Tony Evers

Fisker Wants State Law Changed For Potential Foxconn Car Factory

The electric vehicle company wants to sell cars directly, as opposed to Wisconsin's franchise dealer system.

Sen. Agard Unveils Marijuana Legalization Bill

Outside a dispensary in Illinois, the state lawmaker called for legalization.

Rep. Ron Kind Won’t Run For Another Term

The La Crosse Democrat was first elected in 1996.

Evers Vetoes GOP Election Bills

Legislation would have changed election laws, including those related to absentee ballots.

Climate Change Is Already Unfolding in Wisconsin

The past decade was warmest, wettest on record. UN Report warns of irreversible climate change.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Passes Senate Despite Ron Johnson Ignoring Best Interests of Wisconsinites

Gov. Evers Vetoes Republican Efforts to Curtail Voting

Governor vetoes GOP bills that reflect national effort to damage democracy

Thompson Resists GOP Oversight of UW-System COVID-19 Plans

Republican lawmakers passed legislation seizing final authority over UW-System COVID-19 plans.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce 194 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered at Wisconsin State Fair

On-site vaccination clinic brings COVID-19 vaccines and free cream puffs to many during Wisconsin State Fair’s opening days

Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes Stand With ‘Defunding the Police’

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $70 Million in Grants Distributed to Wisconsin’s Lodging Industry

State Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race

Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Six Bills

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Urging Wisconsinites to Get Vaccinated

Milwaukee Missed Golden Opportunity with Bucks Championship

A 1% sales tax would have generated new revenue for parks and public transit.

State Democratic Lawmakers Propose Campaign Finance Reforms

Lawmakers say they face "uphill battle" to pass bills in republican controlled Legislature.

Masking Now Required For State Employees, Regardless of Vaccination

All employees in state buildings must wear a mask. Order does not apply to schools or universities.

Strengthening Wisconsin’s Maritime Economy a Focus at Statewide Meeting

Representatives of Wisconsin Ports to Address Transportation Connectivity, Freshwater Tourism, and Infrastructure Reinvestment

Deer District Linked To Nearly 500 COVID-19 Cases

But correlation is not causation. Many Bucks fans went to other places on those nights.

Struggling for Tax Fairness

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Albert H. Wilkening

Businesses Must Lead In Mandating Shots

Anti-vaxxers are spreading COVID-19 disease and deaths and could cause a recession.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Free Cream Puffs for Individuals Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine at Wisconsin State Fair

Governor, DHS, Wisconsin State Fair collaborate to host on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Wisconsin State Fair

Black Nite Remembrance Day illuminates the birthplace of local LGBTQ pride

August 5 events to celebrate historic 1961 uprising

Public School Advocates Discuss State Budget Losses

Evers says ending gerrymandering may be only way to get more education funding.

Evers Gives $10 Million More In Tourism Grants

A total of $150 million has now been granted for tourism from ARPA funds.

Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes

Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.

Gov. Evers Announces $10 Million to Support Wisconsin’s Tourism Industry through Local Tourism Investment Projects

French Island Residents Face PFAS Pollution

Island includes La Crosse airport, where fire fighting foam was used, possibly contaminating well water.

Can Health Officials Act Against Delta Variant?

Court decisions, public resistance limit what state and local officials can do.

Political Storm Brewing Over Redistricting

A life-or-death issue for politicians, and a call for IT geeks.

Wisconsin Submits Plans to Support Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Prevention activities, treatment programs, and recovery supports are part of Wisconsin’s proposals for American Rescue Plan Act funds

42 Wisconsin State Patrol cadets become officers at graduation ceremony

Lawmaker Wants Legislature in Charge of UW-System COVID-19 Policies

State Sen. Steve Nass proposes blocking UW-System from requiring masking or COVID-19 testing without legislative approval.

Democrats Raise 5 Times More Than GOP

State Democratic Party raised $4.4 million in first half of 2021, versus $835,000 for Republican party.

State Lawmakers Want Records of Misconduct Hidden

Assembly members are fighting to keep personal misconduct records confidential.

Big Money Is Taking Over the Courts

Wealthy, right-wing interests are assaulting the integrity of the judiciary.

DNR Takes On Water Quality Issues Despite Opposition From GOP, Industry

The state regulator is launching a water quality awareness campaign.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #128 Declaring a State of Emergency Due to Severe Weather

Ron Johnson Once Again Votes Against Debating Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Delivering Another Blow To Wisconsin Workers and Small Businesses

Legislative Session Much Ado About Nothing

School spending issue gaveled in and out. Failed veto override generates many speeches.

DNR Kicks Off Water Quality Month With Safe Water For All Campaign; Announces Panel Series

Agency Working With DHS And Other Partners To Make Sure Our Water Is Safe Now And For Future Generations

Gov. Evers Statement on Special Session to Do What’s Best for Kids

Republicans reject more than $400 million for K-12, more than $100 million for higher education

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Governor Evers’ Call for Special Session on Education

Will Kaul Remove Natural Resources Board Chair?

Environmental groups push him to act. AG says law will guide his decision.

Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 101 Designating the Bart Starr Memorial Bridge in Green Bay

What They’re Saying: Wisconsin Businesses Beg for Help as Assembly Considers Veto Override

Scott Walker’s Right, Get Vaccinated Now

As variants cause new rise in COVID-19, more Republicans urging people to get the vaccine.

GOP Donor, Not Legislature, Announces Agenda

WMC reveals that surprise legislative session seeks to override Evers veto of bill slashing unemployment benefits.

