Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Applauds SEOC’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

SEOC marks 100 days of activation, accomplishments essential to statewide efforts

New Tool Tracks COVID-19 Changes By County

State DHS dashboard tracks active spread in last two weeks to guide decision makers.

State Trails Midwest in Spending on Universities

Report: Wisconsin’s public university funding below five neighboring states, down 42% since 2006.

Governor Evers, Commissioner Afable Announce New Online Resource to Help Wisconsinites Get Health Insurance

Press Release: Gov. Evers Appoints Suzanne O’Neill as Marathon County Circuit Court Judge

The Banality of State Sen. Luther Olsen

Retiring Republican moderate has rolled over repeatedly for the most extreme GOP ideas and politicians.

County’s Sales Tax Revenue Plummets

A 16% one-year drop, as urban counties saw biggest declines due to pandemic.

Bradley: “Evers Fails Another Leadership Test”

Pandemic Adds Barriers for College Voters

Wisconsin one of the hardest places to vote for college students living away from home.

Barnes Calls on Wisconsin to Tackle Climate Change

The Lt. Gov. says, "we cannot afford to let the gravity of the crisis paralyze us."

Evers Introduces Police Reform Legislation

Bills banning police use of chokeholds, no-knock warrants part of legislative package.

Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex

City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.

Rep. Bowen Statement on Governor Evers’ Justice Reform Proposals

“Passing These Bills Would Be an Important First Step towards Real Reform”

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes Announce Policing Accountability and Transparency Reforms in Wisconsin

Evers, Barnes call for bipartisanship in first step toward dismantling racism in a state consistently ranked among the worst in racial disparities

Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time

Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.

Supreme Court Salvages DACA Protections

A narrow majority overturns Trump administration's revocation of DACA.

$16.7 million Dividends for Wisconsin Plan equals impact

Funds set for rural workforce housing pilot, economic development initiatives

Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year

Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.

Will State Face a Second COVID-19 Wave?

All evidence suggests state is doing well. But there may be danger from other states.

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $80 Million in COVID-19 Financial Assistance to K-12 Schools and Higher Education Institutions

Utilities On Track to Cut Emissions 40%

That’s by 2026. And many aim for 80% cut by 2050, according to state Public Service Commission report.

Online Sales Taxes Won’t Help State Budget

They’ve risen during pandemic, but under state law must be used to lower income taxes.

Gov. Evers Announces Juneteenth Flag to Fly Over the State Capitol Building in Celebration of Juneteenth

Evers Rejects UW System Rules on Sex Assault

System changes, in line with new federal regulations on sex harassment and assault, could have 'chilling' effect on victims, Evers says.

Gov. Evers Announces June Pardon Advisory Board Meeting

Did High Court Order Hike State’s COVID Cases?

They’re definitely up since state Supreme Court ruling, and a faster rate than the nation.

Gov. Evers Rejects Scope Statement Implementing Trump Administration Title IX Changes

Fitzgerald Releases Legal Memo on Recording Consent, Calls on Evers to Answer Important Questions

Trump Suit Against TV Station Questioned

Lawyer for Rhinelander TV station that ran anti-Trump ad calls for suit’s dismissal: it’s the “highest form of protected speech.”

Time to Face Systemic Racism, Biden Says

Presidential candidate’s address to state’s Democrats says “soul of America” is at stake.

Evers Meets With Lawmakers on Police Reform

Governor says the state is at a "watershed moment" for the issue of police reform, racism.

Vos Blames Immigrants for Pandemic

High rate of COVID-19 in Racine caused by “immigrant culture”, Assembly Speaker says.

Gov. Evers Announces $40 Million in Financial Assistance to Hospitals to Help With COVID-19 Losses

Evers’ Office Secretly Recorded Meeting with GOP Leaders

The call was a debate between leaders over the 'Safer-At-Home' order after it was struck down.

Gov. Evers Appoints State Representative Chris Taylor to Dane County Circuit Court

Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition on PFAS

They support federal standards to prevent ‘forever chemicals” from polluting drinking water.

Fitzgerald Responds to Evers’ Secret Nixonesque Recording

Evers Pulls National Guard From Milwaukee

The 125 troops serving as a backup force during the protests have been withdrawn.

Gov. Evers, Local Leaders Announce Conclusion of Wisconsin National Guard Mission

Jensen Tries to Pre-Rig Redistricting

To maintain gerrymandering, neutralize governor, wants to give state Supreme Court the whip hand.

State Has Third Least Restrictive Pandemic Rules

Only South and North Dakota are less restrictive, study finds.

Nicole Safar to Lead Progressive Communications and Research Hub A Better Wisconsin Together as Executive Director

Local Governments Face Huge Revenue Losses

Continuing COVID-19 losses could force employee furloughs, major service cuts.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity

Panel will hold listening sessions, make recommendations on rural resilience

Gov. Evers Appoints Kori Ashley as Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge

Gov. Evers Appoints Jacob Frost as Dane County Circuit Court Judge

UWM’s Financial Plight Is “Catastrophic”

Governor, Legislature not helping. Big hitters in Milwaukee need to rally around university.

