Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff as a Mark of Respect for Capt. Durwood “Hawk” Jones of the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing

Talk Radio Host, GOP Politicos Testify At Election Integrity Hearing

Democrats "walk out" of hearing, calling it a sham.

Wisconsin Dry Ice Industry Preparing For Vaccine

New vaccine will require large quantities of dry ice for shipping.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Electoral College Meeting

Statements from Wisconsin Agricultural Leaders on Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Report

Meet the COVID-19 Naysayers

They downplay danger, oppose masks and resist a vaccine.

Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson Calls on Legislative Republicans to Prioritize Public Health

Attorneys Square Off in Trump’s Federal Challenge to Wisconsin’s Election

Ruling expected within 48 hours.

Lt. Gov. Barnes Delivers Democratic Radio Address on the Release of the Climate Change Task Force Report

GOP Signals End of Pandemic Unemployment Waivers

Vos says waiting period and work search requirements will return next year.

Aggressive Police Escalate Violence at Protests?

Research shows this, experts say. Former Madison police chief calls on cops to ditch riot gear and tear gas.

Judge Dismisses Sidney Powell’s Suit to Overturn State Election

Federal judge says she lacked standing to throw out the election

18 States Now Aim to Sue Wisconsin

Trump campaign also joins last chance effort to overturn the election in four swing states.

Gov. Evers Announces Deployment of Department of Defense Medical Resources to Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Additional Support for Wisconsin Ethanol Producers

Evers Slams Paxton for Lawsuit

Texas AG “under investigation” trying to deny "the votes of the people in Wisconsin.”

Gov. Evers’ Statement on F-16 Crash in Upper Peninsula

Gov. Evers Celebrates Molson Coors’ Expansion in Milwaukee

Package saves more than 500 Milwaukee jobs, add 377 new jobs

Gov. Evers Appoints Patricia Baker to the Portage County Circuit Court

Task Force on Climate Change Releases Report Including Over 50 Strategies to Begin Addressing the Climate Crisis

Wisconsin To Miss ‘Safe Harbor’ Election Deadline

Missing the federal deadline could give Congress the option to not accept state's electors.

More States Want to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States

Pro-Trump attorneys general allege "fraud" in states that went for Biden.

Ron Johnson’s Reelection Campaign

Running for 2022 as a peddler of COVID-19 conspiracy theories?

Hintz Announces Office Staff Changes

The Hating of Justice Hagedorn

As promised, he’s upholding the law as written. So why are right wingers so angry?

Clock Is Ticking for Eviction Moratorium

Federal moratorium set to expire soon; renters, advocates fear a spike in homelessness.

The Hunger Games, Wisconsin Edition

You’re on your own as pandemic rages and Republican legislators again refuse to meet.

Gov. Evers Announces We’re All Innovating Contest Winners

231 businesses recognized for creative responses to COVID-19 pandemic

State Faces $2.1 Billion Budget Shortfall

And it could grow even bigger in the next six months, new report warns.

A Supreme Court of First Resort?

Many petitions defy precedent, ask Wisconsin Supreme Court to bypass lower courts.

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Secretary-designee Thompson Announces Transportation Grant to Support Kenosha County Job Growth

New Kroger center expects to add 700 new jobs after County H reconstruction

How We’ve Handled the Tosa Protests

More than 75 protests and lots of misunderstandings. How city officials have responded.

Trump’s Lawsuits May Impact State

Failing in court but increasing Wisconsin’s partisan divide and undermining legitimacy of its elections.

Legislature Refuses to Change Absentee Vote Counting Law

This past election shows why election officials want to count absentee votes early.

Gov. Evers Order Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Baldwin, Moore Seek Biden’s Support For Transitional Jobs

The two Wisconsin legislators have sponsored bills in the Senate and House that would help workers connect to job market.

Gov. Evers Grants More Than 100 Pardons in First Two Years in Office

Dr. Shandowlyon Hendricks Declares Candidacy for WI State Superintendent

Evers Announces $78 Million in COVID-19 Business Grants

Grants will go to businesses that didn't qualify during previous rounds.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit

Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.

Gov. Evers Announces Grants to More Than 650 Wisconsin Lodging Industry Partners

Vos Pandemic Plan Sets Up Political Battle

Speaker Robin Vos releases plan and includes provisions that strip power from the governor.

Gov. Evers Announces $15 Million in Grants Distributed to Wisconsin’s Live Music and Entertainment Venues

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Cpt. Kelly Lynn Raether of Ixonia Fire & EMS

With Wisconsin in need of a lifeline, Assembly GOP created an obstacle course

Gov. Evers Announces $45 Million in Targeted Assistance for Restaurants Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

Eligible businesses will receive $20,000 grant by year-end

Beware the GOP Redistricting Proposal

Republicans want 10 more years of gerrymandering. To do this they would hand all power to state Supreme Court.

Both Parties Delay on Open Records

Long delays by state officials to open records requests have been the norm for the last decade.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Racine County Circuit Court

State Official Promises End to Unemployment Insurance Backlog

Department of Workforce Development’s new director hopes to end backlog by late December.

Kaul Blasts Republicans Disputing Election

AG says their “baseless attacks" undermine democracy and employ “Jim Crow strategy” to disenfranchise voters.

Assembly GOP Unveils Tough Pandemic Plan

Republicans would make state employees work in offices, force teachers into classrooms, cut state aid to non-complying schools.

