Tony Evers

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

Gov. Evers Announces $75 Million in Local Transportation Grants

Projects improve safety and economic development in 152 Wisconsin Communities

Gov. Evers Acts on More Than 60 Bills

Foxconn Contract Has Huge Loophole?

“Ironclad” contract may allow company to count seasonal employees for tax credits.

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Focused on Expanding Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Services

Governor’s Residence Now Exhibiting Art

And the Museum of Wisconsin Art has yet another outpost in the state.

Veto Keeps $392 Million in State Treasury

Evers and Republicans can’t agree on how to spend budget surplus.

Gov. Evers Signs Legislation at Ashland High School Enhancing Student Safety and Support

State’s Utilities Lag on Solar Equity

Doing little to connect low-income customers to solar, report says.

UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital

Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.

Molson Coors Shooting Restarts Gun Debate

Democrat legislators speak up about gun safety reforms.

Evers Vetoes “Tougher on Crime” Bills

Republican bills increased some criminal penalties, would have meant more incarceration.

Senate Majority Leader Fitzgerald Reacts to Gov. Evers’ Soft-on-Crime Vetoes

ACLU of Wisconsin Commends Governor Evers for Vetoing Prison Expanding Legislation

Gov. Evers Signs Bills Increasing State Trooper Pay, OWI Offenses, Other Legislation

Governor Evers announces $40.5 million in harbor grants

Funds cover port construction and maintenance projects

Building Commission Approves Projects, Gov. Evers Applauds Approval for Secure Residential Care Centers for Children and Youth

New Marquette Law School Poll finds Sanders’ support rising among Democrats and tight races between Trump and each Democratic candidate for president

The Myth of Nonpartisan Judicial Elections

They could hardly be more partisan. Time to rethink how we elect Supreme Court members?

Shooting at Molson Coors Left 6 Dead, Including Gunman

Law enforcement and elected officials lament the tragedy.

Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of the Victims of the Molson Coors Tragedy

WMC Statement on Gov. Evers’ Tax Cut Veto

Gov. Evers Statement on Molson Coors Shooting

Rep. Robyn Vining: “The Moment is Bigger than Competing Tax Cut Plans”

Evers Vetoes GOP Income Tax Cut

Voters would prefer his plan to fund schools and lower property taxes, governor declares.

Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Reacts to Governor Evers Vetoing Another Tax Cut

Gov. Evers Vetoes GOP Spending Plan, Calls for Investments in Education, Property Tax Relief

Gov. Evers rejects plan that fails to provide broad, meaningful property tax relief to Wisconsin taxpayers, calls for compromise

Gov. Evers Announces $29 Million Harbor Grant to Port of Marinette in Support of Future Ship Building

Hmong Leaders Rally Against Deportation

Efforts by Trump administration to deport Hmongs to Laos condemned at rally in Wausau.

Did Gerrymandering Kill Medicaid Expansion?

Liberal group’s report links gerrymandering to less health coverage, more deaths from preventable causes.

Gov. Evers Announces $4.9 Million Harbor Grant to Support Wisconsin Agricultural Exports

Gov. Evers Appoints Brigadier General Paul Knapp to Lead the Wisconsin National Guard

City’s African American Auto Deaths Soar

Up by 93% in five years, report finds. Statistic is “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy

“Tougher On Crime” Bills Make No Sense

Sen. Jon Erpenbach blasts recent "Tougher on Crime" legislation. Argues for increased education funding.

GOP Tax Cut Passes Assembly

Plan costs state $248 million annually, saves average Wisconsin income tax filers $106 annually.

Gov. Evers Signs Assembly Bill 611 Relating to Liens on Aircraft and Aircraft Engines

Gov. Evers Appoints Sandie Giernoth as Washington County Circuit Court Judge

Finally: Action on Agriculture