Tony Evers

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Dane County Court’s Ruling on Lame-Duck Session

"Today's ruling is a victory for the people of Wisconsin and for preserving the Wisconsin Constitution."

Bill Ends Business Tax Break for Quitters

Bipartisan bill ends tax write-off on moving expenses for companies leaving the state.

Legislators Reject Evers Capital Budget

Republicans say $2.5 billion too high, back smaller price tag for top priorities.

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes Complete 2019 NCAA Tournament Brackets

The Evers Education Budget: A Gift for Liberal Special Interests

Raises taxes on families leaving public schools, attacks choice program, stops charter schools

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on State Building Commission Meeting

"Republicans would rather have us sit here in gridlock than do the jobs we were sent here to do, and that’s a shame."

GOP rejects funding for cancer research facility, veteran homes, and mental health facilities

Republicans jeopardize investments in Wisconsin’s future

New Effort Provides Doulas to 100 Women

County funding of $52,000 would provide doulas to help pregnant women in 53206 ZIP code.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #17 Relating to the Creation of the Governor’s Health Equity Council

The Governor’s Health Equity Council will work to develop a plan, supported by a body of research, with key benchmarks to reduce and eliminate health disparities throughout the state of Wisconsin by 2030.

Judge Rules Against Kohler Golf Course

Concludes DNR permit to fill wetland invalid, significant environmental damage could be caused.

Gov. Evers Advocates for Expanding Medicaid in Visits to Janesville, Beloit

"By expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin, our budget improves access to quality, affordable health care for people across our state."

State Officials Meet to Tackle Drug Epidemic

Two-Day conference focuses on opioids, which killed 916 users in 2017.

Foxconn Pledges To Build Manufacturing Plant This Year

Company says it will break ground on one-million-square-foot plant this summer.

How Evers Would End Gerrymandering

He proposes non-partisan redistricting plan similar to Iowa’s.

Study: K-12 Spending Increases Unlikely to Result in Student Success

New analysis on K-12 spending on public schools raises questions about student impact

Youth Correctional Center Planned for North Side

State facility at 6600 N. Teutonia would replace troubled Lincoln Hills center.

Evers Takes Moral Stand on Border Wall

The governor rightly calls attention to the plight of children ripped from the parental bonds.

Governor Evers Declares State of Emergency for Flooding

"Many residents and communities across our state have been responding to flooding that has impacted homes, businesses, and cities and towns across Wisconsin."

Why Medicaid Expansion Needed

Key to expanding health coverage, better reimbursement rates, says new state DHS secretary.

Cross Champions New UWM Chemistry Building

Building outmoded, UW System president says. Evers also backs $130 million project.

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin Call for Comprehensive Review of Wisconsin National Guard Processes on Sexual Assault and Harassment

"As should be the case in all workplaces, the service members of the Wisconsin National Guard deserve a work environment free from sexual assault and harassment..."

Kaul Joins Suit Challenging Border Emergency

Governor, Attorney General announce they're joining lawsuit alleging Trump is violating constitution.

Evers Budgets $78 Million for High Speed Internet

Expansion of broadband key issue for small towns, rural areas.

Better Roads Require Gas Tax Hike

No increase in 12 years. 50% of roads are in poor to mediocre condition.

Gov. Tony Evers, Attorney General Josh Kaul Announce that Wisconsin Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging President Trump’s National Emergency

"The president’s declaration is reckless and unconstitutional."

Evers Announces Youth Prison for City

To be located on Teutonia Ave. and Mill Rd. Research shows facility near home enhances outcomes.

Sen. Fitzgerald, Rep. Jagler Respond to Evers’ Executive Order Banning R-Word

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Executive Order #15 Relating to Inclusive Language in Administrative Rules

Evers Funds Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility

Budget has $8.1 million for upgrades, so he won’t close facility as critics have demanded.

Stop Pitting us Against One Another

"Wisconsin Republicans are known for twisting the facts to incite outrage and today’s attack on immigrants is no different."

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Misleading GOP Attacks

"Republicans are hoping that xenophobic attacks will obscure the facts, but Wisconsin is better than that."

Gov. Evers Moves Forward on Plans to Close Lincoln Hills

"We are committed to getting kids out of Lincoln Hills and closer to home as soon as we safely and responsibly can."

Can State Produce 100% of Energy Needs?

New study finds economic, environmental benefits by repurposing $14 billion a year spent to import energy.

Evers’ Budget Puts Illegal Immigrants Ahead of Veterans

"The governor has decided that those who are violating federal law should get a better deal than Wisconsin’s heroes."

Why Did Democrats Choose Milwaukee?

Choosing this city for 2020 convention is about winning and signaling Democratic values.

Evers Budget Targets Rich Taxpayers

And helps middle class. But Republicans oppose plan.

City Wins 2020 Democratic Convention

Barrett and other leaders help city beat out Miami and Houston for national convention.

