Tony Evers

Biden Visits Blake Family in Kenosha

In speech, Biden is optimistic about addressing racism, police reform.

“We’re Not Doing Enough Tests” Says State Disease Expert

"I think it's very safe to say that we're not doing enough tests," says Dr. Ryan Westergaard.

Additional CARES Act funding to be made available for early care and education

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson September 3, 2020

GOP State Legislators Draw National Scorn

Country notices they spent one minute gaveling in and out of police reform special session.

DOJ announces $41 million for Wisconsin Law Enforcement

But, no one seems to know how the money will be spent.

Nationwide Eviction Moratorium Enacted

Evictions are halted until the end of the year for renters that lost income during the pandemic.

Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to hold ‘after hours’ listening session on Sept. 8

Evening meeting gives rural Wisconsin residents chance to speak out

Gov. Evers Announces $5 million COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Program

Gov. Evers Announces Additional CARES Act Funds for Early Care and Education

Personal protective equipment will also be available soon for regulated child care providers

How Republicans Embrace COVID-19

The data shows a strange alliance; how the GOP helps a deadly virus spread.

State Elections Commission Ready for November

Report says commission learned important lessons from April election and is ‘prepared' for next one.

UW System Begins In-Person Classes

As outbreaks drive other universities online, Thompson says UW has 'got to try’.

Evers Offers Disaster Help to Kenosha

No-interest loans for businesses hurt by burnings, looting, vandalism.

Trump and Barr Tour Kenosha

'These are not acts of peaceful protest, but really domestic terror,’ president declares.

New Unemployment Aid Will Take 6 Weeks

State DWD Secretary predicts 6-8 week wait till recipients get $300 supplement.

Republicans Angry Yet Asleep on Policing

Unwilling to meet yet offering legislation to micro-manage police reforms in Milwaukee and Madison.

Gov. Evers, Democrats, WEDC Announce Up to $1 Million in No-interest Loans Authorized to Assist Kenosha Businesses

Eligible costs include clean-up, restoration, and repairs for businesses affected

A City Divided Gets a National Spotlight

Kenosha was already divided. Then Trump started tweeting about it.

Kenosha Officials on Trump, Protests, Police

Updates on everything going on in Kenosha in wake of unrest.

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases Recommendations To Improve Groundwater Quality And Quantity In Wisconsin

The Legislature’s Lack of Action is Shameful

AG Kaul Statement on the Special Session

August 31, 2020

Justice Can’t Wait: Representative Subeck Decries Republican Delays to Justice Reform Package

GOP Legislators Skip Special Session on Police

Evers called on lawmakers to consider reforms. Session quickly ended with no debate or votes.

Senator Larson launches statewide petition demanding the legislature reconvene to take action on Wisconsin’s multiple concurrent crises

WILL Judge Shops To Kill Mask Mandate

Conservative group files suit in Polk County, where both judges were appointed by Scott Walker.

Statement on Special Session on Police Reform

Jacob Malinowski Statement of Special Session: “Do Your Damn Job”

Republicans in Madison indicate no new legislation until January 1st, 2021

Rep. Robyn Vining Supports Meaningful Policing Reform

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Special Session

Will Kenosha Unrest Help Trump Win State?

His planned visit to Kenosha seeks to make urban unrest the key issue of campaign.

Republicans Give Up on Governing

Now is Not the Time for Senate Recess

League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Encourages Participation in Special Session

Johnson Statement on President Trump’s Visit to Kenosha

Don’t Come to Kenosha, Evers Tells Trump

President’s planned visit will “only hinder our healing,” governor says.

Recall Effort Launched Against Evers

Organizers oppose his policies on pandemic and Kenosha unrest.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Dane County Sheriff Deputy Treadwell

Kenosha Mayor Calls on Governor’s Office, Members of the Community to Help the City Rebuild

Mayor Antaramian requests $30 million to help cover damages and revitalize the community

Gov. Evers Letter to President Trump

Republican Senators Offer 8 Police Bills

One requires cities in Wisconsin to maintain current police funding or lose state aid.

COVID-19 Outbreak at Green Bay Prison

More than 250 inmates tested positive at the maximum-security prison.

Evers Applies for Federal Unemployment Supplement

Program provides an additional weekly $300 to unemployment insurance.

Senate Won’t Vote on Special Session Bills

Majority leader said they will gavel the session in, and that's it.

Governor and Attorney General Should Investigate Potential Crimes, Civil Rights Violations Committed By Law Enforcement During Protests

Jacob Blake Handcuffed to Hospital Bed

Groups call for Kenosha law enforcement leaders resignation or dismissal.

Vos Task Force Deflects Actual Action

Speaker refuses to convene legislature to address policing and racial disparities.

Evers Defends Kenosha Response

Governor says guns and protests "a recipe for disaster."

8 Ways to Address Student Debt Crisis

Governor’s task force winnowed 37 ideas down to eight recommendations.

