Tony Evers

Representative Snodgrass Commends, Supports Governor Evers Small Business Commitment

Rep. Hintz Statement on 1 Million COVID Vaccinations in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce One Million Wisconsinites Have Been Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Rep. Robyn Vining Advocates for Small Business Assistance to Support Dreams, Families, and Jobs

State Leads Nation Dispensing Vaccines

Wisconsin has used 88% of its vaccine allotment, top rate of any state in the nation.

Legislature’s Budget Roadshow Coming Soon

Since 1985 regional budget hearings have been held. Planned for April, all in small towns.

Evers Vetoes Bill on School Sports

Bill allowed virtual charter school students to participate in sports at their home school districts.

Gov. Evers Hosts Badger Bounceback Live Session on Transportation and Infrastructure

Virtual listening session will cover topics including fixing roads and bridges, investing in transit and transportation alternatives, and expanding access to broadband

Governor’s Climate Change Report Offers Warning

The details of how state has changed in just 15 year are remarkable.

AFSCME Wisconsin Statement on Governor Evers’s Veto of SB 38

Board Changes Pot Possession Fine to $1

Under state law county can't fully decriminalize.

Gov. Evers Signs Fourteen More Bills

Erpenbach Statement on Pharmacy Benefit Manager Bill Signing

American Rescue Plan Expands Access to Quality Health Care and Lowers Costs for Wisconsin

Baldwin Renews Call for Republicans in the State Legislature to Accept Federal Investment in BadgerCare to Cover More People and Save Taxpayers Money

State Supreme Court Dismisses AG’s Lame-Duck Lawsuit

Kaul sued Legislature over bill that took settlement authority from his office.

State’s Incarcerated Population Drops During Pandemic

Prisons and jails have more than one-third fewer inmates.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in Marathon County Opens April 6

Fourth DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open

Underfunded UWM Looks to Lead

A key to issues like minority education and freshwater research, but needs more funding.

GOP Group Targets Appeals Court Race

Spends $56,000 on candidate backed by Scott Walker, to defeat Evers appointee.

State Faces Voter Suppression Effort

Not by the Legislature. Instead court cases seek new policies to restrict voting.

Legislature Has Dramatic Debate

Over its power, purpose, prestige... and whether Robin Vos hates Tony Evers.

Gov. Evers Announces Concurrence with Department of Interior’s Decision Regarding Ho-Chunk Nation’s Beloit Casino Proposal

Beloit project expected to create more than 1,500 long-term jobs, 2,000 construction jobs

Republicans Aim to Prolong Pandemic and Slow Down Distribution of Federal Funds

Legislators Pass Bill Blocking Vaccine Mandates

And giving Legislature oversight over federal stimulus funds. Veto by Evers likely.

Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession

No fines for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for a first-time offense.

Plan Would Restore Great Lakes Wetlands

Audubon plan restores 300,000 coastal acres to benefit birds, including areas in Wisconsin.

On the ACA Anniversary, Commissioner Afable Recognizes its Impact in Wisconsin

Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions

Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.

Will State Judges Protect Voting Rights?

Expert at state forum suggests federal courts may be less important as state courts rule on election laws.

WDA thanks Gov. Evers, legislators for bipartisan action on new dentist vaccine law

COVID-19 Testing Still Needed, Experts Warn

As cases decline in Wisconsin, testing drops drastically. That's a mistake some warn.

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UW-Milwaukee helps underserved communities

Gov. Evers Visits UW-Milwaukee Vaccine Site, Signs Senate Bill 13 Allowing Dentists to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines

Gov. Evers Hosts Badger Bounceback Live Session on Healthcare Affordability and Accessibility in Wisconsin

Virtual listening session will cover topics including protecting and expanding access to healthcare, investing in mental health services, lowering prescription drug costs, and caring for aging and older adults

Employers Face Worker Shortage

Some in metro area offering signing bonus of $1,000.

Adapting to Life During a Pandemic

One year in, five Wisconsinites talk about how they got through a tumultuous year.

Kleefisch Calls Conservatives to “Go Into Battle” With “Hand to Hand Combat”

Kleefisch’s dangerous statements follow a pattern of accepting extreme rhetoric

Medicaid Expansion is a Good Deal for Wisconsin

State would net $1 billion for healthcare coverage. Other states have seen better health outcomes after expansion.

Evers Prioritizing School Funding, Rural Broadband in Budget

Governor may veto budget if GOP-controlled Legislature removes those items.

Bill Would Stop Lawmakers From Deleting Their Emails

Currently, legislators and their staff can delete emails that are public record.

