

Funding will support capital improvement projects at Tri-County Community Dental Clinic and Mosaic Family Health Inc.

Gov. Evers, Governors Urge Congress to Suspend Federal Gas Tax as Wisconsinites See Rising Costs at Gas Pumps

Governor calls for urgent congressional action as average gas price per gallon in Wisconsin nears $4

Supreme Court Shows Ugly Divisions

State high court's redistricting decision prompts nasty attacks on Hagedorn by three other conservatives.

Gov. Evers Signs Two Bills to Support Service Members and their Families, Address Workforce Shortages

SHARP Literacy Announces $218,000 “Beyond the Classroom” Grant to Expand SteamProgramming

GOP Leader Says Legal Pot Likely ‘At Some Point’

Assembly Majority Leader Steinke points to national trend of states legalizing cannabis.