Tony Evers

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman introduces budget request to get Wisconsin “Up to the Middle”

Tim Walz Surprises Wisconsin Delegation at DNC Kick-Off

Vice presidential candidate's appearance a sign of Wisconsin's importance in fall election.

Gov. Evers Announces Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce Releases Full Report

Report details recommendations to address challenges facing the state’s healthcare workforce

Milwaukee Wins Funding To Repair Two Bridges

Bridges on north and south sides will be overhauled with help of federal funding.

2 Wisconsin Schools Moving to Net-Zero Energy

Dane County elementary school has achieved it, Fox Valley school plans to get there.

Letters from Evers, Republicans Show Clash on Juvenile Corrections

Battling over court-mandated changes at Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake facilities.

Gov. Evers Appoints Morgan Johanning as Lafayette County District Attorney

Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson Resigning For UW Madison Job

His replacement, Kristina Boardman, will be the first woman to hold the role.

Gov. Evers Announces WisDOT Secretary Thompson Leaving Evers Administration

Governor announces Kristina Boardman to become first woman to serve as WisDOT secretary

Gov. Evers, Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Release 2024 Clean Energy Plan Progress Report

Report highlights governor’s and Evers Administration’s continued efforts to bolster clean energy and sustainability while lowering energy costs for working families

Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Dora Drake will replace Lena Taylor in Wisconsin State Senate.

Voters Reject Amendments to Restrict Governor’s Power to Spend Federal Funds

Opponents argued changes would have slowed down emergency funding during crises.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsinites Rejecting Two Constitutional Amendments Backed by GOP Lawmakers

Evers, Biden Are Closely Connected

'I am emotional,' Evers said after Biden withdrew from the race. 'He is a good friend.'

Evers Bypasses Legislature in Battle Over Funding Long-Term Care

Governor using federal funds to revive blocked plan to aid struggling care providers.

Wisconsin Has A Little-Known GOP Primary for U.S. Senate Tuesday

While focus has been on the November general election, Eric Hovde faces a low-key primary challenge from Rejani Raveendran and Charles Barman.

Milwaukee Senate and Assembly Races

A handful of partisan primaries will also determine the winner of the general election in November.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce More Than $170 Million in Quarterly Aid Payments for Local Roads and Communities

Meet the Candidates for County Office

Cullen vs Chisholm for treasurer showdown is winner-take-all.

UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’

Fewer Wisconsin high school graduates are going to college immediately following graduation.

Wisconsin DFI Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day

Lawmakers Grill Wisconsin Prison Officials Over Safety, Employee Death at Youth Facility

The eight-hour public hearing followed the death of a Lincoln Hills employee.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce Biden-Harris Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Deliver More Than $200 Million to Support More than 150 Projects in Communities Across Wisconsin

Federal investments to support local road and bridge improvement projects statewide

Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled

But advocates say Governor Tony Evers action is just the first step, more needed.

MN Governor Tim Walz is Democrats’ VP Pick

Walz will join presumptive nominee Kamala Harris on campaign trail Monday afternoon.

Abortion Rights Central to Lyerly’s Congressional Campaign

But will that help or hurt her chance to flip the Republican-leaning 8th Congressional District?

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce New Outreach Grant Program for Lead Service Line Replacement

Who Should Have Spending Power For Federal Funds?

Parties spar over constitutional changes on Aug. 13 primary election ballots.

U.S. Energy Secretary Joins State, Milwaukee Officials To Launch First in Nation Rebate Program

Wisconsin is the first state to launch a home energy efficiency rebate using funds from Inflation Reduction Act.

