Tony Evers

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.

Anti-Trans Kids Bill’s Impact Lingers?

Proposal prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors can affect their mental well-being, experts say.

Gov. Evers Announces Launch of Wisconsin Help for Homeowners Program

$92 million program will provide mortgage, local property tax assistance, and support for essential utilities and internet costs to homeowners at risk of losing their homes

WILL Joins Redistricting Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Governor Evers’ maps are racially gerrymandered, violating federal Constitution

Gov. Evers Signs Two Bills, Helps Wisconsin Restaurants Continue to Rebound and Recover

How Gov. Evers Responded to Pandemic

It will be an issue in the election: A review of his record shows a very active governor.

Republicans To Appeal Redistricting

Will ask U.S. Supreme Court to overrule WI Supreme Court decision backing Evers plan.

Gableman Report About ‘Vibes and Feelings’

Inflammatory 136-page report offers no new information on 2020 election, experts say.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on 15 Bills

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Winnebago County District Attorney

Gov. Evers Appoints Michael Kenitz to the Washington County Circuit Court

Mandela Barnes Struggles to Name Accomplishments

With fairness off the table, Wisconsin’s gerrymander grows less extreme

State Supreme Court Picks Evers’ Legislative Maps

New legislative maps meet court's "least change" criteria more than GOP-backed maps.

Gov. Evers Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling on Redistricting

New Youth Detention Facility Clears State Budget Committee

$42 million for a state facility to replace Lincoln Hills passes Joint Finance Committee.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Richland County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers, First Lady Announce Blue and Yellow Lights to Be Lit at Executive Residence in Solidarity with Ukraine

Gov. Evers Announces More than $212.9 Million in Awards for Neighborhood Investment Fund Program

Governor concludes statewide tour awarding funds with stops in Kenosha, Fond du Lac, and Green Bay

How to Improve State’s K-12 Schools

Teacher recruitment and retention is a key issue.

Freeway Flyer Buses Suspended Indefinitely

County transit system announces suspension will continue, with no date for their return.

Should MPS Be Split Into Smaller Districts?

What data is there to suggest legislative proposal is a good one?

Poll Finds Approval Up for Evers, Down for Johnson

MU poll finds Kleefisch leads GOP primary for governor, Barnes atop Democratic primary for senator.

Gov. Evers Announces $8.4 Million Released to the City of Milwaukee for Violence Prevention

New Marquette Law School Poll finds inflation fears up, pandemic fears down; marijuana legalization up, optimism about Wisconsin down; primary candidates not yet well known

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

The Gableman Conspiracy ‘Circus’

Offers hours of conspiracy-laden testimony and new report pushing to decertify 2020 election which Republican calls illegal, a ‘fool’s errand.'

Republicans Restrict Right To Vote

Ramming through 5 bills making it harder to vote and hog tying nonpartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission.

Bill Gives Every Child a Savings Account

Bipartisan bill creates ‘401Kids’ accounts seeded with $25, managed by state investment board.

WILL Charges Evers Illegally Gave Federal Funds to Planned Parenthood

Conservative law firm claims legislative approval needed for this.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Gableman Report

Gov. Evers congratulates West Bend for opening new business road

WisDOT construction grant helps new manufacturing facility to add 50 jobs

Democrats Push Badger Care Public Option

Bill to expand Medicaid coverage, increase access to health care unlikely to pass.

Gov. Evers announces nearly $15 million in grants and loans to improve freight rail

WisDOT projects increase safety and strengthen the supply chain

Gov. Evers Announces New Recommendations for Tackling Homelessness in Wisconsin

Interagency Council on homelessness adopts “Welcoming Wisconsin Home” report, outlines new steps to address homelessness in Wisconsin

WILL Demands Explanation for Illegal Grants to Planned Parenthood

Gov. Evers lacks authority to create grant programs, Planned Parenthood barred by state law from receiving federal funds through the state

School Choice Splits Legislators, Educators

Republican bill removes all limits on voucher program, as Democrats predict huge costs.

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens To Great Fanfare

Packed event 14 years in the making is just the beginning says CEO.

Assembly Approves Funds for Lincoln Hills Replacement

Troubled youth prison was supposed to be closed by now.

Assembly Passes Early Vote Counting Bill

A raft of election related bills passed, some adding additional requirements to absentee voting.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Rep. Daniel R. LeMahieu

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $20 Million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant for Madison and Dane County

Natural Resources Board Opts For Weaker PFAS Limits

Department of Health Services recommended stricter limits than those passed by board.

Assembly Passes Consumer Data Rights Bill

Republican backed legislation gives consumers rights to their data.

State Legislation Would Protect Gun Dealers From Lawsuits

Bill passes Assembly and Senate. It also protects manufacturers.

Voces de la Frontera Condemns Dangerous, Bipartisan Anti-Immigrant Bill Passed in the State Assembly

Many Housing Projects Get Funding Boost

Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $25 Million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant for Milwaukee and Milwaukee County

NRB takes modest step to protect families from PFAS contamination, leaves out rural Wisconsinites

DHS Awards $3.4 Million in Community Outreach Grants to Promote Equity in COVID-19 Vaccinations

Senate Votes 33-0 To Fund Youth Prison

Also passes bills to restrict teaching race, limit safety net, allow higher bail.

