Tony Evers

Republicans Continue To Play Games With COVID-19

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Assembly Passage of Senate Joint Resolution 3

“Yet Another Shameful, Irresponsible, and Life-Threatening GOP Temper Tantrum”

AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce $573 Million Multistate Agreement with McKinsey & Company for “Turbocharging” the Opioid Epidemic with Purdue Pharma

February 4, 2021

Republican COVID Callousness

Legislators wrong to criticize inmates getting the vaccine when prison infection rates are so high.

Gov. Evers to Legislature on Modernizing UI System: “I don’t care who gets the credit, I just want to get it done.”

Legislature yet to take action on governor’s special session to modernize unemployment system

Cities, Counties Crafting Mask Mandates

Anticipating a state repeal, local governments enacting their own mandates.

Why Republicans Oppose Mask Mandate

They say it’s about the governor exceeding his authority. So why not pass their own plan?

Correct a Cheating System With Fair Maps

Ending gerrymandering will mean prioritizing your needs over the ambitions of politicians.

Evers Plan Seeks Lower Drug Prices

Would limit copayments on insulin and import drugs from countries where they cost less.

Supervisors Clancy and Czarnezki Oppose State Bill to Limit Local Control on Budgeting

Myers Bill Ends No-Knock Search Warrants

Wisconsin was the first to legalize this and Milwaukee legislator wants state to be first to end it.

Gov. Evers Grants Thirty-Seven More Pardons

Gov. Evers Announces Bold, Comprehensive Plan to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Wisconsinites

Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget to include comprehensive package to address soaring prescription drug prices

New Milwaukee Health Order Eases Capacity Restrictions

New order eases pathway to fans at Fiserv Forum events, opening other venues.

Evers Names 30 Equity Council Members

Governor’s Advisory Council on Equity and Inclusion appointees include leaders from nonprofits, tribes, churches, community groups.

WILL Sues Wisconsin DNR for Ignoring State Law Requirement to Schedule Wolf Hunt

DNR is required by 2011 state law to hold wolf hunt between November and February

It’s Groundhog Day for I-94 Plan

$1.1 billion expansion plan keeps getting re-introduced based on increasingly outdated information.

Gov. Evers Appoints Kristin Cafferty to Racine County Circuit Court

City Pushing Back On Interstate 94 Expansion, Not Reconstruction

City poised to lobby feds to slow down WisDOT.

Gov. Evers, OCI Announce New Open Enrollment Period for HealthCare.gov Only Two Weeks Away

How Thompson Is Handling Legislators

Former governor warned by Legislature not to include tuition hike in UW System budget.

Evers Faces Daunting Odds In 2022

Democrats have lost 32 of the last 33 elections for governor when the president was a Democrat.

Representative Stubbs Issues Statement Kicking Off Black History Month

Ending Mask Mandate Could Hurt Businesses

50 organizations are lobbying Legislature to keep it. Not one group favors ending it.

Bucks VP Alex Lasry Gets Vaccinated by “Pure Happenstance”

Lasry offered vaccine by wife's uncle when doses were close to expiring.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Senate Joint Resolution 3

“Yesterday Was a Win... But We Can’t Afford to Be Complacent”

Evers Likely to Veto GOP COVID-19 Bill

Bill includes mask mandate repeal and other 'poison pill' provisions.

Legislature Halts Mask Mandate Repeal

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said bill not being taken up, for now.

Wisconsinites Put Pressure on Republicans to Stop Playing Politics

Eliminating Mask Mandate Could Cost Wisconsin $49 Million in Food Assistance

Ending public health emergency voids state eligibility for emergency food assistance.

Rep. Bowen Statement on baseless repeal of Mask Mandate

“We should be leading with science, not playing politics

DWD Wants A Modernized Unemployment System

Secretary was in "complete shock" the first time she saw the antiquated systems.

Pocan Tells State Legislature Not to Overturn Mask Mandate

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Dane County Sheriff

State Board Approves Sulfide Mining Rules

Natural Resources Board requires companies to pay more for permits, notify nearby tribes of any proposal.

Why GOP Wants to Spread COVID-19

72% of state voters support mask mandate. But Republicans worry only about Trump supporters.

Vos ‘Behaving Like a Bully,’ Democrats Charge

After 10 months with no COVID-19 response bill, frustrated Democrats condemn their colleagues.

State Revenue Surplus Higher Than Expected

State officials will begin next budget with a projected balance of $1.9 billion.

Evers Raised $3.8 Million in 2020

Raised more money in off-election year than Walker or Doyle.

Assembly Resists Senate COVID-19 Compromise

Bill showed Senate Republicans too willing to 'cave into the governor,' Vos charges.

Representative LaKeshia Myers Condemns Assembly Republican’s Political Gamesmanship with COVID-19 Legislation

Senate Votes to Kill State Mask Mandate

State Assembly will likely vote on repeal later this week.

State Announces Next Phase of Vaccines

More groups will be added on March 1. President Biden ramping up federal vaccines delivered to states.

Rep. Robyn Vining Statement on Passage of Amended Assembly Bill 1

Senate Passes Resolution to Rein in Governor Evers’ Mandates

Thompson Warned, Don’t Hike UW Tuition

System's tuitions frozen since 2013. Lawmakers warn UW budget will go nowhere if there’s any hike.

Rep. Hintz: Statement on Republican Delay of COVID-19 Relief

Rep. Sara Rodriguez: Statement on Assembly Republican Rejection of Bipartisan Compromise COVID-19 Bill

Gov. Evers Announces WEDC Incentive Package for Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company in Chippewa Falls

New Enterprise Zone would help company retain nearly 500 high-paying jobs in Chippewa Falls

Senate Republicans set to pass resolution making Wisconsinites less safe, less secure, and less prosperous

GOP to overturn Gov. Evers’ popular Statewide Mask Mandate

Do State Election Laws Need Reform?

