Tony Evers

Evers Issues Statewide Mask Mandate

Order goes into effect August 1st.

The Idea Activists and Police Agree On

Why are cops still being sent to respond to mental health crises?

Gov. Evers Issues Executive Order Declaring Public Health Emergency and Requiring Face Coverings Statewide

Most Rural Schools Plan In-Person Classes

Many Districts Plan For Some Virtual School, Especially For Older Students

The People’s Maps Commission application deadline is this Friday

National Guard’s COVID-19 Testing At Risk

Federal funding for this ends next month. Guard members have helped accomplish much of testing in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Endorses Israel Ramón for Register of Deeds

Gov. Evers acknowledges progress made, more progressive reforms on the way

Larson Launches State Mask Mandate Petition

State senator has gotten 8,000 signatures and a torrent of social media abuse.

Obama, Clinton, Join Lt. Governor Barnes in Celebrating NextGen Contacting Over 3 Million Voters Nationwide, 234,000 in Wisconsin

Progressive powerhouses, Lt. Governor team up to turnout youth vote

Karofsky Swearing In During 100-Mile Run

New Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice will take oath 35 miles into a 100-mile ultramarathon.

Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin

Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.

Report Pushes State Transition to Clean Energy

Wisconsin trails surrounding states in renewable energy. Report lists changes needed to catch up.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Endorses Slate of Legislative Candidates

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Gov. Evers Announces $41.6 Million Distributed Through Wisconsin Farm Support Program

Applications open for second round of funding on August 10

League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County Statement on Deployment of Federal Law Enforcement Officers to Milwaukee

Legislature Hasn’t Met in 100 Days

No action since April 15 on pandemic, police reform, budget shortfalls.

Rep. Grothman Calls for Schools to Reopen In-Person

Grothman says no one for reopening in-person wants children at risk.

Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment

Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.

UW System, State Government Looking At Budget Cuts

Gov. Evers said state agencies need to cut $250 million.

How Rejected Ballots Will Affect Upcoming Election

This spring, there were more than 23,000 ballots thrown out.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Army Cpl. Francis J. Rochon

Trump Sending Federal Agent “Surge” to Milwaukee, State, Local Officials React

Attorney General calls it a "facist tactic." MPD says support not for civil unrest.

Pandemic May Decimate State Aid to Local Governments

New report shows the state may have to cut revenue sent to local governments.

Top health care professionals to Wisconsin leaders: time to shut down, start over and do it right

With COVID-19 spiking in Wisconsin, experts ask the state leaders to prioritize public health

Palzewicz and Democrats Have Plan for Pandemic

Gov. Evers Announces K-12 Schools Eligible for $46.6 Million

Why Vos and Fitzgerald Fear Fair Maps

Only 10% of legislative districts and 0% of congressional districts offer voters a real choice.

Evers Orders $250 Million in Budget Cuts

Move comes after earlier call to slash $70 million, all due to pandemic’s economic downturn.

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Cuts to State Spending Due to COVID-19

Why Evers Must Take Action

Data shows state is losing the battle against COVID-19. He must reissue an emergency order.

Wisconsin Public Education Network Annual Summit to be held virtually Friday, July 24

Advocates and experts from around the state will gather for 6th annual event.

Governor’s Prescription Drug Task Force Focuses on Prescription Drug Manufacturing and Consumer Discount Programs

Palzewicz Cautions: COVID-19 Not Over

People’s Maps Commission Seeks Fair Elections

Citizen members being selected, will oversee fair maps, end partisan gerrymandering.

Biden Can Win Wisconsin

His state staff, money raised and poll results all bode well.

Court Rulings Against Evers Sow Confusion

Supreme Court overrules vetoes and health orders with vague language offering no guidance.

Attorney General Kaul Announces Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Allowing Health Care Discrimination

Could Milwaukee Get Federal Troops?

Trump's chief of staff says administration prepping plan to send troops to Democratic-run cities like Milwaukee.

United States Senator Tammy Bladwin Endorses Israel Ramón for Register of Deeds

Sen. Baldwin believes in efficient government, progressive reforms

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

What Should Next Pandemic Aid Bill Include?

State’s Democrats, Republicans disagree on who needs federal help and how much is needed.

Gov. Evers Announces the Passing of Ben Belzer

Mike Pence’s Unreality Show

The Vice President loves us. That’s why he keeps coming back to Wisconsin.

MPS Will Begin School Year Virtually

School districts aren't prepared to educate in person with current levels of COVID-19.

Democrats Want to Ease Unemployment Restrictions

New legislative package targets state's struggling unemployment system.

State Using Half of Testing Capacity

DHS officials call for residents to more readily get tested for COVID-19.

Court Tosses Dems’ Lame-Duck Suit

Federal appeals court rules the Democratic Party didn't have standing to bring the lawsuit.

Utility Disconnections: CUB asks utilities to delay shutoffs, urges customers to seek energy, rental aid

Evers Issues 18 Pardons

The governor revived the pardoning process last year, after former Gov. Walker ignored it for nearly a decade.

