Wisconsin tourism gets financial help, $140M from stimulus funds
Wisconsin's tourism and entertainment businesses, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are getting some financial help to recover.
Gov. Evers announces reelection run
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Saturday, June 5 announced that he will run for re-election.
Gov. Evers announced run for 2nd term
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Saturday, June 5 announced that he will run for reelection.
Evers names key campaign staff ahead of 2022 election
Gov. Tony Evers took a significant step toward announcing a reelection bid Wednesday, naming key campaign staff for a run in 2022.
Evers: Vetoing entire state budget is an option
Gov. Tony Evers refused to rule out the possibility of vetoing the entire state budget that's currently being written by a Republican-controlled legislative committee.
Governor pitchs BadgerCare expansion in Milwaukee
Gov. Evers called a special session for Tuesday, May 25, asking the Legislature to expand BadgerCare – but he can't force a debate or vote.
Evers: Special session on Medicaid expansion called
Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday called a special session for the Legislature to expand Medicaid in Wisconsin, a move Republicans have rejected for years.
Black Historical Society Museum funding stripped from budget
One item that didn't make the 2021 state budget is the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum.
Black Historical Society Museum funding stripped
One item that didn't make the 2021 state budget is the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum. Funding was stripped, but supporters are now rallying behind the Milwaukee institution.
Wisconsin governor praises mask guidelines by CDC
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday praised new federal guidelines that relaxed mask restrictions for people who have been vaccinated for COVID-19, and he said his administration will review whether it is safe for state workers to return to their offices.
New Rustic Road guide features routes in Juneau, Pepin counties
Governor Tony Evers announced Wednesday, May 5 that a new Rustic Road guide that offers two more routes is available in print and online.
Gov. Evers: Listening to people, not GOP lawmakers
Gov. Evers said Thursday that he hasn't met with Republican legislative leaders to discuss his $91 billion state budget proposal because he's listening to what the people of Wisconsin want.
Holocaust education required for Wisconsin students, grades 5-12
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill on Wednesday requiring Wisconsin middle and high school social studies classes to teach the Holocaust and other genocides.
Holocaust education for Wisconsin students required for grades 5-12
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill on Wednesday requiring Wisconsin middle and high school social studies classes to teach the Holocaust and other genocides.
Compensation bill for emergency responders signed by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers signed a bipartisan bill that makes it easier for emergency responders suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder to file worker’s compensation claims.
Gov. Evers proclaims April 26-30 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed April 26-30 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week.
Gov. Evers vetoes Republican bill banning vaccine requirement
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday, April 23 vetoed Republican-backed bills that would have prevented health officials from mandating the COVID-19 vaccine and allowed churches to be closed during the pandemic.
COVID-19 relief money: Small businesses eligible for $5K grants
Support for small businesses is on its way after Governor Tony Evers vetoed the Republican-controlled Legislature's proposals on how to use $3.2 billion dollars in federal relief money.
Evers vetoes GOP bills directing federal COVID-19 spending
Support for small businesses is on its way after Governor Tony Evers vetoed the Republican-controlled Legislature's proposals on how to use federal relief money.
Gov. Evers order calls for planting 75 million trees before 2031
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers issued an executive order Thursday directing the Department of Natural Resources to plant 75 million trees.