Winning with Wisconsin’s Workforce Event Series to Highlight Artificial Intelligence

Gov. Evers Joins PSC, U.S. Department of Energy to Announce Wisconsin’s Launch of First Home Energy Rebates Program

Wisconsin becomes first state in the nation to launch Home Efficiency Rebate Program 

Gov. Evers Announces First Payments to Wisconsin Counties and Municipalities Under Historic Shared Revenue Increases

Gov. Evers Attends Wisconsin State Fair Opening Ceremonies, Proclaims “Cream Puff Day” to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Original Cream Puff

Gov. Evers Announces Award of Over $20 Million in Grants to 22 Wisconsin Municipalities for Public Improvement Projects

Gov. Evers Directs More Than $250 Million to Support Long-Term Care Services and the Caregiving Workforce in Wisconsin

Increased funding will bolster workforce delivering care to older adults and people with disabilities

Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor

US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.

Child Care Becoming Harder to Afford, State Report Finds

Value of state subsidy has declined and working families need help, Gov. Evers says.

Gov. Evers, DCF Report Steep Decline in Child Care Affordability, Call for Increased Support for Child Care Counts

New DCF report finds affordable child care slots for families using state subsidy dropped by nearly 25 percent between 2022 and 2023

Dora Drake Wins Unusual Special Election

She'll serve remainder of Lena Taylor's term as state senator, but can't leave campaign trail.

Proposed Constitutional Amendments a Battle Over Control of Federal Funds

Republican legislators seek to reduce governor's longstanding power over this.

Gov. Evers Announces Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence Releases Final Action Plan

AI action plan prioritizes strategies to build state’s competitive edge

Gov. Evers Announces MGT Consulting of America Selected to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Operations

MGT team includes former educators, public school professionals with experience conducting reviews of urban school districts

3 Democrats Battling In 3rd Congressional District Primary

Winner to face Republican US Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin district.

Statement from Governor Tony Evers on Iowa’s Abortion Ban Going Into Effect After Trump Overturned Roe

Brewers Ballpark Subsidy Stings County Budget

The county's contribution to the American Family Field deal is making its budget deficit worse in 2024.

State Task Force Outlines Plans for $1 Billion Broadband Internet Expansion

Federal funds from Biden infrastructure program will bring broadband to 200,000 locations.

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Campaigns for Vice President Harris in Central Wisconsin

Gov. Evers to Celebrate Vel Phillips Statue Unveiling at Wisconsin State Capitol Grounds

Phillips memorial marks first statue of a Black leader on Wisconsin State Capitol building grounds

Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 23 new officers at graduation, including first lateral recruit class

Gov. Evers Grants 153 Pardons, Bringing Total Pardons Granted to 1,264

Gov. Evers Appoints Douglas Hoffer to the Eau Claire County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Appoints Theresa Beck to the Jefferson County Circuit Court

DOA  Announces 100 Applications and Nearly $300 Million in Funding Requests Received for the Flexible Facilities Program

Gov. Evers Announces Release of 2024 Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access Annual Report

MPS Recall Organizers Say They’ve Collected 37,000 Signatures, More Needed

"Anonymous donors" paying for canvassers

Gov. Evers Supports U.S. Sen Baldwin’s “HSHS Act” Aimed at Protecting Communities from Abrupt Hospital Closures

Legislation introduced by Sen. Baldwin in response to hospital closures in Western Wisconsin would provide transparency, ensure continued patient access to healthcare

Gov. Evers Appoints Benjamin Lindsay as Ozaukee County District Attorney

Why Those Proposed Amendments to State Constitution?

Why did Republicans craft them? And why did choose August election for the vote?

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce $50 Million for Rural Road Improvements to Support Wisconsin’s Farmers and Producers, Agriculture Industries

Investments secured in recent biennial budget to support 37 projects across 28 Wisconsin counties

Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee

The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.

Lawmakers Approve Funding, Positions for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center

Joint Finance Committee finally acts after holding up request for six months.

Gov. Evers Leads Delegation of 26 Governors Urging Congress to Pass Bipartisan “Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act”

Failure to pass legislation could result in payment disruptions for over 12 million kids nationwide

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce Record Planned Capital Investments in Wisconsin

WEDC assistance to generate more than $2.4 billion worth of investments across the state

Survey of Milwaukee Voters on MPS Financial Turmoil & School Board Recalls

Governor Evers Appoints Pamela Boivin to WEDC Board of Directors

State Officials Celebrate $49 Million Tech Hub Investment

Sen. Baldwin and Gov. Evers visit MATC to tout huge impact on state's jobs and economy.

