Evers: GOP concerns over Afghan refugees 'dog whistle crap'

Republican concerns over the screening process for thousands of Afghan refugees who stood side by side with Americans and are now being processed through Fort McCoy are unfounded “dog whistle crap,” Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Monday.

Gov. Evers creates homeowners assistance program

A new program for homeowners in Wisconsin will make nearly $93 million in federal money available to help people keep their homes, by helping those who are struggling with paying bills, including mortgages and property taxes, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evers calls special session, GOP eyes veto overrides

Gov. Evers called the Republican-controlled Legislature into a special session to increase funding for public schools and higher education on the same day the Assembly planned to vote on veto overrides.

More tax cuts, Assembly speaker suggests

The Wisconsin Assembly speaker suggests he could consider even more tax cuts, making use of $550 million the governor left in the general fund. It comes after Governor Tony Evers already signed a more than $2 billion income tax cut.