State, City Elected Officials Call for Police Reform

Activists, Alders, lawmakers and the governor are calling for policy changes.

Evers Calls For Action to Dismantle ‘Systemic Racism’

Governor says, "We must use this dark moment to begin to be an example for the rest of the nation."

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Gov. Evers Announces Rainbow Pride Flag to Fly Over State Capitol Honoring Pride Month

 In 2019, the Rainbow Pride flag flew over the Wisconsin State Capitol for the first time in state history

UW System Wants To Borrow for Pandemic Costs

President Ray Cross asks legislature to convene a special session.

AG Kaul, Gov. Evers Defend Title IX

Democrat Appointed Chair of State Elections Commission

Ann Jacobs will lead commission as it wrestles with election policy during a pandemic.

Lt. Gov. Barnes Delivers Democratic Radio Address on the Killing of George Floyd

WILL Wants WI Supreme Court to Take Redistricting Cases First

Conservative group wants state supreme court to handle redistricting disputes.

We Don’t Need the National Guard

We need our elected leaders to dismantle racist practices.

Could Floyd’s Killing Lead to State Reform?

Evers calls for long-delayed bill on deadly use of force by police to be taken up by Legislature.

Evers Joins Phone Call With Trump

President urges governors "to get tougher” with protestors. Evers says nothing.

Protest Leader Frank Nitty Released

District Attorney Chisholm says leader released, wasn't charged, but facts still being gathered.

Peaceful March Leader Frank Nitty Arrested

Sheriff's deputies arrested influential leader. Mayor Barrett reportedly opposed detainment.

Gov. Evers Appoints Mario White as Dane County Circuit Court Judge

Gov. Evers: We Must Confront Society’s Comfort with Racism

Community Leaders List Changes Protestors Want

Demands push for more racial equity, major changes in state, local and police policies.

Evers Appoints Three New UW Regents

Effective immediately, will help shift direction of UW System policies.

Wisconsin National Guard troops assisting civil authorities in multiple Wisconsin communities

Statement on new appointments to the Board of Regents

Gov. Evers Announces Three Appointments to the UW Board of Regents

State Faces Huge Highway Fund Shortfall

Tough choices as gas tax revenue plummets, shortfall could be “hundreds of millions”.

Child Care Providers Struggle to Stay Safe

Low pay, high turnover, and now a pandemic that threatens to put them out of business.

Press Release: Gov. Evers Appoints Randy Romanski as DATCP Secretary

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Madison

Sheriff Lucas Issues Statement Regarding National Guard Authorization

Wisconsin National Guard troops mobilized in support of Milwaukee

ACLU of Wisconsin Statement on Governor Evers’ Decision to Deploy National Guard to Milwaukee

213 Waupun Inmates Have COVID-19

18% of 1,181 inmates tested positive, along with 15 staff members at prison.

Wisconsin National Guard to Support Local Law Enforcement in Milwaukee

COVID-19 Testing, Cases Surge 22 Percent

Record testing, cases. Hospitalizations also at 30-day high.

Rental assistance program coming soon to eligible residents

News release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Eviction Ban Lifted, Here’s What Renters Should Know

Moratorium on evictions was suspended Tuesday, many landlords rushed to start evictions.

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Death of George Floyd

Rainey Seeks Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Ald. Rainey is worried the state's rental assistance won't be enough.

GOP, Dems Battle Over Unemployment Backlog

Democrats say Walker administration failed to update the system, now it can't handle unprecedented wave of unemployment claims.

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Radio Address Encouraging Wisconsinites to Wear Masks

WI Supreme Court Dismisses Second ‘Safer At Home’ Suit

Ruling leaves local stay-at-home orders in place.

Gov. Evers Announces $200 Million “Routes to Recovery: Local Government Aid Grants” Program

Will Evictions, Home Foreclosures Rise?

State moratorium on both has expired, experts expect surge in problems.

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Sheila Briggs Announces Candidacy for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

State Tourism Leader Says Don’t Travel

Pandemic risk too great now, state “secretary of fun” says, but hoping for a tourism rebound.

Far More Businesses Using Work Share

Up 17-fold in state since pandemic, as companies avoid layoffs by switching workers to part-time.

State Creating a Contact Tracing Army

Goal of 1,000 tracers, librarians, National Guard members may be recruited.

Evers Promises Three New UW Regents

“Extremely unusual” for board members with expired terms to stay on and continue voting.

Many Will Have a Virtual Memorial Day

War Memorial Center cancels events. Others scaling back or moving events online.

National Guard COVID-19 Funding at Stake

Trump considering cuts, officials in Wisconsin, other states urge him to continue funding.

Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Meets

Third meeting on zoom. Policy recommendations expected by October 31.

Staycations More Likely on Memorial Day?

State destinations like Door County, Wisconsin Dells not sure what to expect.

Will Northwoods Vacations Spread COVID-19?

Many owners of cabins come from hot spots like Milwaukee, Chicago, Twin Cities.

Advocacy Groups Want Better Worker Safety

Following COVID-19 outbreak at Kenosha Amazon facility, they urge legislators to reinstate protections.

Pandemic Exposes Caregiver Shortage

Care for elderly and disabled was already hard to find, the pandemic made it worse.