Tony Evers

Representative LaKeshia Myers Issues Statement Regarding Governor Evers’ Signing of Act 84

Gerrymandering Has Racial Bias, Evers Says

Black disenfranchisement still happening, governor declares at Black History Month event.

Voces de La Frontera Mobilizing Voters

Effort for 2020 builds on 2016, when it recruited 5,600 Latinx voters, 67% of them new voters.

‘When, Not If’ Medical Marijuana Is Legalized

Lawmakers of both parties privately agree it will be legalized, legislator tells Milwaukee Press Club.

Gov. Evers Signs Bipartisan Legislation at Milton High School

Organic Food Crisis Threatens State Farmers

Organic dairy farming boom is darn near a bust, affecting your choices at grocery stores.

Trump Running On The Economy

But warning signs are flashing nationally and in Wisconsin.

Redistricting Fight Is One Year Away

So why are Evers and Democrats putting spotlight on it now?

Why The Census Matters to Milwaukee

What you need to know about the Census and why it matters to state, nation.

BadgerCare Changes Could Drop Coverage for Poor

Changes set in motion by Walker administration could boot poor from state Medicaid program.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #68 Declaring a State of Emergency in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha Counties

Insurance Commissioner Afable Visits with Dairy Farmers in Cambridge to Highlight Insurance Challenges for Family Farms in Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Appoints Tina Pommier as Eau Claire County Register of Deeds

Farmers Forgotten?

Despite bipartisan reception, farm legislation delayed during special legislative session.

Hundreds Rally for Criminal Justice Reform

ACLU organized lobbying day calls for an end to policies that contribute to mass incarceration.

Hundreds Rally at State Capitol to Push for Criminal Justice Reform

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Weekly Radio Address on Special Session on Rural Prosperity and Support for Farmers

GOP Gerrymandering and School Choice

Republicans proclaim vouchers for minorities while seeking ways to disenfranchise their votes.

Gov. Evers Appoints Marcy West to Natural Resources Board

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #67 Relating to Creating a Task Force on Student Debt

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Relating to Employee Contracts and Funding for Homelessness

Private School Vouchers Boost State Economy?

So argues study by conservative group, which pushes for more funding. Public school advocates object.

Who’s the Most Partisan?

Republican legislators suddenly embrace bipartisan peacemaking, blast Evers as partisan.

Gov. Evers requests FEMA damage assessments in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties

WHEDA CEO Altoro gains national honors with two new advisory roles

Gov. Evers Announces General to Oversee Wisconsin National Guard’s Corrective Action

Contact Information for Guard Ombudsman.

State Office Building Gets Boost

Near West Side Partners leader says state is advancing project that could land on 27th St.

WisDOT Secretary-designee Thompson selected to chair regional transportation group

Evers Releases Anti-Vaping Agenda

Package of politics targets youth vaping, a “serious public health epidemic.”

Evers Signs Order for Redistricting Commission

Nonpartisan effort to avoid gerrymandering, but Republicans vow to do their own maps.

Q&A With Circuit Court Candidates Part Two

Blomme, Dedinsky and Whitney make their case for election to Branch 5. Part Two

The Riverwest Filling Station is a Gas

A Riverwest gem with a long and storied past.

DNR Working On New PFAS Rules

GOP controlled assembly rejects legislation enabling tougher regulation of "forever chemicals."

State Expects To Collect $818 Million More in Taxes Than Estimated

Republicans and Democrats battle over how to use the money.

Statements on Gerald Whitburn’s resignation from the UW-System Board of Regents

Republicans Bash Evers Before He Speaks

Condemn governor as too partisan, but his State of State speech is mostly conciliatory.

Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to New Revenue Numbers, Plans to Move Ahead with Property Tax Cut Proposal

Foxconn’s 1 Million Square Feet; Of What?

Despite media claims, new facility unlikely to be a Gen 6 manufacturer. So what will it be?