After months of Trump’s false claims, legislators still squabbling, but a bipartisan bill is possible.

DHS Announces Groups Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Tentatively Beginning March 1

Focuses on vulnerability and exposure risk of COVID-19

Beware of GOP Voting Restrictions

Republican legislators are floating plans to make if harder for some people to vote.

Gov. Evers’ Statement on the Passing of Regent Delgado

Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap

Rural areas and urban poor left out. Evers calls 2021 the "Year of Broadband Access."

How Jim Clyburn Saved America

His choice of Joe Biden was decisive and may have been the only Democrat who could beat Trump.

Barnes Takes the Lead on Climate Change

Lt. Governor headed state’s task force on climate policy and spoke to recent national conference.

State’s Partisan Divide the Worst Ever?

‘The worst it's ever been,’ says one legislator. Are voters echoing politicians or vice versa?

State Superintendent Candidates Raise $200,000

Which candidates have raised the most and who are the top donors?

Timberlake Has Chops to Ramp Up Vaccines

Evers appointee to head state health department a seasoned pro. GOP legislators should confirm her.

Evers Seeks Private Firm’s Aid on Pollution

Outside law firm would help state prosecute companies responsible for PFAS contamination.

Gov. Evers Statement on Passing of Hank Aaron

Gov. Evers Announces State to Take Legal Action Against PFAS Contaminators

State will seek outside legal counsel to investigate and prepare for litigation against corporate actors responsible

GOP Legislators Want to Repeal Mask Mandate

A joint resolution would terminate Evers' public health orders.

Ald. Bauman introduces resolution directing the City to lobby against I-94 reconstruction

Wage Theft ‘Rampant’ in State

10% of construction workers bilked of $23,500 per year on average. Will Legislature address problem?

GOP Rejects Special Session on Unemployment

Republicans gavel in and then quickly adjourn session.

Vaccines for Senior Citizens Start Soon

As of January 25, people 65 and older can get vaccinated. State committee still finalizing other recommendations.

Gov. Evers Announces New Public Health Emergency, Issues New Face Coverings Order as State Continues Vaccine Distribution

Rep. Hintz: Statement on Republicans’ Refusal to Take Action on Modernizing Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance System

LeMahieu Struggles in Vos’s Shadow

New Senate majority leader a surprise choice who's trying to resist the dictates of Robin Vos.

State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration

Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.

State Bar, Law Foundation support Vel Phillips statue on Capitol Square

Gov. Tony Evers Releases Statement on DHS Secretary-designee Palm Nomination, Announces DHS Interim Secretary Karen Timberlake

Representative Deb Andraca Holds Swearing-In Ceremony

State Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Dallet Gives Oath of Office in Mequon Park

Authorities Monitoring State Capitol

Protests expected by some, but Madison acting police chief says no credible threats so far.

Cases Down, Deaths Higher in Nursing Homes

AARP report finds 2.7 deaths per 100 Wisconsin residents in most recent month measured.

Gov. Evers, Gov. Whitmer, and Gov. Walz: Trump Administration Must Purchase More Vaccines, Allow States to Purchase Directly

Washington Post Reports Trump Administration Vowed to Release Vaccine; Reserve That Was Already Exhausted

Gov. Evers Announces Nadiyah Groves as Milwaukee Director

Wisconsin Creating Mobile Vaccination Teams

Effort to be initially targeted at first responders.

Gov. Evers Announces DHS Assisted Living Facilities Will Begin Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

Gov. Evers Announces Launch of Mobile Vaccination Teams

Mobile vaccination clinics will expand vaccine access to all corners of Wisconsin

Will State Supreme Court Draw New Legislative Boundaries?

Chief Justice is leery of the court expanding its role in redistricting. Conservatives want it to be the final arbiter of new district maps.

GOP Legislators Criticize State’s Vaccine Rollout

Republicans want faster, wider rollout. Evers says state needs more vaccine.

GOP State Legislators Asked Pence to Not Certify Election

15 legislators signed the letter. Four of them serve on Assembly elections committee.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Calling for Bipartisan Compromise COVID-19 Bill

Disability Community Demands Better Voting Access

Current system and election laws make accessibility difficult to guarantee.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Nearly $9 Million Awarded for Drug Treatment Services

Funding to support treatment for the problem use of opioids and stimulants

Supervisor Martin Calls for Vaccination of MCTS Bus Drivers

UW System President Tommy Thompson cites ties between UW, agriculture

DATCP Releases COVID-19 Report

State Unemployment System ‘Very Broken’

Citizens decry delays. DWD officials say outdated computer system causes massive problems.

Rep. Stubbs Statement on 2021 State of the State

Rep. Robyn Vining Responds to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Wisconsin National Guard Troops Mobilizing to Nation’s Capital to Support Inauguration Security Efforts

Gov. Evers and DHS Announce $86 Million in Funding for Local and Tribal Health Departments

Gov. Evers and DHS Announce $86 Million in Funding for Local and Tribal Health Departments

Evers Offers Folksy State-of-State Speech

Addressing pandemic, broadband access, redistricting and “broken” unemployment system.

Evers, Senate Agree on Pandemic Bill

Bipartisan bill goes back to Assembly, where leader says GOP will resist compromise.

Supervisor Czarnezki Calls for Vaccination of Poll Workers and Election Officials

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2021 State of the State Address