Supervisor Martin Thanks Election Commission for Successfully Completing the Recount

Gov. Evers Announces State of the State Address, Budget Message Dates

Statewide addresses will be delivered virtually as COVID-19 continues to surge across Wisconsin

State Elections Commission Gets Testy

Republican members demand Democratic commission chair step down. And she doesn't.

Drivers Going Crazy During Pandemic?

Report finds higher fatalities in state despite fewer accidents during pandemic; crashes often involve alcohol, speeding.

Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election

Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.

Wisconsin Audit Initiative Provides 38 to 1 Return on Investment

Revenue generation of $385 million was $303 million higher than goal

Trump Lawsuit Would Throw Out Only Milwaukee and Dane County Votes

Trump's lawyer seeks to have his own absentee ballot disqualified.

Pharmacies Say Reforms Needed for Vaccine

State regulatory hurdles could impede distribution of COVID-19 vaccine, they say.

State Declares Biden Won Election

With recounts finished, Wisconsin Elections Commission's chair signed the official determination, and Gov. Evers certified the results.

Judge Candidate Switches Races

Attorney Susan Roth switches to run for Judge Fiorenza's seat, who resigns and will support Roth.

Biden Climate Change Plan Could Impact State

Wisconsin could add 162,000 jobs, boost economy by $14 billion by transitioning to renewable energy.

How Evers Spent $2 Billion to Fight Covid

A very long list of recipients. But the money runs out on January 1.

Will Unemployment Backlog Be Cleared By End Of Year?

70,000 people in Wisconsin are still waiting for their unemployment to come through.

Tommy to the Rescue!

Thompson is leading the way with solutions to the pandemic.

Think Small on Thanksgiving, Evers Urges

Big gatherings spread COVID-19, he warns. Governor celebrating only with his wife.

State’s Leadership Vacuum Is Killing People

Deaths per day will double by Christmas. And red counties are getting hit the worst.

COVID-19 Surging in State Prisons

More than 1,700 staff and one-third of all inmates have tested positive. Loved ones struggle to get information.

Gov. Evers Announces Tourism Secretary-designee Meaney Leaving Administration

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Take Care of their Mental Health this Holiday Season

UW System initiates incentives for student nurses to assist in health care crisis

Kaul Sues Legislature Over Lame Duck Laws

Lawsuits can’t be settled, consumers lose out on potential settlements, AG charges.

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes Hear from More Than 300 Wisconsinites at Virtual Budget Listening Session

Next virtual budget listening session on environment, infrastructure, and the economy to occur Dec.

AG Kaul Announces Legal Action to Allow DOJ to Again Enforce Wisconsin Laws Without Unconstitutional Legislative Interference

November 23, 2020

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

Mayo Clinic Puts Hospital Beds in Garage, Lobbies as COVID-19 Surges

Its hospitals in northwestern Wisconsin at 100% capacity and overwhelmed.

State Officials Can’t Agree on Pandemic

Just as Vos agrees with Evers that some measures needed, Senate leader says no.

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin has Shipped One Millionth N95 Mask through State Distribution System

Rising Cases, Stress at One Hospital

As legislator leaders fail to take action, health care workers see no end in sight.

Thousands Still Await Jobless Aid

Some 93,000 applications for pandemic aid have yet to be processed or adjudicated by state.

State Supreme Court Gets ‘F’ For Ethics

Its recusal rule was written by groups the court is supposed to oversee.

Cities Across State Facing “Painful” Budgets

Pandemic slashes revenue streams for cities large and small.

Evers Issues New COVID-19 Order

This order re-ups the statewide mask-mandate.

8 Injured In Shooting At Mayfair Mall

Law enforcement searching for shooting suspect.

Gov. Evers Announces New Public Health Emergency Due to Overwhelmed Wisconsin Hospitals, Issues New Face Coverings Order

Gov. Evers Provides Update on the Investment of Nearly $2 Billion in Wisconsin Communities in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Administration invests $131 million to strengthen healthcare system in Wisconsin

State Response To COVID-19 a Trainwreck, Pocan says

The congressman wants an end to the partisan battle over a COVID-19 relief bill.

Gov. Evers Invests $120 Million to Support Small Businesses as COVID-19 Cases Surge

New “We’re All In” grants investment includes $70 Million for second round

Hospital Association Wants State Action on COVID-19

Healthcare workers and hospitals straining under surge in hospitalizations.

DWD Partners with IKEA US Community Foundation to Fund Workforce Equity Grant Program

State Recount Turns Into Partisan Battle

The partial-recount is focusing solely on Milwaukee and Dane counties.

In-Person CWD Sampling Temporarily Suspended During Nine-Day Gun Deer Season

Multiple Alternate CWD Sampling Options Still Available Across Region

Right-Wing vs Left-Wing Lawyers

WILL has more funding, more staff, more Harvard. Can a new liberal law group compete?

Gov. Evers Announces $6.6 Million for Organizations Providing Out-of-School Care for Kids During Pandemic

Evers Extending Mask Mandate Into 2021

New order expected in coming days, despite pending legal challenges.

We Oppose I-94 Expansion

Will increase pollution and stormwater flooding while worsening racial segregation.

State Should Create Coronavirus Czar

Governor and legislative leaders should mutually name a COVID czar and bipartisan task force.

Contact Tracing Effort Is Far Behind

COVID-19 cases rising too fast, state would need 20-fold increase in tracers to keep up.

Vos Floats Ideas, Blasts Evers on Pandemic

Evers has asked legislators to meet since April. Vos still won't convene Legislature.