Tony Evers

Kinser Campaign: DPI in Disarray

Evers Warns Trump Tariffs Will Harm Wisconsin

'This is not good for our country. It sucks. It’s bad.'

Lobbyist Brittany Kinser Backs The Gutting of Public Education—What’s Her Plan to Replace Another $1 Billion Cut to Wisconsin Schools?

Gov. Evers Appoints Member to DATCP Board

Wisconsin Faces Teacher Retention Problem

State graduating many teachers but 44% leave profession within 7 years.

Evers Proposes 12 Tax Cuts or Hikes

His budget would greatly change state taxes. Republicans aren't buying it.

State Legislators Disagree on Budget Impact of Massive Proposed Federal Cuts

28% of current, $98.7 billion state budget came from federal funding. Medicaid a big issue.

Capitol Rally Backs Public Schools

Advocates call for more state funding. 'Don't let us fade away.'

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More Than $103 Million in Key Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects approved by Commission include 11 UW System projects, efforts to complete the Milwaukee Crime Lab, and stewardship property development funds

Assembly Republicans Signal Openness To Closing State’s Second-Oldest Prison

Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed plan to close maximum security Green Bay Correctional Institution.

Wisconsin GOP Congressman Proposes Repealing EV Charging Station Program

Freshman Rep. Tony Wied previously owned a chain of gas stations.

Sen. Keyeski’s Requests for Mental Health, Public Safety, and Rural Arts Funding Included in Governor’s 2025-27 Executive Budget

With Cuts Looming, Republicans Oppose State Medicaid Expansion

GOP has long blocked state acceptance of federal funds. Stakes are higher now with federal cuts.

Who Will Pay for PFAS Pollution?

Governor, GOP lawmakers wrestle over cleanup liability and 'innocent landowners.'

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Plan to Lower Everyday, Out-of-Pocket Costs for Wisconsinites and Working Families

Governor Evers Proposes Scholarship to Support Wisconsin AmeriCorps Members Following their Service in 2025-27 Executive Budget

Republican Bill Would Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Wisconsin Youth

Health care providers would lose their licenses for providing puberty blockers to minors.

Hearing Held on Controversial Statewide Requirement For Sheriffs To Cooperate With ICE

Republican lawmakers cite sheriffs in Milwaukee and Madison as reason for the bill, which has penalties for noncompliance.

Wisconsin Air National Guard Inducts Newest Hall of Fame Member

How Fair Are Wisconsin’s Taxes?

The wealthy pay a lower percent of their income in taxes. Evers proposal addresses this.

Assembly Speaker Robin Vos Says He’s ‘Tight’ With Trump

In 2022 Vos told his party to move on from Trump. Now he's defending president.

Evers Budget Removes State Senate Power to Block His Political Appointees

His attempt to overturn lame duck laws passed in 2018 criticized by Republicans.

Evers Wants Ombudsperson to Oversee Wisconsin Prison System

19 states have one. If funded, office would investigate complaints involving the prisons.

New MPS Leader Seeks Quick Wins

New Superintendent Brenda Cassellius doesn't start till July 1, but already doing prep work.

Prison Reforms Impact Many Legislators

One-third of all districts affected. Evers 'take it or leave it' plan likely to get lots of discussion and review.

Health Department May Shut Down Some Milwaukee Schools With High Lead Levels

Gov. Evers' budget plan has funding for lead risk investigations, mentions MPS lead levels.

Is Governor Evers Too Old to Run Again?

History says otherwise. So does the age of other current governors.

Evers Budget Gives Trail Projects Some Teeth

Governor supports local governments using eminent domain for trail, sidewalk projects.

Trump Admin Cuts Funding For MPS, UW-Madison Teacher Training

Teacher partnership grant would have trained 36 special education teachers.

Evers’ Prison Plan Receives Mixed Reviews

Lawmakers divided on $500 million plan, but local officials, advocacy groups like it.

Gov. Evers Shares Excerpt from 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message in Weekly Radio Address, Highlighting Policy Priorities for the Next Two Years

Taxation Increases Are Never The Answer

Governor’s budget recommendations provide a first step to address public safety challenges in Milwaukee

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Applauding Governor Evers’ Budget

Looks Forward to Continuing to Engage with the Governor and the State Legislature to Deliver for Milwaukeeans

Evers Budget Good For Transit

Governor's proposals include new funding and potential grants for financially hurting MCTS.

