Tony Evers

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declines Cases Challenging Congressional Maps

Democrats hoped liberal majority would redraw state's congressional districts.

100 current and former judges endorse Judge Chris Taylor for Wisconsin Supreme Court

Endorsements from across Wisconsin demonstrate broad judicial support for Taylor's commitment to justice for all

Majority of Voters Say Gov. Evers Shouldn’t Run for Third Term

But new Marquette poll shows Evers approval remains positive.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Gov. Evers Partial Veto Of Reading Bill

Court rules it was not appropriations bill so Evers couldn't use partial veto.

Bill to Expand Wisconsin’s Nuclear Power Heads to Gov. Evers’ Desk

Another bill passed makes it easier for political candidates to withdraw their name from a ballot.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement Regarding Wisconsin State Legislature v. DPI

Republican Lawmakers’ Budget Chaos Overshadows Assembly Session

Wisconsin Republicans Failing to Do Most Pressing Job – Pass a State Budget

Gov. Evers Threatens Veto If Budget Excludes Child Care Funding

Governor's $442 million plan would replace expiring federal funds.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Backs State Regulators of PFAS Pollution

5-2 decision says DNR has 'explicit authority to enforce' PFAS discharges.

The Professors Are the Enemy

How and why Wisconsin Republican legislators are starving the UW system.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules to Protect Clean Water, Hold Polluters Accountable

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision in WMC Inc v. DNR

Republican Bill Changes How Wisconsin Pays for Voucher Schools

Backers say 'decoupling' will save taxpayers money, report disputes this.

Legislature Passes Advanced Nursing Bill Evers Expected to Sign

Bipartisan bill allows nurses with advanced training to practice independently.

WI Legislator Calls for Task Force on Missing and Murdered Black Women

Statistics alarming. Rep Stubbs re-introduces bill following killing of Sade Robinson.

Supreme Court Justices Call for More Security

GOP legislators reject $2.2 million proposal. But that was before Minnesota killings.

State Senate Passes Bill That It Says Targets ‘Violent Riots’ With New Felony Penalties

But Sen. Larson says it could be used on protesters.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Homeownership Month in Wisconsin

Statement from Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Rep. Born on the Cancellation of the Joint Finance Committee Meeting

Gov. Evers, WHEDA Announce $2.5 Million Affordable Housing Loan Program Awards

Investment will support three affordable housing developments, more than 120 housing units statewide

Bill Would Formally Designate ‘Gig Workers’ As Independent Contractors

Backed by companies like Uber, proposal would exempt workers from minimum wage, worker's comp requirements.

Vos Says Assembly Republicans Support $87 Million UW System Cut

System sought $855 million increase in its budget. Cut could cause campus closures.

New Study: Over 90 Percent of Wisconsinites Think Access to Affordable, High-Quality Child Care is a Problem, Majority Support State Investment to Fix It

Survey shows approximately half of households with young kids missed work in the past 12 months due to lack of child care, over 12 percent left workforce entirely

AFP-WI Applauds Passage of Portable Benefits, Urges Governor Evers to Empower Wisconsin’s Workforce

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Raising Flag at State Capitol in Celebration of Juneteenth for Sixth Year in a Row

Budget Committee Funds Corrections Far Below What Evers Wanted

Democrats say budget won't fix, reform state prison system as needed.

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $2 Million to Help Cover Local Public Safety Costs from Hosting NFL Draft

Three-day 2025 NFL Draft brought 600,000 attendees, estimated more than $94 million in economic impact to state

Wisconsin Supreme Court Agrees With AG on Power to Settle Some Lawsuits

7-0 decision limits legislative power and lame-duck law passed by Republicans.

And Then There Were Two- Second State Senate Republican Calls for Budget Boycott

Former Senate President Joins in Publicly Suggesting no State Budget for Next Two Years

Gov. Evers Urges Republican Legislators to Approve High-Speed Internet Budget Investments as Trump Administration Changes Delay Wisconsin Broadband Funding

Evers Administration launches map showing 262,000 Wisconsinites lack access to high-speed internet as governor urges Republicans to approve $400 million high-speed internet proposal

Illinois Robotics Manufacturer Moving Headquarters to Franklin

Gov. Evers says expansion in Wisconsin will create more than 700 jobs.

County Picks Site For New Courthouse

It won't be Milwaukee Public Museum site, leaving it available for redevelopment.