MacIver Celebrates Sunshine Week, Calls On Gov. Evers To Carry On Tradition Set By Walker

A tradition of openness was established by Gov. Scott Walker, who in 2016 signed Executive Order #189.

Evers Wants $2.5 Billion Capital Budget

Fitzgerald assails “alarming... level of spending and bonding”.

Milwaukee Named Host City for 2020 Democratic National Convention

Convention will generate $200 million in economic impact; shine global spotlight on city

Statement by IBEW Local 494 Business Manager on Milwaukee being selected to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention

"Milwaukee is on the move, and our success in building the future represents the best of America."

Barrett Offers Upbeat State of City Speech

Mayor touts employers coming to city, The Hop's launch and a friendly governor.

The Couture Gets Financing Extension

State office building slated for near west side, Grand Ave might get $9 million.

Budget Expands Rail Service to Chicago

Money would be leveraged with federal grant to expand Hiawatha from 7 to 10 daily roundtrips.

Common Council to Vote on Doula Funding Legislation

“I was born and raised in the 53206 Zip Code and have seen firsthand the lack of maternal health resources available to mothers and their newborns and its effects,” said Ald. Rainey.

The Medical College of Wisconsin Applauds Governor Evers Commitment to Cancer Research

“MCW commends Governor Evers for his leadership and support to lessen the cancer burden in the state of Wisconsin and beyond,” said John R. Raymond, Sr., MD, MCW President and CEO.

Donors Gave $10 Million to Secretive Groups

State donors giving to third party groups for 2018 election set new state record.

Gerrymandering Goes Back to Patrick Henry

Evers has plan to end it in Wisconsin. It’s long overdue

Evers Budget Overlooks Convention Center

Wisconsin Center District plans downtown expansion by 2020, still hopes for state funding.

Report Shows How to Handle Youth Offenders

As county looks for local approach to replace Lincoln Hills, could learn from New York’s success.

Gov. Evers Announces 2019-2021 Capital Budget Recommendations

These Capital Budget Recommendations aggressively and responsibly address deferred maintenance and life safety issues in state-owned buildings.

School Leaders Back Evers Funding Plan

Governor’s budget has $1.4 billion hike in K-12 funding; GOP likely to scale that back.

Tax on Wealthy Helps Other States Grow

8 states used tax on millionaires to fund state programs, saw economy grow faster.

WILL Budget Explainer: The Administrative State

“Governor Evers’ budget is a liberal-wish list on a number of levels, but an undertold story is how it would strengthen the executive branch, usurping power from the legislature."

Gov. Evers Appoints Fred Clark to Natural Resources Board

Fred Clark is a forester and conservationist who is marking his 30th year working outdoors in Wisconsin.

Governor Evers Makes Historic Investments in Health Care Coverage and Access

“Governor Evers’ budget makes historic investments in the health and well-being of every Wisconsinite,” said Secretary Designee Palm.

Evers’ Budget Allows Immigrants In-State Tuition

Proposal praised by Democrats, slammed by Republicans.

Gov. Evers Announces $30 Million Investment in Alliant Energy Center Expansion

The funding will come through a non-state grant program that provides state bonding support for non-profit or local government projects that have a statewide public purpose.

Who Will Win State Budget Battle?

Right now it looks like an endless standoff. But appearances can be deceiving.

Representative Subeck Stands with Governor Evers’s Efforts to Combat Medicaid Fraud

The False Claims Act allows individual whistleblowers to bring lawsuits against companies who are defrauding the state’s Medicaid program

One Wisconsin Institute Statements on Gov. Tony Evers’ Executive Order Increasing Access to State ID

“Legal voters in Wisconsin ought not be denied the right to have their voices heard in our elections because of bureaucratic roadblocks like a lack of access to a DMV."

Gov. Tony Evers Signs Executive Order #14 Related to Accessibility of DMV Facilities and DOT-Issued Voter Identification

Governor Tony Evers today signed an executive order relating to the accessibility of Department of Motor Vehicles facilities and Department of Transportation-issued voter identification.

Governor’s Veto Power Looms Large

What Legislature gives, veto can take away. The battle has begun.

Evers Pushes Labor Law Changes

Governor’s plan repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage on state projects.

New Space for African-American Entrepreneurs

What impact would changing TIF law have?

Rural and Urban School Districts Express Support for Governor Evers’ Budget

Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance, Milwaukee Public Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District, and Racine Unified release letter of support

Painting Headed Back to Governor’s Mansion

Rejected by Walker, Evers will have painting of three Milwaukee children re-installed.

Coalition for More Responsible Transportation Members Applaud Gov. Evers’ Proposed Transportation Budget

Groups support transit, road maintenance increase and focus on fixing instead of expanding highways

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald Responds to Governor Evers’ Budget Address

“Governor Evers campaigned on bringing people to the table, however Republicans weren’t even consulted before he rolled out one of the most liberal budgets in Wisconsin history."

