Tony Evers

Gov. Evers to Host Six Virtual Badger Bounceback Live Sessions

Governor will kick off listening session tour with focus on economic recovery and opportunity

Evers Wants Local Climate Change Plans

Governor's budget would require every local government in state to create a plan.

Legislators Want Say Over Pandemic Funds

Bill would require Gov. Evers to consult with Legislature on allocating federal dollars.

State Vaccine Hotline Up and Running

Call center helps people schedule COVID-19 vaccinations, answers questions about the vaccine.

DNR Continues PFAS Drinking Water Well Sampling In Town Of Peshtigo

Residents Encouraged Opt-In For Free Test

Gov. Tony Evers Must Demand Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation From the National Governors Association

Gov. Evers Proposes Additional Investment in Early Childhood Initiatives

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce 1 Million Wisconsinites Have Received at Least One Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Wisconsin continues to be regional, national leader in vaccine administration

Evers Proposes COVID-19 Child Care Aid

Spending $132 million in federal funds for this requires GOP legislators' approval.

Working Families Party Announces Second Round of 2021 Endorsements

Progressive Political Group Throws Weight Behind Jill Underly, Sets Sights on Growing Progressive Bloc in Madison Common Council

UW System Seeks $5 Billion for Capital Projects

Campuses request 185 construction and improvement projects, budget request is for 28.

Gov. Evers to Visit DHS Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in La Crosse County on Opening Day

WILL Budget Briefing: A Deep Dive on Governor Evers’ 2021-23 State Budget Proposal

Increases in spending, programs, and new attacks on education and worker freedom

COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance Hotline Now Available

For vaccine help, Wisconsin residents can now call 844-684-1064

Gov. Evers, DCF Announce Plan to Support Early Care and Education Providers, Partners, and Wisconsin Families

Work to begin on Zoo Interchange North Leg

Ramp closures begin night of March 7th.

GOP Legislators Reject Local Sales Tax Hikes

“Dead on arrival,” lawmakers say of Evers’ enabling legislation.

Evers Says Schools May Need Summer Classes

Or early return. Schools need to 'catch up’ on learning lost during pandemic.

Evers Pushes Funding to Help Schools Change Mascots

“If it's not a financial issue,” why won’t schools change race-based mascots? he asks.

GOP Bills Bar Transgender Athletes

Prevents them from competing with school teams that align with their gender identity.

Public Employees Seek a Voice At Work

Evers budget restores collective bargaining rights. Republicans vow to block this.

Hintz Doubts Foxconn Electric Car Project

Foxconn's partnership with Fisker Inc. the latest in long list of failures.

Redistricting Shouldn’t Be Done In Secret

The last time around Republicans did it in secret and destroyed records of their deliberations.

Joint Task Force on Payroll Fraud and Worker Misclassification Submits Annual Report to Governor

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Suit

Election suit was by Trump Attorney, Sidney Powell, who vowed to 'release the Kraken.'

Wisconsin Anticipates First Shipment of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Third FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective

Uline Workers Suffer Higher COVID-19 Rates

Owners and Trump donors the Uihleins have downplayed pandemic, worker complaints.

Where Are Act 10 Players Today?

Governor and three-fourths of legislators engaged in 2011 battle over law crushing public unions have moved on.

Evers Proposes $45.8 Million for Milwaukee Juvenile Facility

County looks to build local facility, stop sending juveniles to Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.

Tech Colleges Push To Expand General Education

Seek authority to expand Gen Ed degrees without UW System approval.

The Milwaukee Public Museum’s Big Week

Plus: A recap of a busy week for Milwaukee real estate news.

Will Budget Hearings Be Superspreader Events?

Mask wars pit Democrats against Republicans in Legislature.

$322 Million in Rental, Utility Aid Available

Evers announces new funding provided from latest federal stimulus bill.

Let’s Stop the Blame Game

Problems with the unemployment system are a bipartisan failure. And need a bipartisan solution.

Extend Tommy As UW System President

Amid pandemic and budget crisis, stability and proven leadership needed. Regents should extend his contract

Work-Share Program Surges During Pandemic

Struggling businesses can keep employees on part time and lost wages recouped through state unemployment system.

Gov. Evers, WEDC, PSC Announce $100,000 Grant to Assist Drone-based Broadband to Serve Students in Eagle River

Supervisor Martin Calls on State Officials to Prioritize District 7 in Vaccination Effort

Gov. Evers Grants 13 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 157

Evers Signs Bill on Unemployment System

Upgrading system and waiving waiting period for unemployment benefits.

After Prison, What Next?

How to handle the formerly incarcerated. Milwaukee town hall tackles the issue.

Gov. Evers Signs Two More Bipartisan Bills

DHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine on March 1

People 65+, teachers, and child care workers will be prioritized

WisGOP Statement on UI Bill

11 Bills Would Change State Voting Laws

One is bipartisan. The others are not.

Gov. Evers Announces New Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Crowley’s Speech Stresses Pandemic, Racial Equity

County executive's first State of the County address comes amid historic crisis.

County Has Just 22 Inmates in Youth Prisons

Great progress on reducing number of Milwaukee youths in Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake.

Kegel vs. Roth for Circuit Court Branch 3

Two attorneys running for vacant seat answer questions.

State Creates 4 Community Vaccine Clinics

In Racine, La Crosse and Marathon counties. Any eligible state resident can register to get vaccine.

