Tony Evers

State Building Commission Okays Funding for UW-Madison Engineering Building

Republican legislators on commission blocked similar proposal last month.

Second Phase of City Place Takes Shape

Long-delayed apartment building rises near Fiserv Forum.

President Biden Signs into Law Legislation to Strengthen Child Welfare System and Bolster Child Support Enforcement Efforts, Includes Moore-Led Proposals

Congresswoman Gwen Moore applauds President Joe Biden for signing into law the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R. 9076) which reauthorizes Title IV-B funding for child welfare programs and bolsters child support enforcement efforts for tribal, state, and local governments.

DWD Recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Releases Report on Key Milestones Achieved to Combat Worker Exploitation While Supporting Employers

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Critical UW Projects

Gov. Evers Applauds WHEFA’s Success in 2024 for Supporting Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations

Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsin’s Highest Enrollment Ever on HealthCare.gov

Wisconsinites Can Still Enroll in Affordable, High-Quality Health Insurance Through the Federal Marketplace until January 15

State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer

But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.

Wisconsin’s First Federally-Funded Fast EV Chargers Are Online

Wisconsin DOT hopes to bring 50 more charging station sites online by mid-2026.

Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue

New federal funding will advance Complete Streets effort, free up funding for other streets.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Pathway for Wisconsinites to Enshrine the Will of the People

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #253 Declaring Energy Emergency

DWD Highlights Results for Year of the Worker in 2024 Annual Report

Ron Johnson Reintroduces Bill To Ban Transgender Athletes From School Sports

Legislation was blocked by Democratic U.S. Senate majority last year, but GOP now controls Legislative and Executive branches.

Conversion Therapy Case Tests ‘Legislative Veto’ Power in Wisconsin

Little known JCRAR committee has blocked several regulations introduced by Evers administration.

Underly Says Critics of Report Card Changes Are ‘Getting It Wrong’

DPI leader's achievement measurement changes have faced criticism from Gov. Evers, Speaker Vos.

Crawford, Schimel Will Clash in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

Another high stakes high court race will decide its ideological balance.

Republican Legislature- Giving People of Wisconsin Power to Initiate Ballot Initiatives is “Never Going to Happen”

GOP Lawmakers Move Quickly to Enshrine Wisconsin’s Voter ID Law

Early committee hearing to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the April ballot.

Two Candidates Will Challenge State School Superintendent Jill Underly

Sauk Prairie superintendent Jeff Wright and former principal Brittany Kinser.

Republicans Push Tax Cuts as New Wisconsin Legislature Convenes

Democratic leader calls for 'common-sense solutions' and no 'partisan bickering.'

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Celebrate Launch of First Federally Funded Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Wisconsin expanding EV infrastructure as fast-charging stations come online in Ashland, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls with more expected in coming months

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Rusk County Sheriff

Chairman Brian Schimming’s Statement on a Historic Day for Wisconsin

Evers Pushes For Citizen-Initiated Referendums

26 states allow laws or constitutional amendments to be passed by voters. Not Wisconsin.

USDA and Wisconsin Award $23.2 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

NEW- Gov. Evers Announces Pathway for Wisconsinites to Enshrine the Will of the People

New Wisconsin Legislators Prepare for Session

6 new state Senators and 31 new Assembly members need to learn the process.

Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin State Sen. Petak

Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin State Sen. Cullen

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order to Support Retaining State Eligibility Under the National Flood Insurance Program

Legislature Will Try Again On Regulating Forever Chemical Contamination

Communities have waited more than 500 days to access $125 million set aside for PFAS remediation.

Top Senate Democrat Schumer Endorses Wikler in Race for DNC Chair

Schumer's endorsement marks major boost for Wisconsin Democrat's candidacy.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting 2024 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers, DNR Ring in 2025 Kicking Off 125th Anniversary of Wisconsin State Park System

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Face New Tax in 2025

A 3 cents per kilowatt tax at EV charging stations will raise millions.

Top 10 News Stories of 2024

Oh what a year it was. Here are the top 10 news stories, plus honorable mentions.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Lowering the Flags in Honor of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

2024 Wrap Up- Gov. Evers Highlights 2024 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

Will Wisconsin Enact a Red Flag Gun Control Law?

The results of the recent election may not help.

2024 Wrap Up- Gov. Evers Highlights Administration’s Accomplishments During “Year of the Worker”

Evers Administration celebrates successes bolstering and supporting Wisconsin’s workforce in 2024

Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Kwanzaa in Wisconsin

Former State Sens. Tim Cullen, George Petak Die

Cullen was a Democrat who served in a GOP administration, Petak the first state legislator ever recalled from office.

Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Hanukkah in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding the Passing of Former State Sen. Petak

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding the Passing of Former State Sen. Cullen

Coalition of 30 Groups Calls for $953 Million Funding For Safe Drinking Water

Pushing WI Legislature for water infrastructure upgrades and preventive measures.

Gov. Evers, First Lady Celebrate Christmas in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, First Lady Host Virtual Tour of 2024 Holiday Decorations at the Wisconsin Executive Residence

Kaul Says Wisconsin Needs ‘Holistic’ Approach to Mass Shootings

Attorney Generals calls for a discussion of a range of 'evidence-based solutions.'