Evers, Republicans Close on Budget’s Tax Cut Plan

But far apart on K-12 schools, UW system and child care funding.

Wisconsin Democrats Elect Devin Remiker as New Party Chair

Succeeds Ben Wikler, who said of Remiker: 'He gets rural. He gets grassroots.'

Gov. Evers Proclaims “Kwik Trip Day” Across Wisconsin 

Kwik Trip: “IT’S MY BIRTHDAY”

Wisconsin GOP Congressman’s Bill Defunds Cities Deemed ‘Anarchist’

Democrats say Rep. Tony Wied would criminalize an entire city for actions of a few.

MPS Should Overhaul Curriculum, Teacher Training, Report Finds

2nd independent audit commissioned by Gov. Evers suggest sweeping changes.

Supervisor Patti Logsdon Celebrates Yaskawa America’s New Franklin Headquarters

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Wisconsin Coastal Management Program to Receive Over $200,000 Project of Special Merit Grant

Grant to create Wisconsin Great Lakes Coastal Leadership Academy, bolster state’s ability to identify and address coastal hazards and resilience

Gov. Evers Releases Independent Instructional Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools

Republicans Boost School Funding, But By Far Less Than Governor Proposed

Finance committee also votes for $1.3 billion tax cut.

Gov. Evers, WEDC Join Yaskawa America Inc. to Announce Relocation and Expansion of Company’s North American Headquarters in Wisconsin

Company to add over 700 new jobs and invest $180 million in Franklin

Republican Cuts to Proposed Public School Funding Shift Costs to Local Taxpayers … Again

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Wisconsin National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jerome “Jerry” Berard

Gov. Evers, DATCP Celebrate June Dairy Month, Announce Dairy Processor Grant Recipients

Wisconsin Republicans Condemn Evers for Supporting California Governor

Joins other governors backing Gov. Newsom, bashing President's 'abuse of power.'

Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea

It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.

Gov. Evers, DOA Announce Over $750,000 to Promote Resilience in Wisconsin Coastal Communities

Investments will support critical habitat protection and restoration projects along Wisconsin’s Great Lakes shorelines

Wisconsin Tourism Had Record-Breaking Year in 2024

New high of 114 million visits to state, $25.8 billion economic impact.

Republicans Reject Funding for Wisconsin Supreme Court Security

There were 22 threats against judges in just the first three months of this year.

Wellpoint Care Network Chief Operating and Financial Officer Nominated to WHEFA Governing Board Milwaukee

Monumental Sculpture Returning to Wisconsin Avenue to Honor Vel R. Phillips

Working in partnership, the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District No. 21, America’s Black Holocaust Museum, and Sculpture Milwaukee will install “Within the Folds (Dialogue 1)” (2020), a figural sculpture by the internationally renowned artist Thomas J. Price, in Vel R. Phillips Plaza on June 11.

Cost Savings for Families and Protections for Consumers Blocked by Republicans in State Legislature

Wisconsin Working Families Continue to Pay the Costs for GOP Obstruction and Partisanship

Wisconsin Survey Finds Huge Support for Abortion, Planned Parenthood

Republicans back statewide abortion ban, Planned Parenthood may get funding cut.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation May Scale Back Programs

Republicans won't fully fund budget, WEDC head says businesses will be affected.

Milwaukee Reading Coalition Would Train Teachers in Early Literacy

Mayor Johnson backs idea to use Act 20, state funding to help struggling children.

Gov. Evers, Department of Tourism Announce Third Record-Breaking Year in a Row for Wisconsin Tourism, Shattering Records for Visitors and Revenue

Wisconsin tourism saw a record-high $25.8 billion in total economic impact in 2024, welcomed a record-breaking 114.4 million visits, and generated a record $1.7 billion in state and local revenue

Court Hands a Lifeline to Americorps But Its Future Uncertain

Wisconsin has 25 AmeriCorps programs. 'Things are just very confusing.'

Prison Reform Advocates Push for Corrections Ombudsperson

Seeking a GOP sponsor for bill, but 'nobody’s willing to stick their neck out.'