Gov. Evers Appoints Mark G. Schroeder to the Outagamie County Circuit Court

Utility Moratorium Ending April 15th

Utilities report thousands of homes and businesses could have utilities disconnected.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on the Capital Budget

Is Tony Evers the New Andrew Cuomo?

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site to Open in Eau Claire on April 8

Mass vaccination clinic to serve thousands in the Chippewa Valley area

National Sunshine Week Shrouded in Darkness Under Gov. Tony Evers

Gov. Evers, WEDC Host Roundtable on Economic Recovery and Opportunity with Small Business Owners, Farmers, and Agricultural Producers

Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget

But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.

Bill Forces Public Hearings By Legislature

With enough signatures, public could petition for hearings on proposals legislators refuse to consider.

State Senate Beset by Culture Wars

Rush Limbaugh vs. Black history, LGBT protectors vs GOP objectors, the arguments get ugly.

New Mass Vaccination Sites Open

At Lambeau Field and UWM Student Union. Packers stadium can handle 6,000 shots per week.

State and Local Vaccination Expansions Begin Next Week

City and county will target 10 Milwaukee zip codes for vaccination.

Senate Passes Bill To Prevent Rape Kit Backlog

Bipartisan bill passed one year ago, but Assembly resisted.

Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion

The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.

Bipartisan Bill Targets Prescription Drugs

Passed by both houses, aims to lower drug prices, goes to Evers for his signature.

1-Week Waiting Period Back for Jobless Benefits

Previous waiver signed into law by Gov. Evers has expired. Will Legislature act?

Gov. Evers and DHS Move up People with Medical Conditions for COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to March 22

Date Moved Up Due to Availability of Appointments and Increased Vaccine Supply

DNR To Host Virtual Listening Sessions Regarding PFAS Investigation In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities On March 17

FEMA Joins Wisconsin Center Vaccine Site

State is allocating 7,000 doses weekly to the site.

How to Get a Vaccine Quickly

Tired of waiting? Vaccine hunters share tips.

As State Looks to Bounce Back from Pandemic, Gov. Evers Urges Bipartisan Support for $2.38 Billion in Capital Budget Investments to Provide Estimated 29,000 Family-Supporting Jobs, $4.3 Billion in Economic Impact 

Governor's 2021-23 capital budget to be taken up by State Building Commission this week includes major projects in both Republican and Democratic districts

Gov. Evers Kicks Off Series of Badger Bounceback Live Sessions with Focus on Economic Recovery & Opportunity

Virtual listening session will cover topics including supporting small businesses and farmers, kickstarting innovation, and helping working families

Gov. Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Clinic Site

Mass vaccination clinic will transition to federal support on March 15

Fight Over $5 Billon in Federal Aid

Republican Legislature's bill gives it oversight over federal stimulus money. Evers intends to veto it.

One Year After Declaring First COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, Gov. Evers, First Lady Evers Receive Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

On one-year anniversary of first emergency declaration, Wisconsin leads the country in COVID-19 vaccine shots used

11.5% of State is Fully Vaccinated

Vaccine will be available to the general public by May 1st.

State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy

The Public Service Commission plans to develop a roadmap to carbon-free energy production.

State Would Recieve $1.25 Billion Under Medicaid Expansion

GOP gearing up to remove provision from Governor's budget, despite additional funding for expansion in latest stimulus bill.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in Racine County Opens March 23

Third DHS community-based vaccination clinic to open

GOP Bill Cuts Funding for Cities that ‘Defund Police’

Any reduction in law enforcement spending would be matched by a reduction in state funding.

DHS Announces People with Medical Conditions Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine March 29

Anticipates general public being eligible in May

Refusing to Expand Medicaid is Fiscally and Morally Irresponsible

Report released shows MA expansion would result in $1 billion in state savings

Parties Divided on State Election Reforms

But there is bipartisan support for quicker voting. Will anything get passed?

Forward Wisconsin Means Protecting the Freedom to Vote and Delivering Pandemic Relief

Gov. Evers Appoints Paul Czisny to the Fond du Lac County Circuit Court

A Return to Normalcy?

Experts consider when we’ll get to a post-pandemic world and what that will look like.

Companies Accused of Polluting Donated $72,000

23 chemical companies sued for PFAS contamination support state political candidates.

State To Fund Road, Rails for Komatsu

$1.73 million helps fund lowering S. Kinnickinnic Ave. so trucks can get to huge Komatsu manufacturing campus.

Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes

Don’t expand to eight lanes. Do include other transportation, like bicycles and buses.

Supreme Court Brushes Off Trump Election Challenge

Trump filed the suit against Wisconsin Elections Commission and many state, local officials.

GOP Leader Supports Dead People Voting

Huh? That’s a switch for Repubicans. But it might actually be a good idea.

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.