Rep. Considine Statement on Governor’s Budget

"Tonight I heard Governor Evers’ budget initiatives to invest in things that matter to the people of Wisconsin"

Senator Craig Responds to Governor Evers’ Budget Address

“Restrictions on educational choices for families, subsidies for abortion providers, driver’s licenses for illegal aliens, repeal of good-government reforms, and massive increases in taxes, fees, and spending - this budget is truly a Madison liberal’s dream."

Rep. Shankland Commends Governor Evers on The People’s Budget

“Tonight, Governor Evers delivered a vision for Wisconsin that clearly reflects the priorities and will of the voters."

Rep. Robyn Vining Cheers The People’s Budget

“From the beginning of his term, Governor Evers has made it clear he is listening to the people of Wisconsin."

Milwaukee Area Labor Council Reaction State Budget

The members of the Milwaukee Area Labor Council welcome the many initiatives announced by Governor Tony Evers as part of his budget proposal.

Statement from Rep. Brostoff in Support of Gov. Evers’ Redistricting Plan

Governor’s First Budget Address Offers a Way Forward for Wisconsin

The People’s Budget is a Win for Wisconsin

“It’s a new day in Wisconsin."

Rep. Mark Spreitzer Applauds Gov. Evers’s Budget Address

“Governor Evers is leading Wisconsin into a new era of bipartisanship."

Gov. Tony Evers’ Budget Plan: Progress on Solutions for Student Loan Borrowers and Protections for Wisconsin Voter Rights

“We’re thrilled to see Gov. Evers’ budget plan includes proposals to help student loan borrowers and protect voters."

Governor Evers Gives 2019-21 Biennial Budget Address

Gov. Evers' remarks as prepared for deliver

Evers Proposes Delay Of Youth Prison Closure

Proposal would also stop the practice of 17-year-olds being tried as adults.

Rep. Zamarripa Statement on Driver’s Cards for Undocumented Wisconsinites

"This is a commonsense idea that has the support of farmers, businesses, law enforcement officials, faith-based organizations and civil rights groups."

AFP-WI: Evers Education Budget Doesn’t Prioritize Student Success

In the end, this proposal will hurt students trapped in low performing traditional public schools the most.

Excerpts from Governor Evers’ 2019-21 Biennial Budget Address

Service Workers Push For Higher Wages

Ald. Zielinski's resolution backs Gov. Evers' plan to hike minimum wage to $15 an hour.

Advocates Push For a Wisconsin ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law

Republican Legislative leaders, Vos and Fitzgerald, concerned about the proposal.

Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes Delivers Democratic Weekly Radio Address

Senator Craig Reacts to Governor Evers’ Decision to Remove National Guard Units from Mexico Border

Wisconsin law enforcement has traced the majority of meth and heroin seized in Wisconsin to the southern border.

Does the Manufacturing Tax Credit Work?

Gov. Evers and Republicans differ on value of the Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit. Who's right?

Youth Justice Milwaukee: We Must Move With a Sense of Urgency

"Wisconsin should close this abusive prison immediately, and, instead, implement and scale more effective and fiscally responsible community-based options."

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Praises Gov. Evers for Standing Up for Women’s Health

"It’s clear that Gov. Evers is committed to prioritizing women’s health care."

Evers’ Budget Will Include Nonpartisan Redistricting Process

Drawing of political boundaries would move from the Legislature to a nonpartisan commission.

Representative Subeck Applauds Governor Evers’ Plan to Ensure Fair Election Maps

"I applaud Governor Evers’ decision to stand up for democracy by including much-needed redistricting reform in his budget proposal."

Rep. Hesselbein Supports Governor Evers’ Fair Maps Plan

"Voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around."

Rep. Spreitzer Supports Gov. Evers’s Redistricting Reform

"Gerrymandering has undermined our state’s democracy for too long."

Statement on Governor Evers’ announcement he will include nonpartisan redistricting reform in his proposed budget

"This decision gives us a chance to have representative democracy again in Wisconsin."

Rep. Robyn Vining Embraces Gov. Evers’ Inclusion of Redistricting in Budget

"Non-partisan redistricting can help bring our state together and force members from each party to work together like my constituents asked me to do."

Evers Withdraws National Guard From U.S. Border

No evidence of crisis, governor says. Vos condemns move.

Rep. Hesselbein Supports Bringing Guard Members Home

"I’m thankful that Governor Evers is standing up for our Wisconsin National Guard personnel who were sent to the southwest border for a manufactured crisis."

Gov. Evers Announces Tribal Initiatives in State Budget

"I’m excited that our budget will make investments that will help Native American children, families, and communities thrive."

End Corporate Welfare, Help the People

End giveaways to wealthy and companies that export jobs, lower taxes for middle class.