Wisconsin state agencies cut $300M, including $45M at UW System
Wisconsin state agencies are cutting $300 million, including $45 million at the University of Wisconsin System.
Gov. Evers has 'no regrets' about Kenosha protests response
Evers called out the Wisconsin National Guard but initially declined federal support offered by President Donald Trump.
Gov. Evers welcomes students back to school with video message
Gov. Tony Evers shared a video message welcoming students back to school and thanking educators and staff for their good work to ensure a safe, quality education for every student.
Wisconsin Republicans take no action on policing bills; Gov. Evers says 'it’s a let down'
Republicans started the session and recessed in both the Senate and Assembly in less than 30 seconds. That satisfied requirements of the law that they meet, even though almost no lawmakers were present. It's a tactic Republicans used in November when Gov. Tony Evers tried to force them to take action on gun control bills.
Group unhappy with Gov. Evers’ handling of Kenosha unrest launches effort to recall him and Lt. Gov. Barnes
The group collected signatures in Oak Creek Sunday. Paperwork has been filed with the state, and the group needs more than 668,000 signatures in 60 days.
Gov. Evers orders flags to half-staff in honor of Dane County deputy who died due to COVID-19
Sheriff David Mahoney said in a statement Deputy Treadwell was believed to be Wisconsin’s first law enforcement officer to die from the virus after contracting it while on duty.
'Help rebuild what was lost:' Kenosha mayor seeks $30M from state after week of violent protests
The release from the mayor noted "the damage caused by violent demonstrators and rioters, led largely by people from outside the city, destroyed dozens of businesses, homes and city buildings."
Group unhappy with Gov. Evers' handling of Kenosha unrest launches effort to recall him and Lt. Gov. Barnes
The group collected signatures in Oak Creek Sunday. Paperwork has been filed with the state, and the group needs more than 668,000 signatures in 60 days.
Law enforcement organizations ask that Gov. Evers 'refrain from making statements specific to Kenosha'
The letter accuses the governor and Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes of making previous remarks that were "premature, judgmental, inflammatory and only add to the anger and divisiveness of an already dangerous situation."
Gov. Evers: National Guard members from AZ, MI, AL will support Wisconsin guard in Kenosha
Any National Guard troops from other states mobilized to support Wisconsin would do so in a "State Active Duty status – not in a federal status," Evers said.
Pres. Trump: Gov. Evers 'agreed to accept federal assistance,' up to 2K National Guard coming to Kenosha
Gov. Tony Evers agreed to accept federal assistance after a deadly night of protests in Kenosha, President Trump said Wednesday, after declining Tuesday.
Lawsuit seeks repeal of Wisconsin governor's mask mandate
The lawsuit is the first legal challenge to the mask order Evers issued as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus after cases began to spike again in mid-June. Evers issued the order on July 30 and it took effect Aug. 1.
Gov. Evers signs executive order calling special session on policing accountability, transparency
Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Monday an executive order calling the Wisconsin State Legislature into a special session on policing accountability and transparency.
Gov. Evers signs executive order calling special session on policing accountability, transparency
Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Monday, Aug. 24 Executive Order #84, calling the Wisconsin Legislature into a special session on policing accountability and transparency.
Gov. Evers expects Pres. Trump to wear mask during visit to Oshkosh
“That’s our expectation as a state," Gov. Evers said. “We can’t afford for these events to make it more difficult for us to prevent the virus from being transmitted in the state of Wisconsin."
Wisconsin governor pardons 9 people, raising total to 56
Gov. Tony Evers has issued nine more pardons.
Wisconsin National Guard members will again serve as poll workers for Aug. 11 primary
Members of the Wisconsin National Guard will again serve as poll workers during Wisconsin's primary election Aug. 11.
Gov. Evers' Office says no record of discipline for secret recording
Governor Tony Evers has refused to name the person who recorded the May 14 phone conversation with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald.
GOP leader wants Wisconsin Senate to strike down mask order
Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald said he's talking with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos about a plan to strike down Governor Tony Evers' mask mandate.
'Will unite our country:' Gov. Tony Evers endorses Joe Biden for president
Wisconsin Democratic Gov.