Evers Offers a Reelection Budget

A Democrat pushing a $2 billion tax cut? Wow. Suggests the governor will seek a third term.

Assembly GOP Block Bill to Feed Kids and Lower Costs

WIAA Changes Policy, Bans Transgender Students From Girls Sports

Wisconsin organization says it is following guidance of Trump's executive order.

Gov. Evers Seeks Applicants for Ashland County Coroner

Sierra Club Applauds Governor Evers’s State Budget Proposal

Clean drinking water and access to the outdoors are great ways to celebrate the “Year of the Kid” in Wisconsin

Governor Evers approves first segment of I-41 rehabilitation project in Milwaukee County

Imagine MKE Applauds Inclusion of Critical Arts, Culture, and Creative Sector Funding in Proposed 2025-2027 State Budget

Rep. Margaret Arney Reacts to Governor Evers’ Budget Address

Wisconsin Flood Safety Awareness Week is February 24-28

Representative Shelia Stubbs Supports Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 Executive Budget

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Governor Evers Executive Budget Proposal

Evers Calls For $2 Billion Tax Cut, Historic School Funding

But Republicans said most of his budget proposal would be 'dead on arrival.'

Underly, Kinser Advance in State Superintendent Race

Incumbent Jill Underly takes first, will face conservative-backed Brittany Kinser.

State Rep. Mayadev Reacts to Governor Evers’ Biennial Budget

Rep. Tenorio Commends Governor Evers’ Investments in Wisconsin’s Future in His Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Address

Gov. Evers’ biennial state budget prioritizes clean water, clean energy, and public lands for Wisconsin

Senator Habush Sinykin Reacts to Governor Evers’ Proposed Budget

Rep. Andraca Commends Gov. Evers’ Budget Address

Applauds measures to make 2025 the “Year of the Kid”

Sen. Keyeski Responds to Governor Evers’ 2025 Budget Address

Senator Mark Spreitzer Applauds 2025-2027 Budget Address from Governor Tony Evers

Rep. Sequanna Taylor Reacts to Governor Evers’ Biennial Address

AFP-WI Responds to Governor Evers’ Budget Address

Rep. Cruz Reacts to Governor Evers’ Biennial Budget Address

Senator Melissa Ratcliff Statement on Governor Evers’ Budget Address

Gov. Evers Delivers 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message

Rep. Piwowarczyk Responds to Gov. Evers Budget Address

Rep. Anderson Statement on Gov. Evers’ 2025 Budget Address

Representative Ryan Clancy Is Encouraged by Governor Evers’ Investments in Public Education, Disappointed by Half Measures on Corrections Reforms

A Better Wisconsin Together Applauds Gov. Tony Evers 2025 Budget Address, Calls on Republicans to Heed the Call and Put People over Partisanship

Citizen Action Praises Advances in Health Care in Evers Budget; Calls for Use of Veto Power to Force the Issue

Calls on Governor to Use Veto Powers to Leverage BadgerCare Expansion

Governor Evers Demonstrates Strong Leadership During 2025 Budget Address

In stark contrast to President Donald Trump gutting federal funding for programs that support all people, creating economic uncertainty, and launching our nation into new chaos every day, Governor Evers, a steadfast leader in Wisconsin, delivered his 2025 Budget Address with a clear and responsible plan to uplift working people and provide certainty for Wisconsinites throughout our state.

Rep. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Says Governor Evers’ Biennial Budget is a Win for All Wisconsinites

Gov. Evers Introduces “The Most Pro-Kid Budget in State History” in 2025 the Year of the Kid

Governor’s budget includes the largest investment in Wisconsin’s kids by any governor in Wisconsin history

“Public Schools Are the Heart of Our Communities, They Should Be the Heart of Our State Budget.”

Rep. Robyn Vining on Governor Evers’ State Budget Proposal

Gov. Evers: “I Want Wisconsin to Become the First State in America to Start Auditing Insurance Companies over Denying Healthcare Claims”

Governor’s budget plan cracks down on insurance companies and prescription price gouging, lowers out-of-pocket healthcare costs, aims to reduce appointment wait times and enable Wisconsinites to get healthcare closer to home, and expands access to affordable healthcare statewide, including in rural communities

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Plan to Ensure Clean Water for Kids and Families in 2025 Year of the Kid

Governor proposes key investments to fight PFAS contamination statewide, remove lead from service lines, homes, and schools

WisGOP Statement on Toney Evers’ Budget Address

Gov. Evers in 2025 the Year of the Kid: “I’m excited to be introducing the most pro-kid budget in state history.”