Gov. Evers Applauds WHEFA for a Successful 2020 Fiscal Year helping Wisconsin Nonprofits

Wisconsin Conservation Voters endorses its second wave of candidates

Wisconsin Democrats Report Record Fundraising Haul

Party raises $10 million, the most it's raised in a three month period.

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address on Broadband Access

Gov. Evers Grants Eighteen Pardons – Largest Group So Far 

Why Wisconsin, U.S. Failed Against COVID-19

Conservative network, including key state operatives, quietly fought solutions other advanced countries pursued.

Don’t Let Utilities Shut Off People’s Power

PSC decision allows utilities in Wisconsin to start disconnecting power as of July 25.

Zamarripa Defends Her Double Dipping

Alderwoman will collect second full-time salary as state legislator for eight months.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Creating Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access

Conspiracy Theories Dog COVID-19 Contact Tracers

Misinformation about actions to protect health are exhausting local officials in the state.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Dane County Circuit Court

Robin Vos Accepts Government-Funded PPP Loan Worth Up to $300,000 After Maligning Recipients of Government Aid

Accepted the Loan Just Days Before Leaving Essential Workers Out to Dry

State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism

Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’.

State Institutes Mask Mandate for Executive Branch Employees

Evers doesn't think he can impose a statewide mask requirement.

State High Court Nullifies 2018 Election

One again, conservative judges uphold lame duck laws and then overthrow governor's vetoes

Legislature Unlikely to Respond to BLM Movement Soon

Republican controlled state legislature shows no signs of convening to respond to the growing movement for police reform.

Thompson Seeks $110M for UW System’s COVID-19 Response

The interim president wants federal, state aid for PPE and testing when schools reopen.

WI Supreme Court Nullifies Three of Evers’ Vetoes

Conservative majority tosses out decades of precedent on the governor's vetoes.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling

Wisconsin Supreme Court: Three of Governor Evers’ Budget Vetoes Unconstitutional

Court strikes down 3 of 4 budget vetoes in WILL original action

WI Supreme Court Upholds GOP Lame-Duck Laws

For second time, the state's high court rules in favor of laws stripping some of governor's powers.

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address on The People’s Maps Commission

Unemployment Claims Continue At Unprecedented Rate

DWD triples workforce for unemployment insurance system in response.

Gov. Evers Announces Successful Roll Out of Online COVID-19 Test Registration at National Guard Testing Sites

COVID Connect provides shorter wait times and faster results

Assembly GOP Pitches Unemployment Loans

Instead of convening and legislating, Republican legislators pitch a personal loan program.

Statement from Senator Erpenbach on The People’s Maps Commission

Evers Considering Abandoned $1.1 Billion I-94 Expansion

The project was dropped by Gov. Scott Walker over it's huge price tag.

Gov. Evers Announces People’s Maps Commission Application and Selection Processes 

“People should get to choose their elected officials, not the other way around”

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on State Supreme Court’s Ruling on Lame Duck

Lame Duck Supreme Court Upholds Lame Duck GOP Power Grab

Evers Won’t Issue New Shutdown Order

Cites Republican and Supreme Court opposition even as state cases double in just one month.

Gov. Evers Announces Advent Tool & Manufacturing to Relocate to Salem Lakes

Company is latest to invest in Kenosha County

Gov. Evers Announces Advent Tool & Manufacturing to Relocate to Salem Lakes

Company is latest to invest in Kenosha County

Gov. Evers Announces I-94 East-West Corridor Project to Move Forward

Project expected to create between 6,000 and 10,000 jobs in Wisconsin

WMC: Clarity Needed from DHS and Sec. Andrea Palm

Gov. Evers Appoints Doug Rebout to DATCP Board

Wisconsin Has Fastest COVID-19 Spread In U.S.

New study has alarming figures, with spread coming since state shutdown ended.

COVID-19 Cases Double Since Memorial Day

State officials fear spread to older population could trigger surge in hospitalizations and deaths.

Gov. Evers Announces Statewide Efforts to Distribute PPE to Schools, Food Processors, Businesses

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Secretary-designee Thompson Announce More Than $160 Million in Transportation Aid for Local Governments

State leaders, local officials to celebrate downtown successes during Wisconsin Main Street Days July 7-10

Events across the state will recognize best in class downtown revitalization projects, business successes and welcome new program members

Gov. Evers Appoints Katie Sloma as Circuit Court Judge for Shawano-Menominee Counties

State Unemployment Insurance System Failing Many

The pandemic has exposed the weaknesses of the current system, and left many without help.

Gov. Evers Appoints Monica Hall as Jefferson County District Attorney

Who Benefits From the Madison Vandalism?

History suggests it could change the narrative, change voters’ views.

Minority Workers Get Less Unemployment Aid?

National studies shows Black, Latino workers typically get less aid. Wisconsin has no data by race.

Baldwin Calls For Federal Safety Rules for Businesses

Uniformity needed, state-by-state pandemic rules leave businesses on "uneven playing field,” senator charges.

More Police Transparency Needed

Law allows unnecessary delays for release of data.

Gov. Evers Announces $1.5 Million in Grants for Wisconsin’s Coastal Communities

Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control

First demanded local control of COVID-19 rules, now oppose county restrictions.