Gov. Evers Announces $9 Million Neighborhood Investment Fund Grant for City of Beloit

DHS to Request 30-day Extension of Medicaid Coverage for Women After Pregnancy

Federal government’s approval would increase coverage from 60 to 90 days

Assembly Passes MPS Breakup Bill

Plus a 'parental bill of rights' and several mandates for UW System.

Why Brewers Stadium Conflict Erupted

Legislature has squeezed the five-county ballpark district, leaving it less flexibility.

Republicans Continue Undermining Our Democratic Principles

Tony Evers Skirts Accountability on Crime Again

GOP elections bills are real voter fraud

Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 229

Fetal Heartbeat Bill Divides Abortion Foes

Bill banning abortion after 6 weeks may not get passed by Legislature before session ends.

Ron Johnson Courts City’s Hispanic Voters

National poll shows Hispanics evenly split. Republicans open Hispanic center in Milwaukee.

Bill To End State Income Tax Debated

Republican and research center push it. Democrat and LFB report raise doubts.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity

Police Transparency Bill Passed Quietly

Unanimous support for new law that could help get rid of bad cops.

Vos Expects Gableman Election Report Soon

By end of February. But that won’t be end of investigation, Vos adds.

Potawatomi Casino Launching Sports Betting

Gov. Tony Evers signed an agreement Friday allowing sports betting.

Gov. Evers, Forest County Potawatomi Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

Assembly Passes Unemployment, Medicaid Restrictions

One proposal limits access to unemployment insurance when the unemployment rate is low.

WHEDA and CSH welcome teams for the inaugural Wisconsin Supportive Housing Institute

Legislature Considers Breaking Up MPS

Republican bills create four to eight smaller districts, remove income limits from school choice.

Election Official Refutes Bogus Fraud Claims

Addressing false claims wastes valuable time, election tech director said.

Senator Baldwin Works to Deliver $1 Billion Investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Cleanup and Restore Great Lakes

The investment will accelerate cleaning Areas of Concern in Wisconsin near the St. Louis River, Fox River, Milwaukee Estuary, and Sheboygan

Evers Calls For Action on Budget Surplus

State of the State speech calls for special session of Legislature to pass his tax rebate.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Calling Legislature into Special Session to Address Rising Costs Facing Families, Reduce Barriers to Employment, Invest in Our Schools

Governor’s special session legislation provides $600 surplus refund to Wisconsin family of four, targeted relief for childcare and caregiver costs, and investments in education while holding the line on property taxes

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on Governor Tony Evers’ 2022 State of the State Address

Rep. Bowen Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2022 State of the State Address

“A steady hand through rough waters” – Sen. Larson reacts to Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address

Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson and UW Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III on State of the State address

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2022 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Delivers 2022 State of the State Address

Bill Gives UC Benefits To Workers Who Quit to Avoid Vaccines

Unemployment proposal one of 4 Republican bills undercutting vaccine requirements.

What You Won’t Hear During the State of the State

Tony Evers’ Administration Marked By Weak, Absent Leadership

Ramthun Will Mess Up GOP Primary

Republican state senator won’t provide any evidence of his Big Lie about 2020 election.

Gov. Evers Honors the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award Recipients

Awards Recognize Individuals & Organizations for Elevating the Financial Literacy, Capability, and Financial Inclusion of Wisconsin’s Residents

Bill Could Expand Electric Car Charging Stations

But amendments prevent stations by governments or private parties not connected to utilities.

Johnson Calls on State To Help City

Acting mayor asks Legislature to use tax surplus to fund public safety efforts in city.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin National Guard Completes OCI Requirements After Making Improvements in Sexual Assault Response Programs

Room to grow

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant to allow YMCA to expand child care and youth programming in Green County

Both Parties Face Pre-Election Turmoil

Republicans struggle with deep divisions, Democrats with sinking poll numbers.

WisDems Statement on Trumpy Tim Ramthun’s Campaign for Governor

Ramthun’s Divisive Comments, Conspiracy Theories Highlighted at TrumpyTim.com

Will Wisconsin Schools Lift Mask Requirements?

With the omicron surge past, some districts are already ending mandatory masking.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Seven Bills

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Sen. Joseph S. Leean

Wisconsin Initiative On Climate Change Impacts Releases Climate Assessment Report

High school diploma opens opportunities

Wisconsin’s Workforce Innovation Grant project aims to help residents earn a high school degree

Applications open February 22 for second round of Workforce Innovation Grants

Up to $40.5 million in grants available to promote local and regional solutions to workforce challenges

Wausau Wells Have Elevated PFAS Levels

All six city wells exceed the proposed state standards.

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $28 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Workforce Innovation Grant helps youth discover career path

Collaboration between schools, employers and Boys & Girls Clubs aims to positively engage teens in the workforce