Harris to Visit Milwaukee as Wisconsin Delegates Pledge Support

All eight Milwaukee-area delegates are said to have pledged support for Harris.

Gov. Evers Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris

Says he's 'excited' to endorse her and she can beat Donald Trump in race for president.

Wisconsin Democrats Praise Biden, Endorse Harris

Praise for job well done by president and throwing support to Vice President.

Senator Baldwin, Governor Evers Highlight Impact of $49 Million Investment in Wisconsin’s Tech Hub in Milwaukee

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Wisconsin Ranks No. 1 Nationally for Growth in Hourly Earnings

Preliminary data show Wisconsin hits second consecutive monthly record for employment

Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Celebrate Wisconsin’s Official Selection as a Tech Hub at Milwaukee Area Technical College

Gov. Evers Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris

Gov. Tony Evers Releases Statement Regarding President Biden Stepping Aside in the 2024 Presidential Election

WisDOT celebrates aviation in Wisconsin during EAA AirVenture week

More than 10,000 aircraft and over 670,000 aviation enthusiasts projected to travel to Oshkosh

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Maj. Gen. Jerald David Slack

Daughter of man who died in Wisconsin prison pushes forward through despair

Wisconsin families with loved ones who died or are still in the prison system share how their pain turned into advocacy

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Record-High Employment in June

Gov. Evers Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Culver’s, Proclaims “Culver’s Day” Across Wisconsin 

Five Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC

Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.

National Media Discovers Mayor Johnson

Gaining lots of positive press during RNC, now talking of running for governor.

Mayor Addresses Security, Firearms Ahead of RNC Day 1

Mayor Johnson confident about city's security plan at morning press conference.

Gov. Evers Announces $1.3 Million in Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities 

Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Assassination Attempt on Trump

Leaders condemn violence against Trump and call for country to unite

Milwaukee-Area Bars Can Stay Open Until 4 a.m. During RNC

Monday night through early Friday morning will see taverns in 14 counties serving until the sun comes up.

The Imperial Legislature Is Shot Down

6-1 decision by Wisconsin Supreme Court a surprise. What does it tell us about the court?

GOP Legislators Release Funds for Communities Losing 2-Year UW Schools

Gov. Evers has been pushing Joint Finance to release $20 million in aid approved in March.

DNR Publishes Annual Drinking Water Report

Gov. Evers, WEDC Request Release of $7.5 Million to Establish U.S. Regional Tech Hub, Grow State’s Biohealth Economy and Create Jobs

Wisconsin Supreme Court Limits Legislature’s Authority To Block Governor

6-1 decision rules that legislators wrongly blocked DNR stewardship funding.

‘I’m Staying in the Race’ Says Biden At Madison Rally

Biden's fifth visit to Wisconsin this year comes on critical weekend for his campaign

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration Accepting Submissions to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Instruction

Evers Administration seeking experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct independent review of district’s instructional policies, methodologies

Counting the Lies By Trump

The other side of his debate with Joe Biden.

Dora Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Drake wins first of two races to replace Lena Taylor. Election has attempted disruptions.

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce More Than $408,000 in Technical Education Equipment Grants to Serve About 4,600 Students

Students at 17 school districts across the state will benefit from new advanced manufacturing training for high-demand jobs

Wisconsin Wins $49 Million Tech Hub Grant

With a focus on personalized medicine, officials say grant will create thousands of jobs, billions in investment.

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

Disability Rights Wisconsin Faces Huge Funding Cut

Federal funding for victim advocacy program slashed.

Wisconsin Democrats Back Biden After Shaky Debate

State Republicans declare the president's performance shows he's unfit for the job.

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency Following Late June Storms