Tony Evers

Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting

UPDATE: Barrett calls for election to be postponed or switched to mail-in only voting.

Change Election Laws, Mayors Urge

Mayors of Green Bay, Appleton, Neenah, call for a vote-by-mail only April election.

Gov. Evers Suspends Utility Rules and Allows for Additional Consumer Protections

Gov. Evers Announces New Order Relating to Department of Public Instruction

State’s Schools Scramble to Teach Online

Uneven access to virtual classrooms, mixed results at MPS, other school districts.

381 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 4 Deaths

"Stay at home," says Governor Tony Evers in simple message on how Wisconsinites can help.

State Residents Turn to Outdoors

To avoid going ‘stir crazy’ amid unprecedented social restrictions, many turn to parks, trails, fishing.

We Urge Release of Aged, Infirm Inmates

Advocacy groups urge Evers, DOC to expand compassionate release during outbreak.

Wisconsin Requests FEMA Assistance in Obtaining Protective Medical Supplies

How to Grocery Shop During Pandemic

Food supply is solid, top industry leader says, if people don’t panic.

Gov. Evers Urges Wisconsinites to Stay Home

Last Call for Corner Bars?

Some are doing carryouts. Many have shut down.

281 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, Four Deaths

Case count is lagging indicator of effectiveness of social distancing, other measures.

Gov. Evers Announces Four Remaining Grand Princess Cruise Ship Passengers Return to Wisconsin

Online Voter Registration Reinstated by Federal Judge

You still have time to register to vote absentee. Republican Party sought to have suit dismissed.

Gov. Evers Announces Federal Approval for Disaster Loans for Small Businesses

UWM cancels commencement, closes most student housing

Gov. Evers Works to Increase Wisconsin Medical Provider Access to Critical Supplies

Governor Evers Doesn’t Want Election Rescheduled

Governor said he's open to mail-in only voting. Encourages everyone to request absentee ballots.

Gov. Evers, DHS Announce Updated Mass Gatherings Order

Evers Doesn’t Believe Wisconsin Will Need “Shelter in Place” Order

COVID-19 cases rising exponentially, now at 206, state working on supply shortages

OCI Press Release: Governor Evers, Insurance Commissioner Afable Ask Insurers to Offer Flexibility to Wisconsinites Facing Economic Hardship during COVID-19

Don’s Diner is Now [Temporarily] A Grocery Store

The grocery formerly known as Don's Diner & Cocktails is now selling toilet paper, hand sanitizer, takeout food and spiked milkshakes.

State Treasurer Surveys COVID-19 Economic Fallout

Supports federal proposal for a Universal Basic Income.

First City of Milwaukee COVID-19 Death Reported

Case is Milwaukee County's first death, third in the state.

Gov. Evers Confirms Two COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin

Representative LaKeshia Myers Calls on Governor to Cancel K-12 Standardized Testing

DMV Service Centers closed tomorrow (Friday, March 20)

Will reopen Monday, March 23 with limited in-person services

Will April Election be Postponed?

Preparation for election raises health concerns due to COVID-19.

Gov. Evers Urges the Public to Help Keep Our Healthcare Workers Safe

Gov. Evers Delivers Democratic Weekly Radio Address on COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Gov. Evers Waives Work Search and Modifies Availability Requirements for Unemployment Benefits

COVID-19 Testing Supplies Running Low

State and local officials prioritizing tests for worst cases, so results understate spread of disease.

State Launches Programs To Aid Business

Loan and grant programs intended to provide bridge for businesses hurt by pandemic.

UWM to offer online, alternate instruction for remainder of spring semester

Statement: Meeting with Gov. Evers, Legislative Leaders

DFI Issues Emergency Guidance on Character and Fitness Requirements for Payday and Licensed Lenders

WEDC announces targeted grants to small businesses suffering losses due to coronavirus emergency

$5 million grant program will assist “smallest of the small” businesses around state

106 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

Cases continue to grow, as does the rate of growth.

Voters Wanting Absentee Ballot Must be Registered by March 18th

But the deadline for registered voters to request absentee ballots is April 2nd.

Gov. Evers Orders Scaling Down of all Child Care Settings

Common Council Transforms Meetings

For social distancing: no full council meetings, remote voting allowed, no media on site.

State’s Day Care Centers Still Open

Top state health official says need to keep centers open outweighs medical reasons to close.

Gov. Evers Submits Request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Assistance for Small Wisconsin Businesses

Will State Legislature Take Action?

Fitzgerald cancels Senate session, but Republicans expect extraordinary session later this spring.

State’s Hospitals Face a Blood Shortage

“I’ve never seen anything like it.” 75 blood drives cancelled due to COVID-19.

Insurer Denies Claims From Taverns

Coverage for "Civil Authority" shutdowns has exclusion for "loss due to virus."

Not Every One Is Shut Down

The art museums are closed but some art galleries are still open.

WEDC working to secure federal small business disaster loans for Wisconsin

Once approved by U.S. Small Business Administration, state companies will be able to access low-interest loans to cover losses

72 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

And state closes all bars and restaurants. "Stay home if you can," says Gov. Evers.

Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Limit Gatherings to Less Than 10 to Slow Spread of COVID-19

Measures also being taken to manage testing capacity in Wisconsin

Flood Prevention Laws Needed

State’s annual rainfall up by 7 inches and "100-year floods" now happen routinely.

Eleven Milwaukee County Municipalities Restrict Food and Beverage Sales in Latest Effort to Protect Public Health

Emergency Order goes into effect Tuesday, March 17

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music to Temporarily Close Physical Locations

Programs move to online format to aid Coronavirus prevention

Opee Awards For Open Records Leaders

Plaudits for Abrahamson, others. A “Nopee” for secretive state Legislature.

Evers Says State Bars, Restaurants Can Stay Open

But must operate at 50 percent of their fire code capacity or 50 people maximum.

47 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

One had recovered and 504 negative tests. Cases and testing resources continue to grow.

Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Prohibit Mass Gatherings of 50 People or More

Please Vote Absentee In Spring Election

Mayor Barrett urges voters to use mail-in ballots, seeks legislative changes to improve access, safety.

Evers Less Liberal Than National Democrats?

In once Progressive Wisconsin, state’s Democrats no longer in vanguard of their party.

Gov. Evers, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin National Guard Work to Bring Grand Princess Cruise Ship Passengers Safely Back to Wisconsin

33 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

On Sunday, officials confirm five more cases Fond du Lac County, one more in Milwaukee County.

Second Coronavirus (COVID-19) Case Discovered in the City of Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee Health Department to give update

Legislators Take No Action on Pandemic

Some states passing laws, funding, Vos and Fitzgerald say "no need" for Wisconsin Legislature to meet.

Three More Local ‘SHEroes’

Meet three more extraordinary women being honored by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

27 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

Six in Milwaukee County. State’s total up to 27 as of Saturday afternoon.

Governor Evers directs WisDOT to issue COVID-19 Relief Effort Supply Permits

19 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin

Two in Milwaukee County. State’s total up to 19 as of Friday

Gov. Evers Mandates Closing All K-12 Schools

Governor expects to reopen schools on April 6.

Milwaukee Public Schools close effective Monday, March 16, 2020

Gov. Evers Directs DHS to Mandate Statewide Closure of All K-12 Wisconsin Schools

Milwaukee Arts Groups Suspending Shows

Milwaukee Rep closed till April 5, Florentine Opera going digital, others cancelling.

Evers Addresses COVID-19 in Wisconsin

Governor declares state of emergency, urges closure of large events.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater to Suspend all Performances and Public Events Through April 5, 2020

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Cancels March 19th Neighborhood Night and Postpones April 4th Birthday Party

The Museum will follow the Department of Health Services’ recommendation for cancelling large public events due to coronavirus.

Two Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Dane County

Patients were in contact with person with illness confirmed earlier this week

Gov. Evers Declares Public Health Emergency Due to COVID-19

Milwaukee Preparing for the Arrival of Coronavirus

Scale of virus outbreak in Wisconsin doubles during press conference as Barrett asks Evers to declare statewide emergency.

Gov. Evers Announces Federal Disaster Declaration for January Storms

Why The MPS Referendum Is Needed

The data shows MPS trails other metro area districts in per-pupil spending.

Gov. Evers Appoints Tyler Huebner to the Public Service Commission

Law Cuts Notice Time for Insurance Premium Hikes

Insurance industry gave generously to legislators, Evers, Walker.

Gov. Evers Appoints Cairie Virrueta as Walworth County Register of Deeds

Survey Shows Support for Health Care Changes

4 of 5 respondents in state survey worry they won’t be able to afford health care in the future.

Gov. Evers Announces Bipartisan Legislation Addressing Flooding

The Foxconn Road to Ruin

$630 million for roads and infrastructure for Foxconn while highways across state fall apart.

Shipbuilder Donates, Gets State Grant

Marinette Marine gives $45,000 to Democratic Governors; Evers awards $29 million grant.

How Will State Party Pick DNC Delegates?

Complicated formula to assure geographic, gender, racial balance for 84 delegates.

Some ‘Tougher on Crime’ Bills Passed

Gov. Evers vetoed most, but signed a few.

DNR Supports Groundwater Awareness Week With Focus On Sustainability

State’s Student Loan Debt is $24 Billion!

College grads paying interest rates as high as 11% when home loans are 3%. The solution is obvious.

State Adds 12 New Circuit Court Branches

Bill signed by Gov. Evers makes first additions in a decade.

Gov. Evers Swears in New Adjutant General of the Wisconsin National Guard

Gov. Evers Appoints Héctor Colón to the UW Board of Regents

Supreme Court Case Could Affect Abortion Access in Wisconsin

The High Court weighs case that could effectively overturn Roe v. Wade.

Evers Announces $75 Million in Transportation Funding

Milwaukee County Transit System gets $1 million grant.

Gov. Evers Signs Bill Adding 12 New Branches to the Wisconsin Circuit Court

State Regulators at Issue in High Court Race

Justice Dan Kelly seems to side with those out to destroy the “administrative state.”

Statement: $75M WISDOT grant awards a missed opportunity

Gov. Evers Authorizes Wisconsin to Join Lawsuit Challenging the Unlawful and Unconstitutional Diversion of Billions of Taxpayer Dollars to Build President Trump’s Border Wall