Rep. Ryan Clancy Denounces Authoritarian Crackdown on Los Angeles ICE Protestors

Widening Collaboration Between the Trump Administration, Federal Agents, and Local Police Must Be Stopped

Gov. Evers Signs Senate Bill 126

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Release 2025 Rustic Roads Guide, Celebrate 50th Year of First Rustic Road

Wisconsin’s first Rustic Road dedicated in 1975, now featuring 126 throughout the state

Gov. Evers, DWD Announce Over $10 Million to Bolster Wisconsin’s Workforce

Funding will help more than 1,400 workers across the state find work, grow their skills, and increase earnings

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Oneida Nation Chairman Gerald L. “Jerry” Danforth

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Celebrating Pride Month in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Conservation Voters applauds Joint Finance Committee for passing $732 million in increased funding for safe drinking water

Republican Lawmakers Float Bill to Reauthorize Stewardship Program

But with less funding than the popular land purchase program currently gets.

State Budget Talks Called Off

Gov. Evers, Republican lawmakers hit impasse. Legislators will now write the budget.

Legislative Republicans Walk Away From Delivering for Wisconsinites

Gov. Evers Responds to Republicans’ Decision to Back Out of Bipartisan Budget Negotiations

Assembly Republicans Statement on Budget Negotiations

Guns Now Kill More Than Auto Crashes

Super majority in state wants some gun restrictions. Will Republicans agree?

GOP Bill Offers Tax Credit for Child Care Providers

But providers, businesses say it won't solve the problem.

82,000 Wisconsin residents added emergency contact info to their DMV data in first year of program

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Price County District Attorney

GOP Lawmakers Seek Funding for More Prosecutors

But only for 3 of 72 counties: Waukesha, Washington and Brown counties.

Lawmakers, Evers At Odds Over Control of $171 Million in Interest

Whether the interest is considered federal or state money is 'open and novel legal question' according to a nonpartisan state attorney.

Bill Would Make It Easier To Appeal Complaints Rejected by Wisconsin Elections Commission

Legislation spurred by Wisconsin Supreme Court dismissal of Racine voter van lawsuit in February.

Gov. Evers Raises Pride Flag Over Wisconsin State Capitol Building in Celebration of Pride Month

First Votes Cast on Wisconsin’s Budget

Republicans on finance committee endorse far fewer positions at licensing agency than Evers proposed.

Gov. Evers Kicks Off June Dairy Month Celebrating Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry and Proud Dairy Heritage

Governor delivers weekly radio address highlighting key efforts to support state’s farmers and producers

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Wood County Circuit Court

Trump Administration’s Freeze On New International Students Would Impact State’s Universities

More than 10,000 international students are enrolled in Wisconsin colleges.

Liberal Groups Demand Evers Veto Budget

Grassroots pressure reflects nationwide impatience with Democrats.

Massive Coalition Supporting County’s New Courthouse Project

More than 150 organizations, public and private sector leaders endorse project.

Evers Warns Budget Must Fund More Staff to Handle Professional Licenses

DSPS Secretary says licenses will be delayed for workers in many occupations.

Wisconsin’s 4th and 8th Graders Rank Above Average in Math

But state has room for improvement in basic math literacy.

Democrats Announce Bill To Restore Child Tax Credit Republicans Stripped From Budget

'I think the real question is what it will cost the state if we don’t do it,' said Sen. Kelda Roys.

Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Josh Schoemann Criticizes Evers, Says He’ll ‘Outwork’ Others

Schoemann is leading conservative candidate in race.

Gov. Evers Appoints Ben Jones to the Dane County Circuit Court

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of EMS Professionals Who Have Given Their Lives in the Line of Duty

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Need for Continued Investment in Improving Wisconsin’s Roads, Bridges, and Infrastructure in Next Biennial Budget, Celebrates Annual Statewide Pothole Patrol Tour

Senator Larson Condemns PSC Approval of New Methane Gas Facilities

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former State Rep. James F. Rooney

A Better Wisconsin Together Calls on Republicans to Support Plan to Save Child Care for Working Families

Democrats’ Plan Gives GOP Second Chance to Prevent Looming Child Care Center Closures, Price Hikes

Gov. Evers Sends Letter to Trump Administration Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Funding and Staff Cuts Impacting Wisconsin’s Forests, Forestry Industry  

Gov. Evers Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for the City of Peshtigo Fire Station, EMS, and Library Expansion

Gov. Evers Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for the City of Peshtigo Fire Station, EMS, and Library Expansion Peshtigo received $3 million through the governor’s Neighborhood Investment Fund grant program to expand their fire station and EMS facilities