Evers Appoints New DNR Secretary After Yearlong Vacancy

Karen Hyun was most recently the chief of staff for NOAA.

Year-End Report Shows Wisconsin Has $4.5 Billion Budget Surplus

Plus $1.9 billion in state 'rainy day' fund.

A Christmas Gift List For State Officials

What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?

Gov. Evers, First Lady Deliver Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Take Care of Their Mental Health this Holiday Season

Gov. Evers Appoints Dr. Karen Hyun to Serve as DNR Secretary

Insurers Add PFAS Exclusions to Liability Policies

Will state's businesses and farms be more careful about polluting if losses not covered?

County Working On Small Business Grant Program

Milwaukee County wants to help small businesses open brick and mortar stores.

New Commissioners Appointed to the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Republican Senate Leader Signals Support For Continuing DOJ School Safety Program

The Office of School Safety has been subject to partisan budget disputes. It's funding expires in September.

Winners of 2024 MARKETPLACE Wisconsin awards announced

Awards recognize accomplishments of diverse businesses

Starting Next Year, New Milwaukee County Employees to Enroll in Wisconsin Retirement System

Wisconsin Act 12 enabled this milestone for Milwaukee County that will save taxpayer dollars

Conservation voters applaud the U.S. Climate Alliance’s pledge to reduce fossil fuel emissions, Gov. Evers’ commitment to clean energy

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Seventh Consecutive Month of Record-High Employment

Wisconsin sees a record-high 3,073,900 employed, continued historically low unemployment

Gov. Evers, PSC Announce Wisconsin’s Launch of Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program

Legislature Committee Denies Funds for Coveted UW-Madison Engineering Building

Republicans say 'lack of transparency' stopping UW projects

Gov. Evers Announces Building Commission Approves More Than $81 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin, Republican Members Delay Approval of Funding for Critical UW System Building Projects

Republican legislators delay the reallocation more than $70 million in building projects for UW System, continuing obstruction of critically needed projects

Three Affordable Apartment Projects Get Funding Boost

New state programs boost Milwaukee housing efforts.

Gov. Evers Celebrates “Home Run” Deal to Keep Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball in Wisconsin Through 2050

‘We Still Hold the Majority’ Wisconsin GOP Senate President Warns

Are there any issues where Republicans and Democrats are likely to agree?

Grief and Talk of Action After School Shooting in Madison

But political leaders part ways on solutions.

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce Investments to Develop Nearly 500 Housing Units Across Wisconsin

More than $9.3 million investment will support nine affordable housing developments, 485 housing units statewide

What Are Foxconn’s Employees Doing?

After 7 years and $700 million in taxpayer subsidies, what have we learned?

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Lowering the Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Abundant Life Christian School Tragedy

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on School Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison

Governor orders United States and Wisconsin flags to half-staff immediately statewide

Hesselbein Will Revive Medical Marijuana Bill

Democratic state Senate leader expects more bipartisan legislation in new session.

The Real Problem with Property Taxes

Much of state funding for 'public instruction' doesn't go to the schools.

Tax Bills Trigger School Funding Debate

Property taxes rising for schools. Evers, Democrats call for more state aid.

Milwaukee Secures Almost $90 Million of Wisconsin’s $444 Million Wastewater Funding

Financing awarded to 50 communities for building or improving wastewater infrastructure.

Flags To Be Flown at Half-Staff For Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice

David Prosser, former Assembly Speaker and Supreme Court Justice, died earlier this month.

Wisconsin Senate Democrats Plan To Work Across The Aisle

With major gains in the number of seats, Democrats see opportunity.

With 1,114 Employees, Foxconn Earns $9 Million in Tax Credits

Foxconn saw slower job growth in 2023 as it gets closer to maxing out $80M in available tax credits.

Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice David Prosser

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce 2025 Urban Forestry Program Grant Recipients

Grants will help increase urban forest canopy, improve quality of life and public health

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Wood County Circuit Court

Minority Leader Neubauer Believes Democrat’s Gains Will Change Assembly

Republicans will be forced to take up a number of "really popular issues" they've previously sidelined.

Statement Regarding Hearing in RPW v. Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Reflecting on State’s Accomplishments During the Year of the Worker

Gov. Evers to Continue Statewide Budget Listening Session Tour in Ashland 

Republicans Behind the Times on Act 10

70% of Americans now approve of unions, compared with 48% in 2009.

Rep. Shelia Stubbs Attends Governor Evers’ Milwaukee Budget Listening Session

Legislative Study Committee Disagrees on Sandhill Cranes

Should hunting them by legalized? Should farmers' corn crops be protected?

New Study Shows GOP Legislators Not Doing Their Jobs, Neglecting Local Schools Has Led to Higher Property Taxes for Wisconsin Families

Outdoor Recreation Boosts Wisconsin Economy By $11.2 Billion

Up by 9.4% in one year, 20th in the nation in federal data touted by Gov. Evers.

Gov. Evers to Continue Statewide Budget Listening Session Tour in Milwaukee

As DEI Efforts Targeted, DPI Leader Wins Diversity Award

Superintendent Jill Underly notes challenges facing minority, LGBTQ+ students.

45 and Counting: CUB celebrates milestone working for Wisconsinites

Wisconsin Public Defender Budget Request Seeks Fewer Criminal Charges

Downgrading disorderly conduct, pot possession to reduce court caseload.