Governor releases excerpts from 2025-27 Biennial Budget Message

$50 Million for Reading Instruction Will Return to State Surplus

Supreme Court won't rule on Evers vs. Legislature battle before end of fiscal year.

Federal Funds Uncertainty Threatens State Budget

$28 billion of projected two-year budget is supposed to come from federal funds.

Be Part of the Next Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council

Evers Calls for $500 Million Corrections Overhaul

Including closing Green Bay Prison, turning Waupun prison into 'vocational village.'

Representative Shelia Stubbs Applauds Governor Evers’ Corrections Reform Plan

Gov. Evers Announces Comprehensive Corrections Reform Plan, Proposing Some of the Most Significant Facility and Capital Changes in Department of Corrections History

Governor announces sweeping reforms to improve public safety, reduce costs to taxpayers and recidivism, and support corrections staff

Wisconsin Surplus Is Nearly $4.3 Billion. How Much Will Be Spent?

Fights over the surplus have become common, a big change from years ago.

GOP Lawmakers Propose School Water Filters to Address PFAS, Lead

Schools would also need to develop sampling and testing process.

Governor Evers Head Start Tour Stops at Next Door Milwaukee

The Governor was eager to learn about our programming for children and families, the impact of the federal funding freeze and the Child Care Counts program.

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting Budget Investments to Support Wisconsin’s Farmers, Producers, and Agricultural Industries Statewide

New MPS Superintendent Left Prior Job During Period It Faced Similar Criticism

Brenda Cassellius named Milwaukee superintendent as district faces numerous challenges.

Bipartisan Support for Medicaid Postpartum Expansion in Senate Health Committee

Bill would allow those that qualify to receive longer care.

MPS Audit Finds ‘Culture of Fear and Reluctance to Change’

But "prime opportunity" to overcome to get things right. Governor proposes $8 million in support.

GOP Lawmakers Push For More Nuclear Power in Wisconsin

Discussion comes as new Microsoft data center expected to use more power than every house in Dane County.

Illinois Delays Project to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes

Gov. JB Pritzker says Trump administration can't be trusted to deliver promised funding.

Gov. Evers Releases First of Two Independent Audits of Milwaukee Public Schools

Audit directed by the governor proposes systemic operational changes, 29 actionable recommendations at MPS

Part 2: New Poll – Milwaukee Voters Reject Jill Underly’s Lowered Standards & DPI’s Honesty Gap, Demand Higher Expectations for Students

Public trust in the Department of Public Instruction and State Superintendent Jill Underly plummets as voters learn about statewide assessment changes

Republican Bill Moves Lawsuits Out of Dane County

A 'Court Fairness' proposal or an 'attempt to gerrymander the courts'?

Tesla Takes Wisconsin to Court, Demands to Open Dealerships

Company was denied exemption to state law barring carmakers from owning dealerships.

Republican Bill Bars Remote Work for Most Wisconsin State Employees

Will it improve or hurt workforce? Gov. Evers has promised a veto.

Meet the New MPS Superintendent

A change agent? Brenda Cassellius has higher-level educational experience than any past MPS head.

State Superintendent Jill Underly Running as Public Education Champion

'We need people in the Legislature who will fight for public schools, too,' incumbent says.

New Bill Requires Local Governments to Approve Solar and Wind Projects

As number of projects grow Wisconsin Republican legislators want local sign-off.

Round Up: Gov. Tony Evers and AG Josh Kaul Work To Protect Wisconsinites’ Privacy From Elon Musk

New Poll: Milwaukee Voters Demand Urgent Reforms to Address MPS’ Continued Shortcomings

Voters are rejecting Superintendent Jill Underly and DPI’s excuses for failing to hold MPS accountable — and continue to support significant reforms to address the district’s academic and financial challenges

Shadow President Musk & Republicans Defund Life-Saving Medical Research

Wisconsin Joins Lawsuit to Block NIH Funding Cuts Under Trump

UW says it will delay lifesaving discoveries related to cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes.