Tony Evers

State Legislature Passes Biennial Budget

Lawmakers cut billions from the Governor's budget.

Gov. Evers, Oneida Nation Chairman Hill Sign Compact Amendment Permitting Event Wagering

WisGOP Statement on Passage of the Wisconsin Budget

City Groups Receive Coastal Grants

More than $113,000 in grants for a canoe-kayak trail map app, river cleanup and bicycle trail study.

Gov. Evers Vetoes Assembly Bill 173

Evers Vetoes Cut In Unemployment Pay

Republican bill backed by business lobbyists targeted supplemental pay to unemployed.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Assembly Bill 374

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Passage of Assembly Bill 68

“We Had the Opportunity to Pass a Budget That Worked for Everyone… This Was Not That Budget”

What Democrats Got In GOP Budget

Long list of proposals killed or altered in final Assembly bill. Yet four Democrats voted for it.

Sen. Chris Larson on State Budget Vote: “Republicans Choose the Wealthy Few Over You”

WisGOP Statement on Tony Evers’ Refusal to Address the Labor Crisis

Buses Returning To Full Capacity

All county buildings also return to full capacity. But masks still required on buses and in buildings.

Republican Class Warfare

It hurts their own voters in Wisconsin. How do they get away with it?

GOP Candidate For House Under Fire

Derrick Van Orden, opposing Ron Kind, accused of attending Capitol Riot, getting pandemic relief he criticized.

Republicans on JFC Reject Governor Evers’ Healthy Women, Healthy Babies Proposal in State Budget in Advance of Vote in Assembly

Evers Is the Pro-Science Candidate

Why has that description become so controversial?

Clerk Christenson and Supervisor Czarnezki Call on Governor Evers to Veto Undemocratic Redistricting Bill

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Gender-Neutral Language Options for Parents to be Added to Wisconsin Birth Certificates

Tax Cut Has Democrats Playing Defense

Republican proposed tax cut is huge, historic. But benefits skew toward the wealthy.

Gov. Evers Announces $1.4 Million in Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities

Federal Report Shows State’s Internet Disparities

More than 20% of households lack internet access in 8 counties, 20% lack computers in some counties.

Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe

Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.

Special Interests Push for Tax Cut

Big donor business lobbyist groups want big handout: $200 million tax cut.

Gov. Evers Appoints Yadira Rein as Outagamie County Circuit Court Judge

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Critical New Relief for the Tourism and Entertainment Industries

Legislature Grabs Power Over Opioid Lawsuit Settlements

Bill passed with no discussion. Unconstitutional power grab, opponents say.

GOP Plan Cuts Business Property Taxes

But provision of plan also gives Legislature more power over local governments' revenue.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $140 Million for Wisconsin’s Tourism and Entertainment Industries

Bill Makes State a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’

With less regulation of guns. One of several Republican bills Evers likely to veto.

Music Venues Still Await Pandemic Aid

Summerfest got $10 million in federal funding. The Pabst and thousands of other groups: nothing.

Gov. Evers Appoints Emily Hynek as Jackson County District Attorney

Johnson, GOP Congressmen Want Answers on Unemployment Fraud

Evers asked to respond to report that states vulnerable to ‘massive’ Nigerian fraud scheme.

Gov. Evers Expresses Disappointment After Assembly Fails to Adopt Bipartisan Amendment Supporting Verso, Park Falls Paper Mills

Failure to adopt amendment proposed by bipartisan coalition jeopardizes federal funds, paper mill support

Legislature Passes Absentee Voting Restrictions

And proposal cutting funding to municipalities that reduce police funding.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Bipartisan Policing Changes Legislation

New UW Regents Chair Faces Challenges

Top issue: search for UW system president to replace Tommy Thompson.

Governor Evers, DHS Announce Enhanced COVID-19 Testing Support for Schools

COVID-19 testing services are now available for the 2021-2022 school year

Gov. Evers Announces NOAA Designation for National Marine Sanctuary Off Coast of Lake Michigan Advances

National Marine Sanctuary to preserve historical shipwrecks and promote education and tourism

School Officials, Families Blast GOP Budget

Republican legislators’ proposal keeps school funding flat for two years.

GOP Budget Fails Wisconsin Children – Needs Veto

State Funding Vital to Milwaukee Public Museum Accreditation

$40 million in state funding will help museum meet goals laid out by accreditation commission

Bill Changes School Transfer Rules for Athletes

No more waiting period after students transfer for athletics, if legislation passes.

GOP Obamacare Lawsuit a Cynical Political Stunt

U.S. Supreme Court strikes down suit. Meanwhile, Vos and and state GOP obstruct Medicaid expansion.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of former State Representative Ann Hraychuck

Why Do Politicians Become Lobbyists?

Elected-jobs aren't forever, and lobbyists help guide elected officials through the revolving door separating politics and lobbying.

School Funding Increase Actually a Property Tax Cut

GOP approved school aid will replace local property tax money, keep school funding flat.

GOP Tax Cuts Benefit Wisconsin’s Wealthiest 25%

75% of state's households get less than $7 a week on average from proposed tax cuts.

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Two Bills

State Legislature Passes Policing Bills

The governor called on lawmakers to pass additional policing reform legislation.

Republican Lawmakers Advance $3.4 Billion Tax Cut

State legislators propose cuts to income, property and business taxes.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Juneteenth Flag at State Capitol for Second Year in a Row

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Awarded $3 Million for Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Expansion

WisGOP Statement on Legislature Republicans’ Tax Cut

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Juneteenth

Budget Committee Approves Healthcare Spending Increase

State Legislature's Joint Finance Committee cuts governor's budget for aging, disability services.

