Tony Evers

Johnson’s Attacks on Unemployment Aid Lack Evidence

The pandemic, not unemployment insurance, is keeping people out of work.

Are COVID-19 Deaths Higher Than We Think?

An epidemiological model suggests they could be.

Mask Mandate Applies to Trump Events

Gov. Evers said he expects residents to wear masks when the president visits.

Unemployment Claims Below 1 Million Last Week

Though only by a little. 963,000 still filed new claims.

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address on the Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity

COVID-19 Testing Hits Month Low

943 new cases reported Thursday.

Gov. Evers Announces Launch of COVID-19 Response and Recovery Investment Dashboard

Postal Delays Cause Election Concerns

U.S. Postal Service lagging in key swing states.

Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity to meet Aug. 14

Panel seeks sustainable future for rural Wisconsin

Wisconsin Must Accept Medicaid Expansion

What better time to increase healthcare access than during a pandemic?

GOP Hasn’t Interfered With Mask Mandate

They've criticized it, but for now they've left it alone.

Building Commission Approves $65 million for Key Projects

Thompson Announces UW System Layoffs

10% cut in administrative expenses to set example as system-wide cuts needed.

Trump Directives Fall Flat in Wisconsin

President’s executive action on unemployment and evictions cause ‘uncertainty and confusion’, Evers says

Primary Results Set Stage for November

Newcomers in many races. Kelda Roys will replace Fred Risser, nation's longest serving legislator.

Don’t Patronize City’s Bars, Restaurants, DNC Says

DNC organizers ask convention goers to sign pledge to avoid establishments where social distancing isn’t possible.

Gov. Evers Grants Nine More Pardons

MU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump

Up by 5 points in new poll. Two other polls showed similar lead.

Wisconsin COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

Democrats Release List of DNC Speakers

Big names like Obama, Sanders, Clinton to speak virtually, state pols like Evers, Baldwin to orate in person.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Biden holding a steady lead over Trump in Wisconsin

Amid growing COVID-19 concern, voters split on whether to send students to school, but support face mask rules

RENEW Wisconsin Announces Heather Allen as Executive Director

Democrats Announce Wisconsin Speakers and Schedule Updates for 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America”

Convention Committee Unveils Official Commemorative Credential, which highlights the vibrant history and spirit of Milwaukee

Wisconsinites Deserve to Know Where Our Elected Officials Stand on Donald Trump’s Executive Orders

Americans Recognize These Orders Are A Smoke-and-Mirrors Sideshow to Distract From GOP Failures. Do Wisconsin Republicans?

Pandemic Still Hurting State Economy

Downturn far worse than during Great Recession. People’s fears, not shutdown orders, are driving downturn.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Outlines Vision to Achieve Racial Equity

Abrahamson’s Remarkable Legacy Honored

State’s longest serving justice, longest serving chief justice, a trailblazer for women jurists.

Mask Violation Reporting Form Stirs Debate

State mask mandate not enforced by police, but some counties allow people to report on those violating it.

Many Back Ramon for Register of Deeds

Appointed by Evers in 2019 to fill the vacant office, he has racked up many endorsements.

Healthcare Workers Support Mask Mandate

Healthcare workers knock Republicans for doing nothing for unemployed.

UW System Orders 350,000 COVID-19 Tests

System plans to test students in the dorms every two weeks.

More Than 220,000 Wisconsin Households to Receive Additional FoodShare Benefits for July and August in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

More Than 220,000 Wisconsin Households to Receive Additional FoodShare Benefits for July and August in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

Regents Approve Rules Complying with Title IX Changes

Without changes, UW-System could have lost $1 billion in federal revenues.

Evictions Rising, Activists Call For Moratorium

Pandemic is worsening the crisis of evictions in Milwaukee.

Gov. Evers Announces $32 Million to Support COVID-19 Testing at UW Campuses

Shirley Abrahamson Honored by Historical Society

Evers ordered the society's reading room to be named for the former Chief Justice.

National Guard Will Work Election, Again

Guards will work polls in all 72 counties.

Wisconsin National Guard mobilized to support August 11 election

Gov. Evers Announces Mobilization of Wisconsin National Guard to Support August Election

After Prison Population Increase, the ACLU of Wisconsin Calls on Leadership to Reduce Incarcerated Population During Pandemic

Gov. Evers Announces Federal Disaster Aid Resources for St. Croix County

Evers Says No Statewide School Re-Opening Plan

School districts will be responsible for decisions about re-opening.

Health Departments Can Enforce State Mask-Mandate

Despite some Sheriffs' opposition, Evers administration says it can be enforced.

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes Endorses Israel Ramón for Register of Deeds

Lt. Gov. sees Ramón as true progressive leader, reforms working

Will Karofsky Rebalance the WI Supreme Court?

The conservative majority on the court has been reduced to one vote.

Release Business Names With COVID-19 Outbreaks

Let the public make informed decisions about their own safety.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Honoring the Career and Legacy of Chief Justice Abrahamson

Wisconsin Historical Society Library Reading Room to be named in honor of Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Acknowledges Evers’ Statements on Schools

Waukesha County Seeing Spike in COVID-19

Sheriff says he won't enforce the mask mandate.

Gerrymandering Creates Difficult Road for Dems in Wisconsin

Mask-Mandate Won’t Affect Voting In-Person

Even with a mask on, poll workers can verify identity.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

GOP-Controlled Senate Refuses to Act

Democrats in the House passed a stimulus bill in May.

Jill Karofsky Sworn Into Wisconsin Supreme Court

She was sworn in after running 35 miles of a 100-mile ultramarathon.

WEC Pledges to be Carbon-Neutral by 2050

Company says it will spend $900 million on renewable energy over the next four years.

Town Hall Discusses Urgency of Climate Crisis

The virtual town hall was held by Lt. Gov. Barnes and Sen. Baldwin.

Statement from Tom Palzewicz Regarding Fitzgerald’s Response To Governor’s Mask Order

GOP Senators Plan Override of Mask Mandate

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald says the Senate is ready to convene.

Vos Thinks Lame-Duck Session Didn’t Go Far Enough

The speaker would like to strip more power from Evers.

Legislature Must Take Action on Mask Mandate

Daily COVID-19 Growth Slowing in Milwaukee County

But deaths and hospitalizations are growing.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Evers’ Mask Mandate

Statement from Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow after Governor Evers Issues Mask Mandate

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address on Statewide Face Covering Requirement

Statement: Mask mandate an important step, but state leaders should create new stay-at-home order

With COVID-19 surging, state leaders should shut down, start over and do it right

A victory for public health – Sen. Larson praises statewide mask order

Chairwoman Nicholson Urges Local Health Officers to Enforce Statewide Mask Rule

1,059 New Cases As Governor Announces Mask Mandate

Second biggest testing and case day on record.

State mask mandate is in the best interest of Wisconsin residents

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson July 30, 2020

Governor Evers Public Health Emergency’s Next Step is Closing Schools

Governor grabs too much executive power, usurps local control

Evers Should Re-Order All Restrictions

Not just a mask mandate. Put the Supreme Court on the hot seat.

Dictator Evers’ Mask Decree

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