Gov. Evers joins Kaul in supporting 'red flag' disarmament law
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
State Rep. Peter Barca officially resigns to join Tony Evers cabinet
MADISON — State Rep.
Governor Evers signs executive orders aimed at increasing health care access, affordability
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
'Change is coming:' Governor Tony Evers celebrates inauguration at gala in Madison
MADISON -- After being sworn in on Monday afternoon, Jan. 7, Governor Tony Evers and his supporters let loose Monday night at the 2019 Inaugural Gala at the Monona Terrace.The Inaugural Gala was almost like a music festival, with several Wisconsin-based artists and bands performing -- from the soulful voice of Milwaukee-based musician Abby Jeanne to polka, Wisconsin's official state dance.
Former governors, others attend Tony Evers' inauguration in Madison
MADISON -- Five former Wisconsin governors, both U.S. senators, members of Congress and others are attending the inauguration ceremony for new Gov.
Tony Evers to become Wisconsin's 46th governor at inauguration ceremony
MADISON — Democrat Tony Evers, who will be sworn into office as Wisconsin governor Monday, promises that he will seek civility and work together with Republicans, saying voters showed their displeasure with partisan politics when they rejected Gov.
Governor-elect Evers, Lt. Gov.-elect Barnes host kids' gala in Milwaukee; 'They are our future'
MILWAUKEE -- Two days to go until the transition of power takes place in Madison, but the celebration started early for some Wisconsin Gov. -elect Tony Evers' youngest supporters.Evers and his incoming Lt.
Wisconsin's ousted Gov. Scott Walker says he may run again
MADISON — Ousted Republican Wisconsin Gov.
Republican bill would criminalize 1st-time drunken driving in Wisconsin
MADISON — Two Republican legislators are continuing their quest to crack down on drunken driving, reintroducing bills Thursday that would make a first offense a crime and impose stiffer penalties on repeat offenders.Rep.
Gov.-elect Tony Evers names Obama official to head Wisconsin health agency
MADISON — Gov.-elect Tony Evers on Thursday named a former Obama administration official who worked on implementing the federal health care law to lead the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, a key post in his inner circle.Evers also named to his Cabinet two Democratic state lawmakers and two people who currently work for him in his job as state superintendent.Evers picked Andrea Palm as secretary of the Department of Health Services; state Rep.
'So they don't offend again:' Gov.-elect Evers says he's open to criminalizing 1st-offense drunk driving
MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers said in a Wednesday, Jan. 2 interview with The Associated Press that he isn't ruling out vetoing the entire state budget if Republicans completely ignore his proposal and decide to write their two-year spending plan.Evers reiterated that he wants to work together with Republicans who control the Legislature.
Future plans revealed: Gov. Walker to give speeches, advocate for conservatives
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Governor-elect Tony Evers announces more cabinet secretaries
MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers announced on Friday, Dec. 28 more cabinet appointments.
Evers picks assistant schools superintendent to replace him
MADISON — Democratic Gov.-elect Tony Evers announced Thursday that he will appoint current Assistant State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor to succeed him at the state Department of Public Instruction, making her Wisconsin's first schools superintendent who is black.Evers has served as state superintendent since 2009.