Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Announces Budget Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Farmers, Producers, Agricultural Industries Statewide

Governor’s 2025-27 Executive Budget will invest more than $80 million to support the success of Wisconsin farmers and processors, future of state’s agricultural industries

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Award $100 Million for Infrastructure Projects Supporting Wisconsin’s Farmers and Agricultural Industries

Investment secured in 2023-25 biennial budget will support 55 improvement projects across 36 counties

Shady Schimel Caught Falsely Manipulating Image in Ad; Raising Ethical Questions

DATCP’s 2024 Tribal Elder Community Food Box Grants Support Thousands of Tribal Elders and Their Families

Evers Announces $145 Million Plan to Address PFAS

His new budget will fund new grant programs, staff, testing and research.

Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin Praises Governor Evers’ Proactive Plan to Address PFAS in Our Water

Wisconsin Announces Unique Option for Licensed Professionals

Digital Wallet Card a convenient, first-in-the-nation tool

Rep. Piwowarczyk Introduces Legislation that Addresses Criminal Illegals Who Commit Felonies

Wisconsin Affordable Care Enrollment Again Sets a Record

313,579 Wisconsin residents enrolled for coverage through federal insurance marketplace.

Governor Evers approves WIS 32 (Lake Drive) improvement project in Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers Announces New Plans to Combat PFAS, Protect Kids and Families from Harmful Contaminants, and Expand Access to Clean, Safe Drinking Water

CFC Position Statement In Support of Assembly Bill 1

As Previewed in 2025 State of the State Address, Gov. Evers Approves DHS Emergency Rule to Strengthen Standards to Prevent Further Hazardous Lead Exposure to Wisconsin Kids

Rule allows more kids to be eligible for services to help reduce lead exposure

Wisconsin Joins Legal Effort to Preserve Tougher Standards for Lead in Water

Joins 9 states and DC to back new federal rules and push to replace lead pipes.

Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus Doubles in Size

With 7 new members, the caucus now includes 12 lawmakers, all Democrats.

It’s Groundhog Day in State Capitol

New budget surplus estimate triggers GOP tax cut pledge. Again.

Prepare For Spring Conditions With Flood Insurance

Ben Wikler Loses Bid to Lead National Democratic Party

Minnesota's party leader Ken Martin elected next DNC chair. Wikler's record lauded.

Lawmakers Again Propose Extending Postpartum Medicaid

A 'no-brainer' has bipartisan support, was passed by 48 states. Will Vos let it die?

Gov. Evers and Attorney General Kaul Announce Temporary Restraining Order in Lawsuit Challenging President Trump’s Illegal Federal Funding Freeze

Federal Judge Today Issued Temporary Restraining Order to Restore Funding, Orders Trump Administration Not to Withhold Federal Funding Allocated by Congress

Gov. Evers, OCI Announce a Record-Breaking 313,579 Wisconsinites Enroll in Health Coverage on HealthCare.gov

Final enrollment numbers underscore continued importance of affordable coverage options through the ACA, Evers Administration’s efforts over the last six years to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare

Milwaukee Is Losing a Generation of Black Men To Drug Crisis

Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl is mixed into cocaine.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Efforts to Reduce Crime and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe by Preventing Gun Violence

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Trump Administration’s Continued Efforts to Withhold Wisconsin’s Federal Funds

Revenue Estimates Show Growth, Require Sound Budgeting 

Collections remain strong, cost-to-continue remains high

White House Rescinds Federal Funding Memo, Yet Says It’s Still Pursuing Freeze

Trump administration continues to cause angst for recipients, questions about legality.

State Supreme Court To Take Up Reading Funds Dispute, Bypass Appeals Court

Can Republican-led committee withhold funding passed by Legislature?

Republicans Push Justice Protasiewicz to Recuse From Act 10 Case

Not the first such demand by GOP. State high court to review law decimating public unions.

Federal Judge Freezes the Freeze, Blocks Trump’s Plan

Temporary block lasts until Monday.

Gov. Evers, Attorney General Kaul Join 22 States in Suing to Stop Trump Administration from Withholding Essential Federal Funding

New Trump Administration Policy Would Block Trillions in Funding for Health, Education, Law Enforcement, Disaster Relief, and other Essential State Programs

Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze

Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.

Republican Legislators Propose Arming Teachers To Address Gun Violence

With grants for building safety and ending tax on gun safes.

MI Reality Check: Tony Evers’ ‘Year of the Kid’

$54.9 Million in Upgrades Approved for Brewers Stadium

Move to winterize stadium part of $500 million public subsidy passed in 2023.

Wisconsin Republicans Push to Limit Governor’s Veto Powers

Seeking yet another constitutional amendment to drastically restrict partial veto power.

Gov. Evers Kicks Off 2025 Year of The Kid with Efforts to Ensure Kids and Families Have Access to Safe, Clean Drinking Water

Governor approves rule to combat lead poisoning, directs additional $5 million to support the replacement, reconstruction, treatment, or abandonment of contaminated private wells to address PFAS and other contaminants

Serve Wisconsin now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Governor’s Service Awards

Evers Faces Washington, April Elections Headwinds

Will governor run for reelection? Are political winds behind or against Democrats?

Gov. Evers Announces DFI Secretary Cheryll Olson-Collins to Retire, Wendy Baumann To Lead Agency

Wendy Baumann, former WWBIC head, appointed to lead Department of Financial Institutions.

Underly Defends Changing Standards While GOP Lawmakers Propose Reversion

'Confusing at best and misleading at worst,' say lawmakers about DPI changing benchmarks.