Foxconn Wants a New Subsidy?

Deal to build electric cars for Fisker may depend on yet another taxpayer giveaway.

The Race Is On For Lt. Governor

The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.

Americans for Prosperity Launches Robust Grassroots Thank You Campaign for Legislators’ Leadership Amid Major Budget Battle

Gov. Evers Calls Legislature into Special Session to Do What’s Best for Kids

Governor announces special session plan to put more than $400 million into K-12, more than $100 million into higher education

UW System To Offer Scholarships For Vaccinated Students

Goal to get 70% of students vaccinated with a lottery that awards $7,000 scholarships.

Gov. Evers Announces More than $22 Million of Public Infrastructure Grants to Wisconsin Municipalities

Not Too Late to Expand Medicaid

Will extend coverage to 91,000 more people, save taxpayers $1.3 billion.

List of Evers Supporters Is Long

$20,000 each from three-dozen individuals and $1 million from state Democratic Party.

Workforce Investments Will Support Economic Recovery

Gov. Evers Recently Announced $130 million investment into workforce development.

State Democrats Push $15 Minimum Wage

Housing, retirement and baby bond proposals also included in legislative package.

Gov. Evers, Several Great Lakes States’ Governors Commend Bipartisan Collaboration in Washington to Address PFAS

Milwaukee Bucks Parade, Celebration

Crowd estimated in excess of 100,000.

Gray Wolf Advocates Want Natural Resources Chair Gone

Chair of Natural Resources Board refuses to vacate seat after term expired. Board taking up wolf hunting policy.

Governor Evers, DHS Urge COVID-19 Vaccination Ahead of 2021-2022 School Year

County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Applauds National Settlement in Opioids Lawsuits

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Milwaukee Bucks’ Historic Securing of the NBA Championship

Gov. Evers Proclaims July 22 “Bucks in Six” Day

Barnes Gets National Endorsements for Senate Bid

Endorsements by three progressive groups could help him win the party activists.

Bucks Parade Scheduled For Thursday Morning

Parade will snake through Downtown en route to Fiserv Forum.

Vos Misreads Me

He takes my critique of Evers’ strategy as a sign of unrest among Democrats. Wrong.

Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race

Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.

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

Tax Cut Divides Democrats

Evers and some Democratic legislators supported it. GOP hopes to gain new seats from swing-district opponents.

‘We Aren’t Lazy People’

Rejoining workforce isn’t easy for some who lost jobs due to COVID-19.

Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds

Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.

UWM Gets Less State Aid than Peer Schools

The university is second to last in state aid among 14 peer schools.

Experts Warn Against ‘Sham’ Election Audits

Influenced by Arizona, Wisconsin has many ‘audits,' including one by a convicted felon.

Renters Struggling to Navigate Rental Assistance

Some face eviction after filing applications and waiting months to hear back.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Secretary Hughes, Local Leaders Celebrate Opening of Nexus Pharmaceuticals’ New Manufacturing Facility in Pleasant Prairie

Bill Could Reduce DNR’s Regulatory Authority Over PFAS

Legislation would bar towns from suing polluters if they accept a cleanup grant.

Gov. Evers Applauds WHEFA for a Successful 2021 Fiscal Year Helping Wisconsin Nonprofits

Gov. Evers Signs “Ethan’s Law”

Wisconsin Launches “Our Doctors” Multimedia Campaign

Features local doctors from across the state endorsing the COVID-19 vaccines

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Providing Tax Relief for Middle-Class Families, Support for Schools

A Bold New Environmental Call

"30 by 30” pushes to conserve 30% of U.S. land and ocean by 2030. Biden backs it.

ICYMI: Gov. Evers Investing $130 Million To Help Wisconsin Workers Bounce Back From Pandemic

Gov. Evers, WEDC Celebrate Heartland Produce Groundbreaking on New $29 Million Facility in Kenosha

WEDC supports project with up to $500,000 in tax credits

Wisconsin Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council Announces Membership, Sets Ambitious Goals

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of U.S. Airforce Airman 2nd Class Edward J. Miller

Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program

Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.

Wisconsin Submits Plan to Enhance and Improve Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services

Central to the plan are critical initiatives to strengthen the caregiving workforce left out of state budget passed by legislature

Gov. Evers Announces Groundbreaking $130 Million Investment in Workforce Solutions

New workforce programs build on successes and incentivize new solutions to workforce challenges

‘Governor Wins’ on State Budget?

Experts suggest Evers will win the political spin over budget and tax cut.

Evers Is Flush With Cash

More cash on hand than Walker had at this point in last campaign for governor.

Baldwin Pushes Plan For States Blocking Medicaid Expansion

Bill creates federal alternative for Wisconsin and 11 other states who rejected expansion.

Search Committee for UW System President Named

19-member committee chosen by UW Regent, with emphasis on tradition of shared governance.

Budget Gives Judges An 11% Raise

Topped by increase of $18,732 in annual salary for state Supreme Court judges.

Evers Vetoes Gun Sanctuary Bill

And another bill postponing redistricting for local elections.

Broadband Access a Health Issue for Seniors

Wisconsin trails 32 states in percent of those over 65 who have access to high-speed internet.

Evers Bets More Gaming Means Jobs

Illinois, Iowa and Michigan now allow online sports betting. Wisconsin may join them.

Evers Offers GOP a Second Chance to Fund Schools

Newly revised federal guidelines could take away pandemic aid to state unless education funding increased.