Q&A With Circuit Court Candidates

Blomme, Dedinsky and Whitney make their case for election to Branch 5. Part 1 of two-part story.

Gov. Evers Calls Special Session, Signs Executive Orders Supporting and Investing in Farmers and Rural Communities

Governor's Special Session legislation includes investments in mental health, farm-to-school and farm-to-fork programs, and increasing dairy exports.

Risser Applauds Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

Last night during the State of the State Address, Governor Evers delivered a resounding call to action on the challenges facing our state.

Evers Calls Special Session on Dairy Crisis

His State-of-State speech also announces nonpartisan redistricting commission.

Governor Calls on Legislature to Pass Vruwink’s Small Farm Diversity Legislation

Assembly Bill 495, if enacted, would provide up to $50,000 per grant for agricultural operations that are conducted on 50 acres or less of land.

Representative Myers’ Response to the State of the State Address

I am confident in the governor’s plans to move Wisconsin forward

Rep. Bowen’s Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2020 State of the State Address

Wisconsinites want the Legislature to work together for them over political divisions.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Response To State of the State

Republicans will continue to block Governor Evers’ liberal agenda and ensure the state moves forward without expanding welfare, overspending or overtaxing the citizens of Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers Ready to Get to Work for Wisconsin

The people we represent deserve to have elected officials who show up and get things done for their families. That’s what I’m here to do.

Rep. Robyn Vining Commends Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

“I look forward to continuing my work with Governor Evers and my colleagues in the legislature on the issues that Wisconsinites care about. Forward together.”

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Governor Evers’ State of the State Address

The state of our state is strong. Republican-backed reforms continue to fuel our state’s economy and have our state budget in the best shape in decades.

The Legislature Needs To Do Its Job

To me, getting to work means putting in the time to hear bills that our colleagues write. Getting to work means staying in session until the work is done.

Governor Evers’ State of the State Address Focuses on Opportunities for Wisconsin

We are at our best when we work together to get things done.

Representative Subeck Supports Governor Evers’s Call to Action for Wisconsin

I stand with Governor Evers when he says it is time to set politics aside and to work together to move our state forward.

Senator Chris Larson – Reaction to State of the State

While obstructionist Republican Legislators have attempted to stymie much of Governor Evers’ agenda, Democrats were still able to accomplish a lot in the last year.

Senator Erpenbach’s Response to the State of the State Address

After a both successful and trying year in 2019, Governor Evers was able to deliver on promises and move the needle on many of the issues that Wisconsinites care about.

Rep. Evan Goyke Responds to State of the State Address

Governor Evers Continues to Lead Wisconsin –Republicans Still Trying to Catch Up

Gov. Evers Delivers 2020 State of the State Address

Gov. Evers’ remarks as prepared for delivery.

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Approves DNR Effort to Create New PFAS Standards

PFAS Permanent Rulemaking Process Moves Forward

Hot Debate, Limited Action by Senate

Limited bills on homeless, clean water passed, nothing on dark stores tax loophole.

Sen. Craig Responds to Gov. Evers’ State of the State Address

“Republican legislative majorities will continue to take a commonsense approach and govern responsibly by limiting government overreach while supporting a free-market economy, which is the very recipe that has led to one of the most prosperous decades in state history.” 

Assembly Passes PFAS, Nurse Assault Bills

Will go to governor for signature. Five other bills passed need Senate approval.

Senator Testin Turns His Back on Homeowners

Republican refuses to close the Dark Store Loophole despite pleas from community leaders.

Gov. Evers Appoints Lukas Steiner to Serve as Crawford County District Attorney

This appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Tim Baxter on Jan. 3, 2020.

Republicans Reject Closing the “Dark Store Loophole”

Homeowners to face higher property taxes under Republican control.

Gov. Evers Signs Six Bipartisan Bills

Governor signs six bills into law.

40th Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

Capitol dome echoed with music, tributes at oldest state celebration in America.