Evers Hosts Roundtable at Southside Grocery Store

Gov. Tony Evers visited El Rey supermarket the day after his State of the State Speech.

Judge Rules MPS Must Bring Police Officers Into Schools

District has less than a month to act.

Rep. Donovan Invites Governor Evers for Neighborhood Walks

Rep. Goodwin Applauds Governor Evers’ Visionary Leadership in State of the State Address

Rep. Sequanna Taylor Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

MacIver Statement on Governor’s State of the State Address

Representative Shelia Stubbs Applauds Governor Evers’ State of the State

State Rep. Mayadev Reflects on Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Senator Hesselbein Celebrates Gov Evers’ Year of the Kid Declaration

Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin Attends State of the State Address – “Ready to Build Upon this Momentum”

Senator Mark Spreitzer Praises 2025 State of the State Address from Governor Tony Evers

Representative Angelito Tenorio Applauds Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Representative Cruz Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Rep. Margaret Arney Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State

Sen. Keyeski Applauds Governor Evers Declaring 2025 the “Year of the Kid”

Keyeski expresses support for Governors’ announcements to invest in school-based mental health services, universal school meals initiative in 2025-27 Executive Budget proposal

Wisconsin Democrats on Gov. Evers’ 2025 State of the State Address

AFP-WI Responds to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Senator Melissa Ratcliff Statement on Governor’s State of the State Address

Andraca Praises Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address

Rep. Snodgrass Applauds Governor’s “Year of the Kid”, Investment in Youth

State Of The State- Rep. Robyn Vining Appreciates Gov. Evers’ Focus On Wisconsin Mental Health

Gov. Evers Declares 2025 the Year of the Kid- “If We Want to Improve Our Kids’ Outcomes, Then We Have to Shorten the Odds” 

Rep. Moore Omokunde Applauds Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Lower Everyday, Out-of-Pocket Costs for Wisconsinites and Working Families

Sen. Larson Commends Gov. Evers’ Passionate Plea for Gun Reform

Gov. Evers Announces New Efforts to Reduce Crime and Keep Kids, Families, and Communities Safe by Preventing Gun Violence

Gov. Evers Announces “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids” Initiative to End School Meal Debt, Provide Healthy Breakfast and Lunch to Wisconsin Students

Legislators Agree on Postpartum Medicaid Expansion

But not Robin Vos. Just two states haven't extended coverage from 60 days to a year.

Gov. Evers Releases 2025 State of the State Address Excerpts

Wisconsin Challenges Trump’s Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

Joining 19 other states suing Trump and federal agencies over executive order.

Gov. Evers, AG Kaul Join Coalition of States Challenging Unconstitutional Order Attempting to End Citizenship for Certain Kids Born in America

Nearly 750 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the YMCA’s 28th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $150,000 Infrastructure Improvement Grant To Facilitate Economic Development and Job Creation in Bayfield County

Excavation and trucking company plans expansion, more jobs in northwest Wisconsin

Gov. Evers to Deliver 2025 State of the State Address Wednesday, Announces 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message Date 

Wisconsin Taxes Hit Record Low in 2024 

Lowest tax burden in at least half a century, Wisconsin Policy Forum report finds.

State Gives Milwaukee Millions for Court Security, Forensic Science Center

State provides more than $6 million for initiatives important to local justice system leaders.

Judge Dismisses Business Group’s Lawsuit Over Local Control of Large Farms

Counties and towns have passed ordinances to regulate CAFO operations, while farm groups want to prevent them.

Supreme Court Considering Whether GOP Can Block State Ban On Conversion Therapy

At issue is whether Legislature is within its power to suspend rules for state agencies without passing a law to do so.

Libertarian Party of Wisconsin Laments New Bureaucracy in Madison

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $141 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

Wisconsin Democrats Introduce Legislation For The People

Hot Topics Include Affordable Housing, Food, Healthcare

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on the Passing of Bob Uecker

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Executive Order Creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention

Statement on the Newly Created Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention

Gov. Evers Appoints Gregory Jerabek to the Wood County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Approve Over $10 Million in Grants to Strengthen Wisconsin’s Ports, Bolster State’s Waterborne Commerce

Assembly Passes Voter ID Constitutional Amendment Proposal

Now it goes to voters in April, as parties debate timing, impact of proposal.

Rep. Vining Applauds Gov. Evers’ Violence Prevention Executive Order: Gov. Evers Takes Action When Republicans Won’t

Senator Habush Sinykin Applauds Governor Evers’ Commitment to Violence Prevention

Rep. Piwowarczyk Slams Gov. Evers for Creating New Wasteful Office of ‘Violence Prevention,’ Rather Than Supporting Cops

 

Following School Shooting, Evers Creates Violence Prevention Office

Directs $10 million in federal funds to new statewide office to prevent gun violence.

Rep. Andraca Applauds Creation of Office of Violence Prevention

Governor Announces New Office, Gun Safety and Violence Prevention Efforts

Representative Shelia Stubbs Celebrates Governor Evers’ Executive Order #254, Creating Office of Violence Prevention

Rep. Madison Believes Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention Creates an Opportunity to Invest in Community

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Wisconsin Office of Violence Prevention, Directs $10 Million to Support Violence Prevention Efforts Statewide

Governor to propose sustainable, ongoing funding for office, comprehensive gun safety reform initiatives in state budget

Republicans Ignore Evers Plea for Citizens Lawmaking

24 states allow citizen initiatives to create and pass constitutional amendments and laws.

DNR Wardens, Civilian Staff Honored For Heroic Acts Of Public Service

Awards Recognized Valor, Lifesaving And Meritorious Service

Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train

Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.