State Assembly Passes Transgender Athlete Bill

Legislation would bar transgender women from playing on female athletic teams.

Republicans Running On Resentment

They are betting voters would rather see less for poor people than more for everyone.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision in California v. Texas

Gov. Tony Evers Proclaims June 21-27 Pollinator Week

Take Action To Help Bees & Butterflies

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Votes against Speaker’s Task Force Police “Reform” Bills

“A Rigged Process Produced Rigged Results”

Legislators Approve $125 Million for Broadband Expansion

But Gov. Evers allocated money for it. Republican proposal uses borrowed money.

Rep. Sanfelippo Calls For National Guard To Patrol City

Suburban Republican cites crime, calls it a “war zone,” demands Gov. Evers act.

Rep. Bowen Statement on Rep. Sanfelippo’s Call to Send National Guard to Milwaukee

“I Hope that Rep. Sanfelippo Joins Us in Supporting Evidence-Based Approaches”

Can We Please Discuss Criminal Justice Reform?

Democratic legislators plead with Republicans, who cut off any attempt to discuss reforms.

New Voices Join Voting Rights Battle

Business leaders, faith groups and the disabled oppose bills creating barriers to voting.

Environmental Groups Seek to Intervene in PFAS Case

State’s largest business group challenges DNR’s authority to require testing for toxic pollutant.

The Fix to GOP K-12 Budget Woes Rests in BadgerCare Expansion

Dem Motion to Expand BadgerCare Could Secure $2.3 Billion for Schools

Sign Senate Bill 41 / Assembly Bill 59 for Equal Education Access for WI Families

Wisconsin Ranked Among Best States for Jobs Thanks to Gov. Tony Evers’ Leadership

WalletHub Ranks Wisconsin 11th for Best States for Jobs, 8th for Job Market

Wisconsin Republicans Join Disgraced Ex-Governor On Conspiracy-Driven Trip to Arizona Audit Site

Tony Evers Lies on Kenosha Record

Gov. Evers announces WisDOT grant for Milton jobs

Rail project will help chocolate factory receive ingredients

Surplus Leaves Evers, Legislators Even Further Divided

Unprecedented $4.4 billion surplus is huge opportunity. But for what?

Budget Surplus Offers ‘Golden Opportunity’

Report details how $4.4 billion state surplus could be used to improve Wisconsin.

We Energies Will Offer Electric Charging Stations Program

Gets PSC approval, joining four other utilities in state creating programs for electric car owners.

Rushed Redistricting Bill Drafted In March

No author listed for bill, but drafting notes show it was requested by Robin Vos.

Assembly Leaders Accused of ‘Systemic Racism’

Republicans use racist retaliation, punish free speech, Democratic legislators charge.

Republican Plan Loses $2.3 Billion for Schools

State lawmakers slashed education funding below federal minimum requirements.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Firefighter Joshua D. Fedie of the Boscobel Fire Department

GOP Lawmakers Cut Evers’ Public Land Funding

Stewardship program funds the purchase of land for public use, recreation.

Bus Rapid Transit Construction Beginning Soon

The Milwaukee County Transit System held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the long planned project.

Wisconsin Republican Legislators Join Arizona’s Illegitimate Election Audit

GOP Legislators Head to “Observe” the Arizona Election Circus While School Funding Remains at Risk and Budget Unfinished

State Senate Debates Anti-Defund Police Bill

Bill cuts state aid to cities at same level as any reductions in law enforcement spending.

GOP Lawmakers End Weekly Unemployment Boost

State legislature votes to end $300 federal supplement. Governor Evers could veto.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating State’s Continued Economic Recovery, Bounce Back from COVID-19

Cafe Planned Along Beerline Trail

Plus: State approves Interstate 43 changes to accommodate trail expansion.

Another Fib about the Big Lie

Statement: Proposed state transportation budget will unnecessarily expand I-94 and leave transit riders in the dust

Transportation advocates call for more action before the budget heads to Gov. Evers’ desk

Online Tool Can Clear Criminal, Evictions Records

Advocacy groups create Legal Tune Up to easily check if records can be removed from data bases.

Legislators Pushed to Revise Schools Budget

Congressional Democrats warn that Republican budget could lose state $1.5 billion in federal aid.

State Now Projects $4.4 Billion Windfall

Fiscal bureau projects far more tax revenue than expected for 2021-2023.

GOP Legislators Approve $1.5 Billion Construction Budget

$1 billion less than Evers budget for state, UW System projects.

Wisconsin Re-Launches “You Stop the Spread” Multimedia Campaign

Encourages People to Get Vaccinated to Protect Themselves and Their Communities from COVID-19

Why Is There A Worker Shortage?

Employers disagree, but big decline in child care centers could be a key issue.

Rushed Redistricting Plan Criticized

Could a mysterious bill keep Republican gerrymandering in place until 2024?

Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates

Fair warning to drivers, who haven't had to renew license plates since COVID-19 health order issued.

UW System President Thompson statement on budget lapse elimination

Rep. Hintz: Statement on Wisconsin’s Continued Recovery

Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsin’s Continued Economic Recovery, Bounce Back from Coronavirus Pandemic

As Wisconsin economy rebounds, ranks among the best in the nation for shots in arms and low unemployment rate, governor reverses FY 20-21 lapses

Governor Evers approves I-43 bridge improvements in Milwaukee County