314 Action Fund Announces New Poll Showing Strong Public Support for Wisconsin Statewide Mask Mandate and Re-Election of Gov. Tony Evers

Bipartisan Disapproval of Statehouse Republicans and Sen. Ron Johnson Also Leads New Polling Toplines

Republican Bill Makes Voting Harder

List of restrictions will make it less likely that disabled, nursing home residents and others vote.

Wisconsin’s Emergency Powers Laws in Urgent Need of Reform

New study examines Wisconsin’s emergency powers laws, provides recommendations for reform

Legislature Okays Unemployment System Upgrades

Bill also includes COVID-19 legal immunity for businesses.

Green Wave Sweeping the State

Economic prosperity and environmental progress can work hand-in-hand.

Bill Gives Pay Parity to Public Defenders

Legislature okays 10% merit raise so state public defenders get same pay as prosecutors.

Rep. Robyn Vining: Statement on Passage of Special Session Unemployment Assistance Legislation

Budget Item Funds Community Health Workers

Evers budget has $14 million for workers serving low-income urban and rural areas.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor the More Than 6,300 Wisconsinites and 500,000 Americans Lost to COVID-19

Evers Budget Addresses ‘Forever Chemicals’

Several initiatives to continue state’s efforts against PFAS contamination.

Evers’ Capital Budget Spends $2.4 Billion

More than $1 billion for UW System buildings and funds for Milwaukee state office building.

$15 Minimum Wage Would Help 831,000 State Workers

38% of Milwaukee workers would benefit from minimum wage hike, versus 22% nationally.

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement:

Supervisor Goodwin Calls on Legislature and Governor Evers to Enact Wisconsin Stimulus Package

State Should Invest in Creative Economy

Wisconsin ranks 50th in support for arts. That’s a missed opportunity for the state.

GOP Spends Big on Appeals Court Race

Led by Republican fat cats Richard Uihlein, John Menard. Cost of state appeals court races up 700%.

Milwaukee Public Museum Applauds Governor Evers’ Proposed Funding of New Museum in Capital Budget

The Debate Over Local Sales Taxes

Evers' budget allows local sales tax increases. Will Republican legislators agree?

Governor Evers Announces 2021-23 Capital Budget Recommendations

Evers Budget Restores Union Rights

Rolls back some of Act 10. Republicans likely to reject plan.

Medicaid Expansion Gives More Kids Coverage

Study shows Wisconsin’s children would benefit if state accepted federal ACA expansion money.

New Law Lets Pharmacy Students Give Vaccines

Evers signs legislation aimed at expanding state’s COVID-19 vaccine operation.

The Return Of Reince

Priebus may run for governor. Will Trump endorse him?

DNR Launches PFAS External Advisory Group

Governor Evers Supports AmeriCorps Alumni in Budget

Statement on Wisconsin Budget Proposal

Rep. Robyn Vining Applauds Inclusion of Main Street Recovery Package in Wisconsin Act 1

GOP Legislators Cast Doubt on Evers’ Plans

Resistance to school funds hike, local sales tax, upping minimum wage, legalizing pot.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

Pharmacy technicians, students allowed to administer vaccines under certain conditions

BLOC Responds to Evers’ Budget Address

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Badger Bounceback Plan to Help Families and Businesses

State Vaccine Registry To Start March 1

Online tool will allow people to schedule shots, get on waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine.

Evers Pushes Juvenile Justice System Changes

Sweeping reforms would close youth prisons and end Serious Juvenile Offender Program.

Let Us Now Praise Rush Limbaugh

What was his impact on Wisconsin? Praise and condemnation and silliness offered.

Americans for Prosperity: Protecting Small Businesses Helps Wisconsin Recover Stronger

DSPS Budget Lowers Licensing Fees, Invests in Veterans, Fire Prevention, Clean Water, and Efforts to Curb Opioid Epidemic

Senator Agard Votes to Start Modernization of the Unemployment System

The State Senate met to take first steps to upgrade the unemployment system shortcomings after nearly a year of issues.

Gov. Evers Provides $480 Million in Tax Relief for Wisconsin Businesses and Families Affected by Pandemic

Wisconsin COVID-19 Vaccine Registry Launching March 1

Pilot Locations Will Begin Testing Software February 22

Evers Budget Has Green Goals

Significant investment to combat climate change, protect public land.

Legislators Advance Unemployment Fix, COVID-19 Deal

But Republicans won’t pay for new computer system Evers says is needed.

Evers Is Fixing Our Roads and Bridges

In 2020 Transportation Department completed 375 projects in all corners of the state.

Gov. Evers’ Badger Bounceback Agenda Receives Bipartisan Praise, Support

Evers Wants $226 Million More for Higher Education

Budget has $190 million hike for UW System, $36 million more for Voc-Tech colleges.

Coalition Opposes I-94 Expansion Project

Statewide Coalition Urges Decision-Makers to Support Transit and Local Infrastructure, Not Highway Expansion Megaprojects

48 Justice-Related Proposals by Evers

Budget plan packed with proposed changes to state system of justice.

Letter From Speaker Vos Requesting Gov. Evers Lower State and U.S. Flags in Honor of Rush Limbaugh

Evers Wants Massive Education Investment

Biggest item in schools budget: $140 million increase in early childhood education.

Utilities Plan $400 Million Solar Project

WEC Energy Group and Madison utility to partner on solar and battery storage project in Kenosha County

It’s Kerr and Underly for State Superintendent

Field of seven candidates narrow to two, with Underly the anti-voucher school candidate.