Tony Evers

State Unemployment Hits Three-Year Low

New report shows the unemployment rate fell to 3% in November.

Evers’ New Legislative Maps Retain GOP Advantage

But they create more competitive districts, the governor said.

State grant, collaborative partnership to benefit Milwaukee teens

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs December 16, 2021

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Battalion Chief Sean Slowey

Gov. Evers: Wisconsin’s Unemployment Rate Ties All-Time Record Low

Wisconsin's unemployment rate lowest it's been since November 2018 at 3 percent

Waukesha Teacher Suspended for Rainbow Flag in Classroom

Students, staff and teachers' union planning show of support for suspended teacher.

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $60 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Submits New Redistricting Maps Using “Least Change” Approach Pursuant to Court Order

After Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects maps prepared by the nonpartisan redistricting commission, governor submits new maps to improve Republicans’ current gerrymandered maps

Joel Brennan Leaving Evers’ Administration To Head GMC

Top-ranking state official will lead Greater Milwaukee Committee.

Evers Awards $60 Million to Target Worker Shortage

Grants for job training, expanding health care workforce and skills training for prisoners.

Vos Can’t Say When Election Probe Will End

Nor whether additional funding for investigation will be needed. ‘We don’t know.’

Evers, Democratic Governors Push US Senate For Voting Rights Bill

Votes of 'Americans across the country will be suppressed,' 17 governors warn.

Governor Evers, DHS Mark the One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Vaccine Arriving in Wisconsin

More than two-thirds of Wisconsin adults are now fully vaccinated and nearly 90,000 children ages 5 through 11 have received at least one dose.

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $60 Million in Projects Aimed at Developing Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges

12 regional projects through Workforce Innovation Grants will help bolster Wisconsin workforce in counties across the state

Gov. Evers, Sixteen Governors Urge Senate Action to Protect Voting Rights

Rep. Hintz to Step Down as Assembly Democratic Leader

Loudenbeck Wants To Be Elections Czar

Her run for secretary of state part of Republican effort to overhaul election laws, oversight.

La Crosse Lighthouse Peer-Run Respite Opens

A space for healing mental health and substance use concerns

Tommy Thompson For Governor?

He might welcome an overture from Republican Party. And add depth to 2022 campaign.

State Offers $100 Million in Broadband Grants

PSC administering program with federal dollars to expand high-speed internet.

Interstate 94 Project Cost Much Higher Than Original Estimate

Both six and eight lane options cost more than $1.2 billion and include similar dramatic overhaul of Stadium Interchange.

Ron Johnson Says Unvaccinated in ‘Internment Camps’ Outside U.S.

The senator railed against the COVID-19 vaccine on a Janesville-area radio program.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Judge George S. Curry

Gov. Evers, DATCP Announce $30 Million Investment in Food Pantry Network

Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Postpartum Medicaid Coverage

Increasing healthcare access could help address racial health disparities.

‘Lucky to have survived’: Crashes involving State Patrol cruisers a reminder of Move Over laws

New state law strengthens protections for responders

Gov. Evers Celebrates More Than $800 Million Investment Wisconsin to Receive for Water Infrastructure

Wisconsin to receive $142 million in 2022 to invest in ensuring safe drinking water

Gov. Evers Signs Assembly Bill 218

Federal-State Battle Over School Pandemic Aid

US Education Department nixes GOP plan to favor schools that stayed in person in 2020-21.

Evers Signs Law to Prevent Rape Kit Backlog

Attorney General Kaul campaigned on the issue and Republicans had stalled the bill.

Legislators Demand Evers Remove Chisholm

Republicans target Milwaukee DA, whose office set bail for accused killer Darrell Brooks.

Gov. Evers Awards More Than $14 Million in Grants to Movie Theaters, Summer Camps, and Minor League Sports Teams

Evers Didn’t Do Enough on Fair Maps

He gambled on Hagedorn. And lost his bet.

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Signing of Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation into Law

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Proclaims “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day” Across the State

Governor Evers awards nearly $4 million to local transit services

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Two Bills to Support Victims and Survivors of Sexual Assault

AG Kaul Celebrates Sexual Assault Kit Reform Legislation Becoming Law

New law to help prevent a future backlog of sexual assault kits in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Signs Assembly Bill 297

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $150,000 Grant for Computer Science Education Pilot Program

Evers Touts $110 Million Addition For Schools

New federal coronavirus relief funds for state’s K-12 schools include $9.6 million for MPS.

First Case of the Omicron Variant Identified in Wisconsin

Governor Evers, DHS urge vaccination and continued public health practices to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant

Public Input Sought on Controversial Interstate 94 Expansion

State studying options to rebuild at six and eight lane configurations.

Governor Evers Vetoes Legislation to Provide Parents with Access to Classroom Materials

WILL-supported legislation would have required districts to post classroom material online

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 29 Bills, Vetoes Legislation Restricting Reproductive Healthcare

DA Blames ‘Human Error’ for Waukesha Parade Attack Suspect’s Bail

An overworked ADA set the bail without access to the Waukesha suspect's risk assessment.

Wisconsin Awarded $142 Million to Address PFAS, Lead Pipes

Federal funding comes from bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Brandon R. Romo

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State Needs PFAS Rules Now, Advocates Say

People affected by harmful forever chemicals say regulator's proposed standards are 'overdue.'