Wisconsin Applies for Lost Wages Assistance Grant​

GOP Mum on Special Session on Police Reform

Gov. Evers called special-session this week. Bucks Players called for Legislature to convene.

ACLU Calls for Immediate Resignation of Kenosha Police Chief and Kenosha County Sheriff for Failed Response to Attempted Murder of Jacob Blake

Protests Were Peaceful Wednesday Night

Kenosha and Madison don't see the violence of the previous nights.

States Providing Additional Support to Wisconsin for Kenosha Protests

The world is watching, and the Legislature’s silence and inaction is deafening

Statement of Alderwoman (and State Representative) JoCasta Zamarripa August 27, 2020

Our Unjust System of Mass Supervision

Wisconsin has nation’s third highest rate of detaining people for violations of supervision.

Trump Says Evers Accepts Federal Troops

But Evers says he’s authorized more Wisconsin guard troops as officials argue over what should be done.

Senator Larson Statement: The Human Cost of Obstruction

12 Tips for Renters Seeking State Aid

How to navigate the Wisconsin Rental Assistance Program.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Shooting in Kenosha

Gov. Evers Authorizes Additional Wisconsin National Guard Support for Kenosha County

Johnson, Steil Comment on Evers Accepting Assistance for Kenosha from President

Gov. Evers initially refused President Trump’s offer of assistance Tuesday

Shots Fired, 2 Killed in Kenosha Protests

Police seeking shooter. Protests continue across state against police shooting of Jacob Blake

Gov Evers Shares Video of Statement Regarding Last Night’s Protests

The George Floyds of Wisconsin

11 Black men, one Latino male killed by police in last decade in state. When will it end?

Gov. Evers Declares State of Emergency in Wisconsin

Evers, Vos Battle Over Jacob Blake Shooting

Governor demands legislative special session on police reforms. Vos accuses Evers of “dictating liberal policies”.

Task Force Wraps Up First Round of Meetings, Begins Framing Policy Options for Governor

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Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Last Night’s Protests

Lawsuit Challenges Evers Mask Mandate

Conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty challenges governor's emergency health order.

Unemployed Struggle Without Federal Aid

In week 5 without $600 federal supplement unemployed workers call on Evers, Congress to find solution.

Johnson: Rioting Must Not Be Allowed to Continue

Senator calls on governor to maintain order

Protesters Condemn Jacob Blake Shooting

Hundreds demonstrate. People set trucks, buildings on fire. Evers sends National Guard.

WILL Sues Governor Evers Over Second COVID-19 Emergency Declaration

Lawsuit filed in Polk County challenges Governor Evers’s power grab.

Statement from Tom Palzewicz Regarding Kenosha Shooting of Jacob Blake

Wear a Mask, Boost the Economy

Goldman Sachs study: for every day you wear a mask the GDP will be boosted by $56.14.

Citizen Action Statement on the Racist Police Shooting of Jacob Blake

Evers Calls for Special Session on Policing

In wake of Kenosha shooting calls for legislative session on police accountability, transparency.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Marine

We Don’t Need a Taskforce

Erpenbach Urges GOP to Make Real Change in Special Session

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Kenosha

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Calling Special Session on Policing Accountability and Transparency

Statement on Shooting in Kenosha

Riots in Kenosha After Police Shooting

Black man, Jacob Blake shot in the back multiple times; Evers demands action, state probe launched.

Many City Renters Face Evictions

Black neighborhoods hit hardest as state pandemic aid program can’t keep up.

Special Interest Contributions Skyrocket

$5.2 million spent in state for first six months of 2020, more than double the same period in 2016.

UW-System Competed With Feds for COVID-19 Tests

Thompson said federal government tried to take their order of testing machines.

Last Night Brings Little Exposure for Milwaukee

Tammy Baldwin and Tom Perez are only Milwaukee speakers Thursday.

Vos Failed to Report All Financial Holdings

Watchdog group dings speaker for not reporting all financial interests.

With DNC as Backdrop, A Discussion of Black Liberation

Young students and artists talk about racism, police and education.

Homeless Shelters, Advocates Expect Wave of Evictions

COVID-19 is complicating their response to people losing housing.

Pence Hypes Economy, COVID-19 Response

The vice president campaigned for Trump in Darien Wednesday.

With A “Holy Mackerel” Tony Evers Kicks Off DNC

Evers says Biden will bring civility, respect, empathy and kindness to White House.

DNC Rural Council Snubs Wisconsin

Politicians, rural issues in other states included in meeting, Dairy State ignored.

State Supreme Court Is Radically Activist

Record shows many examples of grabbing cases before lower courts rule.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Teen Group Signs Up Poll Workers

Poll Hero uses social media to sign up more than 4,000 young people in about a month.

Race Is On For Circuit Court Branch 30

Two young attorneys vying for a seat held by same judge for more than 20 years.

Wisconsin Invented Unemployment Insurance

Jobless benefits began in 1932 with $15 check. Program now crucial during pandemic.

Virtual DNC Dims City’s Moment in the Sun

Lost chance to show Milwaukee can compete with the bigger cities.