GOP Targets Three Democratic Reps

Their Assembly districts voted for Trump. They now face Republican challengers.

Can State’s Energy Go Carbon Free by 2050?

Legislators and PSC leader consider Evers' 30-year goal for Wisconsin.

Gov. Evers Takes Action to Address Youth Vaping

“Vaping is a serious public health epidemic and it is time to take action," said Evers.

Homelessness Decreasing in Wisconsin

Nationwide homelessness is increasing. Meanwhile, state lawmakers argue over funding to combat the issue.

DNC Chair Talks Healthcare in Milwaukee

Chair Tom Perez is touring 2020 battle ground states discussing health care.

Bipartisan Medicaid Expansion in Kansas

A model for Wisconsin to follow, bringing more health care coverage to state.

Assembly Republicans Fail to Override Evers’ Veto

First floor session of 2020 saw partisan attacks and the passage of controversial legislation.

Gov. Evers Appoints Chief Judge Maxine White to the Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Wisconsin Jail Population Rising

Rise attributed to opioid epidemic and state bail laws.

State Doesn’t Need English Only Law

Bill’s language is sweeping. Its purpose is to fan the flames of bigotry.

Representative Lisa Subeck Upholds Governor’s Veto

New Marquette Law School Poll finds majorities of Wisconsin voters disapprove of Trump foreign policy and killing of Iranian general

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Foxconn Hasn’t Created Innovation Centers

Hasn’t fulfilled promise of 1,200 jobs and new centers in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Madison.

GOP Legislators Push “Tougher on Crime” Bills

Stiffer penalties on variety of crimes even as Evers moves to reduce prison population.

Governor Evers announces more than $132 million in transportation aid payments to local governments

Clean Water Becomes Hot Political Issue

Gov. Evers and legislators in both parties call for action. Will they work together?

Huge Drop in Refugees Resettled Since 2016

Wisconsin resettled 480 refugees in 2019, compared to nearly 1,877 in 2016.

Democrats 2020 Vision for Wisconsin

Fairer taxes, cleaner water, lower cost health care, common-sense solutions.

Report Ties Green Energy to Economic Growth

State’s potential for green jobs huge, but still ranks 41st in solar power.

Gov. Evers Announces Ombudsman for the Wisconsin National Guard

Evers Assigns “Homework” to Legislators

Urges a legislative session long enough to pass bipartisan bills on water quality, homelessness, other issues.

“Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?

Committee okays vacating two alleys, hoping 27th and Wisconsin site attracts state office building.

DNR Providing Emergency Drinking Water to Homeowner with PFAS Contamination Near JCI Investigation Area

Local governments submit $1.47 billion in transportation grant requests

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State Tax Burden Lowest in 50 Years

Huge change, combined state-local taxes down by 22% or $8.5 billion annually since 1994.

The Return of Texas v. U.S.

Case could kill ACA, leave 18 million without health insurance. Which states would be hurt most?

Legislators Unveil $10 Million Clean Water Plan

Package of 13 proposals. Evers likely to support the approach.

Gov. Evers Announces Homework for the Legislative Session

Shame on Judge Milton Childs Crime Cannot Be Deterred Without Consequences

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan January 9, 2020

Gov. Evers Appoints Judith Srp as Rusk County Register of Deeds

500 Media Members Get DNC Preview

Officials host national media for first look at city and convention venues.

Clock Ticking for Legislature

Short session, just two months planned for 2020. Can two parties agree on any legislation?

Police Seek Bay View Hit-and-Run Driver

Manuel Salazar-Gutierrez of La Crosse charged with second-degree reckless homicide.

22 States Hiked Minimum Wage This Year

But not Wisconsin, where it's $7.25 versus $12-$14 in many states. What’s the impact?

More Banks May Serve Hemp Businesses

Survey shows those willing to provide loans has risen from 17% a year ago to 48% today.