Americans for Prosperity Calls on Gov. Evers to Protect WI Workers Against Misguided Vaccine & Testing Mandates

Gov. Evers Delivers on Promise to do What’s Best for Kids, Invests $110 Million in Wisconsin Kids and Schools

Funding directed by the governor to provide new, additional funding to every school district in Wisconsin

$200 Million From ARPA Sent to Local Governments in State

Funding program helps support public health, recover from pandemic, recoup lost revenue.

Senator Agard Testifies in Support of DNR’s PFAS Standards

DNR held a public hearing to hear feedback regarding PFAS standards in ground and surface water

State Supreme Court Rules For ‘Least Changes’ to Redistricting

A win for Republicans. Dissent charges court fails to prevent gerrymandering.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Adopts Criteria for Redistricting in WILL Lawsuit

Court will adopt maps without considering partisanship, will seek “least changes”

Senate Advances Bill Banning Critical Race Theory

Committee advances bill that financially penalizes schools who disobey law.

Gov. Evers Appoints Jack Salzwedel to the WEDC Board of Directors

Gov. Evers Appoints Lori Kornblum to the Court of Appeals District II

Getting Health Insurance Has Never Been Easier

Evers has made it easier to get ACA coverage. Enrollment period through January 15.

Most Will Get Lower Property Tax Bill

Average homeowner in state will see 3% reduction.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $200 Million for Wisconsin Communities Through ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

Funds ensure local communities can invest in unique needs toward ensuring economic recovery

Gov. Evers Appoints Robin Kadrmas as La Crosse County Register of Deeds

Gov. Evers, First Lady Share Thanksgiving Message

State Insurance Commissioner Retires

Evers appointee Mark Afable steps down.

Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting

City officials forced to work quickly, with one council member objecting to new plan.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Officer Daniel J. Daly

Gov. Evers Announces Insurance Commissioner Afable Leaving Administration

‘We Are All In This Together’

Waukesha unites in wake of tragedy at holiday parade.

Waukesha Shocked by Killings, Schools Close

Five killed, 48 injured. Suspect Darrell E. Brooks given 'inappropriately low bail’ for prior charge, DA says.

Committee Backs City Redistricting Plan

But what about a third Latino majority district?

5 Killed, 40 Injured By Driver Speeding Through Waukesha Parade

Community stunned by horrific Incident Sunday during Christmas Parade.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect for the Victims of the Tragedy at the 2021 Waukesha Christmas Parade

Jobs Up, Joblessness Down Last Month

State sees modest improvement in October numbers with a continuing shortage of workers.

Legislature Blocks DNR On Water Pollution

Legislators use rule making authority to prevent water pollution protections.

Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts

He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Rittenhouse Verdict

Sexual Assault Kit Bills Finally Sent to Governor

Bills aimed at preventing a future backlog took years to make it through state legislature.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ronald Skallerud as Forest County Sheriff

Governor Evers, WEDC Secretary Hughes Encourage Everyone to ‘Shop Small Wisconsin’ This Holiday Season

Taking part in Shop Small Wisconsin helps keep local businesses thriving

State Democrats Have a Rural Problem

But Evers and Baldwin did better than Biden or Clinton in rural Wisconsin.

Evers Vetoes Republican Legislative Maps

Veto sends redistricting process to court. But which court?

Gov. Evers Vetoes GOP’s “Gerrymandering 2.0” Maps

Governor vetoes maps that would maintain Republicans’ undemocratic majorities, increase partisan advantage

Bipartisan Bill Changes Pot Possession Penalties

Lighter penalties for much of the state but tougher for cities like Milwaukee, Madison.

Comparing GOP And People’s Maps

Under GOP redistricting, Republicans can win majority of Assembly with 44% of the vote.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Passing of Master Trooper Dan Stainbrook

New Book Bashes Foxconn Project

‘Foxconned’ offers broad critique of big government economic development projects.

Vos Attacks UW For Making Whites ‘Feel Guilty’

UW-Madison webinar for grad students aims to prevent ’sexual and relationship violence.’

Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change

Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'

Gov. Evers Announces $6 Million in Grants for Youth, Domestic Abuse, and Homelessness Shelters

Targeted investments to help at-risk Wisconsinites made during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Kleefisch Files Suit Against Elections Commission

Asks state Supreme Court to bypass lower courts, order WEC to establish new election rules.

Voces De La Frontera Joins Federal & State Lawsuits To Ensure Voters of Color Get To Elect Representatives Of Their Choice

Rittenhouse Trial Goes To The Jury

Closing arguments completed, judge dismisses weapons charge.

WisDems Statement on Expanded Child Tax Credits

Why Evers Is In Trouble

A Glenn Youngkin-type Republican could beat him. But is there any GOP candidate like that in Wisconsin?

Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor

Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.

Juvenile Prison Costs Are Skyrocketing

Up 250% to $812,252 per juvenile last year at Copper Lake, up 41% at Lincoln Hills.

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce $20 Million in Workforce Advancement Initiative Grants to 11 Regions in Wisconsin

Grants will help reduce barriers to employment for more than 2,300 Wisconsinites to get back to work

Rittenhouse Could Face Lesser Homicide Charges

Judge might allow jury to consider second-degree homicide charges.

DNR Will Fund Projects Reducing Diesel Emissions

$320,000 in grants from EPA will be awarded by the state's environmental regulator.

Gov. Evers Authorizes Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Partners in Kenosha