Wisconsin's economic development leader details new Foxconn contract
Foxconn's original plans for thousands of jobs in Mount Pleasant and, in turn, billions of dollars in tax breaks never materialized.
Foxconn deal with Wisconsin lowers tax breaks to $80 million
Foxconn Technology Group will be eligible for just $80 million in taxpayer subsidies under a new contract signed Tuesday, down from nearly $3 billion it could have received under the original deal that envisioned a much larger project in southeastern Wisconsin.
Foxconn, Wisconsin reach new deal on scaled back project
Wisconsin, technology giant Foxconn reach new deal with lower tax credits for scaled back project.
Property taxes would increase slightly less under Evers plan
Property taxes on the typical Wisconsin home over the next two years would not increase quite as much under Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal as they would under current law.
Governor's case for criminal justice
Gov. Evers said marijuana enforcement, which impacts communities of color the most, is outdated and unjust. If his plan passes, he would allow offenders to repeal or reduce their sentence -- a point that could have bipartisan support.
Gov. Evers cites revenue, reform in push to legalize marijuana
Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes said legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana is a pivotal piece in bringing Wisconsin out of the pandemic.
Gov. Evers cites revenue, reform in push to legalize marijuana
Gov. Evers and Lt. Gov. Barnes said legalizing both medical and recreational marijuana is a pivotal piece in bringing Wisconsin out of the pandemic.
WI reaches deal with USDA, preserves $70M+ a month in food assistance
A deal has been reached to keep $70 million in federal dollars coming in to help Wisconsin families.
Gov. Evers speaks about need for statewide juvenile justice reform
Gov. Tony Evers is hosting a news conference on the need for statewide juvenile justice reform and the governor's 2021-23 budget proposal.
Gov. Evers declares state of emergency due to wildfire risk in WI
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #110 declaring a State of Emergency in response to elevated wildfire conditions throughout our state.
Mask ruling might mean loss of $49M in federal food assistance
With the state no longer under a public health emergency, Wisconsin could miss out on $49 million in monthly federal food assistance as soon as May 1.
Mask ruling might mean loss of $49M in federal food assistance
With the state no longer under a public health emergency, Wisconsin could miss out on $49 million in monthly federal food assistance as soon as May 1.
Gov. Evers fixes potholes in effort to promote transportation budget
Gov. Tony Evers and Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson toured the state fixing potholes to promote the governor’s roads budget.
Wauwatosa committee approves mask ordinance extension
The Wauwatosa Community Affairs Committee unanimously approved extending the city's mask ordinance, set to expire April 7, until June 16.
Gov. Evers signs bill designed to lower prescription drug costs
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday, March 26 signed into law a plan designed to lower prescription drug costs in Wisconsin.
Gov. Tony Evers OKs plans for Ho-Chunk casino in Beloit
Gov. Tony Evers signed off on the Ho-Chunk Nation’s plans to open a casino and entertainment complex in Beloit, hailing the project as job creator that will help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Tony Evers OKs plans for Ho-Chunk casino in Beloit
Gov. Tony Evers signed off on the Ho-Chunk Nation’s plans to open a casino and entertainment complex in Beloit, hailing the project as job creator that will help the region recover from the economic damage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Evers OKs dentists to vaccinate as millions become eligible
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday, March 22 toured the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the UW-Milwaukee campus.
Gov. Evers OKs dentists to vaccinate as millions become eligible
Gov. Tony Evers on Monday, March 22 toured the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the UW-Milwaukee campus.
Republicans block Gov. Evers' building budget for now
Republicans delayed approval of Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' proposed $2.4 billion budget for state building projects on Wednesday.